Uganda’s parliament shut for disinfection over Covid-19
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Madagascar: Families eating mud due to worst drought in 40 years
– – Some families in southern Madagascar are reportedly eating mud as the country experiences its worst drought in four decades. The World Food Programme which made the shocking revelation said the worst drought in southern Madagascar is causing hunger and famine-like condition. Its director, David Beasley, who’s just visited the area, said that without immediate assistance more than half a…
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Inside the mind of a cyber criminal
– – Cyber criminals come in many different flavours, but the majority of them are in it for one thing: financial pay-off. They want the money that comes with offering their tools or services, selling stolen data, extortion like ransomware or plain fraud. And they all have one thing in common – your organisation is on their radar. Which is…
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Great Barrier Reef in danger, UN World Heritage Committee draft report finds
The World Heritage Committee, convened under the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), said the country has not done enough to protect the world’s largest coral reef system from the impacts of climate change. Climate change and coral bleaching Despite commitments and progress under a long-term sustainability plan known as Reef 2050, the Great Barrier Reef continues to deteriorate,…
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Time running out to prevent ‘worst case scenario’ arising in Afghanistan
From politics to security, the peace process to the economy, Deborah Lyons, Special Representative and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), said the “possible slide toward dire scenarios is undeniable”. “The relentless spirit of the Afghans and their incredible resilience is being severely tested”, she said, reminding that what happens there is “of global consequence”, and the Security Council needed to be fully aware of the gravity of the situation. Unfolding reality She described the mid-April announcement, led by…
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Ghana records most contagious Indian Covid-19 variant
– – Ghana has recorded cases of the most contagious Covid-19 variant, originating from India. The Indian variant, also known as the Delta variant, is one of the forty-five (45) variants which are currently in Ghana. It has increased Covid-19 infections in India and the UK despite the high percentage of people who have been vaccinated in the said countries. Head…
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Abiy Ahmed faces first test as Ethiopians vote
– – Ethiopians are voting in regional and parliamentary elections as ethnic tensions deepen and hunger worsens. It is the first test of the popular vote for the Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, and his Prosperity Party since he took power in 2018. The polls which were supposed to have been held last August were delayed due coronavirus pandemic. Nearly a fifth of…
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How Essential Are African Footballers to the Premier League?
– – The role of African footballers usually goes under the radar. A few of the best players stand out from the crowd, but the conveyor belt that is African football isn’t viewed in the same way as Europe or South America. That’s a shame because the continent is a major exporter to the biggest leagues in the world, including…
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West African countries to adopt single currency in 2027
– – Ecowas leaders have agreed to now work towards launching a single currency by January 2027. The West African regional bloc had planned to adopt the currency called Eco in 2020 but said the road map was disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday however the West African leaders at a summit in Ghana’s capital, Accra agreed a new…
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Ecowas leaders meet in Accra for 59th ordinary session
– – Ecowas leaders have gathered in Ghana’s capital, Accra for the 59th ordinary session of the authority of heads of state and government. Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo, who is chair ECOWAS is presiding over the meeting which will also discuss issues of security in the region. Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, ECOWAS Special Envoy and Mediator to…
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