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Seychelles begins COVID immunisation campaign | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Seychelles begins COVID immunisation campaign Seychelles on Sunday, 10 January 2021, began the vaccination campaign against the new coronavirus. Health Minister Peggy Vidot made the announcement making the country one of the first African countries to begin such campaign. "The vaccination...

Central Africa Republic imposes curfew as conflict continues to grow | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Central Africa Republic imposes curfew as conflict continues to grow Central African republic's government announced Thursday, 7 January 2021, a nationwide curfew as conflict and violence intensifies over election drama. The curfew is placed as a move to curtail the...

Ghana offers free electricity to citizens | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Ghana offers free electricity to citizens The Ghanaian government has offered free electricity to its citizens for three months. The package is said to be available only its lifeline customers who consume electricity in comparison with those who use multiple...

World Bank predicts extreme poverty and repressed economies in Africa | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

World Bank predicts extreme poverty and repressed economies in Africa The World Bank has called for rapid COVID-19 action, including a faster vaccination process, to limit the damage to global growth in 2021 in Africa. In its Global Economic Prospects...

Bobi Wine to protest irregularities during Uganda election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bobi Wine to protest irregularities during Uganda election Ugandan musician-turned-politician and activist, Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, has promised to protest and speak against 'any illegalities and any irregularities' relating to the election on January 14th The YAfrica person of...

Egypt approves Sinopharm vaccine for general use | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Egypt approves Sinopharm vaccine for general use Egypt has approved the use of a Chinese developed vaccine against the COVID-19, the health minister said. The first batch of the vaccine was delivered in December, with further doses expected later...

Africa battles second wave of Covid-19, vaccines expected to delay | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Africa battles second wave of Covid-19, vaccines expected to delay The COVID-19 cases in Africa is on the rise as the continent is battling a second wave of the novel virus. At least 47 African countries have registered an average...

Mowalola, Mofe Runsewe, Suyi Davies: These are the pioneers of the YNaija 2020 New Establishment List

As is the annual tradition, YNaija is privileged to highlight the work of 50 young Nigerians who have set aside the distractions of the world and are attempting to leave a legacy in diverse fields within Nigeria. The annual New...
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Zuma: Supporters demand release, Ethiopia: Abiy wins delayed election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

These are the top stories from across Africa: Zuma: Supporters demand release Supporters of former South African president Jacob Zuma, have led...
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