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Covid-19 origin-tracing: Fact finding or politicising it?

By Kin Phea Members of the World Health Organisation (WHO) team investigating the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic leave after visiting a museum exhibition about China’s fight against Covid-19 in Wuhan, China’s central Hubei province, on January 30. AFP Covid-19 origin tracing is serious scientific issue and the joint studies …

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President Elect Hakainde Hichilema pledges to unite Zambia

President Elect Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to unite Zambia and restore the one Zambia one nation motto. He said those who voted for the UPND and those who did not vote for UPND would be treated the same. Mr. Hichilema said his cabinet will reflect the motto as it will …

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Lessons for Africa on Poverty alleviation success in China.

By Gerald Mbanda The World Bank report titled, “Poverty and Shared Prosperity report 2020” highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to push between 30 to 40 million people into extreme poverty in Africa. The poor in Sub-Saharan Africa are more likely to be exposed to the threats of conflict and climate …

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Zambia elections: Hichilema takes early lead

By AFRICANEWS with AFP Zambia’s main opposition candidate was leading Saturday in partial results for a tight presidential election while incumbent leader Edgar Lungu cried foul. Following a high turnout in Thursday’s vote, Hakainde Hichilema, 59, was ahead of Lungu, 64, in about 20 percent of the constituencies announced so far, …

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China says ready to make contribution to lasting peace in Somalia

China on Thursday said that it is ready to make positive contribution to lasting peace in Somalia. “We stand ready to work with the international community to make positive contribution to lasting peace and sustainable development in Somalia,” Dai Bing, charge d’affaires of China’s permanent mission to the United Nations, …

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South Sudan’s rival factions agree to cease hostilities after clashes

photo/AFP South Sudan’s rival opposition factions on Thursday agreed to cease hostilities following deadly clashes last week that left 34 soldiers dead on both sides near the Sudan border. Puok Both Baluang, director of Information and Public Relations for Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) led by First Vice President Riek …

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Judge doesn’t ‘understand’ US allegations against Huawei CFO

By RENA LI in Vancouver Huawei chief financial officer MengWanzhou arrives at British Columbia Supreme Court with her security detail for the afternoon session of her extradition hearing in Vancouver, Canada on Aug 4, 2021. [Photo/Agencies] The US allegations against MengWanzhou are unclear, a Canadian judge said during the Huawei …

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China hits human rights milestone in achieving moderate prosperity

— By eliminating extreme poverty China has won the biggest and toughest battle against poverty in human history. — Putting the people’s interests first, China has adopted rigorous COVID-19 prevention and control measures, and turned the tide in the battle against the virus. — China has taken protecting the rights …

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China medical team in Rwanda donates medical supplies to Kibungo Hospital

By Africa China Review team Dr. Gahima John, Director General Kibungo Hospital (middle) receiving medical supplies donated by China 21st medical team in Rwanda. Photo: (Africa China Review Aug.12, 2021) On Thursday August 12, the China 21st medical team in Rwanda donated various medical equipment and drugs to Kibungo referral …

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Xi calls on foreign youths to boost exchanges with China

International teenagers experience “I Love Shanghai Orientation” activity on Monday, [Photo by Yang Hong/for chinadaily.com.cn] President Xi Jinping on Tuesday encouraged foreign youths to enhance exchanges with China in a reply letter to foreign representatives participating in the Global Young Leaders Dialogue. He also praised those foreign youth representatives for …

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