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WHO and UAR Announce Support for Rabies Vaccines in 50 Countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Against Rabies (UAR) coalition have announced their support for integrating human rabies vaccines into routine immunization programs in 50 countries. This initiative aims to drastically reduce the annual death toll from rabies, which disproportionately
June 17, 2024

ZESCO Enhances Efforts to Secure Power from Tanzania

The national power utility of Zambia,ZESCO,has established a dedicated department to expedite the construction of a new power line that will import approximately 300 megawatts of electricity from Tanzania. This strategic initiative is anticipated to significantly alleviate the current electricity shortages in
June 17, 2024

Putin Names Conditions For Ukraine Peace Talks

Ukraine must remove its troops from Russia’s new regions before any meaningful peace talks can begin, President Vladimir Putin has said. Moscow rejects Kiev’s claims of sovereignty over five formerly Ukrainian regions, four of which voted to join Russia in 2022. However, fighting continues
June 16, 2024

Dozen Africa States Ditch Zelensky-Led Peace Summit

The ongoing Ukraine peace summit held in Switzerland has exposed  the sparse representation of African nations on the continent’s engagement in global diplomatic endeavors. A total of 160 countries were initially invited to the summit in Switzerland, with the expectation that heads
June 16, 2024

EU Withdraws Funding For Tanzania Conservation Plan

The European Union Commission has joined the World Bank in cutting funding for Tanzania’s wildlife conservation programmes in light of concerns over human rights violation allegations. The commission on June 5 cancelled the country’s eligibility for a proposed €18.4 million ($19.76 million)
June 16, 2024
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