Revealed: How US banned healthcare workers from reporting Covid vaccine side-effects to drive up drug sales

Revealed: How US banned healthcare workers from reporting Covid vaccine side-effects to drive up drug sales

Zowe Smith, a former medical coder for an Arizona hospital, called OSHA’s policy “especially inflammatory” and “an admission they know the vaccine is not safe and carries a risk of injury serious enough to affect one’s ability to work.”

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Rights defenders welcome first conviction by world court on past atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur

Rights defenders welcome first conviction by world court on past atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur

Conflict now rages in Sudan between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces – born out of the Janjaweed militias – and Sudan’s military. Tensions erupted in 2023 between the two previous allies that were meant to oversee a democratic transition after a 2019 uprising.

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Crested crane, symbol of abundance for communities Kenya’s Rift Valley, is on the verge of extinction

Crested crane, symbol of abundance for communities Kenya’s Rift Valley, is on the verge of extinction

To save the endangered species, a group of 15 youths have launched an ambitious initiative to restore the swamp’s degraded marshes, replant reeds and protect the cranes’ breeding grounds. Leading the charge is Wilson Kiptum Saina, who says unchecked human activity has devastated the swamp.

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‘You have no idea how many Israeli dogs came to this hospital and I sent them to hell’ comment lands Australian in trouble

‘You have no idea how many Israeli dogs came to this hospital and I sent them to hell’ comment lands Australian in trouble

Veifer is a right-wing activist from Israel who makes videos of conversations with random people from around the world to promote his English language courses. He has had some viral videos in which he tries to catch people making anti-Israel comments.

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How with economy on its knees and looming threat of terrorism, diaspora remittances keep Somali families afloat

How with economy on its knees and looming threat of terrorism, diaspora remittances keep Somali families afloat

An estimated 40 per cent of Somali households receive remittances, with the funds typically used to cover day-to-day expenses, school fees and emergencies. In 2023 alone, Somalis abroad sent home $1.7 billion – more than the Somali government’s budget for that year, and the $1.1 billion funding received by international aid agencies.

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Morocco Gen Z: State agrees to reform demands as police kill three protesters

Morocco Gen Z: State agrees to reform demands as police kill three protesters

The chaos came despite warnings from authorities, political parties in government and the opposition and the organizers themselves. In a statement published on Discord, the Gen Z 212 protest movement earlier on Wednesday implored protesters to remain peaceful and blasted “repressive security approaches.”

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Kenya’s nuclear power agency in talks with Masinde Muliro University to train part of 10,000 workers it needs

Kenya’s nuclear power agency in talks with Masinde Muliro University to train part of 10,000 workers it needs

The CEO, NuPEA pointed out that the collaboration will provide opportunities for Kenyans to train in nuclear energy technology to support the rollout of the programme in the country, giving an assurance that nuclear energy was safe as its construction is undertaken under the guidance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which puts in place very stringent safeguards.

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Kenya reforming coffee sector to bring it on same footing with leading producers – minister

Kenya reforming coffee sector to bring it on same footing with leading producers – minister

Oparanya said the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund, which had disbursed more than Ksh9.7 billion to farmers in three years, was a clear success.

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As African nations worry about AGOA trade window lapse, there are signs US is considering extension

As African nations worry about AGOA trade window lapse, there are signs US is considering extension

Experts say AGOA needs major reforms to live up to its promise. Some companies flag the requirement that eligible countries be re-certified each year as a source of uncertainty that deters long-term investments.

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Former Congo President Kabila sentenced to death by military court for treason

Former Congo President Kabila sentenced to death by military court for treason

Former DRC President Joseph Kabila did not attend the trial and was not represented by legal counsel. Neither he nor his representatives were immediately available for comment. His whereabouts were not immediately known.

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