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by Kevin Seraaj, OrlandoAdvocate.com AstraZeneca’s partnership with Oxford University looked promising in the war on the pandemic- especially after the pharmaceutical company announced a “safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine” in just nine months of teaming up. With Pfizer, Johnson and Moderna producing vaccines as fast as they can, AstraZeneca’s additional production capability was seen […]
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In May, Burundi held a presidential election which was won by Evariste Ndayishimiye, candidate of the ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party.
Ndayishimiye was hurriedly sworn in after the untimely death of president Pierre Nkurunziza in June.
Rights violations continue
The Council encouraged donor countries which had suspended aid to Burundi to continue dialogue towards resumption of development assistance.
A report by a UN watchdog in September said human rights violations were still being committed in Burundi, including sexual violence and murder.
The country was plunged into a crisis in April 2015 when Ndayishimiye’s predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, which he ultimately won in July 2015.
His candidature, which was opposed by the opposition and civil society groups, resulted in a wave of protests, violence and even a failed coup in May 2015.
Hundreds of people were killed and over 300,000 fled to neighboring countries.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President William Ruto has said he is not interested in the contest for the review of the Constitution through the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
President-elect Joe Biden has selected retired general and former commander of U.S. Central Command Lloyd Austin as his secretary of defense.
'In France, a skinny man died of a big disease with a little name/by chance his girlfriend came across a needle and soon she did the same…' That's how one …
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All this month, essence.com will present TWENTY, THE REMIX—three digital exhibits I curated celebrating excellence in the worlds of acting, art, and fashion. Continuing with a theme I love, exalting […]
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Lewis Hamilton said he has suffered \"one of the hardest weeks for some time\" after testing positive for coronavirus.
The Supreme Court rejected a request by Pennsylvania Republicans to block the certification of the state’s election results in President-elect... View Article
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African American spirituals, usually with a Christian religious theme, were originally monophonic and a cappella and were antecedents of the blues. The terms Negro spiritual, Black spiritual, and African-American spiritual, jubilee, and African-American folk songs are all synonymous. Spirituals sometimes provided comfort and eased the boredom of daily tasks. They were an expression of spiritual […]
[The Herald] In responding to the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called upon all African countries to adopt best practices, strategies, guidelines and recommendations to handle Covid-19 pandemic.
[The Herald] Brazzaville -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on December 3 launched a new alliance, the Africa Infodemic Response Alliance (AIRA), to coordinate actions and pool resources in combating misinformation around COVID-19 pandemic and other health emergencies in Africa.
[Monitor] The race for a Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine is gaining momentum with the United Kingdom being the first country to approve a vaccine by Pfizer.
A Customs and Excise official in Beitbridge was nabbed for attempting to illegally move out of a State warehouse goods worth $6 million or US$8 483. BY REX MPHISA Nelson Chinguwa, 31, faces a charge of criminal abuse of office. Chinguwa was arraigned before Beitbridge magistrate Annia Chiweta and was released on $30 000 bail. He is denying the charge. According to State papers, on December 3, Chinguwa, of 103 Limpopo View went to Manica Transit Shed, which houses a State warehouse in contravention of his assigned duties. He then tried to remove the goods in question, which had been seized on June 30 pending payment of $2, 7 million or US$4 241, 56 duty equivalent to a level seven fine for importing goods without a licence. Chinguwa had taken the goods but was intercepted at the Malala Tollgate on the Beitbridge- Bulawayo Highway. He is expected again in court on December 21 this year. Lawyer Jabulani Mzinyathi appeared for Chinguwa.
By Associated Press Undefined LOS ANGELES (AP) — California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation's most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities. The noon blast to the state-designated 11-county Southern California region and 12-county San Joaquin Valley region was sent by the state Office of Emergency Services. The text also urged people to wear masks and physically distance. Both regions came under increased restrictions this week after the capacity of hospital intensive care units dropped below 15%. […]
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A 90-year-old woman in the United Kingdom on Tuesday became the first person in the world to receive a coronavirus vaccination outside of clinical trials, marking a watershed moment in the fight against the crippling worldwide pandemic.
