NEWS/AFRICA Tight security at Ethiopia singer’s funeral after deadly protests Killing of Oromo singer and activist Haacaaluu Hundeessaa sparked two days of protests that left some 80 people dead.
2 July, 2020 Comments Off on NEWS/AFRICA Tight security at Ethiopia singer’s funeral after deadly protests Killing of Oromo singer and activist Haacaaluu Hundeessaa sparked two days of protests that left some 80 people dead.
The funeral was broadcast live by the Oromo Broadcasting Network, which is owned by the Oromia regional state [Screengrab/Al Jazeera] The funeral was broadcast live by the Oromo Broadcasting Network, which is owned by the Oromia regional state [Screengrab/Al Jazeera] Security is high in the Ethiopian town of Ambo for the funeral of popular musician […]
Continue reading …Haile Selassie: Statue of former Ethiopian leader destroyed in London park
2 July, 2020 Comments Off on Haile Selassie: Statue of former Ethiopian leader destroyed in London park
A statue of former Ethiopian leader Haile Selassie has been destroyed in a park in Wimbledon, south-west London. Police are investigating the incident, which took place in Cannizaro Park on Tuesday evening. The damage to the bust was carried out by a group of around 100 people, according to an eyewitness. It appears to be […]
Continue reading …Over 100 dead after landslide at jade mine in northern Myanmar
2 July, 2020 Comments Off on Over 100 dead after landslide at jade mine in northern Myanmar
In this Dec. 26, 2015, file photo, rescue workers are seen at the site of a landslide at a jade mine in Hpakant, Kachin State, Myanmar. (AFP Photo) The bodies of at least 113 jade miners were pulled from the mud Thursday after a landslide in northern Myanmar, fire services said, as monsoon rains worsen […]
Continue reading …Biden again blows by Trump in cash race A haul of $141 million is reported for June.
2 July, 2020 Comments Off on Biden again blows by Trump in cash race A haul of $141 million is reported for June.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. | Bryan Woolston/AP Photo For the second consecutive month, Joe Biden raised more money than Donald Trump. The Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee late Wednesday reported that they together raised $141 million in June, for a total cash haul of $282.1 million for the quarter. Both figures bested […]
Continue reading …Russia referendum: Vladimir Putin on course to win vote that could see his rule extended to 2036
2 July, 2020 Comments Off on Russia referendum: Vladimir Putin on course to win vote that could see his rule extended to 2036
Copyright Alexei Druzhinin/sputnik Russia President Vladimir Putin is on track for an overwhelming victory in a referendum on constitutional changes that could see his rule extended to 2036, according to election officials. Ballots from more than 20% of Russia’s precincts have been counted, revealing 72% of voters have so far approved the Russian president’s […]
Continue reading …Ethiopia police confirm arrest of leading opposition politician and 50 killed in Ethiopia protests over singer’s death
1 July, 2020 Comments Off on Ethiopia police confirm arrest of leading opposition politician and 50 killed in Ethiopia protests over singer’s death
A high-profile Ethiopian activist, Jawar Mohammed is photographed during an interview in Addis Ababa.AFP Singer’s murder sparks Ethiopian unrest Thousands took to the streets of Addis Ababa on Tuesday to escort the body a popular protest singer to his home town. Ethiopian politician Jawar Mohammed has been arrested. There are widespread protests after the singer […]
Continue reading …National mask mandate could save coronavirus economic fallout, Goldman Sachs says
1 July, 2020 Comments Off on National mask mandate could save coronavirus economic fallout, Goldman Sachs says
Children wearing face masks play on their scooters while their parents watch during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. (File photo: AFP) A national mask mandate could be a way for the United States to address the latest coronavirus surge while also protecting the country’s economic recovery, Goldman Sachs said. In a report titled […]
Continue reading …Man carrying independence flag arrested under national security law
1 July, 2020 Comments Off on Man carrying independence flag arrested under national security law
A man who has carried a “Hong Kong independence” flag to Causeway Bay has been arrested under national security law – making him the first arrest since the new law came into effect last night. Before his arrest, officers have raised a new warning flag in Causeway Bay warning protesters they could be breaching Hong Kong’s […]
Continue reading …US buys up world’s stock of key COVID-19 drug, remdesivir
1 July, 2020 Comments Off on US buys up world’s stock of key COVID-19 drug, remdesivir
Gilead Sciences headquarters in Foster City, California. – Copyright AP Photo/Ben Margot The United States has bought nearly the entire world’s supply of remdesivir, one of just two drugs proven to treat COVID-19. The anti-viral drug patented by the US-based Gilead biotech firm is the only one approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to treat patients with […]
Continue reading …Hachalu Hundessa: Killing of Ethiopian singer sparks unrest
30 June, 2020 Comments Off on Hachalu Hundessa: Killing of Ethiopian singer sparks unrest
Last night we didn’t only lose #HaacaaluuHundeessaa, a husband, a father of 3, a son, & a brother; we lost the #Oromo nation’s institution of conscience; a star, who, through his music, was the melodic company of the struggles, dreams & hopes we continued to live through. R.I.P Hachalu Hundessa — famed for his political songs — had […]
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