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EU will not share Covid-19 vaccines with poorer countries

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The countries were seeking further clarification on the safety of the vaccine after reports of blood clots in some receivers. – – But the UK and European health officials say the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is safe. African governments though were urged not to lose faith in Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. African nations rely on the AstraZeneca jab since it is cheaper… Read More
Europe 

UN agencies urge Turkey not to abandon international accord protecting women

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Dubbed the Istanbul Convention, the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, is the “first and most comprehensive” international treaty specifically addressing these issues, UN agencies said in a statement.  “We are concerned that Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention would undermine the significant efforts invested so far to prevent and combat violence… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

Internet shutdown in Republic of Congo as voters elect a president

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– – The internet has been shutdown on the day of voting in the Republic of Congo as voters choose a new president. Citizens can’t go online, send messages and make calls all in an attempt to prevent expression of opinions on the conduct of the polls via online. ⚠️ Confirmed: Internet has been shut down in the Republic of… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Outrage after school rejects students with dreadlocks

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– – There has been a huge public outrage in Ghana after a high school rejected two first year students because of their dreadlocks. The students were refused admission to Achimota school in the capital, Accra despite being posted there by Ghanaian education service officials. The school said it turned home the students because of their hair style and asked… Read More
Africa East Africa Featured World 

Tanzanians pay respects to late President John Magufuli

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– – Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday led mourners in paying their last respects to her predecessor John Magufuli, who died suddenly this week after an illness shrouded in mystery. Mourners lined the streets of Dar es Salaam to bid farewell to the late President, some of them weeping and throwing flower petals as the casket, towed on… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania’s new president calls for unity after Magufuli’s death

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– – Tanzania has received a lot of global attention for months now due to its approach towards fighting the coronavirus pandemic, but the death of its former president, John Magufuli climaxed that. John Magufuli was not willing to embrace science to fight the pandemic and attracted a lot of criticisms from his critics. Now the country’s new President, Samia… Read More
Africa World 

Meet the women who became presidents in Africa

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African countries hardly elect women to become presidents during elections, but in recent years some women are changing the trend. So far the continent has had nine women assuming the role of presidents in their countries, some for brief period while others served for couple of years. On Friday March 19, Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as the sixth… Read More
Pacific 

Scores of schools ‘reportedly occupied’ by security forces in Myanmar, as Guterres condemns continuing brutality

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“The killing of peaceful demonstrators and arbitrary arrests, including of journalists, is utterly unacceptable”, reiterated UN chief António Guterres, in a statement issued by his Spokesperson.   ‘Firm unified response, is urgently needed’ “The military continues to defy calls, including by the Security Council, to end violations of fundamental human rights and return to the path of democracy. A firm, unified international… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

100 Most Influential Young South Africans for 2020

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– – As part of its annual programme to celebrate and acclaim South Africa’s outstanding youth, leading PR and Rating firm Avance Media has published the fifth edition of its annual 100 Most Influential Young South Africans ranking. This list which is focused on revealing the most-hardworking youth features individuals who stood tall in their businesses and careers amidst the… Read More
Pacific 

UN envoy continues efforts to access Myanmar, amidst increasingly brutal crackdown

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Christine Schraner Burgener is seeking to visit Myanmar as part of her efforts to calm the situation and set the stage for dialogue and a return to democracy, said UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric, briefing journalists in New York.  Visit not yet possible   “A visit to the country under the current circumstances is not yet possible, as highlighted during the… Read More
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