Tuesday, April 13, 2021

India approves Russian-made Sputnik V amid a surge in COVID infections

India continues to wrestle with a record rise in COVID-19 case numbers, recording more than 161,000 cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the country's total caseload to over 13.6 million.

The Indian government says it will fast track approval for foreign vaccines that have already been granted emergency authorisation in other countries, amid fears of a shortfall in supplies.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...

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England begins Modern vaccine rollout

England has begun its rollout of the Moderna vaccine, the nation's third approved jab, in what NHS medical directors are calling "another milestone in Britain's world-leading" vaccination programme.


Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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UGANDA TO RECEIVE JOHNSON AND JOHNSON VACCINE



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The African Union has upped its distribution of Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine across the continent, four days after putting the purchasing of more Astra Zeneca shots on hold, over supply concerns.

Uganda is expecting four million doses of the some 220 million J & J doses which will be manufactured by the Aspen pharmaceutical company based in South Africa.

Hillary Ayesiga reporting from Kampala


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BIGGEST SURGE TESTING OPERATION TO DATE UNDERWAY IN LONDON

Surge testing is underway in parts of London after a sudden increase in the number of people testing positive for the Covid-19 variant first detected in South Africa. People in those areas are being urged to get tested as soon as possible in order to try to halt the spread further. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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DRC ANNOUNCES NEW CABINET

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The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a new cabinet. The announcement comes four months after President Felix Tshisekedi broke up the coalition he led with his predecessor Joseph Kabila over a power struggle. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Nigerian government raises alert of possible attacks on its airports


Airport authorities in Nigeria have raised an alert of planned attacks on various airports across the country by criminal elements.

Nigeria has been dealing with insecurity challenges including insurgency, kidnapping and armed robbery.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.


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ALL OVER 50s OFFERED VACCINE IN UK

The UK government's offered all over-50s and the most vulnerable a Covid-19 vaccine first dose.

The milestone comes several days before the April 15th target and means those in their 40s are now being offered a jab.

The Moderna vaccine is also now being rolled out in England.

However, surge testing is being implemented in parts of South London where a cluster of cases of the South Africa-discovered variant has been discovered.

Professor of virology Lawrence Young says vigilance is needed as lockdown eases.

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US protests continue over Duante Wright killing

Protesters have defied a curfew in Minnesota to protest for a second
night against the killing of 20year-old black man Duante Wright.

A police officer accidentally shot him on Sunday afternoon believing
she was using her taser.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US police kill armed student at high school

A student has been shot dead by police at a US high school in the
state of Tennessee.

The school in Knoxville has seen a series of teenage shootings in
recent months that have left 3 other teenagers dead.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Taiwan Reports Largest Chinese Aircraft Incursion to Date

Taiwan's government says twenty five Chinese military aircraft entered the island's air defence identification zone on Monday.

The incursion, which included fighters as well as nuclear-capable bombers, was the largest reported to date.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Cardiologist testifies that George Floyd's death was completely preventable

George Floyd's death was "completely preventable," according to a cardiologist giving evidence in the trial of Derek Chauvin, former police officer who is charged with killing the unarmed black man.


US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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US markets fall after day of flat trading

US markets ended the day down after a muted day of trading.

It comes ahead of key inflation and earning figures due out later this week.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Minnesota shooting body cam footage released

Police have released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a
black man that led to protests in the US city of Brooklyn Center.

The video shows an officer accidentally fired a gun instead of a taser.

Sarah Walton reports.

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UKRAINE & US FOREIGN MINISTERS HEAD TO NATO HQ

Ukraine's foreign minister is due to visit NATO headquarters on Tuesday amid major troop movements in Ukraine and Russia.

Mr Dmitro Kuleba (D-meetro Kool-yay-ba) and his US counterpart  — Secretary of State Antony Blinken — will be there later in the week, to reaffirm the US commitment to iits NATO allies.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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Police killing sparks violence near Minneapolis

Police have clashed with protestors after a black man was shot dead
during a traffic stop near Minneapolis.

The city is on high alert as the trial of the police officer accused
of killing George Floyd is underway.

Sarah Walton reports

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Tanzania and Uganda finally sign the final agreement in the EAST AFRICA CRUDE oil pipeline deal.

President Yoweri Museveni has called the signing of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline between Tanzania and Uganda a victory for the two countries. The high-level signing ceremony was attended by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the French oil giant, Total SA's chief executive, Patrick Pouyanne.

Daniel Kijo has more.


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EU Commission confirms first deliveries of J&J vaccines to member states

Johnson & Johnson has begun shipping vaccines to the European Union. 

The manufacturer has promised to supply 55million one-shot doses to the EU by the end of June. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Zuma instructed to suggest an appropriate punishment

South Africa’s Constitutional Court wants former president Jacob Zuma to propose and motivate what punishment he should face, if found to be in contempt of court. The Zondo Commission of Inquiry is asking that a two-year prison sentence be handed down to Zuma, who defied a Constitutional Court order to appear before the commission in February. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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Uganda Jails Police Officer for Illegal Possession of Ivory

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A court in Uganda has jailed a police officer and one other person over illegal possession of ivory.

The two were found with two elephant tusks weighing 45kgs.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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All shops, gyms, hairdressers and pub gardens reopen across England

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging everyone to "behave responsibly" as the hospitality and retail sectors in England further reopen. 


Monday marked the first time in months that pub gardens, hairdressers and non-essential retail stores could welcome customers again.


Benji Hyer has the details from London. 


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