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Covid-19: South African scientists have detected a new variant
The new C1.2 variant has been found to be present in all of South Africa鈥檚 nine provinces.
Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new variant of the coronavirus but say Covid-19 C1.2 should not be a cause of alarm.
Plus Nigeria鈥檚 army contradicts calls from Plateau state鈥檚 parliament, and warns residents not to take up arms to defend themselves.
And thousands in Madagascar are facing severe food shortages and a hunger crisis because of climate change.
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