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Michael Oduor is a journalist based in Pointe-Noire, Congo. I can pitch stories in English though residing in a French speaking country. I have contacts in Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, DRC, Congo Brazzaville and Rwanda.
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Africa's Covid-19 cases surpass 7.5 million-Africa CDC
The total number of active Covid-19 cases in Africa has surpassed 7.5 million, with a death toll of 189,307 and 6.6 million recoveries. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported that South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, and Ethiopia have the highest case numbers. Southern Africa is the most affected region, followed by northern and eastern Africa, with central Africa being the least affected.
South Africa's Gauteng records more than 23,000 teen pregnancies in a year
Gauteng Health Department in South Africa recorded over 23,000 teenage pregnancies from April 2020 to March 2021, with 934 girls aged between 10 and 14 years. The Democratic Alliance expressed concerns about the social and health implications, including the risk to mother and child, and the perpetuation of poverty and early school dropout. The department lacks data on the fathers, with some statutory rape cases reported. MEC Nomathemba Mokgethi urged for intensified campaigns to prevent teenage pregnancy.
Zuma throws ANC under the bus, claims they benefited from arms deal
Former South African President Jacob Zuma, through his legal representatives, claims that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) benefited from a controversial arms deal, not him. Zuma's lawyers requested the ANC's financial statements to prove his innocence, but the ANC stated the records were destroyed in a flood. Zuma is serving a 15-month sentence for defying a court order to testify in a corruption inquiry. His imprisonment sparked violent protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, resulting in 337 deaths, with police and Amnesty International investigating the incidents. The unrest was fueled by South Africa's widespread poverty and inequality.
Nigeria records 1,149 COVID-19 cases, highest in over a year
Nigeria has recorded 1,149 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily count since February 2020, bringing the total to 184,593. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that Lagos accounted for 393 of these cases. Active cases have risen to 14,619, with 167,738 recoveries and 2,149 deaths. The Delta variant has been detected, raising concerns about a third wave. Nigeria has restricted entry from several countries and used four million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine for its inoculation program. Experts fear the Delta variant could hinder vaccine distribution if wealthier nations require booster shots.
Kenya extends Covid restrictions despite protests to end curfews
Kenya will extend its national curfew and other Covid-19 restrictions for another 60 days to combat a surge in cases, driven by mass gatherings and lax adherence to preventive measures. President Uhuru Kenyatta emphasized the need for strict measures to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system. Despite the restrictions, public protests have erupted, particularly in Nairobi, against the curfew and alleged police brutality. The country has recorded over 224,000 infections and 4,378 deaths since the pandemic began.
DRC: Mob attacks Indian businesses over student's death
Tensions escalated between the Democratic Republic of Congo and India following the death of Congolese student Joël Malu in the custody of Indian police. In response, a mob in Kinshasa looted and torched Indian businesses and vehicles. The police arrested three protesters and recovered stolen goods. Malu had been detained on drug possession charges and reportedly died of cardiac arrest, which protesters in Bangalore contested, leading to clashes with police and further arrests.
Algerian journalist sentenced to eight months in prison
Algerian journalist Rabah Karèche was sentenced to one year in prison, including eight months to be served, for charges related to spreading false information and undermining public order. His imprisonment has sparked significant backlash from press freedom organizations and colleagues, who argue that his detention is unjust and a violation of press freedom. Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists have called for his immediate release. The case highlights ongoing issues with press freedom in Algeria, which ranks poorly on the Reporters Without Borders press freedom index.
Justice at last: Shell agrees to pay $110M over oil spills in Nigeria
Shell has agreed to pay £95 million to communities in southeastern Nigeria affected by oil spills in the 1970s, following a settlement in the Abuja High Court. The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People welcomed the ruling, which they hope will address long-standing injustices. Shell maintains that the spills were caused by third parties during Nigeria's civil war. This settlement follows a history of legal challenges and previous compensations by Shell for environmental damage in the region.
Widow of Nigeria's ex-President Shehu Shagari dies of COVID complications
Hajiya Hadiza Shehu Shagari, the widow of Nigeria's former President Shehu Shagari, passed away at the age of 80 due to COVID-19 complications at a hospital in Abuja. Her death was confirmed by her family, and she will be buried on the same day. Shehu Shagari was Nigeria's first democratically elected president in 1979, and his regime followed decades of military rule. Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999, with Muhammadu Buhari becoming president in 2015.
Egypt to name roads after its Olympic medalists
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced that roads will be named after all athletes who won medals in the Tokyo Olympics, including Faryal Ashraf, Ahmed Al-Jundi, Saif Issa, Hedaya Malak, Muhammad Ibrahim, and Gianna Farouk. This initiative aims to honor their relentless efforts and achievements in raising the Egyptian flag higher.
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