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September 15, 2021
Africa warms up to Marijuana farming for research and export
topic: Economic Opportunity
by: Bob Koigi
African governments are increasingly legalising the cultivation and usage of cannabis as economic opportunities loom.
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September 03, 2021
Will ‘No-Jab No-Job’ Policy tackle vaccine hesitancy in Zimbabwe?
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Cyril Zenda
With COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy still prevalent across Zimbabwe, the gov't resorted to a mandatory vaccination policy. But will it work?
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August 26, 2021
Countries implement restrictive measures to encourage vaccination
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Katarina Panić
Fearing future waves, countries introduce different public health measures to encourage vaccination.
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August 05, 2021
Bosnia: they came in for a Covid vax and got the flu shot instead
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Katarina Panić
A scandalous mistake by a healthcare worker in Doboj exposed systemic flaws in Bosnia's Covid vaccine campaign.
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May 10, 2021
Invest in midwives to uphold the value of life
topic: Women’s rights
by: Bob Koigi
A new report sheds light on the alarming shortage of some 900,000 midwifes globally and the acute need to increase funding and support for the sector.
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May 04, 2021
Colombian guerrillas resurge and cross into Venezuela
topic: Human Rights
by: Ellen Nemitz
The escalation of violence committed by Colombian guerillas is threatening civilians on both sides of the Colombia - Venezuela border.
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May 03, 2021
Journalism in the era of Covid-19, fake news and conflict
topic: Freedom of Expression
by: Bob Koigi
Press freedom is heavily restricted across the globe, and journalists often risk their lives as they expose the truth. This must change.
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April 19, 2021
Earth Day amplifies calls to heal the planet amid COVID-19
topic: Conservation
by: Bob Koigi
As the battle against COVID-19 rages on, the world must collaborate on tackling long-standing environmental crises like climate change.
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April 15, 2021
Trending in Slovenia: intentional COVID exposure for easier travel
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Katarina Panić
A growing number of Slovenians intentionally contract COVID-19 in order to enjoy travel benefits upon recovery.
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April 14, 2021
The pandemic’s impact on indigenous people
topic: Indigenous people
by: Ellen Nemitz
Amnesty International’s recent report highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated longstanding inequities affecting indigenous people.
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April 09, 2021
Here are the worst & safest countries for LGBTQ+ travel in 2021
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Yair Oded
The travel website Asher & Lyric conducted a research on ‘The Worst (& Safest) Countries For LGBTQ+ Travel in 2021’ and updated its LGBTQ+ Danger Index.
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April 07, 2021
Madagascar’s controversial herbal remedy for COVID-19
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Bob Koigi
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout progresses globally, Madagascar is leading several African nations in adopting natural cures for the virus instead.
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April 06, 2021
World Health Day: healthcare beyond COVID-19 in the Americas
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Ellen Nemitz
In anticipation of World Health Day, the Pan American Health Organization listed some necessary health-related actions for the Americas in 2021.
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April 05, 2021
Call for global health alliance is timely and welcome
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Bob Koigi
As the world continues to grapple with the devastation of COVID-19, the call for the formation of a global health alliance inspires hope.
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March 30, 2021
China - Taiwan dispute could affect Paraguay's vaccine supplies
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Ellen Nemitz
The ongoing dispute between China and Taiwan could affect the supply of COVID-19 vaccines to Paraguay, a country struggling to contain the pandemic.
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March 29, 2021
Kenya should reconsider move to repatriate refugees
topic: Refugees and Asylum
by: Bob Koigi
Kenya's decision to shut down two major refugee camps and its demand that UNHCR find a solution for the 410,000 inhabitants have stirred a global uproar.
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