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Coca-Cola Foundation commit $17million across Africa in response to COVID-19

Across Africa and in partnership with NGOs, Coca-Cola in Africa, and its bottling partners (the “Coca-Cola System”) and The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF), have been deploying a range of resources, including capabilities, funds and products to support governments, communities and local economies in

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Africa: Can Africa Rescue the World?

The scientists got critical support from the government and the President Andry Rajoelina openly boasted that his country was ready to export it to the rest of the

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Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months

Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden depart after placing a wreath at the Delaware Memorial Bridge Veterans Memorial Park, Monday, May 25, 2020, in New Castle, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick

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Gordon Parks

Belonging to Fort Scott, Kansas, Gordon Parks was born on November 30, 1912 to a family whose head was a vegetable farmer. Being black, Parks faced extreme forms of discrimination as a child and was forced to attend a segregated elementary school. His race also prohibited him from active

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Lagos coronavirus: 7,461 cases; freeze on reopening churches, mosques

Total cases = 3,093

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Death of Marcus Garvey

Death of Marcus Garvey (52), London, England.

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This Day in History — June 24

1989: China's Communist Party replaces Zhao Ziyang as party chief, accusing him of serious errors by supporting democratic

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ONGÍNYO: Hits and misses in pandemic fight

Mass testing for Covid-19 kicked off in China with all residents required to produce proof of residence, and valid visas for foreigners which entitled them to testing catered for by their monthly contribution towards the government medical

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Source: Business Daily

African American History and Women Timeline 1980-1989

[Previous] [Next] Angela Davis ran for Vice President on the Communist Party ticket. She became Professor of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University, a position she held until 1984. Janie L. Mines graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis. She was the first African American

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Burundi: general elections amid virus, tension

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and growing tensions in the country, Burundi will, on Wednesday, hold general

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Angola: COVID-19 - New Treatment Centre in Viana

Luanda — The Municipality of Viana, in the Angolan capital, will benefit with a new covid-19 Screening and Treatment Centre, initially with 60 beds, an initiative of the public oil company Sonangol E.P, through its Girassol Clinic, as part of its corporate social

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Ethiopia protest singer buried in Ambo, deadly blasts rock Addis

July 2: Hachalu buried in Ambo, blast rocks Addis

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We must confront the pushback against social distancing

Trinidad and Tobago’s decision to begin a phased re-opening of parts of the country’s business sector following a period of ‘lockdown’ and outcomes which appear to suggest that significantly restricting the movement of people for a period may have impacted positively on the country’s status insofar

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Details on the Celebration of Life in Houston for George Floyd

Findings of an autopsy supported by his family revealed he died from asphyxiation due to neck and back compression after an officer held his knee on Floyd’s neck for several

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Josephine Baker

Born: 6/3/1906 St. Louis, MissouriDied: 4/12/1975 Paris, FranceJosephine Baker was an American-born French dancer, singer, and actress who came to be known in various circles as the Black Pearl, Bronze Venus and even the Creole Goddess. Born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri,Baker was

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Cameroon: Child Marriage Worries Rise Amid Coronavirus Lockdown in Cameroon

Aid groups warn that forced child marriages could be on the rise globally due to school closures, food insecurity, and economic uncertainty triggered by the COVID-19

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Africa Day - No Development Without Peace - Buhari

President Buhari made the remarks in a message to African leaders on Monday to mark the "Africa Day 2020," commemorated by the African Union Commission in collaboration with the World Health Organization

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Charter School Kneel for George Floyd, 6/8 @5pm

Charter School Community Gathers for 9 Minute Kneel In Solidarity for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter Event Monday, June 8 @ 5pm

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

Uganda: Women Fear Food Shortages Will Make Coronavirus and HIV a Deadly Mix

HIV-positive women in Uganda fear for their health as food shortages leave them unable to take medication

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Africa: 'You Will Not Be Safe From COVID-19, Until Everyone Is Safe From COVID-19'

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International President Dr. Christos Christou delivered the following statement today at the 2020 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment high-level panel on the increasing complexity of health challenges in humanitarian

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Terry McMillan, novelist born

Terry McMillan

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1951

Joburg hospital taking precautions after several nurses test positive for Covid-19

Speaking to News24 on Friday, one of the nurses, *Bonani Mthembu, said he works at the ICU unit at the hospital, along with over 20 other

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Carson says arguing over Trump's claim that he's best president for African Americans since Lincoln 'is not productive'

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson Benjamin (Ben) Solomon CarsonSunday show preview: Congress debates police reform legislation after George Floyd killing Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use 'force with compassion' The Hill's Coronavirus Report: Singapore

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Senegal to continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine

Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite a recent study indicating that the anti-malarial drug is ineffective and potentially

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Kenya: CS Steps in to End Kenya-Tanzania Stand-Off at Namanga Border

The Cabinet secretary for the East African Community yesterday intervened to end the Namanga border stand-off that had paralysed cross-border

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Angola: Africa Shows Resilience Capacity - Foreign Minister

Luanda — Angolan Foreign Minister Tête António said Monday that the fight against the covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the capacity resilience of the African

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Kenya: Government Bans Night Burials for COVID-19 Related Deaths

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Burundi's Tense Election Campaign Sparks Fears of Further Violence

Burundi's election campaign, which ended on Sunday, left several dead and injured in clashes that broke out between members of the ruling CNDD-FDD party and the main opposition CNL party

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Source: allAfrica.com

US virus cases continue to rise at near-record rate

NEW YORK, United States (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases per day in the US stood near an all-time high yesterday, hovering close to the peak reached in late April during some of the darkest and deadliest days of the

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