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Equatorial Guinea shuts UK embassy after London imposes sanctions in violation of ‘principle of international law’

Posted on August 1, 2021August 1, 2021By Editor

The African nation of Equatorial Guinea slammed the UK for interfering in its domestic affairs, as it announced the “total closure” of its embassy in London in response to UK sanctions on the son of the country’s president. … Read More >Equatorial Guinea shuts UK embassy after London imposes sanctions in violation of ‘principle of international law’

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African Union to start receiving 400mn J&J Covid-19 vaccines next week, but only 6mn will be delivered by end August

Posted on July 25, 2021July 25, 2021By Editor

The African Union’s special envoy for Covid-19 has said that the continent will finally start receiving doses of the lifesaving Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week, as the virus continues to spread there. … Read More >African Union to start receiving 400mn J&J Covid-19 vaccines next week, but only 6mn will be delivered by end August

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Fake vaccination: At least 800 people jabbed with WATER after buying ‘Covid vaccine’ from scammers in Uganda

Posted on July 23, 2021July 23, 2021By Editor

At least 800 people got vaccinated with phony coronavirus shots sold by a group of scammers in Uganda. Authorities said the “vaccine” consisted “more of water than anything else,” and advised victims to get a legit (and free) jab. … Read More >Fake vaccination: At least 800 people jabbed with WATER after buying ‘Covid vaccine’ from scammers in Uganda

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US to donate 25 million vaccine doses to African countries under COVAX as continent struggles to weather third wave

Posted on July 18, 2021July 18, 2021By Editor

The Biden administration has announced that it will ship 25 million doses of Covid vaccines to 49 countries across Africa through the Covax jab distribution scheme, as infections and deaths on the continent rise dramatically. … Read More >US to donate 25 million vaccine doses to African countries under COVAX as continent struggles to weather third wave

Macron announces French bases in Mali to begin closing in coming months amid restructuring of Sahel mission

Posted on July 11, 2021July 11, 2021By Editor

President Emmanuel Macron has said France will start closing its bases in northern Mali before the end of the year, with the move to be completed by the beginning of 2022 as it restructures its military presence in Africa’s Sahel. … Read More >Macron announces French bases in Mali to begin closing in coming months amid restructuring of Sahel mission

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‘Catastrophic’: Tunisia’s health system has ‘collapsed’ amid Covid-19 outbreak, bed, and oxygen shortages – ministry

Posted on July 9, 2021July 9, 2021By Editor

The Tunisian health system has collapsed under the pressure of Covid-19, the country’s health ministry has said, with overwhelmed hospitals struggling to provide care amid a chronic shortage of beds and oxygen. … Read More >‘Catastrophic’: Tunisia’s health system has ‘collapsed’ amid Covid-19 outbreak, bed, and oxygen shortages – ministry

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Car bomb attack wounds 15 German UN peacekeepers in northern Mali

Posted on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021By Editor

The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) confirmed via Twitter on Friday morning that one of its temporary bases was attacked in a car bombing, resulting in the injury and evacuation of 15 German ‘Blue Helmet’ soldiers. … Read More >Car bomb attack wounds 15 German UN peacekeepers in northern Mali

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GAVI alliance approves more funds for delivery of COVAX vaccines as poorer nations desperate for Covid-19 shots

Posted on June 27, 2021June 27, 2021By Editor

The GAVI vaccine alliance has approved a further $775 million to fund the provision of millions of Covid-19 vaccines to poor nations over the next two years as the African continent faces a “fast-surging third wave.” … Read More >GAVI alliance approves more funds for delivery of COVAX vaccines as poorer nations desperate for Covid-19 shots

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UN criticizes use of child soldiers after Burkina Faso govt says massacre of over 130 people was carried out by kids

Posted on June 26, 2021June 26, 2021By Editor

The United Nations (UN) has condemned the use of child soldiers after reports from Burkina Faso that a recent attack, in which over 130 people were killed in mass shootings and home raids, was carried out by kids as young as 12. … Read More >UN criticizes use of child soldiers after Burkina Faso govt says massacre of over 130 people was carried out by kids

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Gunmen kill police officer, abduct students & teachers from Nigerian school

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021By Editor

Another group abduction occurred in Nigeria on Thursday, with militants killing a police officer and kidnapping five teachers and an unknown number of students in an attack on a school in the northwest of the country. … Read More >Gunmen kill police officer, abduct students & teachers from Nigerian school