UN investigating alleged killings by CAR forces, Russia mercenaries

UN official says the body is investigating the incident involving CAR troops and ‘other security personnel’. Updated at 1359 EAT on Saturday 22 Jan 2022 The United Nations is investigating the alleged killing of dozens of people in the Central African Republic last week by CAR forces and mercenaries with the Russian private military company…

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Burkina Faso authorities ban planned protests.

Demonstrations planned for Saturday prohibited for ‘security reasons’; last protest in November turned violent. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0848 EAT On 21 Jan 2022. Authorities in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, have banned an anti-government protest planned for Saturday, two months after another rally turned violent. The demonstration, called by a civil society movement…

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Several people dead in Ghana as explosion destroys buildings.

Road collision involving explosive-laden truck and motorcycle left at least 17 people dead and injured 59 others. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0726 EAT on 21 January 2022. A vehicle carrying explosives used in mining collided with a motorcycle and blew up in western Ghana, leaving at least 17 people dead and injuring 59…

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Several protesters killed in Sudan.

Security forces kill several protesters, medics and activists say, as thousands demonstrate against military coup. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 1045 EAT on 18 January 2022. Sudanese security forces have killed at least three protesters during rallies against last year’s military coup, medics and an activist have said, before a visit by US diplomats…

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Djokovic arrives in Dubai after being deported by Australian authorities.

Men’s top tennis player says ‘time to focus on the game’ after losing court battle in dispute over vaccination status. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0933 EAT on 17 January 2022. Tennis star Novak Djokovic has lost his chance to defend his Australian Open title after an Australian court upheld a government deportation order….

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Tonga calls for aid after Volcanic eruption.

Official says there is an immediate need for drinking water and food, as efforts begin to assess the scale of the damage. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0918 EAT On 17 Jan 2022. Tonga is calling for “immediate aid”, with an urgent need for fresh water and food, as it assesses the damage caused…

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Vitamin D supplements, heart health, and cancer risk

Written by Timothy Huzar on January 15, 2022 — Fact checked by Harriet Pike, Ph.D. Initial research has suggested that vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and cancer. However, there have been few large, higher-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to corroborate this. A recent RCT examined the effects of vitamin D…

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