In rebuilding after COVID-19, African policymakers must invest in innovative technology to leapfrog obstacles to inclusive development, writes Cristina Duarte, special adviser on Africa to UNSG António Guterres.
The apex Sikh body, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has written a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres asking him to dedicate the year 2021 to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib as the ‘International Human Rights Year’. Notably, the 400th Parkash Purab of ninth Sikh mast
President Duterte
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The President acknowledged that the world’s supply of life-saving vaccines remained thin especially after many rich nations have reportedly cornered the bulk of the stocks of the vaccines.
“Hindi ako puwedeng magsinungaling bobolahin kayo eh (I cannot lie to you or deceive you),” Duterte said during a televised address Monday, March 1.
“Wala talagang supply (There is really no supply). I’d like to say it in my dear countrymen, ginusto ko man, sabi ko, buy, steal, or borrow, wala akong makuha (I can’t get anymore),” he added.
Given the limited global supply of vaccines, the President pointed out that country was in the same boat as most nations facing difficulty in vaccine procurement.
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