Year: 2021
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Health
India celebrates 1B vaccine doses, hopes to speed 2nd shots
October 22, 2021 By Associated Press NEW DELHI, — India celebrated giving its billionth COVID-19 vaccine dose on Thursday, a…
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Court
Rwandan prosecutors to appeal verdict for ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero
October 22, 2021 By Reuters KIGALI, Rwanda – Rwandan prosecutors said on Wednesday they would appeal against a 25-year jail…
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News
Ugandan Writers Ignore Risks to Provoke Museveni
October 22, 2021 By VOA KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Ugandan government is known for cracking down on writers who express strong…
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News
WHO announces plan for ‘profound transformation’ following sexual abuse allegations in DR Congo
October 22, 2021 By UN News The assurance came this Thursday from WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, while announcing a Management Response Plan to address the findings of an independent commission. “This plan outlines…
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Environment
Congo to audit forest concessions, suspend ‘questionable contracts’
October 18, 2021 By Reuters KINSHASA – President Felix Tshisekedi has called for an audit of Democratic Republic of Congo’s…
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Politics
Ivory Coast’s ex-leader Gbagbo vows return to political life
October 18, 2021 By Associated Press ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo told supporters Sunday that he’ll…
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Environment
WHO: Global health community prescribes climate action for COVID recovery
October 13, 2021 By UN News Based on a growing body of research confirming numerous and inseparable links between climate…
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News
Ransomed and beaten: Migrants face abuse in Libyan detention
October 13, 2021 By Associated Press ONBOARD THE GEO BARENTS OFF LIBYA — Osman Touré was crying from the pain…
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Environment
UN declares access to a clean environment a human right
October 9, 2021 By Reuters GENEVA – The U.N. Human Rights Council on Friday recognised access to a clean and…
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News
Journalists who ‘speak truth to power’ recognized with Nobel Peace Prize
October 9, 2021 By UN News From the Philippines, Maria Ressa, Chief Executive and cofounder of online news outlet Rappler,…
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Environment
Google cracks down on climate change denial by targeting ads
October 9, 2021 By Associated Press LONDON — Google is cracking down on digital ads promoting false climate change claims…
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News
Tanzania mulls over revamping banana yields as investors hurry down to buy the precious fruits
TUESDAY October 5, 2021 By Joe Lihundi Tranquility News Reporter, Arusha, Tanzania Tanzania envisages tapping into banana crops to get a…
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Travel
Sole female tour operator shines among Tanzania’s 100 best CEOs in advent of Covid-19 pandemic
MONDAY September 27, 2021 By Adam Ihucha The Tranquility News Correspondent, Arusha, Tanzania Zara International Travel Agency (ZITA) chief executive…
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News
Red Cross: 48,000 People Confirmed Missing Across Africa
September 01, 2021 By VOA NAIROBI, Kenya – The International Committee of the Red Cross says more than 48,000 people…
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Health
WHO: COVID-19 vaccination triples in Africa but still low
August 27, 2021 By Associated Press, LAGOS, Nigeria — COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa tripled over the past week, though protecting…
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Tech
Facebook considers forming an election commission -NY Times
August 26, 2021 By Reuters Facebook Inc (FB.O) has approached academics and policy experts about forming a commission to advise it on…
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Tech
The secret bias hidden in mortgage-approval algorithms
August 26, 2021 By AP and The Markup The new four-bedroom house in Charlotte, North Carolina, was Crystal Marie and…
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Environment
U.S. climate envoy Kerry expected to travel to China in September – sources
August 25, 2021 By Reuters U.S. climate envoy John F. Kerry is expected to travel to China next month to…
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Environment
Kyoto Protocol vs Paris Accord
By Adam MusaTranquility News Correspondent, North AmericaBoston, Massachusetts – From the early 1990s, scientists and climate activists have always blown…
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Health
To boost vaccinations, South Africa opens jabs to all adults
August 22, 2021 By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — At the busy taxi stand near Soweto’s Chris Hani Baragwanath…
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Politics
Uganda Suspends 54 Aid Groups; Groups Say They Are Being Harassed
August 22, 2021 By VOA KAMPALA, UGANDA – Authorities in Uganda have suspended 54 aid groups, accusing them of failing…
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Health
EXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19?
August 19, 2021 By Associated Press U.S. health officials plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots to vaccinated Americans to shore up their…
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World
UN launches strategy for digital transformation of peacekeeping
August 19, 2021 By UN News New technologies are changing the character and nature of conflict, with an “indelible impact”…
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Environment
FROM THE FIELD: Human ‘damage’ on the front-line of the climate crisis
August 17, 2021 By UN News OCHA says that “time is running out for millions of people who are already losing…
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Court
Kenyan Aid Group Hopes to Bring Justice Closer to the Defenseless
August 17, 2021 By VOA, NAIROBI, Kenya – Isaac Ndegwa goes through legal briefs at the Justice Defenders’ offices in…
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