COVID-19: Tokyo Games to be symbol of hope as flame goes on display
At a low-key ceremony to mark the unveiling of the Olympic flame display on Monday, Tokyo officials reiterated that next year’s Games will be a symbol of hope for the…
Scientists see problems with top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a common cold virus that many people have been exposed to, potentially limiting their…
Education emergency: Over 463m school children lack access to remote learning due to COVID-19
One in three schoolchildren across the world have been unable to access remote learning during coronavirus school closures, the U.N. children’s agency said on Thursday, warning of a “global education…
Mali Junta confirms release of ousted President Keita
Mali’s new military rulers said Thursday that former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who was detained during the country’s coup on August 18, has been freed. The junta, which calls itself…
Several Chelsea players test positive for COVID-19 – Reports
Several Chelsea players have not returned for pre-season training after testing positive for COVID-19, according to reports in British media. The reports did not name the players and Chelsea did…
Mali: Military junta wants ECOWAS to lift ban
Mali junta wants ECOWAS to lift sanctions put in place, as it was already affecting the country. This was disclosed by the ECOWAS Special Envoy to Mali, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on…
TikTok sues Trump administration, describes ban as pretext to fuel anti-China rhetoric as he seeks re-election
TikTok and one of its employees on Monday separately sued U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration over his executive order banning transactions in the United States with the popular short-form video-sharing…
Military, ECOWAS talks: No deal reached on return to civilian rule
Talks between West African nations and Mali’s new junta ended on Monday without a deal on how the country should return to civilian rule following last week’s coup, the two…
WHO cautious on COVID-19 plasma as U.S. issues emergency authorisation
The World Health Organisation, WHO, on Monday was cautious about endorsing the use of recovered COVID-19 patients’ plasma to treat people who are ill, saying evidence it works remains “low…
Mali Soldiers agree to release ousted President, want 3-year stay in power
The junta that seized power in Mali wants a military-led transitional body to rule for three years and has agreed to release the ousted president, a source in a visiting…