Human Rights Alarm in Uganda
Ugandan police responded violently to protestors, killing at least 37, injuring more than 65 others, and incarcerating approximately 350 Ugandan protestors. TASSC respectfully asks that the United States take a leadership role in holding accountable the Ugandan officials responsible for these gross violations of fundamental international human rights laws and principles. The arrest and detention of […]
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Uganda Wildlife Authority Bringing Happy Holidays to Tourists
Ahead of the upcoming holiday season, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced a reduction in signature attractions of Apes and Primates among other tariffs. A letter signed off by the Executive Director of UWA Mr. Sam Mwandha reads: Our visitors are at the heart of our conservation efforts, and as we enter into this festive season, […]
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WHO: African nations ‘far from ready’ for COVID-19 vaccination drive
Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa highlighted the importance of strong planning and preparation for successful inoculations against COVID-19. “The largest immunization drive in Africa’s history is right around the corner, and African governments must urgently ramp up readiness. Planning and preparation will make or break this unprecedented endeavour,” she said. “We need active […]
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London Zoo to reopen for holiday season regardless of London’s ‘COVID-19 tier’
Zoological Society of London (ZSL) announced that London Zoo will re-open for the holiday season on December 2. One of the UK capital’s top tourist attractions is set to re-open when England ends its second national COVID-19 lockdown. With 36 acres of nature and wildlife to explore, plus stringent COVID-safety measures in place, the zoo […]
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Sheremetyevo International Airport uses AI to manage airport activities
Sergei Konyakhin, Director of the Production Modeling Department of JSC Sheremetyevo International Airport, gave a presentation at the Artificial Intelligence Systems 2020 on November 24 conference showing how Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport uses artificial intelligence (AI) systems to effectively manage the airport. The conference was part of the online forum TAdviser Summit 2020: Results of […]
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Why aren’t we voting online yet?
Joe Biden managed to win the US Presidential Election, beating Donald Trump in what seemed to be a tight race. It took a very long time to count the votes because an impressive number of ballots were cast by mail. People were forced to stay up all night and watch CNN so as not to […]
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The Seychelles Islands crowned WTA’s World’s Most Romantic Destination
Revered for its mesmerizing beauty, the Seychelles Islands has been awarded the World’s Most Romantic Destination for 2020 in the Grand Final of the World Travel Award. The pristine paradise was announced as the world-leading winner for this award following a year-long campaign and voting process on Friday, November 27, 2020. The archipelago has long […]
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COVID-19 in North Korea: Executions, capital lockdown, fishing ban
According to the latest reports, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is taking some drastic steps, such as shutting down the capital city of Pyongyang and banning fishing, in order to halt the spread of COVID-19 in his hermit state. Kim was reportedly taking “irrational measures” in a bout of coronavirus “paranoia”, ordering the execution of at least two […]
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Berlin converts its old airports to COVID-19 vaccination centers
Berlin city officials announced that of the city’s closed airports will be converted into COVID-19 vaccination centers capable of servicing thousands of people a day. German capital’s long standing Tegel Airport that served as one of the gateways to the city for 60 years was permanently shut down in early November. Now, a large ‘welcome’ sign still […]
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Minister Bartlett lauds JHTA’s COVID-19 Ambassador Program
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has lauded the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) for their new COVID-19 Ambassador Program and has given his assurance that the Ministry of Tourism will continue to provide tangible support towards the initiative. Speaking recently at the Kingston Launch of the initiative at R Hotel, the Minister said: […]
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