Africa
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Some African artifacts returned home but advocates push for moreNigeria and Germany recently signed a deal for the return of hundreds of artifacts called the Benin Bronzes, while Zimbabwe has pushed for about 3,000 artifacts to return.WorldJul 31
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Montreal HIV/AIDS conference organizer warns of ‘catastrophe’ if delegates denied visasThose who have either been denied visas include researchers scheduled to present their work and delegates who received scholarships to attend the conference.CanadaJun 19
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At least 50 worshippers dead after gunmen attack church in NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari condemned the attack, calling it "heinous." The identity and motive of the attackers was not immediately clear.WorldJun 5
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2 killed, 18 injured after French convoy uses force on Niger protestersThe armoured vehicles and logistics trucks had crossed the border on Friday after being blocked in Burkina Faso for a week by demonstrations there.WorldNov 27, 2021
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Prince William’s remarks about African population condemned by criticsThe comments, coming from a prince with three children who often travels by private jet, came across as hypocritical and tone-deaf.TrendingNov 25, 2021
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At least 98 dead, dozens more injured after oil tanker explodes in Sierra LeoneThe explosion took place when the tanker collided with another truck as it was pulling into a gas station near a busy intersection in Wellington.WorldNov 6, 2021
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Guinea soldiers say on TV they’ve dissolved gov’t in apparent coupAn unidentified soldier, draped in Guinea's national flag and surrounded by eight other armed soldiers, said they planned to form a transitional government.WorldSep 5, 2021
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Ghana becomes first country to receive vaccines through COVAX programGhana is among 92 low-and middle-income countries that are receiving vaccines for free through COVAX.WorldFeb 24, 2021
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Alberta man helps with ‘nationally distributed’ COVID-19 campaign in Somalia"There's misinformation across every community. It was challenging... But now there's more information every day on the virus, and people are starting to understand."HealthFeb 14, 2021
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Delayed coronavirus vaccine in Africa risks ‘moral catastrophe,’ CDC chief says"That's a long way to go given that this virus transmits very quickly," he said, adding that in Africa, "the second wave is here with a vengeance."WorldDec 31, 2020
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