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Energy & Environment
NBMA to sustain Nigeria’s top biosafety rating in Africa—D-G
Dr. Agnes Asagbra, the Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), says the agency will continue to be the top biosafety and biotechnology regulatory body in Africa. Asagbra gave this assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference on the achievements of the agency in recent times. “We are top here in Africa but not ready to rest…
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Africa
Africa COVID-19 Index shows the 10 most vulnerable regions
Africa COVID-19 Community Vulnerability Index shows the 10 most vulnerable regions in Africa are found in six countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Ethiopia, Uganda, Cameroon, and Madagascar A new index designed to fill a critical information gap and help African governments, health officials, non-governmental organizations, and others respond to the coronavirus pandemic finds that although Africa has not yet…
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Africa
Malawian Minister Kills himself
A Malawian minister has killed himself, police say, as results are still awaited from Tuesday’s general elections. Outgoing deputy Local Government Minister Godfrey Kamanya shot himself in his home, according to police. His spokesman denied reports that his suicide was linked to him apparently losing his parliamentary seat. Official results have not yet been declared in what was expected to…
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