Emily Judd, Al Arabiya English With only one dedicated COVID-19 hospital for 15 million people, Somalia is bracing for a catastrophic coronavirus outbreak, doctors warn. The single hospital equipped for coronavirus patients, located in the capital city of Mogadishu, has only 20 ICU beds, according to Dr. Deqo Mohamed, a senior doctor working at the...
November 14, 2026
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Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home
China’s Ambassador to Israel, Du Wei, has been found dead in his apartment north of Tel Aviv, an Israeli official told BBC News. The official said Israeli police had launched an investigation but initial findings suggested no foul play. Mr Du, 57, was only appointed ambassador in February having previously served as envoy to Ukraine....
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Post-Pandemic Homecoming Set to Boost African Airlines’ Recovery
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“Madness” to hold Uganda vote if virus persists: Museveni
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Madagascar coronavirus herbal mix draws demand from across Africa despite WHO misgivings
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Somalia, Djibouti cases soar as porous borders become new threat
By AGGREY MUTAMBO AND TESFA-ALEM TEKLE Somalia and Djibouti’s covid-19 cases could become the new worry for regional neighbours already fighting their local battles against the scary virus disease. As at Wednesday, Djibouti had reported 1,120 cases as Somalia filed 835 incidences of infections. Both countries have a common language and common cultural practices with...
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Ethiopian Airlines Ready to Be Savior to Fellow African Carriers
By Samuel GebreBloomberg Ethiopian Airlines Group is prepared to come to the rescue of stricken carriers around Africa, even as the continent’s biggest airline deals with its own mounting losses and grounded planes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Talks are underway with the government of Mauritius about the revival of the island nation’s state carrier, which...
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A Letter to Fanuel, Ethiopian TV Journalist
From Faisal Roble Dear Fanuel, I send to you my warmest greetings from Los Angeles, California, especially on the commemoration of “journalists’ day,” which was yesterday. I know the profession of journalism carries many risks and thank you and the worldwide journalists who conduct this necessary mission under difficult circumstances. I have watched two of...
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Democratic challenge materializes to Rep. Ilhan Omar
By Patrick Condon U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar launched her political career with an underdog win over a well-known fellow Democrat. Now she’s facing a challenger trying to pull off the same kind of upset. After a turbulent first term in Congress, Omar faces an unexpectedly strong primary challenge from political newcomer Antone Melton-Meaux, an attorney and...
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Coronavirus: Kenyans moved by widow cooking stones for children
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