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Africa World 

The count goes on — with Biden on the cusp of presidency

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– – Democrat Joe Biden stood on the cusp of winning the presidency Friday night, three days after Election Day, as the long, exacting work of counting votes widened his lead over President Donald Trump in critical battleground states. High turnout, a massive number of mail-in ballots and slim margins between the two candidates all contributed to the delay in… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Zambia fights breast and cervical cancers as mortality rate surges

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– – Thandiwe Banda, the youngest first lady Zambia has ever had, was only in her 30s when her husband, Rupiah Bwezani Banda became the country’s fourth president in 2008 and ruled until 2011. Despite having had a relatively short stint in office, the couple and family might have still enjoyed the perks of being at the helm of the… Read More
Pacific 

Long-term displacement worries for families hit hard by ‘super typhoon’ Goni

Village Reporter
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), southern Luzon, one of the worst affected regions, is home to more than 35,000 Filipino migrants forced to return amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.   In addition, a COVID-19 case count of over 70,000 has “exacerbated the challenges” of emergency response efforts, especially in managing evacuation sites, the UN… Read More
Africa Business World 

Consumers gear up for a festive season like no other

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– – The global retail sector is in an unprecedented state of flux and as the end of the year approaches, Nielsen has identified a range of evolving consumer groups as well as four Holiday/Festive consumer behavioural resets related to this crucial holiday period. Nielsen Retail Intelligence MD for Sub-Sahara Africa Kelly Arnold comments; “As the end of the year approaches, upcoming… Read More
Africa East Africa Sudan World 

Sudan ‘closes border with Ethiopia’ over tension in Tigray region

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– – Sudan has closed the border between its eastern Kassala State and Ethiopia due to ongoing tension in Ethiopian Tigray region. According to the state-owned Suna news agency the announcement was made by Governor of the state, Fateh al-Rahman al-Amin. Al-Amin has said that the border will remain closed until further notice as Ethiopia struggles to end the tension.… Read More
Africa East Africa Featured World 

Tanzania’s Magufuli sworn in after election win

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– – John Magufuli was sworn in Thursday for his second term as president of Tanzania after a landslide election victory dismissed by the political opposition as a sham. His inauguration in Dodoma, the Tanzanian capital, proceeded despite opposition demands that fresh elections be held after reporting widespread irregularities in the October 28 poll, allegations the US and others described… Read More
Europe 

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Some politicians still ignore ‘core European values’ 25 years after peace deal

Village Reporter
Valentin Inzko briefed ambassadors on the achievements and shortfalls of the Dayton Agreement which ended the Bosnian war following the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, among the bloodiest fighting in Europe in the past century.  While the agreement has been “a huge success” – stopping bloodshed and promoting state-building in a country divided among Bosniak, Serb and Croat communities –… Read More
Africa World 

Trump in need of ‘Angels from Africa’ to help him win election

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– – US President Donald Trump’s spiritual adviser Paula White-Cain has said that “angels have been released” from Africa and South America to help him win this month’s presidential election. President trump is currently trailing in required electoral votes to win re-election as his rival Joe Biden gets closer to victory. During a prayer service, White-Cain said “I hear a… Read More
Africa World 

Joe Biden secures major wins and now on the brink of White House

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– – Joe Biden won the battleground prizes of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday, reclaiming a key part of the “blue wall” that slipped away from Democrats four years ago and dramatically narrowing President Donald Trump’s pathway to reelection. A full day after Election Day, neither candidate had cleared the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

ICC probes EndSARS crackdown in Nigeria

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– – The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating the recent crackdown on EndSARS protesters in Nigeria. The Nigerian military is accused of opening fire on peaceful protesters who hit the streets against police brutalities. According to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari some 51 civilians, 11 police officers and seven soldiers were killed during the riots. Both the police and military… Read More
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