Tanzania is observing a period of national mourning after the death of President John Magufuli. Officials say the 61-year-old died of heart problems – but political opponents suspect he was sick with COVID-19. Magufuli was one of the continent’s most prominent coronavirus sceptics, encouraging people to focus on prayer instead of lockdowns and vaccines. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken his place on Friday, becoming the country’s first female leader. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi, Kenya. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Tanzania #Magufuli
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has been laid to rest in South Africa. The late monarch led the Zulu nation for more than 50 years. He was buried in a private ceremony in the early hours of Thursday morning. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller has more from Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnghlish #SouthAfrica #GoodwillZwelithini
As some protesters in Myanmar fight back against the security forces’ violent crackdown – the military announced treason charges against the now-removed ambassador to the United Nations. Kyaw Moe Tun was fired a day after speaking at the UN General Assembly last month – where he called for help to remove the military from power. Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Myanmar
It’s the fourth election in only two years for Israel. And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the thick of it — accused of trying to hang onto power. So, what’s going on? And what do corruption charges against Netanyahu have to do with it? the vote? Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #AJStartHere explains #Al_Jazeera_English #Start_Here #Al_Jazeera_Digital_Shows Let’s talk about Israel’s fourth election in just two years. The government has collapsed — again. The two coalition parties led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz had been fighting for months. So why so many trips […]
0 As more protesters head out to the streets in Myanmar, China has renewed its call for the military to take more action to protect its people and companies. This comes after more than 30 Chinese-backed factories were torched in Yangon on Sunday. Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Myanmar #China
0 At least four more people have been killed during anti-coup protests in Myanmar. Earlier, the acting leader of Myanmar’s overthrown civilian government urged supporters to keep up pressure on the military. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Myanmar
0 The future of the Falkland Islands is being discussed again, after they were excluded from trade deals between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The British overseas territory will not be part of any commercial, tax or customs agreements negotiated. And, as Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports, Argentina’s government sees an opportunity. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Argentina #Falklands #UK #FalklandIslands
0 Ten years since the start of the war and things in Syria have never been worse. Millions have been internally displaced or have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. Cities and historic sites lie in ruins. So who’s still fighting who in Syria? Can its people ever return home? And is there an end in sight? Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #AJStartHere explains #Al_Jazeera_English #Start_Here #Al_Jazeera_Digital_Shows
0 A medical emergency’s been declared in Jordan after at least seven people being treated for coronavirus died in hospital when their oxygen supply ran out. The health minister has resigned, as the government tries to calm down furious families. Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh ordered an investigation, while King Abdullah II arrived at the hospital to help calm angry families who had gathered outside. Denouncing the incident, the king also ordered the hospital’s director suspended. Al Jazeera’s Laura Burdon-Manley reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Jordan #Salthospital #Jordanians_lives_matter
0 Demonstrations against Myanmar’s military have again turned deadly. At least six protesters have been killed by security forces. Not long after midnight, troops opened fire on a peaceful sit-in outside a police station in Yangon. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Myanmar #Protesters
