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Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir Mohamed admitted to hospital
Mahathir has had heart problems in the past, suffering several heart attacks and undergoing bypass surgery.
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Thousands flee their homes in the Philippines as super typhoon hits
Rai, is the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year.
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Ethiopian authorities are ordered to release detained journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says Ethiopian authorities are using wartime emergency laws to lock up reporters.
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Former South African President, Jacob Zuma, is ordered back to prison
The decision to place Zuma on medical parole has been “declared unlawful and set aside”.
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Kenya detects first cases of Omicron COVID-19 Variant
Kenya’s Health ministry says any measures taken against Omicron will be based on science.
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Rwanda reports first cases of fast-spreading Omicron COVID-19 variant
Visitors will now be required to quarantine for three days instead of the current 24 hours.
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Uganda cabinet approves ban on Kenyan farm products
Uganda will restrict from its domestic market certain raw and processed agricultural products from Kenya
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Pfizer Says Study Confirms Positive Results For Anti-Covid Pill
The anti-COVID pill is believed to reduce hospitalizations and deaths.
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Uganda cabinet approves ban on Kenyan farm products
Observers: The current trade row between the two countries could have long-running implications for imports and exports across East African.
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WHO: Africa records massive rise in COVID-19 cases over the last week
Africa has reportedly recorded a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases over the last week.







