Day: December 29, 2021

UN, several countries in talks with Somalian president and prime minister for resolution of political feud

The United Nations and other countries are in talks with the Somalian prime minister and president to urge them to reduce tensions in their political feud that has fed fears of a military clash, officials said on Wednesday. A Somalia government official said Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble had separately talked with a senior U.S.… Read More UN, several countries in talks with Somalian president and prime minister for resolution of political feud

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Tanzania signs $1.9billion railway contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi

Tanzania on Tuesday signed a contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi to build a 368 km section of standard gauge railway that is expected to cost $1.9 billion and will be funded by loans. It is part of a 1,219 km line which Tanzania is building to help boost trade with neighbouring countries and Yapi… Read More Tanzania signs $1.9billion railway contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi

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Two dead as helicopter fighting forest fires crashes in southern Argentina

A helicopter that was fighting forest fires in the rugged Patagonia region of southern Argentina crashed on Wednesday, killing two crew members, according to local press reports. The aircraft, which had been contracted by the government to fight the fires, fell in the area of Quillen, a lake located in the province of Neuquen. More… Read More Two dead as helicopter fighting forest fires crashes in southern Argentina

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The UK has begun to use medications to treat COVID-19 instances before they become serious

People in the UK who are at increased risk of COVID-19 can now participate in the study of the first antiviral tablet for this virus that can be taken at home, while those who are classified as particularly susceptible can receive antibody infusions as soon as they test positive. Doctors had no therapies for COVID-19… Read More The UK has begun to use medications to treat COVID-19 instances before they become serious

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Hong Kong pro-democracy tabloid Stand News shuts down following raid

Hong Kong pro-democracy media outlet Stand News shut down on Wednesday after police raided its office, froze its assets and arrested senior staff on suspected “seditious publication” offences in the latest crackdown on the city’s media. The raid raises more concerns about press freedom in the former British colony, which returned to Chinese rule in… Read More Hong Kong pro-democracy tabloid Stand News shuts down following raid

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China issues waning on Taiwan independence bid

China will take “drastic measures” if Taiwan makes moves towards independence, a Beijing official warned on Wednesday, adding that Taiwan’s provocations and outside meddling could intensify next year. China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and in the past two years has stepped up military and diplomatic pressure to assert its sovereignty claim,… Read More China issues waning on Taiwan independence bid

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Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Wednesday that he met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to strengthen economic and security ties. The meeting, their second since Abbas hosted Gantz in August in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, was held late on Tuesday at Gantz’s home in Israel, Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported,… Read More Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

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Gambian top court dismisses petition challenging presidential election result

Gambia’s Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge to President Adama Barrow’s recent election victory on Tuesday, ruling that the petition had not followed proper procedure, court documents showed. Barrow won the December 4 poll with 53% of the vote. Runner up Ousainou Darboe, who got about 28%, and two other candidates have refused to accept… Read More Gambian top court dismisses petition challenging presidential election result

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