By Amie T. Camara

Afrinity Production make know to you the killing of black man Jacob Blake, he was tie to his hospital bed even though he is paralyzed after US police shot him repeatedly in the back, his father said Friday.

“Why do they have that cold steel on my son’s ankle?” Blake Sr., who visited his son in the hospital Wednesday, said in an interview on CNN.

“He can’t get up, he couldn’t get up if he wanted to.”

African American Blake, who was 29at the time of his death , was shot over the weekend by a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin and has no movement from the waist down.

The latest shooting of a black man by a white officer has triggered a new national uproar over police violence against people of color in America.

“This is an insult to injury,” said Justin Blake, an uncle of the younger Blake. “He is paralyzed and can’t walk and they have him cuffed to the bed. Why?”

Blake Sr. said his son told him he can feel pain in his legs but that he himself is not sure if the pain is actually coming from his legs.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers said he was baffled as to why Blake is tied to his bed.

“I would have no personal understanding why that would be necessary,” Evers told reporters Thursday.

“I would hope that we would be able to find a more, a better way to help him … in recovering. That seems counterintuitive. It seems to be bad medicine.”

Source___CNN

By Amie T. Camara

Afrinity Production make known the disaster cause by rain in several areas of the Niger capital Niamey as it remained underwater on Thursday, the death toll in recent floods that have displaced over 225,000 people rose to 45, authorities said.

Around 25,000 households had been hit by the floods, a statement by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management said.

In Niamey, where some areas have been submerged since Tuesday after heavy rainfall caused the Niger river to breach its banks, the river rose again by several centimetres after further heavy rains on Wednesday, an AFP journalist said.

Dozens of residents fled their homes earlier on Thursday, wading or swimming through flooded streets.

Teams of firefighters took to canoes to help victims.

“Until now we were in a dry place, then heavy rains came on Wednesday night and made the waters rise which took us by surprise as we slept,” said Moussa Amadou, a resident of Kirkissoye, one of the worst-hit neighbourhoods.

Niger, one of the world’s driest as well as poorest countries, often experiences intense rainy seasons, which typically last two or there months.

The authorities announced in July that more than 300,000 people were at risk from flooding by the Niger River and from rainwater runoff since heavy rains began in June.

In 2019, floods killed 32 people.

Source___Channels TV

By Amie T. Camara

Afrinity Production unveil to you President Trump’s speech at the convention as he runs for second term in the upcoming November Election.

Trump on Thursday pledged to “crush” the coronavirus pandemic with a vaccine by the end of the year, as he accepted the Republican nomination for his second term.

“We are marshaling America’s scientific genius to produce a vaccine in record time,” Trump said. “We will have a safe and effective vaccine this year and together we will crush the virus.

Source___New York Times

By Amie T. Camara

As recently posted by Afrinity Production in congratulating Akinwumi Adesina as he was Re-Elected on Thursday during the bank’s 55th Annual Meetings, which is being held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Being a globally-renowned development economist and a World Food Prize Laureate and Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has distinguished himself in driving a bold agenda to reform the bank and accelerate Africa’s development.

“I am delighted that the Board of Governors have re-elected Dr. Adesina for a second term in office as President,” Minister Niale Kaba, said.

“As shareholders, we strongly support the Bank and will give him all the necessary support to carry forward and implement his compelling vision for the Bank over the next five years.”

“I am deeply grateful for the collective trust, strong confidence, and support of our shareholders for electing me for a second term as President,” Adesina said. “It is yet another call for selfless service to Africa and the African Development Bank, to which I will passionately devote myself.”

The African Development Bank is Africa’s premier development finance institution, comprising 54 regional and 27 non-regional member countries.

“The future beckons us for a more developed Africa and a much stronger and resilient African Development Bank Group,” Adesina said. “We will build on the strong foundations of success in the past five years, while further strengthening the institution, for greater effectiveness and impacts.”

The AfDB, founded in 1964, is geared towards spurring “sustainable economic development and social progress” among member African countries.

Nigeria is the AfDB’s largest shareholder with 16.8 percent of rights, while Germany and the United States own 7.4 percent and 5.5 percent respectively.

Source___Channels TV

By Amie T. Camara

Afrinity Production brings to you notice the statement from State House, of His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia acting under the provisions of section 76 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia declares Saturday, 29th August 2020 as a public Holiday throughout The Gambia in observance of the Muslim New Year, also known as ‘Yawmul Ashura.’

As the observance of the day coincides with the global Coronavirus pandemic, President Barrow urges Muslims to remember and pray for those who lost their lives because of the virus and wish those infected a speedy recovery.

As ‘Yawmul Ashura’ is a time for special prayers, the President also urges all to pray for peace, stability, progress and development in our country and around the globe.

He also extends best wishes to all Muslims in The Gambia and abroad, in particular, the COVID Frontline workers in the various fields of operations a happy and blessed Yawmul Ashura.

Source___GRTS

By Amie T. Camara

Afrinity Production unveil the statement given by the Secretary General of the People’s Progressive Party in marking the one-year after the death of former president Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara.

Papa Njie said: “In observing the first commemoration of the passing away of the late Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, former President of the Republic of The Gambia and one of the founding fathers of our independence, the entire PPP membership pray for Allah the Almighty to grant him the highest Jannah. As one of the founding fathers of our country’s independence and its leader for several years, we also pray for his laudable legacy to continue to be cherished and preserved by all sons and daughters of The Gambia. As a nation, we should continue to draw inspiration from his enlightened leadership, especially at this time when the county is at a crossroads.”

As recalled by Afrinity Production, the former Gambian president died on 27 August 2019 at the age of 95.

According to Standard Newspaper, the PPP leader said Jawara had proved to be a father-figure, a unifier and a true democrat during his time as president.

“The late Jawara was a staunch advocate for the rule of law and the strict observance of human rights, not only at home but also all over the world. As the saying goes, the greatness of a country does not depend on its size, but on the quality of its leadership and the national character of its people,” Njie added.

The party also expressed gratitude to President Barrow, his government, members of parliament and Gambians in general for according the former leader a befitting state funeral.

“We appreciate government decision to name the International Conference Center after him and the proposed building of a museum in his honor. With these noble gestures, his legacy, which includes one of the best, if not the best civil servant in Africa that we are all proud of, will be preserved for prosperity,” he said.

Source___Standard Newspaper

By Amie T. Camara

Afrinity Production make known the untimely demise of the Gambia For 5 Years president, Naffie Sonko Willan.

According to standard, Madame Sonko died on the 24th after a sudden illness. She was the wife of the assistant secretary general of Gambia For 5 Years, Abdou Willan.

In a Facebook page statement, the group extended the news of her passing to President Adama Barrow and the entire government, the NPP and all political parties.

“I wish to recognise the relentless efforts of Naffie during the 2019 struggle to defend the five-year presidential mandate guaranteed by the constitution against 3 Years Jotna. We are proud of you for taking the lead in defending the constitution,” a statement signed by the group SG Ebrima Sorrie Bah stated.

Meanwhile, presidential adviser Dou Sanno also extended condolences on behalf of the NPP, The Barrow Sisters and all well wishers.

Source___Standard Newspaper

By Amie T. Camara

Afrinity Production unveil to you the newly recorded novel corona virus cases in Nigeria. Having 252 new cases of the novel coronavirus, Nigeria at the moment has 52,800 active cases.

Nigeria’s health agency, in a late-night tweet, put the total number of cases in the country at 52,800, with 1,007 dead and more than 39,000 persons discharged.

Plateau topped the list of states with new cases with 50, while Enugu ranked second with 35.

Other states with new cases include Rivers-27, Lagos-26, FCT-18, Kaduna-18, Ekiti-10, Kano-10, Taraba-9, Anambra-8, Edo-8, Oyo-8, Delta-7, Ogun-6, Abia-5, Bayelsa-5, Ebonyi-1, and Osun-1.

According to data from the NCDC, the country has tested 383,130 samples

Global Update

The novel coronavirus has killed at least 813,733 people worldwide since the outbreak emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1100 GMT on Tuesday.

At least 23,689,860 cases have been registered. Of these, at least 15,098,600 are now considered recovered.

The tallies, using data collected by AFP from national authorities and information from the World Health Organization (WHO), probably reflect only a fraction of the actual number of infections.

Source___Channels TV