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    1. In the latest issue of thecontinent_ : "As Africans, we had the extra spice of watching our expectations play out as Western countries finally sent us some of their hoarded vaccines (just before they expired – and then only as donations). The northern hemisphere is already »
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    talking about booster shots while fewer than 10% of Africans have had any sort of jab. In public climate negotiations, the same countries spoke of a fairer and more just world while behind closed doors telling African countries to shut up and accept the status quo."
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      Rich nations break pledge to vaccinate 40% of Africa against Covid by end of 2021 independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/covid-omicron-africa-vaccines-hoarding-b1985291.html
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        ”The bigger obstacle to global supply is in the stockpiles of excess vaccines that wealthier countries are holding onto. The levels of excess vaccines in the wealthiest countries is expected to grow […] in 2022.” statnews.com/2021/12/13/we-have-enough-covid-vaccines-for-most-of-world-but-rich-countries-stockpiling-more-than-they-need/
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          Desmond Tutu gets the final word in this thread. EthicsInBricks/1475004884927795200?s=20