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AIMS and Ishango partner to help data science graduates

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– – Ishango, a social enterprise creating highly skilled jobs in Africa and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Africa’s first and largest network of centres for innovative post-graduate training in mathematical sciences, have announced a partnership to connect top African data scientists with international work experience opportunities. The partnership will boost African data science graduates’ employment prospects through a fully… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Covid-19: Ghanaian-born leaves UK hospital after 8 months in coma

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Staff at a UK hospital were filled with joy at news of the discharge of one of their patients who contracted Covid-19. Ghanaian-born Richard Frimpong was greeted with applause from onlookers and hospital staff as he left the facility. He was being discharged after eight months in coma haven contracted the Covid-19 in 2020. A Facebook User shared the video… Read More
Africa Business West Africa World 

Nigeria targets diaspora remittances with ‘naira for dollar’ scheme

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Banks in Nigeria are encouraging their clients to accept remittances in dollar from relations abroad for a reward. The scheme which was introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria seeks to offer a reward of five naira for every $1 sent by Nigerians living abroad through international money transfer operators in the country. The scheme is to be called “naira… Read More
Africa China World 

China’s Covid-19 anal swab test policy angers foreign visitors

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– – China has made it compulsory for foreign travelers to that country to undertake anal swab tests for COVID-19. The move has angered many visitors who consider it inconvenient and even psychological traumatic. Beijing, Shanghai and the port city of Qingdao are some of the cities requiring the checks, in addition to nasal or throat swab tests. The anal… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania: Has Magufuli been hospitalized amid Covid-19 denial?

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– – Tanzanian President John Magufuli is reported to be seriously ill with breathing challenges and has been hospitalized. Details are still scanty about his condition but those familiar with the development say he contracted Covid-19. The President who was hoping to avoid hospitalization given his stance had to give in due to reported deteriorating health condition. Magufuli Pombe is… Read More
Africa Senegal West Africa World 

Senegal’s opposition urges more protests against President Sall

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– – Senegal’s main opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko has called for more protests against President Macky Sall after he was released from detention. He was charged with rape in court on Monday and then released on bail amid clashes between his supporters and security officials. Sonko who was addressing his supporters lashed out at President Sall whom he accuses of… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

Refilwe Ledwaba: SA’s first female black helicopter pilot

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– – Refilwe Ledwaba was training as a cabin crew just to enable her secure a source of income to pay off her student loan. But that job fast became a stepping stone helping her reach even higher heights in South Africa. Although she felt more at home in the cockpit, Ledwaba says her colleagues encouraged her to become a… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: UN calls for safe release of trapped protesters in Yangon

Village Reporter
According to Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for Secretary-General António Guterres, many of those trapped are women, who were peacefully marching in commemoration of International Women’s Day, on Monday.  The United Nations in #Myanmar is calling for an immediate de-escalation of the situation in Sanchaung, Yangon, and to allow protestors prevented from returning home by security forces to so do safely. pic.twitter.com/eMcWOokBri… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Niger’s outgoing President Issoufou wins African leadership prize

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– – Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou has won the 2020 edition of the Ibrahim prize for African leadership. Issoufou was announced as winner of the $5m prize on Monday for his leadership qualities in transforming Niger. Mahamadou Issoufou has served two five-year terms as president from 2011 to 2020. He announced his decision to step down after the two five-year… Read More
Africa World 

Meghan says she “didn’t want to be alive any more”

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She said that she attended the event with Harry that night because she felt she could not be “left alone” and recalled Harry gripping her hand tightly while in attendance at the Royal Albert Hall. Oprah also asked the duchess why she thought the Royal Family did not make her son Archie a prince – which Meghan said she wanted… Read More
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