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UK defends vaccine decision amid criticism it moved too fast - TheGrio
U.K. regulators went on the offensive Friday to beat back criticism that they rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine,... View Article The post UK defends vaccine decision amid criticism it moved too fast appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kenya: Bishops Appeal to Government Not to Close Kakuma and Daadab Refugee Camps
[CISA] Nairobi -- The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has appealed to the Government not to close the Kakuma and Daadab refugee camps amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Uganda, Tanzania Lead Among Migrant Detainees in Kenyan Jails
[East African] One in every 50 detainees in Kenya's prisons is a migrant, largely from the East African region even though these countries have a joint deal on free movement of persons.
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Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024 (and we've no idea if SA has a shot at a medal)
Breakdancing was one of four new sports to get the Olympic green light for inclusion at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Dr. Ben Carson In Birmingham With $2.9M Grant to Find Site for Global Forum
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Dr. Ben Carson, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, this week announced a $2.9 million federal grant to fund a feasibility study to determine possible locations in Birmingham for a Global Forum for Freedom and Justice Center. The Global Forum for
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Secures Historic Protections for Women | Atlanta Daily World
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Secures Historic Protections for Women WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued the following statement after the House passed legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and a resolution eliminating the deadline for the
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Executive must respect other arms of the State
A FUNCTIONING democracy must have clearly laid down separation of roles within the three arms of State — the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary. These three arms of the State exist in Zimbabwe, but they were conflated over the past few years, confusing the people into believing that
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro sabotaged anti-COVID-19 efforts, says Human Rights Watch - Stabroek News
BRASILIA,  (Reuters) - Brazil’s right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro has tried to sabotage efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in his country and pursued policies that undermine the rights of Brazilians, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said
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Morocco work conditions in the spotlight after factory deaths | Africanews
There's been anger following the death of 28 people after an unlicensed garment factory flooded in the northern port city of Tangier on Monday
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Africa: Paradigm Initiative's Short Film Shines Light On Suppression of Citizen's Digital Rights Across Africa
[This Day] In the wake of the recent actions of nation state actors and associated groups in many African countries to subvert civil and digital rights of their citizens, Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise working to advance digital rights and inclusion in Africa, has released
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Tunisia: Parliament Passes Bill On €600 Million Loan Agreement Between Tunisia and EU
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The House of People's Representatives (French: ARP) passed at a plenary on Thursday a bill approving a memorandum of understanding and loan agreement between Tunisia and the European Union (89 votes in favour against 9 abstentions and 21 against).
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West Africa: Sahel and Mali - Still More Crises to Come
[Centre 4s] Nouakchott -- In the Sahel, with Covid 19, 2020 will be a pivotal year in the fight against armed groups, some of which are supported from outside. Moreover, a year of Partnerships and quest for coherence in cooperative policies. Finally, a year of thinking on the responsibility to
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Biden’s Bloody Sunday Order an Important Step in Promoting Voter Access | Atlanta Daily World
Biden’s Bloody Sunday Order an Important Step in Promoting Voter Access Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on President Biden’s Executive Order on Bloody Sunday: “Fifty-six years ago today, a group of
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Zimbabwe: Harare Demolitions Roundly Condemned
[263Chat] Opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has condemned the 'heartless and cruel' demolition of houses in Harare urging those responsible to halt the operation.
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Cameroon: Nine Killed in Army Attack
[HRW] Nairobi -- Investigate Killings of Civilians in Mautu Village, South-West Region
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World risks ‘moral catastrophe’ if COVID shots delayed in Africa, its CDC chief says
NAIROBI (Reuters) - The world risks a “moral catastrophe” if COVID-19 vaccinations are delayed in Africa while wealthier regions inoculate their entire populations, the head of the continent’s disease control body said on Thursday. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hopes
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Africa: Bold Action Needed to Clean Up Battery Industry - New Report
[AI London] Electric vehicles considered essential to tackle climate change but batteries pose serious risks to human rights and environment
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France recommends 1-shot vaccine for people who had virus
PARIS (AP) — France’s highest health authority recommended Friday that people who have had COVID-19 receive only one dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus. The High Authority of Health, or HAS, said that since recovered individuals...
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VIDEO: Reckless Driver Cuts Off Other Drivers, Makes Dangerous Entry Into Petrol Station – The Wilmington Journal
DERBYSHIRE, England – A 19-year-old boy hogged headlines after he was caught on camera aggressively tailgating other vehicles on the route to Chesterfield towards the M1. The video released by the North East Derbyshire Police [...]
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Tigray crisis: EU suspends aid to Ethiopia
The European Union has postponed nearly €90m ($110m; £81m) in budget support payments to Ethiopia due to concerns over the crisis in the Tigray region. European Commission spokeswoman Ana Pisonero-Hernandez told the BBC there were five conditions for the aid to be resumed: Granting full
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Diplomatic community lends voice against gender inequality - Stabroek News
Representatives of the Diplomatic Community on Monday participated in the Canadian High Commission International Women’s Day #ChoosetoChallenge activity. The article Diplomatic community lends voice against gender inequality appeared first on Stabroek News.
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The March 2nd General Elections and the five-month campaign to steal the result – a look back - Stabroek News
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Ethiopia: Tigray Crises - Ethiopia Summons Its Ambassador to Ireland
[Nation] Diplomatic sources on Friday said that the Ethiopian government has summoned, Eshetu Dessie, its ambassador to Ireland, after outraged by the actions of the Irish government in connection with crises in the troubled northern Tigray region.
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Angola and EU Discuss Setting Up Steering Committee
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan ministries of Foreign Affairs, Economy and Planning, in partnership with the European Union (EU) Delegation in Angola, are to promote this Wednesday the first meeting for the effective setting up of the Steering Committee for the project dubbed "EU/Angola Dialogue
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Malawi named country of the year
Malawi has been named country of the year for 'reviving democracy in an authoritarian region' by the Economist newspaper. The newspaper cites the nullification of the 2019 presidential election results that were marred by irregularities. 'The vote-count was rigged with correction fluid on the tally
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In the midst of a global pandemic, the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s hometown plans to celebrate his legacy virtually | The Atlanta Voice
The annual observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday arrives on the cusp of a historical changing of guards, just a mere two days before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.  The annual holiday comes at a time when the current
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Mozambique: United States Training Mozambican Marines
[AIM] Maputo -- United States Special Operations Forces have begun to train Mozambican marines, according to a press release from the US embassy.
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US forces to train Mozambique's marines to fight jihadist insurgency | Africanews
Armed groups known locally as al-Shabab have been sowing terror for more than three years in the strategic province of Cabo Delgado.
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VIDEO: Reckless Driver Cuts Off Other Drivers, Makes Dangerous Entry Into Petrol Station
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Italy's Draghi urges unity, sacrifice in fighting the virus - Black News Channel
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi urged Italy's polarized politicians to unite behind his new government to confront the coronavirus pandemic and the economic devastation it has wrought, saying Italy has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to create a more
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