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Chinese funding in Africa raises concerns of ability of nations to 'pay ba
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], May 24 (ANI): As China is funding and building a growing number of government and parliament buildings, police headquarters and more in Africa to cement its relations across the continent, concerns have been raised over the potential of African nations to 'pay back' Beijing.
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Anrich Nortje, Aiden Markram, Shabnim Ismail in contention for Cricket Sou
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Johannesburg [South Africa], May 24 (ANI): Pacer Anrich Nortje, batsman Aiden Markram and women's all-rounder Shabnim Ismail are among the several Proteas cricketers who were on Monday nominated for annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards in various categories.
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West Indies halts training after pacer Marquino Mindley tests COVID positi
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Gros Islet [St. Lucia], May 23 (ANI): Jamaican fast bowler Marquino Mindley has tested positive for coronavirus, informed Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Sunday.
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Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau dies after clash with IS terror group
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [US], May 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau is dead after he detonated a suicide vest during an ambush by his rival Islamic State terror group, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing Nigerian officials and intelligence it reviewed from a West Africa
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COVID-19 vaccination drive in Africa hampered by shortages, financing issu
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Brazzaville [Congo], May 21 (ANI): Africa's rollout of coronavirus vaccines is being undermined by supply shortages and financial difficulties, the African regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
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Global food, hunger challenges projected to increase mortality, disability
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Washington [US], May 20 (ANI): A new study shows that climate change will increase the challenge of meeting the nutrition and food needs of a growing population, especially in Africa south of the Sahara, but policy actions initiated now could help avert this additional burden.
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COVID-19: Windies men's training squad start receiving vaccination
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
St John's [Antigua], May 19 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Wednesday confirmed that 13 members of the men's red ball training squad and management have received vaccinations against COVID-19 in St Lucia, where they are preparing for the upcoming Test matches against South Africa.
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India working with South Africa to address COVID-19 vaccines' accessibilit
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New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): India has supplied medicines, vaccines and health-related equipment to Africa as it faces the coronavirus pandemic and is also working in partnership with South Africa to address the challenges of accessibility and affordability of COVID vaccines, External
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ABD was concerned about taking someone else's spot, says Boucher
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Cape Town [South Africa], May 19 (ANI): South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has said that AB de Villiers decided to not come out of his international retirement as he was worried that he might end up taking up a spot of some other player who actually deserved the go.
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China supports India, SA proposal for IPR waiver for COVID-19 vaccines
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Beijing [China], May 19 (ANI): Extending its support to India and South Africa's proposal for a temporary waiver of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) for coronavirus vaccines, China said that it is in favour of all efforts for fair vaccine access.
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Situation in Gaza reminds me of apartheid-era in South Africa: President R
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Pretoria [South Africa] May 19, (ANI): Extending support to Palestinians, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa said that situation in Gaza reminds him of the apartheid era in his own country.
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Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer return as West Indies name provisional squa
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St John's [Antigua], May 18 (ANI): The Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel on Tuesday announced a provisional 18-man squad ahead of the three back-to-back five-match T20I series against South Africa, Australia, and Pakistan.
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