Monrovia — The Africa Center for Disease Control raised the alarm over the growing number of cases of the Mpox disease on the continent during an online briefing to give updates on the steps taken by the continental public health watchdog. The center’s Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya said they are consulting various global stakeholders, including the African Union, on declaring a public health emergency. “We are seeing an increased number of cases.. all five regions are affected,” Kaseya said, noting that in the last five days, six new countries have reported new cases, while 18 more remain at “high…
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A-Reece Brings His Lyrical Magic To Kelvin Momo’s New Joint “Got The Feeling (Interlude).” Hip-hop sensation A-Reece has once again proven his lyrical prowess by lending his unique voice to Kelvin Momo’s spell-binding track, “Got The Feeling” from Kelvin Momo’s new album “Sewe.” A-Reece Brings His Lyrical Magic To Kelvin Momo’s New Joint “Got The Feeling (Interlude)” The unexpected collaboration has sent ripples through the music scene, as fans have been left spellbound and others elated as they didn’t expect a collaboration of that nature. Known for his raw emotion and relatable lyrics, A-Reece’s addition to the track is a…
In a move that has shocked London’s carnival-lovers, Notting Hill Carnival’s traditional J’Ouvert on Sunday 25 August 2024 (6-9am) has been cancelled.Today’s announcement was made in a social media post from carnival organiser NHCL stating that this was “due to no official bands able to participate this year”. The message from #nhcarnivalldn continued: “It is important that those who were planning to attend to please refrain from doing so.”For decades, J’Ouvert revellers have assembled at the Canal Way roundabout before 6am on Carnival Sunday. As dawn breaks, they have followed three or four steel bands and rhythm sections down Ladbroke…
According to Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Health, dengue cases have suddenly surged. The MoH reportedly recorded 58 fresh cases during the past four days. With these additional cases, the overall count of laboratory-confirmed dengue illnesses is 450—a significant increase from 392 cases noted last Friday. The Ministry released the statistics via a press statement stating that four is still the dengue-related death count. Nonetheless, the Ministry recommends that the general public remain conscious of the signs, as the daily instances in the Twin Island nation reflect daily awareness. One private hospital has also claimed that this does not reflect…
A police officer who was allowed to keep his job after putting a bystander in a chokehold in 2017 was indicted by the Bronx district attorney on Thursday for allegedly using the same potentially deadly tactic once again — this time in an incident where the person passed out. DA Darcel Clark’s office said Officer Omar Habib is the first cop in the borough to be charged under a new law banning chokeholds passed by the City Council in July 2020 — just a few weeks after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The statute makes it a…
With just two days remaining in the Paris Olympics, everything’s a medal round from this point forward. Here’s the latest from Friday’s action.The host nation was hoping to win gold in its most popular sport Friday, but its neighbors to the south put a damper on those aspirations. Spain defeated France 5-3 in an epic back-and-forth gold-medal soccer bout that needed extra time to settle. It was the highest-scoring Olympic soccer final in history and Spain’s first gold since the 1992 Barcelona Games. In the women’s bronze-medal match, Spain could not match its male counterparts as it fell 1-0 to…
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Anti-migrant demonstrations fail to materialise as thousands attend counterprotests after far-right riots.Thousands of people join demonstrations in the United Kingdom – in support of migrants and against racism. The protests follow days of rioting – stoked by far-right groups and misinformation online. What’s the public mood? And has the unrest been contained? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Jeremy Corbyn – Independent member of parliament and former leader of the UK Labour Party Idil Osman – Lecturer at the University of Leicester where she specialises in migration and Islamophobia Dal Babu – Former chief superintendent in the London Metropolitan police Source link
new video loaded: Taylor Swift Fans in Vienna React After CancellationstranscriptBacktranscriptTaylor Swift Fans in Vienna React After CancellationsTaylor Swift fans described their disappointment after organizers canceled her Eras Tour dates in Vienna after Austrian authorities uncovered a terrorist plot targeting the event.“We’re just really happy that everyone’s safe.” “We planned all year to be here. So, what a huge disappointment for our friends and for our kids.” “It’s kind of a once in a lifetime opportunity to come with my bestie to see Taylor Swift. And so I’m a little bummed.” “I guess, at the end of the day, safety…