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SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529 named Omicron, designated “Variant of Concern”: WHO

Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) classified on Friday the latest variant B.1.1.529 of SARS-CoV-2, which was first reported from South Africa, as a “Variant of Concern” (VOC), and asked countries to enhance surveillance and sequencing efforts. South Africa has seen …

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Ethiopian govt urges US to stop spreading false information

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | The Ethiopian government on Thursday urged the U.S. government and organizations to cease spreading false information regarding the country’s current situation. The Ethiopian government has warned the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa and organizations against their continued practice of spreading false information, state-television Ethiopian …

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Zimbabwe calls for repatriation of African artifacts from Western museums

Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday called for the restitution and repatriation of African artifacts that were expropriated from Africa during the colonial era and are currently displayed in Western museums. Mnangagwa made the remarks at the third edition of the International Conference on African Cultures, …

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Nigeria to resurrect national airline by 2022

Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | The Nigerian government said Wednesday it expects to revive the long defunct national airline, the Air Nigeria, by April 2022 after a restructuring plan for the airline has been approved. A plan outlining business arrangement of the national carrier, which ceased operations in 2012 due to …

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Sudan’s political deal marks new stage of national transition

Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | Sudan’s national transition has entered a new stage as relevant political parties recently reached a political agreement, with an eye to ending a month-long political crisis in the country. The deal was signed by Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and removed Prime Minister …

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S. Africa, Kenya agree to elevate relations

Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday said it was time to elevate the country’s relations with Kenya into a “strategic partnership.” He made the remarks after holding bilateral talks with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Tuesday. The …

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