BlogHide Reblurtschylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 2 min readAfrican Union summit cancels Israeli observer statusThe African Union summit has overturned the decision to grant Israel observer status in the pan-African organization. This was conveyed by an Algerian source said on Sunday (6/2/2022). Algeria…chylong13 in # news • 3 years ago • 2 min readMalawi Detects Africa's First Wild Polio Virus Case in 5 YearsIn the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the Omicron variant of concern, there are still other viral threats that need to be addressed. Malawi has declared a polio outbreak in…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 3 min readThe first six African countries to receive mRNA vaccine technologyThe World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday six African countries would be the first on the continent to receive the technology needed to produce mRNA vaccines. The technology transfer…chylong13 in # news • 3 years ago • 2 min readSouth Africa's health regulator lists Sinopharm vaccineSouth Africa's health regulator (South Africa) has registered China's Covid-19 vaccine Sinopharm on Monday( 7/2/2022). This agreement effectively paves the way for use for the country's over-18…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 1 min readUAE lifts travel ban on 12 African countriesUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities announced that they will remove a travel ban on destinations of 12 African countries for citizens of countries receiving the full COVID-19 vaccine, WAM News…chylong13 in # blurtnews • 3 years ago • 2 min readRisk of Hospitalization Exposure to Omicron Is Said to Be Smaller Than DeltaA South African study showed that the risk of hospitalization and severe illness in people infected with the Omicron variant's Covid-19 variant was lower compared to the Delta variant. But the…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 2 min readSouth Sudan, 5 Interesting Facts of the World's Youngest CountrySouth Sudan is one of the countries in East Africa. The country became the youngest country in the world after seceding from Sudan in 2011. South Sudan has a number of interesting facts.…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 2 min readMany Farm Animals Starve to Death in Horn of Africa, Millions Threatened by Severe DroughtThe Horn of Africa region has been hit by drought and is predicted to get worse in 2022. Many animals die from starvation and exhaustion due to drought. Three countries in the Horn of Africa -…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 2 min readEthiopia lifts state of emergency soonerEthiopian lawmakers voted to end a three-month state of emergency on Tuesday. The decision comes as mediation efforts continue to intensify to end the deadly war in the north. The vote by…chylong13 in # health • 3 years ago • 2 min readDifficult to Detect, Omicron BA.2 Sub-variant Begins to Spread to AfricaThe Omicron BA.2 Covid-19 sub-variant has now spread to five countries on the African continent. Scientists also found this variant has dominated Covid-19 cases in several countries. Reported by…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 2 min readAfrica's 'fake banana' crop could potentially be 'hunger fighter'The enset plant, which is a staple food source in Ethiopia, has the potential to be a superfood as well as a savior in maintaining food security amid climate change, researchers say. A new study…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 3 min readOmicron BA.2 Found in 5 Countries in AfricaOmicron subvariant BA.2 was found in five African countries, World Health Organization (WHO) scientist Dr Niksy Gumede-Moeletsi said Thursday. He expressed concern about the discovery because the…chylong13 in # blurt • 3 years ago • 2 min readThe Red and White Vaccine Will Be Donated to the African ContinentThe Red and White vaccine has begun to be clinically tested for phase 1. Later this vaccine will not only be used as a booster in Indonesia, but will be donated to countries in the African…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 2 min read20 Million People in 4 African Countries Need Water and Food AidThe UN agency dealing with children's issues UNICEF on Tuesday (8/2/2022) predicted 20 million people in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia will need water and food assistance in the next six…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 3 years ago • 2 min readSave AfricaDrought conditions have affected herding and farming populations in southern and southeastern Ethiopia, southeast and north Kenya and south-central Somalia, with forecasts for below-average rainfall…chylong13 in # blurtafika • 3 years ago • 2 min readResources are running low, ranchers and farmers fight machetes for water in AfricaDepletion of water resources is a direct cause of conflict in the regions of the world worst affected by climate change. The East African nation of Tanzania is grappling with clashes between…chylong13 in # blurtnews • 3 years ago • 2 min readDisaster in AfricaThe United Nations World Food Program (WFP) says that 13 million people across the Horn of Africa are facing severe famine due to drought. WFP is calling for urgent assistance to avoid a repeat of…chylong13 in # blurtnews • 3 years ago • 2 min readLandslides in ColombiaHeavy rains in central Colombia have caused landslides. At least 14 people died in the disaster. Meanwhile, 35 other people were injured and are still being treated in hospital. The BBC reported…
