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WHO approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Village Reporter
The UN agency has approved the Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use, which is a prerequisite for inclusion in the global vaccine solidarity initiative, COVAX.   The vaccine is easy to store, making it suitable for locations with limited resources, and proved 79 per cent effective in clinical trials.  “The addition of this vaccine has the potential to rapidly accelerate COVID-19… Read More
Africa Business World 

Two iconic women to help scale Africa’s best startup firms

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– – Telecel Group’s Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP) Accelerator powered by Startupbootcamp AfriTech today announced the creation of an industry advisory board to attract highly-regarded executives with a passion for supporting African startups. The founding members of the board are two accomplished female leaders who bring 55 years of combined experience – Eleanor Azar and Dale Mathias have been appointed as Director and… Read More
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Nigeria: Several university students kidnapped in fresh attack

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– – Several university students have been kidnapped in the south-eastern Nigerian state of Abia. Reports say the students of the Abia State University Uturu were moving in a minivan when they ran into the armed gang. According to the authorities in Umuahia, they were kidnapped alongside other travellers. Their kidnapping coincides with the release of some 29 students seized last… Read More
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Morocco recalls ambassador to Germany over territorial dispute

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– – Morocco has recalled its ambassador in Berlin over the disputed Western Sahara territory. The North African country is accusing Germany of being involved in hostile actions that would harm the interests of the country. In a statement, Morocco cited Germany’s “destructive attitude” and “antagonistic activism” regarding its actions that followed the US decision to recognise Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.… Read More
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27 kidnapped Nigerian students freed

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– – 27 students abducted from a forestry college in the Nigerian state of Kaduna have been freed. They were among 39 students abducted from their dormitories by armed criminal gangs in March. Some of them have already been released by the criminal gangs. The release of the remaining captives follows a protest by their distraught families outside the Nigerian parliament in… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Africa’s oldest human burial site uncovered in Kenya

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– – A team of researchers on Wednesday announced that they have uncovered Africa’s oldest human burial site in Kenya. The site has a child no older than three laid to rest sideways in an earthen grave 78,000 years ago. The child’s legs were carefully tucked up against its tiny chest, signalling the earliest known human burial on the continent.… Read More
Africa Featured Ghana West Africa World 

Betting and porn websites are the most visited by Ghanaians

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– – The number of people using the internet continues to grow every year in Ghana. The 2021 digital report of Datareportal revealed that there were 70 million internet users in Ghana as at January 2021. The number of internet users in the country has also increased by 943 thousand (+6.4%) between 2020 and 2021. For many the internet is… Read More
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South Asia: ‘Real possibility’ health systems will be strained to a breaking point, UNICEF warns

Village Reporter
In a statement on Tuesday, George Laryea-Adjei, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, called for “urgent action and steadfast leadership” to stop the catastrophe. Viruses know no borders. We must come together now as a global community to stop the devastation being created by #COVID19 in South Asia and protect our children. https://t.co/1ANLcF9gWK — UNICEF South Asia (@UNICEFROSA) May 4,… Read More
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Myanmar: Attacks on healthcare jeopardizing COVID-19 response, UN team says

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“At a time when Myanmar needs them the most, health workers fear arrest or detention for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly”, the Country Team said in a news release, reiterating its call for health workers, health facilities and patients to be protected. The United Nations in Myanmar warns of the impact on public health, including… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World 

Water in Lake Malawi turns green

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– – The water in Lake Malawi has turned green in a rare phenomenon that has raised concerns among citizens. Authorities in the country have explained that the greening of the water was caused by a bloom in toxic algae. Forestry and Natural Resources Minister Nancy Tembo said that occurred after heavy rains and wind mixed up the nutrients found… Read More
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