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World / Africa

S.Africa study suggests Omicron enhances neutralizing immunity against Delta 28 Dec 2021 - 10:42 am
A healthcare worker administers a dose of the Pfizer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine to a teenager, amidst the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron, in Johannesburg, South Africa, December 9, 2021. REUTERS/ Sumaya Hisham/File Photo
Cathedral bells to toll daily for South African struggle hero Tutu 27 Dec 2021 - 10:23 am
Archbishop Desmond Tutu laughs as crowds gather to celebrate his birthday by unveiling an arch in his honour outside St George's Cathedral in Cape Town, South Africa, October 7, 2017. Reuters/Mike Hutchings/File Photo
In under-vaccinated Congo, fourth Covid-19 wave fills hospitals 27 Dec 2021 - 10:12 am
Health workers wearing protective gear prepare an old tank containing oxygen, at the St. Joseph Covid-19 treatment centre in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 24, 2021. Reuters/Justin Makangara
South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Tutu dies aged 90 26 Dec 2021 - 10:30 am
File photo of Archbishop Desmond Tutu as he makes a point addressing a meeting March 16, 2001 to raise awareness for World Tuberculosis Day. Reuters/Mike Hutchings/File Photo
Bomb explodes outside restaurant in eastern Congo 25 Dec 2021 - 09:43 pm
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Mali denies presence of Russian mercenaries on its territories 25 Dec 2021 - 05:20 pm
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Sudan forces fire tear gas to disperse protesters, internet cut in Khartoum 25 Dec 2021 - 04:24 pm
Sudan's new Prime Minister in the transitional government Abdalla Hamdok, addresses a news conference in Khartoum, Sudan August 21, 2019. Reuters/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/File Photo
Kenya to start giving COVID-19 booster shots 25 Dec 2021 - 04:05 pm
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Morocco extends commercial flights suspension till Jan. 31 - state TV 24 Dec 2021 - 06:46 pm
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S.Africa scraps isolation for those without COVID symptoms 24 Dec 2021 - 02:42 pm
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South Africa to roll out COVID-19 boosters immediately 24 Dec 2021 - 11:45 am
A healthcare worker administers a dose of the Pfizer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine to a teenager, amidst the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron, in Johannesburg, South Africa, December 9, 2021. REUTERS/ Sumaya Hisham/File Photo
New COVID-19 vaccine rule catches many Kenyans by surprise 23 Dec 2021 - 07:15 pm
Civilians queue to receive the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a makeshift tent as the government orders for proof of vaccination to access public places and transport, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya December 23, 2021. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi
South African health regulator approves J&J COVID-19 boosters 23 Dec 2021 - 02:14 pm
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Nigeria destroys 1 million expired donated COVID-19 vaccines 22 Dec 2021 - 10:08 pm
A police officer stands next to boxes of expired AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines at the Gosa dump site in Abuja, Nigeria December 22, 2021. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde
Madagascar Minister swims 12 hours to shore after helicopter crash 22 Dec 2021 - 01:45 pm
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Death toll from Madagascar boat accident rises to 64 22 Dec 2021 - 11:24 am
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S.Africa's Ramaphosa back at work after COVID-19 self-isolation 20 Dec 2021 - 12:00 pm
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S.Africa says vaccines, prior infection help mildness of COVID cases 17 Dec 2021 - 04:37 pm
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