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South Africa: Study Reveals High COVID Protection From J&J Shot
According to the co-head of a trial in South Africa, Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ.N) COVID-19 vaccine is functioning well, providing…
Jailed ex-South African President Zuma taken to hospital
Jacob Zuma, South Africa's imprisoned former president, was transported to a hospital on Friday for medical observation, according to prison…
Ethiopia: Tigrayan forces take control of Lalibela, a UN World Heritage Site – residents
Forces from Ethiopia's Tigray region have taken control of the town of Lalibela, whose famed rock-hewn churches are a United…
Egypt declares full support for Tunisian president
Egypt's Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, pledged his country's "unconditional support" for Tunisian President Kais Saied, who has suspended parliament, fired…
ICC drops charges against former Ivory Coast first Lady
The International Criminal Court said on Thursday it had dropped its arrest warrant for Ivory Coast's former first lady Simone…
Six French soldiers held at Bata airport in Equatorial Guinea
Six French soldiers were held at the airport of Bata on Thursday, the economic capital of Equatorial Guinea, after landing…
After bilateral agreement, South Sudan waives visa requirement for Kenyans
The immigration authorities in South Sudan have been ordered to implement a visa waiver for all Kenyans arriving in the…
UN Security Council extends CAR arms embargo by a year
The UN Security Council has extended by one year an arms embargo against the Central African Republic. The vote took…
Zimbabwe’s economy predicted to grow by 7.8% this year
Zimbabwe’s economy is predicted to grow this year by 7.8%, which is slightly more than had been earlier forecast. Reviewing…
Algeria recalls ambassador to Morocco in row over Western Sahara
In the latest flare-up of tensions between the North African neighbors over the disputed area of Western Sahara, Algeria's foreign…
Rwanda imposes fresh lockdown to curb Covid cases
Kigali, Rwanda's capital, and eight other areas around the country have been placed under curfew in order to combat an…
Ghana bans poultry movement amid avian flu outbreak
Ghana's veterinary services director said on Saturday that over 6,000 birds perished of the highly virulent H5N1 avian flu, prompting…