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2021-06-30 19:15:06 Zimbabwe: States Frustrate Civil Society Efforts to Stem 'Blood Diamond' Sale
‍[263Chat] Pressure groups in the extractive sector are rattling world powers over its unwavering stance against trading of blood diamonds, as states led by China continue to derail diamond trade reforms under the Kimberly Process (KP).
The KP Intercessional meeting, a half-yearly gathering of KP Participants and Observers conducted last week virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions reportedly degenerated into an embarrassing spectacle.
In a communique, the KP Civil Society Coalition (KP CSC) says several participating
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2021-06-30 19:03:21 Ethiopia: Electoral Body Starts Announcing Election Results
‍[Ethiopian Herald] Receives 618 election documents
BY STAFF REPORTER
ADDIS ABABA - The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said it has commenced announcing verified election results of certain constituencies.
NEBE Chairperson Birtukan Mideksa told a press conference yesterday that unless there is major reason to delay results, the Board would make results public after going through the proper verification procedure.
The Board also received 618 election documents out of the total 942 documents. NEBE has also received
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2021-06-30 19:03:16 Tanzania: President Samia Quashes New Constitution Debate
‍[Daily News] PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday put to rest the debate on a new constitution, saying her priority is to stabilize the country's economy.
"Let's give ourselves more time, as we continue building up our economy. I don't say that (the call for) constitution is less important but we still have a lot of things to do as we strive to strengthen our economy," President Samia stated during her meeting with editors at the State House in Dar es Salaam.
"We want to continue bringing in more inve
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2021-06-30 18:21:20 Ethiopia: Uncertainty in Tigray After Rebels Take Control of Restive North
‍[DW] The rebel Tigray Defense Forces claimed Mekele and Shire were under their control. Experts warn of a precarious situation after Ethiopia's federal government called a unilateral cease-fire.
The former ruling party in Tigray said it took back control of the regional capital Mekele on Monday after Ethiopia's federal government troops controlled the city for eight months.
The Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) is "in control of Mekele and people are now dancing in the streets," said Million Haileselassie, a DW corre
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2021-06-30 18:12:06 Namibia: A Salute to Covid-19 Caregivers
‍[Namibian] IT'S 9 June 2021 at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital (LPPH) ground floor casualty reception.
I am being discharged after a week at the facility fighting for my life having contracted Covid-19.
Incidentally, it is my second discharge from the hospital in less than a month.
But this one is phenomenal.
It is a discharge after literally, as Psalm 23:4 puts it, "walking through the valley of the shadow of death".
I promised God I would pray for the staff in that hospital, specifically those dealing w
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2021-06-30 18:09:18 Namibia: Healthcare Workers Battle Lack of Protective Gear
‍[Namibian] NURSES and doctors at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in the Oshana region are scrambling for personal protective equipment (PPE), reusing what they have as the country's third Covid-19 wave surges.
The healthcare workers say they are in desperate need of masks, gloves and gowns.
Nurses at the hospital say they are forced to wear the same masks for days and even weeks at a time.
A nurse, who prefers to remain anonymous, says the hospital has been struggling to acquire PPE for months, and the situation i
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2021-06-30 18:09:13 Kenya: More Than 128 Countries Confirm Entry for World Athletics U20 in Nairobi
‍[Capital FM] More than 128 countries have committed to compete in the World Athletics Under-20 Championships to take place in Nairobi from August 17-22, Local Organizing Committee (LOC) boss Myke Rabar confirmed.
Speaking on Tuesday at Athletics Kenya headquarters at Riadha House, Rabar was confident that more countries will confirm participation as the dates of the global junior athletics competition nears closer.
The CEO, assured safety to all athletes coming from different walks of life to compete in the event, sayi
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2021-06-30 17:57:05 Kenya: Owner of Killer Solai Dam Dies of Heart Attack
‍[Nation] Mr Patel Mansukh Shantilal, the owner of Patel Dam in Solai, Nakuru County, which burst in 2018 killing at least 48 people, has died at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi.
His farm manager, Vinoj Kumar, confirmed Tuesday morning that Mr Mansukh succumbed to cardiac arrest on Monday.
"We are still mourning the death of Mr Mansukh who died on Monday. He suffered cardiac arrest before he was rushed to the hospital," said Mr Kumar
Solai Location Chief Charles Kiragu also confirmed that Mr Mansukh died after a sh
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2021-06-30 17:33:10 Rwanda Imposes New Covid-19 Rules as Cases Rise
‍[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, flanked by senior government officials on Tuesday hosted a news conference to address new covid-19 restrictions.
The restrictions are due to a surge in daily Covid-19 cases and the emergence of new variants.
From the longer curfew hours to the slashing of Covid-19 test costs, here are 10 key takeaways.
1. Covid-19 restrictions tightened further
Effective July 1, all schools and higher institutions are closed in Kigali including some other parts of the country.
This, alongsi
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2021-06-30 17:03:10 Zimbabwe: Consumers Urge Govt to Rescue Power Utility As Power Cuts Worsen
‍[New Zimbabwe] Business and residents have urged the government to urgently assist, and rescue the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) to avert the increase in power cuts and avoid an economic downturn.
The remarks come as power outages have resurfaced across the country with some areas going for more than six hours without electricity daily.
Speaking to NewZimbabwe.com, the Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe (EMCOZ) president, Israel Murefu said the resurfacing of power outages was untimely, and disruptive to
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