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New coronavirus variant discovered in Nigeria

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– – A new variant of the coronavirus has been discovered in Nigeria, according to the head of Africa’s Centre for Disease Control. Dr John Nkengasong said on Thursday that more investigation is taking place on this latest variant of the virus. Dr John Nkengasong said that the new variant is “a separate lineage from the UK and South Africa.”… Read More
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Ghana: Police clash with opposition MPs amid post-election protest

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– – Minority MPs in Ghana’s parliament are livid after clashing with police during a protest march to the Electoral Commission on Tuesday. The minority MPs were marching to the headquarters of the Electoral Commission (EC) to challenge the results of the Presidential elections declared in favour of the incumbent Nana Akufo-Addo. They were also demanding a recollection of some of… Read More
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China and Lending – Will Africa Suffer From a More Frugal Outlook?

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– – Prior to the popular ‘Africa Rising’ narrative which gained momentum at the turn of the century, the region’s debt crisis was one of the main topics of developmental economics. This was particularly apparent during the 1980s, when most African nations were trapped in an unsustainable cycle of debt. In fact, Africa’s cumulative debt burden increased from just $8… Read More
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UN says it has retaken CAR town from rebels

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– – The United Nations has said that it has retaken the town of Bambari in the Central African Republic (CAR) from rebels. The rebels had seized the town on Tuesday with the government alleging an attempted coup. The government accused the former president, François Bozizé, of joining up with armed groups in an attempt to stage a coup –… Read More
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Israel and Morocco begin historic first regular flight

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– – Morocco and Israel have started historic first scheduled flight between the two nations effective Tuesday. Israel and Morocco less than a month ago agreed to normalise relations between them. Passengers on the El Al plane for the first flight included White House senior advisor Jared Kushner, who reportedly played a key role in brokering the peace agreement. The… Read More
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Flights from South Africa banned over Covid-19 variant

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– – Flights from South Africa have been banned by five countries following news of the discovery of a new variant of coronavirus which has sparked high cases. Germany, Turkey, Israel, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia are among the countries that have banned flights from South Africa. Germany was one of the first nations to announce the ban with officials justifying… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South African scientists probe new variant of Covid-19

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– – South African scientists are getting support from the World Health Organization in investigating a new variant of coronavirus. Scientists have detected the new variant of the coronavirus which is sparking increase in cases across the country. The new variant was first found in the Eastern Cape province and has since spread to the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

Central Africa Republic: Rebel push ‘under control’

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– – Rebel forces advancing on the Central African Republic’s capital Bangui have been pushed back and the situation is “under control”, a spokesman for UN peacekeeping forces said Sunday, as tensions mount a week before key elections. The government had alleged an attempted coup when three of the powerful armed groups that control most of the country’s territory began… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ethiopia: Bomb explosion kills three in Addis Ababa

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Three people have been killed and five others wounded after an abandoned bomb exploded in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, police say. The blast happened in the city’s Lideta neighbourhood on Sunday. The people who died were homeless and living on the streets, senior police officer commander Alemayehu Ayalke told state broadcaster EBC. There is no indication that this explosion is… Read More
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Liberia: President Weah’s new song puzzles citizens

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– – Liberians are puzzled by a new song released by their president, George Weah which talks about liars. The song titled “Mr Liar Man” is the fourth song released by the former footballer-turned politician. George Weah is a part time musician this latest song sung in a reggae style seems to puzzle many as they wonder who he is… Read More
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