Month: June 2021
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Health
Africa CDC says continent not winning against ‘brutal’ COVID-19 pandemic
June 27, 2021 Reuters, HARARE – Africa is not winning its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as a third virus…
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News
Belarusian Association of Journalists Under Investigation as Media Crackdown Spreads
June 27, 2021 By VOA WASHINGTON – For months, the Belarusian Association of Journalists has documented unprecedented attacks and arrests…
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Health
As virus surges in Uganda, hospitals accused of profiteering
June 27, 2021 By Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda — As he struggled to breathe earlier this month, Dr. Nathan Tumubone…
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Health
What should I know about the delta variant?
June 25, 2021 By Associated Press What should I know about the delta variant? It’s a version of the coronavirus that has…
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Environment
Turning to sustainable global business: 5 things to know about the circular economy
June 24, 2021 By UN News 1) Business as usual, the path to catastrophe Unless we make some major adjustments…
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News
Algeria Revokes France 24 Accreditation as Pressure on Media Mounts
June 24, 2021 By VOA WASHINGTON – Algeria’s decision to revoke the accreditation of France 24 over its coverage of…
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Court
Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo returns home after ICC acquittal
June 18, 2021 BBC Mr Gbagbo has been living in the Belgian capital Brussels since his release from detention three…
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Politics
Ethiopians Prepare for Elections Amid Ongoing Conflict
June 18, 2021 By VOA ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Passersby called the raucous campaigns this week in Addis Ababa “beautiful,”…
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World
First Person: An on-air antidote to misinformation in the Central African Republic
June 15, 2021 By UN News Fighting misinformation “When people call in to the radio station they might be telling…
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Court
AP Interview: ICC prosecutor sees ‘reset’ under Bide
June 15, 2021 By Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday…
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Health
Congo president says Kinshasa hospitals ‘overwhelmed’ by coronavirus
June 15, 2021 Reuters Hospitals in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa are “overwhelmed” by a rise in COVID-19 infections,…
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Politics
Algeria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Popular Revolt in 2019
June 15, 2021 By VOA CAIRO – Commentators reported low turnout Saturday in parts of Algeria, which was holding its…
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Court
Outgoing ICC Prosecutor urges Security Council to keep focus on justice in Darfur
June 11, 2021 By UN News In her final briefing to ambassadors, Fatou Bensouda underlined that the Court is the…
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World
UN General Assembly to Vote 5 Countries to Security Council
June 11, 2021 By VOA NEW YORK – The U.N. General Assembly will vote Friday to give rotating seats on…
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Health
Why do some people get side effects after COVID-19 vaccines?
June 11, 2021 By Associated Press Why do some people get side effects after COVID-19 vaccines? Temporary side effects including…
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Health
Tanzania says embassies, international agencies can import COVID-19 vaccines
June 5, 2021 By Reuters Tanzania said on Friday embassies and international agencies can import COVID-19 vaccines to inoculate their…
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Environment
Still time to reverse damage to ‘ravaged’ ecosystems, declares UN chief, marking World Environment Day
June 5, 2021 By UN News Kicking off the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, he said the planet was rapidly…
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News
African Union suspends Mali after coup, threatens sanctions
June 4, 2021 By Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The African Union has suspended Mali and is threatening sanctions…
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Court
Australian delegation unveils artwork donation to International Criminal Court
June 4, 2021 ICC: Press Release On 31 May 2021, H.E. Matthew E.K. Neuhaus, Ambassador of Australia to The Netherlands,…
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News
Fighting Corruption Is Core National Security Interest, Biden Says
June 4, 2021 By VOA WASHINGTON – The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is formally establishing the fight against…
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