Tag: #Africa
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Corona Vaccine in Guinea
Conakry, Dec 30 (AFP/APP): The West African state of Guinea said it had begun administering coronavirus vaccines on Wednesday using a small number of doses of Russia’s Sputnik V, a formula that has stirred controversy. The National Agency for Health Safety (ANSS) said it had obtained 60 doses of the vaccine, which would be administered…
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Pure and Simple Elections in Central African Republic
Bangui, Central African Republic, Dec 30 (AFP/APP): A powerful opposition coalition in the Central African Republic on Wednesday called for the “cancellation, pure and simple” of weekend elections that were badly hampered by armed groups. More than a third of the troubled country’s districts did not take part in Sunday’s first round of voting for…
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Egypt and Libya Cooperation
TRIPOLI, Dec 29 (XINHUA/APP): Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Libyan counterpart Mohamed Al-Taher Siala discussed Tuesday over the phone the Libyan issue and mutual cooperation. The two “discussed the Libyan issue and support for stability,” Libyan Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Mohamed Gablawi said in a statement. Shoukry stressed the continuation of cooperation between the…
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Ceasefire in Central African Republic
The central African Republic, Dec 25 (AFP/APP): A rebel coalition that has been fighting the government in the Central African Republic said Friday it was calling off a three-day ceasefire ahead of a tense general election on the weekend. The Coalition of Patriots for Change (CPC) said that “faced with “the irresponsible stubbornness of the…
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UN Commends Pakistan and other Peacekeeping Countries as Darfur Mission Ends
The UN has commended Pakistan and other peacekeeping countries as the Darfur mission comes to a close.
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Russia Says ‘Not Sending Troops’ to Central Africa
Russia says it is ‘not sending troops’ to Central Africa.
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East African Leaders Meet to Calm Ethiopia & Kenya-Somalia Tensions
East African leaders have met to calm Ethiopia & Kenya-Somalia tensions.
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Two South African Test Squad Members Test Positive for Covid-19
Two South African test squad members have tested positive for COVID19.
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Ten South African Test Stars Exposed to COVID19 Ahead of Sri Lanka Series
Ten South African test stars have been exposed to COVID19 ahead of the Sri Lanka series.
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Guinean President Alpha Conde appealed for national unity
Conakry, Dec 15 (AFP/APP): Guinean President Alpha Conde appealed for national unity on Tuesday after taking the oath of office for a third term following violently disputed elections. “I urge every one of you to forget the divisive past and turn towards a future of unity and hope,” said Conde at ceremonies in the capital…