Africa: Reflections on the U.S. Summit for Democracy and Africa’s Participation: [Africa-US Forum] Johannesburg — In 2020, then presidential candidate, Joe Biden promised to convene a global conclave on democracy in view of the rise of populism in the U.S. and around the world. In August 2021, the Biden administration followed through the promise by announcing the convening of the Summit for Democracy, which took place online from 9 to 10 December 2021. See: Summary of Proceedings – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: South Africa Urges Africa’s First Covid-19 Vaccine Plant to Keep Its Doors Open: [VOA] Cape Town — South African health officials are urging COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Aspen to keep its plant in the Eastern Cape province open. This follows a Reuters article quoting Aspen’s senior director saying they may have to shut down as there have been no orders for their rebranded COVID vaccine. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Qatar Condemns Attack On AU Mission Camp in Somalia: [Shabelle] The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a camp of the African Union Mission in southern Somalia, which resulted in deaths. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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