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[This Day] Abuja -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that its commitment to progressives reforms, electoral promises remain unwavering.
Critics have called it a stunt to invite sympathy. Yet Amuriat says campaigning without shoes is a protest and that those who do not get its symbolism are missing a point.
Uganda is due to hold a general election on January 14. Amuriat and another opposition candidate, Bobi Wine have had their rallies violently dispersed by security forces or been arrested.
In mid-November, scores of people were killed as security forces attempted to quell protests against the arrest and detention of Bobi Wine.
Police has accused the candidates of addressing huge gatherings in contravention of regulations on COVID-19 prevention.
Swollen feet
In an interview with one of the dailies in Uganda, Amuriat said his feet hurt a lot and has to pour cold water on them in between campaign stops for some relief.
Doctors have cautioned him on the potential danger of contracting tetanus from cuts to his feet.
Yet Amuriat remains adamant. He says by refusing to wear shoes, he’s standing in solidarity with people whose wealth and opportunities have been stolen by the country’s longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni.
JUST IN: FDC presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat has been arrested at the border of Rubirizi and Bushenyi districts. The reason for his arrest is yet to be known📹 @MukhayeD#MonitorUpdates#UGDecides2021 pic.twitter.com/xopK4FMoD0
— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) December 4, 2020
Museveni, in power since 1986 is seeking a new term. In 2017, he changed the constitution to remove age limits that would have stopped him from seeking re-election.
FDC is Uganda’s largest opposition party. In 3 previous elections, the party fronted veteran activist and retired army colonel Kizza Besigye for president.
(Trinidad Guardian) The People’s National Movement (PNM) won the popular vote in the 2020 General Election.
The article Trinidad: PNM won popular vote in Monday’s election appeared first on Stabroek News.
Relentless testing, tracing and monitoring, proactive official quarantine and isolation responses, tight border management and constant citizen reminders on hygiene and social distancing are part of this “new abnormal”.
Africa’s Covid-19 story so far is one about 16 percent of the world’s population with four percent of cases (340,000) and two percent of fatalities (9,000).
Almost one in five tests in Nigeria have been positive; South Africa’s running at eight percent, Ghana is above five percent, and Kenya’s between three and four percent.
On recoveries, Uganda’s at almost nine in every ten cases (they have no fatalities yet), Ghana’s around three in four, Senegal’s a little over two in three, South Africa’s at fifty percent and Kenya’s slightly above one recovery in three cases, along with Nigeria.
In this seven country subset, Kenya and Nigeria top fatality rates at one in 40, while only Ethiopia (5,000 cases, 78 fatalities) didn’t impose a lockdown, relying on strong social messaging instead.
Tuesday, ODM leader Raila Odinga was non-committal on his party's plan to strike a deal with President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee, but explained that such discussions have not been put on the table.
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He went on: \"As we move towards 2022, our main agenda is to see the success of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) referendum through cooperation with President Uhuru Kenyatta so as to address the proposed issues and clear the path for a united country and level playing field\".
Mr Odinga said that even though he has not discussed forming a coalition with President Kenyatta's Jubilee, they were enjoying a cordial working relationship through the March 9, 2018 Handshake and BBI.
\"We haven't discussed a post-election deal with Jubilee but are together with them on BBI to bring changes we agreed with Uhuru that our parties already approved,\" Mr Odinga said during a radio talk show on Milele FM yesterday.
The DP's allies, led by his de facto spokesperson in Jubilee Mr Caleb Kositany, have accused President Kenyatta and Mr Odinga of seeking to stop Dr Ruto from ascending to the country's top seat in 2022.
Confirmed cases = 24,567
\t\tActive cases = 14,995
\t\tRecoveries = 9,007
\t\tNumber of deaths = 565
\t
John Hopkins Uni stats valid as of June 28, 2020
June 28: 24,077 cases, guidelines for local flight
\tThe 779 daily toll announced on Saturday is Nigeria’s record one-day infection and it took toll past 24,000 mark.
Total confirmed cases = 24,077
Total recoveries = 8,625
Total deaths = 558
Active cases = 14,894
\tFigures valid as of close of day June 27, 2020
June 27: 23,298 cases
June 26: 22,614 cases; infections definitely higher
\tNational coordinator of Nigeria’s virus task force, Sani Aliyu, says the number of cases in Nigeria is far more than has so far been detected.
Confirmed cases = 22,614
\t\tActive cases = 14,243
\t\tRecoveries = 7,822
\t\tNumber of deaths = 549
John Hopkins Uni stats valid as of June 25, 2020
June 25: 22,020 cases, govt’s $6bn stimulus package
\tA a virtual federal executive committee meeting today, government announced a $6bn stimulus package to support businesses hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Confirmed cases = 22,020
\t\tActive cases = 13,865
\t\tRecoveries = 7,613
\t\tNumber of deaths = 542
John Hopkins Uni stats valid as of June 24, 2020
June 24: 21,371 cases; Kaduna lawmakers ordered to test
\tAll lawmakers in the north central Kaduna state house of assembly have been ordered to undergo COVID-19 test.
Confirmed cases = 21,371
\t\tActive cases = 13,500
\t\tRecoveries = 7,338
\t\tNumber of deaths = 533
John Hopkins Uni stats valid as of June 23, 2020
June 23: 20,919 cases; Lagos gets new testing machine
\tThe NCDC on Monday reported the unveiling of a new polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine to boost COVID-19 testing in the country.
Ethiopia is pushing ahead with plans to sell two new telecommunications licences following delays due to the coronavirus outbreak and postponed elections.
Almost two years after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced a plan to open up the market, the government on Thursday opened a month-long window for potential buyers to submit expressions of interest, with the International Finance Corp as advisor.
Africa’s second most populous country is one of the final frontiers for telecoms investors, and carriers such as Orange, MTN Group and Vodacom Group are among those eyeing the opportunity.
Ethiopia’s initial plans to issue licences by March 2020 were disrupted by the decision to hold elections on 29 August, which the government later postponed indefinitely due to the virus outbreak.
Abiy’s administration wants to offer two new licences and sell part of the state-controlled monopoly, Ethio Telecom, to help liberalise the economy and attract more foreign capital.
(Jamaica Gleaner) CASTRIES, St Lucia St Lucians will go to the polls on July 26.
The article St Lucians to vote on July 26 in general election appeared first on Stabroek News.
With a general downturn in business as the COVID-19 pandemic grips the global economy, KingAlarm boss John Azar is urging business operators to use the slow period to critically analyse their operations and retool to rebound when the recovery begins.
He suggested that business operators take a deeper look at internal processes, product lines and the customer-service experience, as well as their monthly recurring expenditure, emphasising that those who take the time to reflect and adapt are likely to fare better in the crisis.
Noting the crippling nature of the virus, Azar said it was important for the country to strike the right – although delicate – balance between managing the current health crisis and the accompanying economic tsunami.
Azar said that like many businesses, KingAlarm has been affected by the pandemic.
Aside from trying to keep KingAlarm afloat, Azar disclosed that he takes time for self-care to cope with the added stress associated with the pandemic.
East African Community intra trade volumes have reduced to about 40 per cent due to Covid-19 measures as the World Trade Organisation warns of a worldwide drop in merchandise goods.
“Intra trade volumes in the EAC have dropped to between 30 and 40 per cent in the past three months,” said Kenneth Bagamuhunda, EAC Director General, and Customs Trade.
“This can be attributed to the restrictions imposed on the movement of cargo trucks from the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam to Malaba, Busia, Mutukula, Rusumo and other border points within the community.”
“The Rusumo border from Rwanda to Tanzania was also affected when Rwanda insisted on testing truck drivers for coronavirus thus affecting the smooth flow of goods to Kigali,” said Mr Bagamuhunda.
“Covid-19 has adversely affected EAC intra trade and cross border movement of goods,” said Dr Peter Mathuki, chief executive of East African Business Council.
More than 55 millionaires are seeking a seat in The Bahamas Parliament in the September 16 general election, according to the full list of 2021 financial declarations published in the media on Monday.
Tigray forces entered the Amhara town of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site for its rock-hewn churches, on Thursday
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Hawks will flip State Farm Arena into an early voting site for Georgia’s upcoming elections.
Starting with early voting on July 20 for the primary runoff election on August 11, as well as the general election on November 3, voters will be able to park around the area for free and cast their ballots while maintaining the CDC’s social distancing requirements.
READ MORE: Stacey Abrams slams GOP over voter suppression in Georgia
“We aim to be a community asset, and in order to fulfill that goal, we need to be more than just a basketball team,” Hawks CEO Steve Koonin said.
The partnership comes after several Georgia residents (and lawmakers) took to social media to complain about their chaotic voting experience this month, especially in Fulton County, theGrio previously reported.
READ MORE: Georgia secretary of state vows to investigate voting delays in minority areas
“This didn’t just happen in Georgia.
