'We will go most of this year with still-substantial border restrictions, even if we have a lot of the population vaccinated, we don't know whether that will prevent transmission of the virus and it is likely that quarantine will continue for some time.' … [Read more...] about Holidays are coming! Scott Morrison considers opening travel bubbles with low-risk countries – raising hopes that Aussies will FINALLY be allowed overseas after 10-month travel ban
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So much for unity! Biden sparks outrage after signing divisive executive order pushing schools to include transgender athletes in girls’ sports – causing critics to declare that the new president is ‘erasing women’
According to Transathlete, there are 16 states that' have friendly policies that help facilitate full inclusion of trans/non-binary/GNC (gender non-conforming) students in high school athletics'. Trans rightd activists are pictured outside the White House … [Read more...] about So much for unity! Biden sparks outrage after signing divisive executive order pushing schools to include transgender athletes in girls’ sports – causing critics to declare that the new president is ‘erasing women’
Guinea’s president promises to turn country into stable democracy
The scale of the challenge facing Condé, and Guinea, just two years into democracy is daunting. There was a timely reality check from Donald Kaberuka, the president of the African Development Bank. "Guinea has wasted too much time," he told the forum. "At the time when the rest of Africa is moving on, this is time for Guinea and Guineans to come together through strong political institutions, to come together through transparent economic governance. The hard work begins now." … [Read more...] about Guinea’s president promises to turn country into stable democracy
Lansana Conté profile: Death of an African ‘Big Man’
When Touré, who led Guinea from independence, died in March 1984, the prime minister, Louis Lansana Beavogui, served as president for just a month before Conté toppled him in a military coup, suspended the constitution and banned political activity. The military administration proclaimed Conté president. … [Read more...] about Lansana Conté profile: Death of an African ‘Big Man’
COVID-19: China orders millions in Beijing to get tested after three new cases
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