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New COVID-19 variant found in France, linked with Cameroon

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4 years ago

The new COVID-19 strain was discovered by academics based at the IHU Mediterranee Infection on December 10. So far, it…

Fresh blaze erupts at South Africa’s parliament

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4 years ago

Sunday's fire caused the roof of the New Wing housing the lower chamber National Assembly to collapse.

Botswana’s President Masisi goes into isolation

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4 years ago

Botswana VP Slumber Tsogwane will assume the president's responsibilities until further notice while Masisi is in isolation

Al-Shabab terrorists attack Kenyan village, kill 6

Muhamin Olowoporoku

4 years ago

At least six villagers were killed on Monday in an attack by al-Shabab militants at a village in Kenya’s coastal…

5 leading nuclear powers issue joint statement

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4 years ago

As nuclear use would have far-reaching consequences, we also affirm that nuclear weapons -for as long as they continue to…

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin contracts COVID-19

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4 years ago

Austin, who is fully vaccinated and received a booster in early October, said in a statement he last met President…

U.S. calls for civilian rule in Sudan after Hamdok’s resignation

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4 years ago

“After PM Hamdok’s resignation, Sudanese leaders should set aside differences, find consensus and ensure continued civilian rule,” the US State…

COVID-19 pandemic can end this year: WHO chief Tedros

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4 years ago

In a statement issued as the world welcomed 2022, Tedros said; "I’m confident that this will be the year we…

Twitter permanently bans Marjorie Taylor Greene

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4 years ago

Taylor-Greene the Republican U.S. representative from Georgia is the first member of Congress to ever have a Twitter account permanently…

Omicron, bad weather cancel over 4000 flights worldwide

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4 years ago

Among the airlines with most cancellations were SkyWest and SouthWest with 510 and 419 cancellations respectively, FlightAware showed.

Richard Leakey Kenyan conservationist dies at 77

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4 years ago

Leakey was famous for spearheading campaigns against the ivory trade to save the dwindling African elephant population

Breaking: Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok quits

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4 years ago

"I announce my resignation from the post of prime minister," Hamdok said during a televised Sunday evening address.

Sabotage suspected in fire at South Africa’s parliament, man arrested

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4 years ago

A standard maintenance fire drill had been conducted just before the South African parliament closed for the Christmas and New…

Protesters tear gassed in Khartoum

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4 years ago

The death toll since the security forces' crackdown began in October is now 54, the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors…

Police arrest 85 at New Year’s Day music festival

Michael Adesina

4 years ago

Police arrested and charged 85 people with drug-related offenses at a New Year’s Day music festival in Sydney.

South Korean crosses to North in rare defection

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4 years ago

The border crossing, which is illegal in South Korea, came as North Korea carries out strict anti-coronavirus measures since shutting…

Biden slams sanctions on Mali, Guinea for coups, Ethiopia also hit

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4 years ago

The suspension of benefits threatens Ethiopia's textile industry, which supplies global fashion brands, and the country's nascent hopes of becoming…

ICYMI: Guinean junta grants ex-President Conde travel permit

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4 years ago

The junta or National Rally and Development Committee (CNRD), which ousted Conde in September, said the former president could not…

Mali junta slaps ECOWAS leaders, proposes 5-year transition

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4 years ago

ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on Malian officials over election delays and promised more if Mali did not produce a plan…

Breaking: South African parliament gutted by fire

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4 years ago

Initial reports indicated that the fire started in the office space and spread towards a gym, said Jean-Pierre Smith, a…

Eric Adams, 2nd black New York City Mayor, sworn in

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 years ago

Adams took a narrow victory in the crowded June 2021 Democratic primary, then won the general election in November by…

Desmond Tutu exits in rain of tributes

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4 years ago

The ceremony, stripped of pomp, started with a hymn and a procession of clerics down the aisle burning incense and…

Violence against women insults God: Pope Francis

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4 years ago

Francis, 85, celebrated a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on the day the Roman Catholic Church marks both the solemnity…

S/Africa: Day Desmond Tutu Angrily Confronted Pieter Botha

Ademola Adegbamigbe

4 years ago

The late Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa who was buried yesterday in Cape Town dramatically confronted and wagged his…

Australia starts 2022 with record COVID cases

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4 years ago

The escalating cases come as New South Wales eased its isolation rules for healthcare workers and the number of people…

Mayor Eric Adams takes over from de Blasio in New York

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4 years ago

Adams is New York city’s second Black mayor, after David Dinkins who served from 1990 to 1993

Israel reports first case of “Florona” disease

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4 years ago

Florona disease is a double infection of #COVID19 and influenza

UK Queen honours James Bond actor Craig, COVID-19 warriors

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4 years ago

Among those honoured was James Bond actor Daniel Craig, who was given the same award as his famous onscreen character.

Shooting in Minnesota’s Mall of America

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4 years ago

The shooter reportedly fled, possibly in a vehicle, and the victims' injuries are considered not life-threatening.

COVID-19, Russia v Ukraine: Peruvian shamas predict 2022

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4 years ago

The shamans performed rituals with photographs of politicians like US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Mexican President…

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