JOHANNESBURG—Zambia and the International Monetary Fund begin discussing a loan program and debt relief for Africa’s first pandemic-era sovereign default on Thursday, with a controversial mining deal, an election, and a mountain of debt to China looming over the talks. Several African nations are reeling under precarious debt burdens that worsened during the pandemic, and…
South Africa to Vaccinate Health Care Workers With J&J COVID-19 Vaccine as Part of an “Implementation Study”
February 11, 2021
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South Africa will move forward with its phase one vaccination program to inoculate its health care workers with the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, though the vaccine has not been granted an emergency authorization usage. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Feb. 10 that the country could no longer wait to immunize its health…
South Africa to Vaccinate Health Care Workers With J&J COVID-19 Vaccine as Part of ‘Implementation Study’
February 11, 2021
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AfricaCCP VirusHealth NewshydroxychloroquineIvermectinMind & BodyPUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATIONVaccinesWorld
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South Africa will move forward with its phase one vaccination program to inoculate its health care workers with the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, though the vaccine has not been granted an emergency authorization usage. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Feb. 10 that the country could no longer wait to immunize its health…
28 Garment Workers Killed in Flooded Factory in Morocco
RABAT, Morocco—Heavy rains flooded an illegal garment factory in the northern Moroccan city of Tangier, killing at least 28 workers Monday, state television quoted a medical official as saying. That raised the death toll from 24, reported earlier by the Moroccan news agency MAP. Local authorities said firefighters and emergency workers rescued 10 people from…
Can You Spot the Zebra Hiding in the Herd of Wildebeest in This Crowded Wildlife Photo?
When an enormous herd of wildebeest strode out onto the Kenyan savanna early one morning, wildlife photographer Ingo Gerlach knew he had to capture the moment. What he didn’t expect was to find a zebra cleverly hidden within the herd, grazing in almost perfect camouflage. Considering the zebra’s bright white stripes, it’s surprising to think it…
Uganda’s Bobi Wine Urges ‘Strong Action’ Over Disputed Polls
KAMPALA, Uganda—Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine is urging the international community to back up concerns over the country’s disputed elections with “strong actions” against President Yoweri Museveni’s government. Wine, who is disputing his loss to the long-time leader in last month’s presidential elections, told reporters that he hopes “the world will stand with the people…
Ugandan Opposition Say 3,000 of Their Supporters Seized Since November
KAMPALA—Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine and his party said on Tuesday that around 3,000 of his supporters had been detained or abducted by state agents since November, when protests flared over his arrest during a presidential election campaign. The police said they were investigating all reports of disappearances. They have previously said they arrested nearly…
Closed Highway and Dangerous Desert Detour Underline Challenges to Libyan Peace
TRIPOLI—Libyans watching a peace process nearing a critical phase this week in Switzerland need only try driving from one side of their country to the other to understand the obstacles to diplomacy. An October ceasefire called for all foreign mercenaries to leave the country and for the main coastal road between west and east to…
Uganda’s Bobi Wine Goes to Court to Dispute President’s Win
KAMPALA, Uganda—Ugandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine on Monday launched a court case seeking to overturn the reelection of President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power for 35 years. Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, had suggested he did not want to legitimize Museveni’s victory in last month’s polls by seeking justice with a…
Uganda Opposition Leader Wine Challenges Election Result
KAMPALA, Uganda—Ugandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine on Feb. 1 filed a court challenge seeking to overturn the reelection of President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power for 35 years. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, had suggested he didn’t want to legitimize Museveni’s victory in last month’s polls by seeking justice with…
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