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Britain’s non-recognition of Africa-administered vaccines regrettable – AU

Britain’s non-recognition of Africa-administered vaccines regrettable – AU

AYENAT MERSIE and GEORGE OBULUTSA THE African Union's (AU) top health official called Britain's lack of recognition for coronavirus vaccines administered in Africa regrettable, saying it sends a confusing public health message. England announced last week that it would expand the list of countries from which it recognises vaccines, adding 17 others beyond the initial list of the United States and Europe. None of those countries are in Africa. The British government sets coronavirus policy for England, while Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are in charge of their own rules. "We regret that the UK would take this position. We…
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A moral failure and a terrible investment

A moral failure and a terrible investment

MOHAMED ADOW  A BRITISH government facing financial meltdown and spending billions propping up industries in decline. This isn’t news from the 1970s, or 2008. It’s today. After a heated debate in Number 10, the government is still considering giving the green light to a billion-pound loan guarantee for a controversial gas pipeline project in Mozambique.  Signatures on the deal are already underway, but the government still hasn’t confirmed how much money it’s prepared to stump up. This week’s fresh uncertainty comes as new reports suggest that the government agency responsible for due diligence on agreements like this is ‘cutting corners’…
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