Africa: U.S. Asked to Reconsider Decision to Terminate Ethiopia From AGOA: [ENA] The Government of Ethiopia deeply regrets the decision of the US government to terminate the continued eligibility for trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), according to Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: 2021 Year in Review – ‘We Underestimate This Virus At Our Peril’: [UN News] Despite the almost miraculous development of effective vaccines against COVID-19 in 2020, the virus continued to spread and mutate throughout the last year, with much of the blame placed on a lack of effective global collaboration as a key reason for the prolonged pandemic. 2021 also saw the launch of a UN-backed programme to help developing countries protect their populations against the virus, and steps were taken to prepare for future global health crises. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Secretary-General, UN Leaders, Mourn Archbishop Desmond Tutu – ‘A Towering Global Figure for Peace’: [UN News] Secretary-General António Guterres was among UN leaders paying tribute on Sunday to the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, describing him as “an unwavering voice for the voiceless.” – AllAfrica News: Africa
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