AFRICA

Ghana records two new variants of Omicron Coronavirus variant

WHO first announced new Omicron variant cases South Africa first country to record Omicron variant Health Service boss asks citizens to adhere to safety protocols Ghana has recorded two cases of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. This, according to the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye, was identified …

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Oscar Pistorius moved to new prison for parole process

Pistorius was found guilty of manslaughter in 2014 and sentenced to six years in jail, but the conviction was later upgraded to murder in 2015 and led to a 13-year term. By MARCO LONGARI (POOL/AFP) South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has moved to another prison as part of his …

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AU endorses Togo’s vaccine passports, first in Africa

Togo becomes the first African country to have a certified vaccine passport Sun, 28 Nov 2021Source: 3news.com The African Union (AU) has endorsed vaccine pass standard (Trusted Vaccines) and COVID-19 testing certificate standard (Trusted Travel) of the Republic of Togo. Togo is the “first country to offer a continental vaccine pass …

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FDA retrieves 270 cartons of expired Charme Sparkling juice

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has retrieved some 270 cartons of Charme Sparkling non-alcoholic red and white grape juice from the market. According to the Authority, these cartons are expired, thus, were retrieved with the help of the Police Service after a tip off from a vigilant member of …

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JHS pupils construct own classroom block

The pupils and teachers of St Paul Roman Catholic Junior High School (JHS) at Tokuroano in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, have begun the construction of a four-unit classroom block to enhance teaching and learning. The construction, which is a mud structure, follows several failed attempts to …

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South Africa ‘punished’ for detecting new variant – Government

South Africa has said it is being “punished” for detecting a new coronavirus strain known as the Omicron variant. The variant has prompted several countries to impose restrictions such as travel bans on several southern African countries, while others have renewed lockdowns over the new strain. The ban on flights …

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YELLOW FEVER: Death toll now 32

Three more persons have succumbed to the yellow fever virus, bringing the total number of deathsin the Savanna Region to 32.  This was disclosed by the Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Chrysantus Kubio on Thursday, 25 November 2021 at a press conference held in Damango, the …

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Rebels mock Ethiopia PM for spending half day on ‘frontline’

A rebel group from northern Ethiopia, the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front, TPLF, have provided updates on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s much talked about decision to join soldiers at the battlefront. PM Abiy Ahmed announced earlier this week that he was joining the army to fight the rebels who have for …

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New COVID-19 variant: Six African countries placed on UK redlist

STATEMENT: Department of Health and Social Care, UK Health Security Agency, and Department for Transport From midday Friday 26 November, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia will be added to the UK’s travel red list Passengers arriving from 4am Sunday in England will be required to book and …

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Greece donates AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Ghana

The Greece Government on Thursday donated 150,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 to Ghana. The donation was to compliment Ghana’s efforts in the fight against the pandemic and attain herd immunity. Mr Nikolaos Dendias, Greece Foreign Minister, who presented the vaccines, said until COVID-19 management resources were shared at the global …

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Saif Gaddafi blocked from Libya president race

The son of Libya’s late leader Muammar Gaddafi has been excluded from running in the 24 December presidential elections. The electoral commission rejected the candidacy of several applicants including Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, citing “legal reasons”, local media reported. Mr Gaddafi had sparked controversy after he announced he would run for …

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South African city of Jo’burg elects first Black female mayor

South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance, DA, won the mayoral election for the country’s largest city of Johannesburg on Monday. Mayor Mpho Phalatse becomes the first black woman to lead Johannesburg and the first woman since the end of apartheid. The last mayoress was elected in 1946. The victory of the …

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Meet the 2 adults aged 55 and 63 who sat for BECE 2021

MyNewsGh.com has confirmed the participation of two adults who sat for the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the country. The two who are aged 55 and 63 respectively were sat for the exam in the Upper East and Ashanti Region respectively. 1. Akusiak Despite being a father who …

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3 uses turmeric powder for your skin

Treatment for acne Clears dark circles Lightens scars and marks People around the world have likened turmeric to be the best root vegetable with its acne healing properties effective in ways the mind cannot comprehend. The rhizome that looks bright, yellow-orange is made available by drying the small pieces of …

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Massive jubilations as 2021 BECE ends smoothly in Ashanti region

The 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) ended smoothly across all centres in the Ashanti region with wild jubilation by candidates for completing Junior High School (JHS) education. The examinations, which commenced on Monday, November 15, 2021 and ended on Friday, November 19, 2021, with a total of 111, 432, …

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#EndSARS lawyer,Witnesses Macheted by Hoodlums

Counsel to EndSARS protesters at the Lagos state Panel of Inquiry, Adesina Ogunlana, says a prominent protester and one of his witnesses at the panel, Kamsi, has been attacked by suspected hoodlums who used a machete on her. Adesina who shared graphic photos of Kamsi with a deep cut on …

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