Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Gallery 1957 to showcase works of Ghanaian painter Cornelius Annor

– – Gallery 1957 is pleased to present works by Ghanaian artist Cornelius Annor in his first solo show,  ‘Family Affair’ in Accra from January 27 to February 28 2021. Cornelius Annor is a portrait and figurative painter and an art teacher. He completed his fine art studies at Ghana College of Arts and Design. From an early age, Annor… Read More
Africa China World 

China and WHO acted too slowly to contain Covid-19

China and the World Health Organization (WHO) could have acted quicker and more forcefully to contain the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, an independent review panel said on Monday. In its second interim report, the Switzerland-based Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response determined that Beijing could have been more vigorous in applying public health measures when cases were first… Read More
Africa Egypt North Africa World 

Egypt: Temple and coffins unearthed at archaeological site

– – Egypt has announced a major archaeological discovery at the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo. Archaeologists have unveiled 54 wooden coffins, many of which can be traced back 3000 years to the New Kingdom period. Another major discovery is the funerary temple of Queen Neit near the pyramid of her husband, King Teti of Egypt’s 6th dynasty which dates… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana probes new variants of Covid-19 as infections surge

– – Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo has said that scientists are investigating the presence and extent of spread of new variants of the coronavirus in the country. The new variants of the virus are reportedly responsible for the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country. Ghana has so far confirmed over 56,000 cases of the virus with current active cases… Read More
Africa World 

Here are four of Africa’s longest serving Presidents

– – Africa over the years has been known for its leaders who refuse to leave power even when it is glaring that they were no longer needed. Some of them hold on to power attributing it to the desire of citizens who still want them to continue to serve. Many of these leaders oversee elections considered by analysts as… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

It is Yoweri Museveni again as he wins presidential poll

– – Uganda’s Incumbent president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been declared winner of this month’s presidential election. Final results announced by the Electoral Commission on Saturday showed that Museveni obtained 58.6 per cent of the votes cast. His main rival Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, came second with 38.4 per cent of the votes. Bobi Wine has alleged widespread… Read More
Pacific 

Deadly earthquake hits Indonesia: Dozens killed, hundreds injured 

The earthquake unleashed dozens of aftershocks, some six kilometres northeast of the city of Majene,  causing heavy damage across the city, including to the five-story Mitra Manakarra Hospital where eight people were reportedly trapped inside.   “The Governor’s office, two hotels, a mall, a community health centre, and over 300 houses also sustained damage”, said the spokesperson for the UN Office… Read More
Pacific 

UN steps up support for thousands left homeless after fire at Rohingya refugee camp

The fire erupted shortly after midnight on Thursday (local time) in the Nayapara refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, gutting about 550 shelters and 150 shops. A community centre is also said to have been destroyed.  This week, a large fire broke out in the #Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, #Bangladesh. There were no casualties, but 3500 people were affected and… Read More
Pacific 

UN steps up support for thousands left homeless after fire at Rohingya refugee camp

The fire erupted shortly after midnight on Thursday (local time) in the Nayapara refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, gutting about 550 shelters and 150 shops. A community centre is also said to have been destroyed.  This week, a large fire broke out in the #Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, #Bangladesh. There were no casualties, but 3500 people were affected and… Read More
Pacific 

UN steps up support for thousands left homeless after fire at Rohingya refugee camp

The fire erupted shortly after midnight on Thursday (local time) in the Nayapara refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, gutting about 550 shelters and 150 shops. A community centre is also said to have been destroyed.  This week, a large fire broke out in the #Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, #Bangladesh. There were no casualties, but 3500 people were affected and… Read More
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