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Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Friday called for “vaccines for all, especially the most vulnerable and most in need in all regions of the planet” for the coronavirus, which he said had exacerbated existing global crises. The pontiff also touched on the plight of children caught up by war, singling out victims in Syria, Yemen and Iraq in… Read More

At least 26 people died on Wednesday after a boat capsized on Lake Albert, which borders Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ugandan officials told the AFP news agency on Friday. The boat, which was travelling between Songa Lendu and Pakwack in Uganda “faced strong winds and was wrecked,” said Ashraf Oromo an official in the Songa Lendu region,… Read More

Tributes pour in for Mali’s main opposition leader Soumaïla Cissé, who died of the coronavrius in France on Friday. In the capital Bamako, it was a solemn atmosphere at his house as mourners and his friends troop in to commiserate with the bereaved family on Friday. The Malian main opposition leader died aged 71, his family and party said. Cisse… Read More

Mali opposition leader Soumaïla Cissé, who had been held hostage for six months by jihadists, died on Friday in France after contracting coronavirus, his family and a member of his party told the AFP news agency. He died at the age of 71. “Soumaïla Cissé, leader of the Malian opposition, died today in France where he had been transferred for… Read More

The Brexit drama is over. As details of the deal unveil and the ratification awaits on both sides the feeling is… relief. London and Brussels wanted a deal to avoid a tempestuous relationship beginning January 1. Michel Barnier is the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator. He told France 2 ‘’we did it in unity and in firmness.’’ “There is no… Read More

Hundreds of people marched in the capital of the Central African Republic on Friday to demand peace three days before the presidential election takes place. Much of the CAR is controlled by armed groups and rebels that have launched an offensive to disrupt Sunday’s vote. But on Friday, a rebel coalition that has been fighting the CAR government said it… Read More

Is a Second Term in the Picture for Touadéra A look at the President of the Central African Republic Faustin Archangel Touadéra who is seeking a second term in office in the upcoming election. The President of the Central African Republic Faustin Archangel Touadéra hopes to be re-elected on Sunday for a second term in office. The native of Damara… Read More

Libya celebrates its 69th independence anniversary with military parades organized in central Tripoli under tight security Thursday. Hundreds of Libyans carrying the red, green and black national flag gathered in the Martyrs Square in the heart of the capital, long called “Green Square”, where the deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi liked to deliver his speeches. Banned from traffic the day before,… Read More

The Pandemic is Not Over in South Africa South Africa has announced that coronavirus is spreading at an “alarming rate” — with more than 14,000 new cases confirmed in the past day, including over 400 deaths. Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize said on Wednesday that it was the largest single-day increase in cases, The country sees a 40% increase in infections… Read More

At last, a deal for the United Kingdom with the European Union after Brexit. The European Union Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says it is a ”fair and balanced deal”. ”We have finally found an agreement. It was a long and winding road, but we have got a good deal to show for it. It is fair, it is… Read More