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Last week an African official announced that the Africa Union had successfully secured close to 300 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. The official added that this was the largest of any agreements to secure doses in the continent. Mr. Ndembi, the African official, did not provide any details concerning who would provide the vaccines and at what cost when he made the announcement. He just stated that the continent had reached the final stages of securing vaccines from sources. He, however, disclosed that shots acquired would be secured independently of the global COVAX effort. The COVAX Initiative Developing countries, especially in…
LAGOS, Niger Republic — The authorities stated Tuesday that construction on a high-rise building that collapsed Monday in Lagos, killing at least 20 people, had been suspended earlier this year when inspectors discovered “abnormalities.” According to Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the 21-story tower was roped off in June after failing to meet structural criteria. Mr. Hamzat said workers were recently allowed to resume work on the high-rise, but it was no longer a building site on Tuesday but rather a rescue scenario. The structure had collapsed into a mass of concrete the day before. Government…
The topic of blood type is not only scientific and spiritual but also an interesting one. Imagine the blood in a human being is not just formed of water, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma only. It has some genetic information that gives the blood its characteristics and brings about different blood types in different people. Generally, there are 4 blood types. They are A, B, AB, and O. Depending on one’s blood types, he or she is vulnerable to some types of disease such as asthma or cancer. That is why you would hear some people…
It remains unclear if Prime Minister Abiy, Ethiopian leader, should stay in power beyond his office term. Abiy Ahmed joined the office in 2018 and since then has been an outstanding leader to the second-most populous country in Africa. However, because of the coronavirus pandemic, Ethiopian lawmakers postponed the elections, extending Abiy’s term. “The House of Federation has approved a decision to extend the term of all assemblies until international health institutions have deemed the threat from coronavirus to be over,” the Ethiopian News Agency reported on Wednesday, referring to the upper house of parliament. Opposition leaders regarded this as…
Recently, a tragic incident transpired in a hospital in the northern region of Ethiopia (Tigray). Armed men attacked the facility, vandalizing it and looting equipment. According to the Médecins Sans Frontières, the heinous act was a deliberate plot on the hospital to render it non-functional. The incident, having occurred during the pandemic, had a devastating impact on the families living in the region. Tension and unrest remain recurrent as violence and the novel virus cases surge. Fortunately, despite the attack, the hospital’s health workers are safe. What it is Like in Tigray For the longest time, Tigray has been prone…
As coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, governments are trying their best to protect their citizens. The global community is working to slow down the rate of spread of the pandemic because the virus is spreading at an alarming rate. With support from the world health organization, the world can see how far Africans are going with a big fight. This article provides a highlight of updates regarding the pandemic where Lagos makes mask wearing compulsory for their citizens. The governor of Lagos makes masks wearing compulsory Although this disease is sickening tens of thousands of people and claiming…
Plastic wastes are a nuisance to the environment because they do not decompose. Instead, they pose dangerous challenges to the environment. By living in the ground for 500 years, plastic wastes hinder the thriving of the surroundings. They clog drainages and degrade water catchment areas. Aware of this, two Liberians have embarked on recycling this waste. Abraham L.B Freeman and D.Baccus Roberts ventured into a project of recycling plastic waste into bricks in Liberia. Both entrepreneurs dubbed themselves as “Environmental health and safety advocates”. Freeman’s quotes “I’m encouraging Liberians to limit the use of plastics to save our environment,” said…
As of 2017, the Nigerian population stood at an astounding figure of 190.9 million. Three years later, that figure has grown to 204 million. And by 2050, this number is forecasted to double to around 400 million. With these statistics, Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and the seventh in the world. The rate at which the population of this nation is growing is shocking for a lot of people. Below are some of the reasons that enable this fast growth. Lack of proper sex education In the African culture, open communication about sex and anything in that…
Guinea health officials confirmed that at least five people died from Ebola this week in the country. The recent infections appeared after a period of five years when the West African country ended its deadliest Ebola outbreak. An additional four people were confirmed to have the Ebola virus as well. According to Guinea’s ministry of health, all nine positive patients had attended a funeral of a nurse in Goueke on Feb 1 and later showed Ebola symptoms. The ministry statement said all nine patients presented symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, and high fever. Guinea’s Previous Ebola Outbreak Guinea’s announcement came just…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
