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Berlin prepares to open its royal palace, rebuilt amid controversy
Seventy years after it was swept away by East German communist rulers, Berlin has rebuilt its former royal palace, which is set to reopen...
Nearly 46,000 Ethiopians flee into Sudan amid fighting in N. Ethiopia: UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, on Tuesday revealed that close to 46,000 Ethiopian nationals fled to neighboring...
Second passport demand surges by 50 percent amid Covid-19 restrictions
National lockdowns, closed borders and travel restrictions have helped drive up enquiries for second passports, citizenships and overseas residencies by more than 50% year-on-year,...
Kenyan motorcyclists prove mettle amid COVID-19 economic shocks
Motorized two-wheelers locally known in Kenya as bodaboda have played a vital role in the economy, creating employment, supporting online trade as well...
Africa’s health, technology sectors attracting FDI amid COVID-19 pandemic
Africa's handling of COVID-19 pandemic, which has lessened the impact of the crisis on the continent's economies, has put it in a good position...
AFCON qualifier in Nigeria denies journalists, fans entry amid COVID-19 protocol
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will not allow journalists or fans into the stadium for a 2022 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match...
President urges strict adherence to health protocols amid COVID-19 surge
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Sunday asked Ghanaians to adhere strictly to public health guidelines to stem a second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic...
Delhi bans fireworks for Diwali amid concern over pollution, Covid-19
Fireworks will be banned in New Delhi for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in view of the high pollution and rising coronavirus cases...
Nigeria’s ruling party appeals for national peace amid protests
Nigeria's ruling party on Tuesday appealed to citizens to uphold peace and shun violence for the development of the country, as they protest against...
Stronger global poverty reduction efforts needed amid pandemic
As the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty arrives on Saturday, the global community needs to take this special day as an opportunity...
EU leaders reaffirm support for Africa amid COVID-19 pandemic
European Union (EU) leaders reiterated their support for Africa as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to test the health care systems and economies on...
Nigeria resumes yellow fever vaccination campaign amid COVID-19 outbreak
Nigeria has resumed yellow fever vaccination with safety measures against COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
While combating multiple...
Universities in Cameroon reopen after months of suspension amid COVID-19
Universities and other higher education institutions in Cameroon started to welcome returning students on Thursday after a suspension of nearly seven months due to...
Kenya to develop tourism products amid COVID-19 pandemic
Kenya plans to develop tourism products at the local community level in order to boost sector revenues amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a government official...
South Africa to procure energy from independent producers amid prevailing power crisis
The South African government on Friday unveiled a plan to buy energy from independent power producers (IPPs) in a rare move to cope with...
Gambian president calls for international support for poor countries amid COVID-19 pandemic
Gambian President Adama Barrow on Thursday called for international community to aid the least developed countries undergoing economic stagnation caused by COVID-19.
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U.S. jobless claims increase slightly to 870,000 amid bumpy recovery
The number of initial jobless claims in the United States increased slightly to 870,000 last week, indicating a bumpy road to the recovery...
Kenya to have higher temperatures, less rainfall amid climate change
Annual maximum temperatures in many parts of Kenya are expected to average 32 degrees Celsius by 2050 as rains decrease in regions that currently...
Australian birth rate set to fall amid coronavirus recession: report
Australia is facing a newborn deficit that could exacerbate the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis, a study has found.
The report,...
Mozambican inmates repatriated from South Africa amid pandemic
Some 367 Mozambican individuals serving their sentences in the neighboring South Africa were repatriated on Thursday, following the actions by South Africa to...
Bar, nightclub owners in Zambia relieved amid eased COVID-19 restrictions
"The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic indeed affected our operations as bars and night club owners. I had six workers who depended on me...
Kenya announces partial resumption of sporting activities amid COVID-19
Kenya's sports ministry on Friday released guidelines for the resumption of sporting events in the country after several months of COVID-19 disruptions.
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U.S. jobless claims continue to fall amid reeling labor market
The number of initial jobless claims in the United States declined to 860,000 last week, indicating a continued recovery in the labor market ravaged...
Turkey’s youth struggle for jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Selim Altun has been looking for a job for over a year as the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has made things worse...
Time to reflect on goals of UN creation amid growing populism – Kuhn
The 75th anniversary of the United Nations is a time to reflect on the reasons and goals of its creation, and on the recent...
Maracana pitch to be relaid amid criticism
The turf at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium will be relaid after weeks of criticism from players, coaches and officials.
A new...
Cambodia sends 218 troops to peacekeeping mission in Mali amid COVID-19 pandemic
Cambodia has dispatched 218 Blue Helmets to join the United Nation's peacekeeping mission in the conflict-torn West African nation of Mali, the Khmer...
Australian cancer tests, operations dropped up to 50 percent amid pandemic
Australia's peak cancer body Cancer Australia reported a significant drop in tests and treatments for the diseases amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Over 6,500 runners compete at international marathon in Lithuanian capital amid COVID-19
The two-day Vilnius Marathon 2020 ended on Sunday, gathering over 6,500 runners around the world.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. local time, the...
Kenya’s tourist arrivals hit 14,000 in August amid COVID-19 disruptions
Kenya's tourist arrivals reached 14,049 since the reopening of the international borders on Aug. 1, tourism and wildlife ministry said on Friday.
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