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Full Text: Xi Jinping’s keynote speech at opening ceremony of 8th FOCAC ministerial conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said China and Africa should fight COVID-19 with solidarity, deepen practical cooperation, promote green development, and uphold equity and justice. Xi made the remarks when addressing the opening ceremony of the Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation via video link. Below is the full text: Your Excellency President Macky Sall, Distinguished Colleagues, Dear Guests and Friends, It is such a pleasure to attend the opening ceremony of the …

Rwanda receives 30 white rhinos from South Africa

Rwanda has received 30 white rhinos from South Africa, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) said on Monday. The animals landed safely and were driven to their final home in Akagera National Park, in eastern Rwanda, the RDB said in statement. “This is an opportunity for Rwanda to substantially advance its contribution to rhino conservation, with Akagera poised to become a globally important sanctuary for black and now white rhinoceros,” RDB Acting Chief Tourism Officer Ariella Kageruka said …

Two URC teams to remain in South Africa after COVID-19 positive tests

Two United Rugby Championship (URC) teams, Irish side Munster and Scottish side Cardiff, will remain in South Africa for the being after both sides reported positive coronavirus tests in their respective squads. The URC had on Friday announced the postponement of Round 6 and 7 fixtures which were set to take place in South Africa on November 27 and December 3. The fixtures were postponed due to the UK and the European Union placing South Africa …

Seychelles police to spot-fine people flouting COVID-19 containment measures

Flag of Seychelles People flouting COVID-19 containment measures in Seychelles will be spot-fined by the country’s police as part of measures introduced by the government in efforts to avoid further spread of the virus and to stop the new Omicron strain from entering and spreading in the archipelago. The Omicron strain, which has already …

WHO: South Africa, Botswana should be thanked for detecting Omicron variant, not penalized

CFP Image South Africa and Botswana should be thanked for detecting, sequencing and reporting the Omicron COVID-19 variant, not penalized, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom. The WHO chief made the call on Thursday as part of his opening remarks at the Special Session …

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