a song where president thought or job title is likely to solidify his grip on power . plus reality is that you can't talk about st. we're specifically luxury street. we're without mentioning the name vert, fosten while loses a designer who was the fust black artistic director for louis, but told ah, the south african president is demanding an immediate end to travel bounds. falling the discovery of the new cove at 19 variant, only chrome several rum of hosa address. the nation sang a move by governments to close their borders to southern africa was unjustified and discriminatory. the omicron very, it was 1st identified in south africa. we are deeply disappointed by the decision of several countries to prohibit travel from a member of sodom, african countries including our own following the identification of the army corn variant. this is a clear and completely unjustified to departure from the commitment that many of these countries made at the meeting of the g 20 countries in rome. last month. the world health organization is also advising against southern travel bands. it says more time is needed to determine whether the omicron is more transmissible or causes worse symptoms or cases of the variance have now been confirmed in more than 10 countries on opposite sides of the world. a south african doctor who raised the alarm about omicron says her patients who've been diagnosed with the new variance, half sown mainly miles symptoms for miller miller reports from janice. beg about this axis, angelie. good sir. it's the south african doctor who 1st to take the new symptoms in patients who had contract cove at 19. well, she says the symptoms up until ya cases so far have been mild. so what is interesting is that, that the clinical symptoms or not the same, then with delta, extreme tightness, and fatigue, and the young people that was how we 1st detected with a bit of her body, a campaign and headache. very, very similar to what you will normally see with any viral infection. so the africa has to take to just over 50 cases of the new variant and enabling, but swan or 900 people have been infected. they've also been cases in belgium, israel, and other countries. so i to say it may take up to 2 weeks to better understand the variance to determine how easily it spreads and how well vaccines work to protect people. because these more than 30 mutations, that might, it might escape the immune system, or it might escape the vaccines. what we have seen so far is people that has been vaccinated specie we're far, is it around? we had the last short in august this year did contact the virus and it's mild, very, very much symptoms. there are no known admissions to hospitals. hill people with contract the new variant. what is your view then on the global reaction to this variance being detected in south africa? extremely premature. and you know, it is as if they went into a frenzy and each and every one out there on biking, a great, a high about this. and the question is, you know what, why we have, we have won't that we are going to see a 44 or a wife. we have to sit, they will come at variance. we did say that the variance will mostly come from unvaccinated ivy paid people who's not controlled on the medication or never been to taking any medication. that's not, that's something that's new. well, scientists say the variant is behind a sharp rise of cases in the halting province. how the spread of the disease is managed should be carefully considered. an increasing number of experts say the low downs and travel bands don't work and that instead damaging economies and causing unnecessary panic, then says the focus should be on ensuring everyone in the world has access to vaccines. south africa, india and other countries have been for months calling for payton waivers to allow for vaccines to be manufactured around the world. so far, just 70 percent of africans have received a job with very low vaccine access, with the inability to be able to fully make our own vaccines and to be able to get out of this. been driving fast enough in a timely manner. with the vaccine motive that we are witnessing, and the stigmatization of certain countries in africa related to the variance. this is not a good look for the global not what we need is cooperation. what we need is global solidarity. and what we're getting in return is actually of a punitive approach to how we can actually all, many has been doing 2 weeks from now. when we might see a different picture, we might see a total different clinical picture from, from us, what we experienced currency but, but for now we can't even say escaped the vaccine efficacy. we can't say that while travel bands are often used by time to better understand new variance and the spread of the coven, 19 virus. some scientists in south africa, a calling it's a futile exercise for me to mila. i'll 0 johannesburg. ah! fossil results from honduras, the giving left us opposition candidate lead on to sundays presidential election. if the armada castro winds, she'll become the country's 1st female leader. her main rival is the current may of the council, electoral official, say voter turnout was high. let's go to our correspond romanella, paula, who is long for us in the capital on. yet i said these results just coming in, but it sounds like people are celebrating already. that's so very much the case has been several hours now since the national electoral congress announced these preliminary results. so that about 7, about 16 percent of the vote had been counted 60 percent of the national vote. but given us your motto, gas through the opposition candidate in these general elections, 53 percent of the vote, a significant lead against the candidate for the ruling national party. as you can see, as you mentioned, this is a very jovial atmosphere, a very celebratory atmosphere. people cheering people chanting people singing a very different environment than what we were than what many people were expecting . people the fact that that 4 years ago, 2017 elections, following the announcement of the election results, people took to the streets, angry, over what international election observers had characterized as a fraudulent election. that hasn't been the case so far this evening. it's been of jovial environment, people very much happy celebrating and were val we've already heard from. she'll not a counselor to herself who came in and spoke to her supporters stopping short of declaring victory would say that today, the people of honduras have one and promised a government reconciliation saying that it's earliest tomorrow she wants to meet with the under the other candidate to form a government of reconciliation, a government that truly serves all of the people of honduras manual tell us what sat sank with a selection this election really does have the potential to be a pivotal one. not only because the of the potential for the ios scenario where we could see a 1st woman president of honduras, but because of a backdrop under which these elections are taking place. one of the most, one of the worst migrant crisis in the history of the country, a poverty rate that's reaching historic levels, it currently sits at somewhere around 75 percent. and regardless of your political background here in honduras, many people are simply happy to see the exit of the controversial president, one, orlando. amanda is a president whose administration has been marred by allegations of corruption misuse of public funds and ties to narco trafficking, to, to drug trafficking, to the united states, his own brother, a former member of congress, now serving a life sentence in the united states for drug trafficking, so many people in this country are hungry for change, and the most radical change is represented by opposition candidate to america. many, thanks for that manual report that in the capital a found to us. but to being counted in ca, gustavo, and parliamentary elections a year often disputed pole led to political turmoil. final results are expected in about 2 weeks. but some gentlemen say that we're bound from properly doing that job, said mister avi, reports from the capital. bish kick election day for curtis. dan's new parliament a re run one year in the making in a country where it can be difficult to tell if the political storm has passed or if you're in it's, i mean, i think we have too many negatives. our country was so ruined during previous years . we nearly hit rock bottom. i want quick active and effective measures from the government. i really want our country to rise. we always say we are one of the most ancient nations in the world and we are proud of it. but in fact, there is nothing to be proud of. and i want us to have reasons to be prouder system won't government to stop playing political games. we believe stage intrigues, and start dealing with economics, the country as well, people's wealth and improving international relations, attracting foreign investment so people can live easier and better lawyers. some journalists, critical of the president, said they were barred from reporting a polling stations. opposition leaders accused the government of influencing the voting process using the same corrupt practices of past leaders. the government, by its own admission said before the polls, it won't be perfect. but the central election commission said there were 5 times fewer violations of polling stations, as compared to last year, were at the polling station that is closest to the main square that was last year. the scene of violent protests and clashes with police over disputed parliamentary election results back then. this time so far it has to be said, things are pretty quite disputed results from last year. parliamentary election led to a violent revolution. the 3rd into decades bringing president southern power off to power. after casting his ballot, he left on a diplomatic visit to took minister and criticized by his opponents for not delivering on. many of his public promises. depart will likely count a quiet election day as a promise he did make good on. i think it's a bit of an overstatement to say that this is the best selection in 30 years, but certainly compared to some of the more recent couple of elections. we can say the, the amount of complaints the spread of abuses is certainly lower. the final results will be out in 2 weeks. and the 1st session of parliament is expected to convene early next year. if nothing happens in the coming weeks, that will be something meaningful. a turning point for this country and the government will counted as a success to have kept the wheels of democracy moving. then basra, the old era still ahead on al jazeera rome sends a minister to its over the territory of guadalupe pop to ride over roof from 10000 kilometers away. the is carnival time in senegal is capital, relatively new event to celebrate longstanding tradition. ah, here's your world's weather up say hello, and i cecile, we're going to start in the middle east where we've got plenty of sunshine to go around. but we may get clip was some showers for the united arab emirates and also oman. this includes for a musket if it's not going to happen monday, i think the better shot will be on tuesday. we could even power up some thunder storms there with a hive. $26.00 and keeping that temperature steady on wednesday with a hive $26.00. also the 1st day of december, it is dry cross, so pakistan temperatures will range from $22.00 in the north islam of bod to $32.00 in the south fork. rashi out of what weather rounds at turkey, solid band of rain from the black sea right through to the mediterranean. and we're going to be blasted with some powerful winds through the boss for assist. stumble could see wind gusts here of about 90 kilometers per hour. central africa right now we do have rain sauntering around here. our usual storms, especially around a late victoria and southern sections of somalia on monday. bit further toward the south. things are looking fairly calm. we looked toward madagascar, those central and northern portions of the island. we'll see some rain here. things are looking nice and sunny in cape town with the high of 21 degrees. on monday and port elizabeth, you've got a height of $21.00. that's it. that's all. see you soon. ah! the to the 19th pandemic has led to a spike and child trafficking across india, one each. those fighting to say hon children analogies. aaron, if america held up a to itself, what would it see in the sense race is the story of america what's working and what's not? a lot of people were really talking about this. it wasn't at the top of the agenda . if america can handle multiple challenges on multiple frauds, we need to go back to school. the bottom line on al jazeera, ah ah, he watching out as a reminder for top stories this, our south africa's president has criticized border closures following the discovery of a new strain of the koran of ours. describing it as completely unjustified. several rama falls are also says there's been a rise in coven 19 cases since only crohn was identified. cases have now been found in more than 10 countries, and a number have added travel restrictions, all former foreigners that now bought from entering his room 2 weeks. also results from home doris, the giving left his opposition candidates lead off to sundays presidential election . if 0 modern castro winds shall become the country's boston, female leader or now on our top story and the british government says it will convene an urgent meeting of g 7, health ministers on monday to discuss how to respond to the new on the covariance. the bulk of reports the on the con, variant is in europe with every passing, our more cases a detected with the single largest number of infections found on 2 flights that arrived here at amsterdam. shipple apple on friday from cape town and johannesburg of the $624.00 passengers on board. $61.00 tested positive for cove at 19. the more than a dozen half the omicron variant. all and now isolating all the present. 100 percent of the people who return from southern africa will be contacted. we also asked the municipalities to visit 100 percent of the people at home to check whether they are really isolating the on the con, variance now being identified in germany, italy, the u. k, denmark, belgium, chet, republic, and austria. we case is likely to be circulating in france according to the french government. the urge a message from brussels couldn't be any clearer vaccinate vaccine night vaccinate boost, boost, boost as much as is possible. because this boosting of vaccination arrays as a level of antibodies and stimulates the memory cells for covet a viruses. therefore, this is the police of the immune system. the europe wide response has been to restrict flights from several southern african countries and introduce mandatory testing of people arriving from abroad. travelers coming here to the u. k will have to quarantine for 10 days of their own expense moves. some scientists believe won't be effective in stopping the spread. it's complicated that you to imagine that you're going to be able to prevent the discretion. busy of to be agent as resorting to the case is an example. in belgium, we entered the traveling belgium. i ended up with the gate and she had absolute demoted contact with anyone from southern africa. scientists in italy have produced the 1st image of the variant that has more mutations in spite proteins, the part that interact with human cells compared with the highly infectious delta variant. in the absence of any hard data on how wide spread or virulent the omicron variant is, or indeed any information on whether or not existing vaccines conferred degree of immunity against it. scientists are urging caution due to march by way of new restrictions, and it could have a negative impact on europe's economies due to little. and it could take the pandemic in a dangerous new direction. if walker al jazeera london, israel has sought its borders or foreigners for 2 weeks, the cabinet has also proved a controversial phone monitoring technology to trace people. in fact, said, with a variance, he has harry force it getting in. well the getting was good. sunday was the final day of relatively unrestricted arrivals at israel's main airport. you rules me no foreigners save those with special exemptions will be allowed into the country in the world harshest response to the army crumb variant israelis returning home. we'll have to corn team for 3 days. it's vaccinated, 7 days if not, and be diverted to quarantine hotels. if they've been to read list countries in africa, at the weekly cabinet donuts for the hannukah holiday, while ministers voted on measures destined to ruin many holiday plans, shoved dick, but now we need to tighten up our borders in order to keep israel open internally. i understand that we need to change vacation destinations and go into isolation upon return. this happens in my family as well. restrictions on the countries borders is not an easy step, but it's a temporary and necessary step. in another controversial move, the security service will once again trace transmission by monitoring people's phones. although, unlike earlier in the panoramic, the government says this will be reserved for confirmed cases of the army chrome variant. the immediate impact of a list, of course will be 1st felt in the tourism industry, not just in israel, but here and occupied east jerusalem. and in the occupied west bank as well. a tentative recovery built on the reopening of the borders to tourist just a little bit earlier this month has not been thrown into doubt. to receive all ready arrived can finish their trips with soon the supply of customers will dry up again. it was the beginning that was the beginning of what we hoped to be the return of the tourist industry and the return of tourist who to israel. and again, this is another slap in the face. further into jerusalem's old city shopkeepers who'd only just reopened a contemplating bringing down the shutters. again. the thing is that i because well 1st of all, this group is not in every way around the world. not only in this country and for the tourist who got in, heightened concerns about getting back out. this is not good news parsing cause i hope we can go home. where does the problem if the planes are like of a year? i don't of the going to go back the government's message, but it closed the borders early and reopen after 2 weeks. been close them late and regretted recent experienced hotels of temporary restrictions being stretched well beyond the and dates few here. a betting that the tourists will be back soon. eric will sit al jazeera, occupied east, jerusalem, and to pan has just announced its banning foreigners from entering the country following the new omnicom variance prime minister for me. okay. she does says the band will take effect on tuesday and the other measures are also being considered kill me will go in ski. moscow, we are responding to the army con variant with a strong sense of urgency in my country. we've suspended the entry of foreigners from south africa and 9 other countries from yesterday at midnight. as the new variance spreads further around the world, we're considering additional measures to strengthen our border control measures. i'll announce when necessary petitions. let's get more with tony tang his life for us in bangkok, tonia another country now closing its borders to overseas travelers. what else have authorities in japan said about this new variant. well, borders and are close to foreign business people and foreign students, many of whom were celebrating after being allowed back into the country several weeks ago. far, some japanese nationals will be able to return burg quarantine protocols are going to be introduced once again. so japan really stepping back very quickly there that did cause a dip in the markets across asia this morning, although they appear now to have stated, we've seen this other reactions in the region. the philippines, imposing a ban on a rivals from 14 countries, including 7 european nations, particularly those were the only kron variant has already been detected thailand than any indonesia have band 8 arrivals from 8 or southern african nations. they appear to be watching very closely what's going to to be going on no de detection yet of cases in any countries other than hong kong of the owner. con, very and, but i think people here will be very wary. they have just started to open up, particularly here in thailand where the, the tourist industry has been absolutely devastated by the last 18 months and the, and the shut downs. they announced in bangkok to over the weekend. they were going to be lifting their entry requirements slightly. this of course is going to set every one on go guard again. but i think if the thai government can do anything to keep those gateways open, they'll be trying to do so. so that the tourist can eventually return. i get many thanks. fare, aren't they? tony chang, their friends live in bangkok. francis minister for overseas territories is visiting the french caribbean allan of guadalupe where he's insisted that compulsory vaccinations for health work as will happen. eventually, hundreds of people rallied against the government's plans on sunday. a protest have moved into a lodge of movement against time. poverty levels. duplicate them. paris now says it is open to discussing more autonomy and gaudily latasha butler reports. well, the french minister for overseas territories of his did a military base. he met security personnel and also police officers. some of those offices were injured in the unrest that a shaken guadalupe over the past 2 weeks. now he refused to answer any questions after his visit, but he did give a brief statement. he said that in the next day he would be meeting officials from guadalupe also some representatives of trade unions to talk about some of the grievances they have on social and economic issues on the island. it also talk about cov, it restrictions in particular, this very contentious issue of mandatory coven vaccines for health workers. all not point, said sebastian, low corner frauds could not be flexible on clear lower life. let's be clear. the law of the republican terms of mandatory vaccination will apply here in guadalupe and in martinique because that french territories and no one would understand if a little that protects health workers and patients was not enforced. most of some people in guadalupe the minister's visit simply comes to like 2 weeks after the unrest and the protest of the strikes began. they say that this is just another example of the way that paris regards people in guadalupe for them. they feel very often that they all 2nd call citizens. in fact, one protested, told me that if such a situation had fled up in mainland from a minister would have been dispatched within hours. internationally renowned fashioned, isn't it? virgil a blow has died at the age of $41.00. he was the fast african american artistic director of louis the tolls men's wag collection, and was hailed for his stones on social and environmental issues. katya lopez hood a young reports, ah, he was a high end designer and a visionary who rose to the top of the fashion industry. virgil ablow was often described as a renaissance man in the world of fashion. as voice taunts 1st african american artistic director, he push boundaries, redefining the designs of luxury brands. you can't talk about st. we're specifically luxury street where without mentioning the name for to atlaw it, it's impossible in the more than 160 years that louis baton has existed as a fashion house. he was there 1st black read of director styles once unthinkable on the catwalk like mixing sneakers and camouflage pants with tailored suits and evening gowns became a blueprint for other designers, a combination of luxury and st, where also attracted a new and younger market. ablow was born in the us state of illinois to immigrant parents from gonna his mother, a seamstress taught him to so and even though he did and how formal fashion training, he understood the industry and the role that plays in modern culture for more than 2 years. the founder of the label off white had been suffering from an aggressive form of cancer. despite his illness, he kept active. earlier this month, he traveled took a tours capital for his 1st museum exhibit in the middle east titled figures of speech. he leaves a legacy that influence fashion and managed to inspire the world of art and culture . virgil ablow was 41 thousands of people on the streets of sun gals capital for the great deco carnival, elaborate face paintings, fireplaces and musicians are helping to showcase the country diversity event has been scaled down. g. she the pandemic nicholas hack reports from that to the beat of the drums. and under the protection of the cool, a mid dinky spirit from southern senegal, there is no stopping to course carnival the roaring simba a hunter that spend too much time in the forest. turning into a lion is here to clear the busy streets to make way for this parade. rosella look good. i came all the way from cousin mancha to take part in the carnival. this is what we do before the harvest of rice. earlier in the day, children took part in what is the 2nd edition of a 3 day carnival with a theme of legends entails of senegal. it's kind of in mock, he got to leave it. it's an event that promotes the cultural diversity of synagogue . it's out of love of culture that we came up with the concept to promote and add value to our historical diversity. the carnival was cancelled last year because of the pandemic with the countries borders now. reopening to tourists. before the discovery of the new variance cortes, the prince, waited in the night, expecting thousands of visitors to come and watch them performed the final arrange . ah, the organizers had hoped that this event would or try large numbers, but it has been damaged by the you know, many of the strain of the current varez. and while there are no known cases, urine synagogue, fear of the virus is reading browser to the martin. it's so more ready to pandemic, help bobby affected setting all the corner. they would relies heavily on towards them and about like them. while there is no tradition of carnival in senegal, there is tradition of using music costumes and dance to tell a shared history and get people moving to the beats of their culture. no matter where they're from. nicholas hawk al jazeera de carr ah.