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Jan
03
2023
By The African Mirror
Brazil bids farewell to ‘king of soccer’ Pele with 24-hour wake

Brazil bids farewell to ‘king of soccer’ Pele with 24-hour wake

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LAIS MORAIS and EDUARDO SIMÕES THE Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero with a 24-hour wake. Mourners lined up to see Pele's body in an open casket in the centre of the field at the Vila Belmiro stadium, home of the Santos Football Club. Pele died on Thursday at 82 after battling colon cancer. "Pele leaves millions of Santos fans across our country. He was the creator of Brazilian soccer," said Antonio da Paz, a fan outside the stadium for…
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Jan
02
2023
By The African Mirror
Landslide kills at least 8 people in eastern Congo

Landslide kills at least 8 people in eastern Congo

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A landslide crushed at least eight people and seriously injured nine others near an artisanal mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a local official told Reuters. The wounded are in critical condition and receiving treatment at a local health facility, the administrator of Fizi territory in South Kivu Province, Aime Kawaya Mutipula, said by phone. Landslides are relatively common in the hilly slopes of eastern Congo where heavy rains can saturate and loosen the soil. But they are more likely to occur if the soil has been disturbed by mining, tree-felling or construction. In December, intense rains in…
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Jan
02
2023
By The African Mirror
Morocco to ban arrivals from China over COVID surge

Morocco to ban arrivals from China over COVID surge

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MOROCCO will impose a ban on people arriving from China, whatever their nationality, from January 3 to avert any new wave of coronavirus infections, the foreign ministry said. Several countries have imposed restrictions on travellers from China due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Thousands of tourists visit Morocco from China every year, usually travelling on flights that come via the Gulf. In an abrupt change of policy, China this month began dismantling the world's strictest COVID regime of lockdowns and extensive testing, putting its battered economy on course for a complete re-opening next year. But the lifting of restrictions…
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Nov
11
2022
By The African Mirror
Kenyan court drops $60 million corruption case against deputy president

Kenyan court drops $60 million corruption case against deputy president

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HUMPHREY MALALO A Kenyan court allowed a request by public prosecutors to withdraw a 7.4 billion shillings ($60 million) corruption case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing insufficient evidence. This is the latest case to be set aside by the courts under new President William Ruto’s government, where prosecutors have withdrawn cases against some of his allies on the same grounds, drawing criticism from veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga. Gachagua and several and his co-accused were charged with corruption in July last year. He has denied any wrongdoing. "The application by Director of Public Prosecutions is hereby granted," Victor Wakumile,…
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Nov
11
2022
By The African Mirror
Petra Diamonds’ Tanzania mine ops suspended for three months

Petra Diamonds’ Tanzania mine ops suspended for three months

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PETRA Diamonds has suspended operations at its Williamson mine in Tanzania for up to three months after a wall of the tailings dam at the site was breached earlier this week, the company said. Petra Diamonds, which operates three mines in South Africa as well as Tanzania's biggest diamond mine, said there had been no fatalities as a result of the incident and three minor injuries had been reported, adding a probe was underway to establish the cause of the breach. A total of 13 dwellings have been affected by the breach, with those impacted getting aids and accommodation, Petra added.…
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Nov
11
2022
By The African Mirror
Strong commitments from African leaders at COP27 as Kenya, UK ink new green investment deal

Strong commitments from African leaders at COP27 as Kenya, UK ink new green investment deal

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CONRAD ONYANGO, BIRD STORY AGENCY GREEN was the colour of the day as heads of state from Kenya, Ghana and Zambia laid out strong climate-related commitments at what’s been termed “Africa’s COP” in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Kenyan President Dr William Ruto was among those hosted by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the launch of the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership. Ruto reaffirmed his country’s commitment to accelerating reafforestation, telling delegates: “We remain committed to being in the frontline in sustainable land use and the conservation, protection, management and restoration of forests.” Kenya and the UK have also agreed to fast-track…
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Nov
11
2022
By The African Mirror
Nigerians trade waste material for health insurance

Nigerians trade waste material for health insurance

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SEUN SANNI JEROME Ngutor had trouble with a persistent stomach ache but like many Nigerians, he did not have enough money to see a doctor. Then he heard about a novel idea to get health insurance - collect waste material and trade it for cover. He quickly signed up with Nigerian health-tech outfit Soso Care, and after delivering a used car battery and plastic waste, he received a health insurance card and qualified to see a doctor. On his first visit this month to Anchor Hospital in Port Harcourt, the capital of oil-producing Rivers state, Ngutor was treated for a…
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