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Britain’s non-recognition of Africa-administered vaccines regrettable – AU

24/09/2021 0

The African Union’s (AU) top health official called Britain’s lack of recognition for coronavirus vaccines administered in Africa regrettable, saying on Thursday it sends a confusing public health message. -Reuters

US special envoy for Haiti resigns amid deportations – report

23/09/2021 0

The US special envoy for Haiti, Ambassador Daniel Foote, has resigned, a senior State Department official said on Thursday, amid mass deportations of Haitians who fled recent political turmoil and natural disasters at home. The […]

UK travel curbs hurt vaccine drive: Africa CDC

23/09/2021 0

The African Union’s health watchdog Thursday warned that Britain’s pandemic travel restrictions could make people across the continent more reluctant to get vaccinated. Under the restrictions, Britain only recognises vaccines administered in a few countries. […]

Burundian journalist detained while investigating blasts – official

24/09/2021 0

Burundi police on Friday briefly detained a journalist investigating a grenade attack in the commercial capital Bujumbura, his radio station and an official said, after a series of explosions this week that killed at least […]

US condemns Sudan coup attempt, warns against ‚external interference‘

22/09/2021 0

United Nations – The United States on Tuesday condemned the coup attempt in Sudan and warned against „external interference“, as the nation transitions to democracy. „Anti-democratic actions such as those of September 21 in Khartoum […]

Algeria’s former president Bouteflika laid to rest

19/09/2021 0

ALGIERS — Algeria’s former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika was laid to rest at El-Alia cemetery, east of Algiers, on Sunday, amid heavy security presence and official arrangements. The north African country’s longest-serving leader passed away on Friday […]