Postschylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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 participated in the two-day African Union summit, which opened in ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa on Saturday. "The summit decided to remove the decision…chylong13 in # news • 4 yr. 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 the country, which is Africa's first case of wild poliovirus in more than five years. The declaration came after a small child in the country's…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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 project aims to help low- and middle-income countries produce mRNA vaccines on a scale and in accordance with international standards. These countries are…chylong13 in # news • 4 yr. 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 adult population. "This authorization is based on acceptable safety, quality and efficacy data submitted by MC Pharma," the South African Health…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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 Agency reported on Friday. Those countries are Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho…chylong13 in # blurtnews • 4 yr. 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 study authors said one of the chances was low risk of that due to high population immunity. The question of how ferocious the Omicron variant is at the…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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. Summarized Tempo.co from various sources, here are 5 of them: One of the poorest countries in the world The ongoing conflict in South Sudan is having a…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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 - Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia - have reported dire effects of the drought. People have been trying to keep animals and themselves alive. According to ABC…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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 lawmakers came after Ethiopia's Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, decided on Jan. 26 to end the state of emergency considering the…chylong13 in # health • 4 yr. 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 Reuters, World Health Organization (WHO) scientist Nicksy Gumede-Moeletsi is concerned about the development of Covid-19 due to the Omicron BA.2 variant.…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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 shows the plant known as the "fake banana" could be a source of food for more than 100 million people. Enset is commonly used to make porridge and…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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 BA.2 samples might not appear to be an Omicron form. BA.2, said Gumede-Moeletsi, has been reported to appear in five African countries, namely…chylong13 in # blurt • 4 yr. 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 continent. "This Red and White Vaccine will also be donated to neighboring countries, especially on the African continent, which have obstacles in their…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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 months because of the driest drought in four decades in the region. . "UNICEF projects that up to 20 million people in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya and…chylong13 in # blurtafrika • 4 yr. 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 threatening to exacerbate already dire conditions in the coming months. "Crops are damaged, livestock are dying, and hunger is increasing as…chylong13 in # blurtafika • 4 yr. 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 farmers and cattle herders, who often kill each other in pursuit of grazing land and dwindling water resources. Amid increasing population growth and…chylong13 in # blurtnews • 4 yr. 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 the famine a decade ago that killed hundreds of thousands of people. Three failed monsoons have created the driest conditions since the 1980s in the…chylong13 in # blurtnews • 4 yr. 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 that the landslide hit several houses in the municipality of Dosquebradas, Risaralda Province on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. There are fears that the…
