In the press, on Thursday November 12. Papers react to the mass resignation of Hong Kong’s opposition lawmakers. Chinese papers dismiss the move as a “political manoeuvre”, while the Wall Street Journal...
Ethiopia: “The city of Dansha was taken back by the federal forces”
Ethiopia’s federal government will set up a “transitional administration” in parts of Tigray state taken by federal troops in a push against local forces, state media quoted Defence Minister Kenea...
Older Not Over: The joy of trying something new later in life
We often hear that young people today shouldn’t expect to have just one career in their lives, that the ever-changing job market requires flexibility and an open mind. But it’s a message you rarely hear...
Libya: UN hails ‘breakthrough’ on election roadmap
Political talks on Libya’s future have reached agreement on holding elections within 18 months, the United Nations acting Libya envoy said on Wednesday, hailing a “breakthrough” in a peacemaking...
Biden names aide Ron Klain, who led Ebola fight, as White House chief of staff
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden appointed top Democratic official Ron Klain as his chief of staff and assistant to the president on Wednesday.
Large-scale coronavirus vaccine production is already underway | COVID-19 Special
We’re getting closer to a coronavirus vaccine every day. The Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine producer, says it’s already produced 40-Mmillion doses of Astra-Zeneca’s potential...
Nigeria: Police retaliation against protesters?
Just over a month since Nigerians took to the streets to protest against police brutality, some demonstrators say they are now being targeted by authorities for their participation in the ENDSARS movement. In early...