Tag: Africa
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Coke is rebounding after pandemic decimated sales
Coca-Cola took a big hit during the pandemic, mostly because half of it sales come from public places like restaurants and stadiums. Coke is rebounding now, as the reopenings have finally returned its case volumes to 2019 levels. The Associated Press has the story: Coca-Cola case volumes return to 2019 levels due to reopenings Sales…
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Biden speeds up refugee admissions but doesn’t lift cap
Although Biden is changing some of the Trump-era policies toward refugees, he has not lifted Trump’s low cap of 15,000 per year. He is adjusting the allocation limits, providing more slots from certain regions and lifting restrictions on others. The Associated Press has the story: Biden’s emergency determination speeds up refugee admissions without lifting Trump’s…
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India asked to provide more vaccines to Africa
Third World countries are having difficulties getting enough COVID-19 vaccines, as initial distributions have favored wealthier nations. African CDC official John Nkengasong is speaking out about the inequity, asking India to release its limits on how many shots it exports. The Associated Press has the story: African countries lagging behind in obtaining vaccines, India criticized…