Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses
A volunteer receives an injection of a Covid-19 jab in Soweto, South Africa in 2020 A provisional 270 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been secured by the African Union…
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China keeps promising Africa coronavirus vaccines. But where are they?
Now, with negative sentiment towards China hardening in Western democracies due to trade wars and human rights issues, African allies — which have crucial voting rights at major international bodies…
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South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?
Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus. Source link
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UK and South Africa Covid-19 mutations may threaten vaccine efficacy
We knew it was going to be a long, dark winter. But unfortunately, it’s now looking even more grim. Just as the first coronavirus vaccines began rolling out in the…
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Facebook removes French, Russian accounts active in Africa :: WRAL.com
By ANGELA CHARLTON and DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press PARIS — Individuals linked to Russia and the French military used fake Facebook and Instagram accounts to wage a covert disinformation campaign…
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Africa Surpasses 2 Million Coronavirus Cases
With more than 48,000 dead, Africa braces for second wave of the virus and the challenge of affording the potential vaccines. (Image credit: Jerome Delay/AP) Source link
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‘Widespread xenophobic violence’ in South Africa
A police officer is seen during as looting and violence erupts on September 02, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Shops in and around various parts of Johannesburg, were looted and…
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South Africa ends ban on cigarettes, but smuggling may stay
JOHANNESBURG (AP) – Cigarette smuggling boomed in South Africa during its nearly five-month ban on legal sales as part of anti-COVID-19 measures, and even though legal sales are once again…
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The WHO declares the eradication of wild polio in Africa
On Tuesday, the world celebrated a rare piece of good news from 2020: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the wild poliovirus has been eradicated from Africa. The milestone…
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Africa passes 1 million confirmed virus cases; true number far more
JOHANNESBURG — Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health experts say the true toll is likely several times higher, reflecting the gaping lack of testing for the…
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