France Suspends Astrazeneca Covid Jabs
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France was suspending the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, pending a review of its safety by the European Medicines Agency. “The decision…
15 Killed In DR Congo Militia Attack
At least 15 civilians were massacred overnight in eastern DR Congo, a monitoring group in the region said Monday, saying the notorious ADF militia were suspected. The Allied Democratic Forces…
Denmark, Norway, Iceland Suspend Use Of Astrazeneca Vaccine
Denmark, Norway and Iceland on Thursday temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine over concerns about patients developing post-jab blood clots, as the manufacturer and Europe’s medicines watchdog insisted…
Italy Bans Batch Of Astrazeneca Vaccine As Navy Officer Dies After Taking Jab
Italian medicine agency AIFA Thursday said it has banned the use of a batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after the death of a serviceman. The Italian news agency ANSA said…
COVID-19: France Eases Travel Restrictions On Seven Countries
France on Thursday eased travel restrictions for seven countries outside the European Union, including Britain, saying trips to and from them would no longer need to be justified by essential…
UK Says Astrazeneca Vaccine Is ‘Safe And Effective’
The UK government on Thursday defended the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after Denmark suspended the jab’s use, and insisted it would continue with its own rollout. “We’ve been clear that it’s…
If I Wasn’t President, You Wouldn’t Be Getting The COVID Jab, Trump Tells Americans
Ex-President Donald Trump has taken credit for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in the US. In a statement on Tuesday, Trump said he hopes Americans remember that if it…
Six Dead In Myanmar As UN Condemns Protest Crackdown
Six protesters were killed in Myanmar on Thursday as the United Nations condemned the growing violence against anti-coup demonstrations. International pressure has been building steadily since the military ousted and…
Visa Applicants Denied Under Trump’s Travel Ban Can Reapply -US
US visa applicants whose requests were denied under former President Donald Trump’s controversial ban on travellers from 13 mostly Muslim-majority and African nations can now seek new decisions or submit…
Absence Of Tanzania President, COVID Unbeliever, Sparks Rumour Of Infection
The absence of Tanzania President John Magufuli from the public has sparked off a rumour that he contracted COVID-19 and on admission in a hospital. Magafuli was reportedly last seen…
