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New Zealand closes borders to new arrivals over ‘unprecedented’ Omicron risk

Africa, Business, East Africa, Health, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

New Zealand has temporarily cut off the only pathway home for overseas citizens and visa holders, citing the risk of the Omicron variant. Officials announced on Tuesday evening that new spaces in the country’s managed isolation and quarantine system (MIQ) would not be released.© Provided by The Guardian Photograph: ReutersThe Covid-19 response minister, Chris Hipkins, said […]

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Death toll from earthquake in Afghanistan rises to 26

Africa, East Africa / Ronald Kabuubi

The death toll from an earthquake in western Afghanistan has risen to 26. A magnitude 5.3 tremor struck in the western province of Badghis on Monday afternoon, local time. Pause Current Time 0:34 / Duration 0:35 Loaded: 83.98% Unmute 0 LO Caption Full screen Death toll from earthquake in Afghanistan rises to 26 Click to expand 2

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Nigeria shoot-to-kill jail break order issued

Africa, East Africa, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

Nigeria’s interior minister has ordered prison guards to “shoot to kill” those involved in jailbreaks. Rauf Aregbesola made the comments in an address to prison staff in the southern city of Ibadan, saying anyone who attempts to breach security “must not live to tell the tale”. Over the past year armed groups have attacked various

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Russia sends troops to Belarus for war games

Africa, Business, East Africa, Technology, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

Russian officials on Tuesday said Moscow is sending troops to Belarus for joint military drills, a move that will place more Kremlin troops and equipment near Ukraine as Western nations fear an invasion. Russia and Belarus will participate in drills involving exercises to “thwart and repel a foreign aggression,” according to Russian Deputy Defense Minister

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Pakistan’s economic woes put PM Khan’s future in doubt

Africa, Business, East Africa, Entertainment, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

Housewife Maira Tayyab has considered begging for money to feed her family in inflation-hit Pakistan, while shop owner Mohammad Hanif finds his thoughts turning to crime. They’re too proud and honest to act on the impulse, but their woes are shared by millions of Pakistanis whose disgruntlement threatens Prime Minister Imran Khan’s chances of re-election

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Forum on agriculture policy starts amid woes

Africa, Business, East Africa / Ronald Kabuubi

The Agriculture ministry will today host the fourth Intergovernmental Forum for Agriculture (IGFA) that deliberates on policy matters and appraise sector performance at a time when the industry is grappling with unprecedented challenges.The IGFA, which Cabinet secretary Peter Munya has convened is co-chaired by the Council of Governors chairman. The forum brings together county bosses,

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Preliminary Israeli study shows fourth vaccine not enough to stop omicron

Africa, East Africa, Health / Ronald Kabuubi

A preliminary study in Israel, believed to be the world’s first, found that a fourth COVID-19 vaccine is not enough to prevent omicron infections. © AP-Matt Rourke Preliminary Israeli study shows fourth vaccine not enough to stop omicronGili Regev-Yochay, director of Sheba Medical Center’s Infectious Diseases Unit, said the trial studied the effect of the Pfizer

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Britney Spears felt ‘so sad’ after splitting from Justin Timberlake

Entertainment / Ronald Kabuubi

Britney Spears felt “so sad” when she split from Justin Timberlake. The pop star split from Justin in 2002, after three years of dating, and Jamie Lynn Spears – Britney’s younger sister – has recalled the blonde beauty being devastated by their break-up at the time. © Bang Showbiz Britney Spears felt sad after splitting from

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WHO official says world has ‘chance to end’ worst of COVID-19 this year

Africa, East Africa / Ronald Kabuubi

If medicine and vaccine inequities are quickly dealt with, the world has a “chance to end” the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic this year, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Tuesday. © Getty Images WHO official says world has ‘chance to end’ worst of COVID-19 this yearMichael Ryan, the executive director for WHO’s

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Was Andy Murray booed? Confusion over crowd reaction at Australian Open

Entertainment / Ronald Kabuubi

Sir Andy Murray got off to a winning start at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday when he beat Georgian 21st seed Nikoloz Basilashvili in a tense five-set match at the John Cain Arena.© APAndy Murray roars during his first round win over Nikoloz Basilashvili – Andy Brownbill/APThe Scot, 34, eventually saw off his opponent 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, 6-7,

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