Opinions

Tanzania is likely to emerge in the coming months as the fastest growing economy in Africa in 2020. This projection is based on data collected by Citi Researchers for Q3, 2020 which puts Tanzania’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 4.8% in 2020. “In part, this reflects that the country …

The quest to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in Africa has gained momentum despite COVID-19 related disruptions, an expert said. Rispah Walumbe, Health Policy Advisor at Nairobi-based Amref Health Africa said the continent has prioritized expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare services to all citizens as a means to …

On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, the University of Liberia recognized outstanding accomplishments mainly centred on publications done by the University Professors and instructors while celebrating the 101st commencement. Among the 31 honorees, included  Assistant Professor J. Alexander Nuetah, Ph.D. who is a China alumni having graduated from the China Agricultural …

“Global vaccine apartheid is unfolding. People’s lives must come before profit” screamed a headline blog by the head of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima. Ms Byanyima is challenging the ideals on which post World War II was founded on. Promote western capitalists ideals. Sorry my sister you are right, profit come before …

The COVID-19 pandemic, affecting all countries, has underscored both the way China addresses a global challenge and its vision for a better world. As the first major country to have effectively contained the virus and the only major economy to register positive growth last year, China has been at the forefront …

The Parliament of Rwanda has called upon the European Parliament to annul the resolution it adopted regarding Paul Rusesabagina’s case which was passed on February 11, describing it as an affront to Rwanda’s sovereignty and interfering with its judiciary. Rusesabagina faces various charges including terrorism, arson, and murder that he is alleged to have committed …

Professionals on a World Health Organization (WHO) team, who have concluded their mission on COVID-19 origin-tracing in China, have denounced The New York Times for a controversial report, stressing that their colleagues were “selectively misquoted” and the story was not true. “This was NOT my experience on @WHO mission. As …

Senator Mitt Romney, a Republican from Utah, arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States, Feb. 13, 2021. U.S. Senate voted on Saturday and acquitted former President Donald Trump, concluding his second impeachment trial which is the shortest one in the U.S. history. (Stefani Reynolds/Pool via Xinhua) …

This image made available by the China National Space Administration shows the Tianwen-1 probe en route to Mars. /CNSA via AP China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft is one step closer to exploring Mars – it’s safely orbiting the “Red Planet” and preparations are being made to send the lander to the surface.  …

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for cooperation rather than confrontation when talking to U.S. President Joe Biden over the phone on Thursday. The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and major international and regional affairs. Biden extended his New Year greetings to all Chinese people, while Xi once again …