February 10, 2022
South Africa: Media and TV Personality Kuli Roberts Dies
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The entertainment industry is mourning the passing of media personality and actress Kuli Roberts, who died on February 9, 2022, at the age of 49. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta, Ruto Set For Lowest Salaries Since Getting Into Power
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The Treasury of Kenya has budgeted for a 11.6% pay cut for President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, making it the second reduction in the duo's salaries during their… Read more »
Africa: Over 220 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Africa
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As of February 10, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,028,833 while over 220,617,343 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Cameroon: 'How Can You Throw Us Back?' - Three Stories of Asylum-Seekers Expelled by the U.S. [document]
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An excerpt from a report issued by Human Rights Watch on the plight of Cameroonians who were denied asylum and deported from the United States by the Trump administration, to be… Read more »
February 09, 2022
Africa: Over 218 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Africa
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As of February 9, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,004,889 while over 218,397,031 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Philip Morris Limited recognized as a Top Employer 2022 in Nigeria for the 5th time
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Philip Morris' affiliate in Nigeria, Philip Morris Limited has been recognized as a Top Employer in Nigeria for the 5th year in a row. Read more »
February 07, 2022
Kenya: Firefighters Battle Inferno Raging Across Aberdare National Park
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More than 550 hectares of the Aberdare forest have been reportedly been destroyed by a fire that started on Sunday night (February 5). Read more »
Kenya: Campaigns Intensify as Nation Prepares For August General Election
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared the start of Jubilee campaigns, after months of uncertainty in the ruling party which does not intend to field a presidential candidate in the… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 11 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
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As of February 7, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,976,143 while over 215,479,398 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
February 06, 2022
Senegal/Egypt: Lions of Teranga Roar to Victory at AFCON Final
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A dramatic penalty shootout that ended 4-2 in Senegal's favour has seen the Lions of Teranga make history by winning their first AFCON championship, beating Egypt in the grand… Read more »
Africa: Over 215 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
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As of February 6, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,961,240 while over 215,351,076 vaccinations have been administered… Read more »
February 04, 2022
Southern Africa: What You Need to Know About Tropical Cyclone Batsirai
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Barely a week after Tropical Storm Ana brought winds, heavy rains, damage and destruction to parts of Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, Tropical Cyclone Batsirai… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Major Probe Launched Into Foiled Coup in Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau's government launched a major investigation into a foiled coup attempt to overthrow President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. Read more »
February 03, 2022
Africa: Continent Nears 11 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
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As of February 3, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,892,533 while over 214,680,685 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
February 02, 2022
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado Threat Identified A Decade Ago - Did Govt Listen? [guest column]
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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) launched a military initiative in July 2021 in response to violent extremism and terrorist activity in Mozambique, marking the… Read more »
Africa: Over 214 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
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As of February 2, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,874,619 while over 214,545,135 vaccinations have been administered across… Read more »
February 01, 2022
Africa: As COP27 Host, Egypt Can Achieve The Most Inclusive COP Ever #AfricaClimateCrisis [guest column]
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Earlier this month, Egypt announced the appointment of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry to lead the international climate talks in Sharm-el-Sheikh in November 2022. Alongside… Read more »
Africa: Nearly 213 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
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As of February 1, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,849,438 while over 212,786,235 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
January 31, 2022
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa: Has The Revolution Started?
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On January 20th, 2022, the virtual Harm Reduction Exchange took place with two panels of discussions that were held around the hot topic of Harm Reduction. The first… Read more »
January 30, 2022
Africa: Over 10.8 Million Covid-19 Cases Confirmed Across Continent
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As of January 30, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,806,013 while over 212,198,449 vaccinations have been administered… Read more »
January 27, 2022
Africa: Harm Reduction Can Be a Winning Strategy For The Continent
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A Harm Reduction Exchange webinar was held online on January 20th, 2022. In collaboration with Integra Africa (Brand and Strategy consulting company) and Philip Morris… Read more »
South Africa: Refugees, Asylum Seekers to See Better Management After Govt Meets with UN Refugee Agency?
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A bilateral meeting between Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has given new focus to the management of refugees… Read more »
South Africa: Commission Rules Employee's Dismissal Over Covid-19 Vaccination Refusal Fair
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The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has ruled that the dismissal of an employee who refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19 was fair, GroundUp… Read more »
Africa: Over 9.5 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Africa
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As of January 27, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,665,534 while over 210,635,964 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: U.S.-Chinese Competition Escalates Cold War in Africa [guest column]
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China intends to establish a base at Bata, a port on the Atlantic coast of Equatorial Guinea, the Wall Street Journal reported in December, citing classified American… Read more »
