Zimbabwe: A fleet of Russian helicopters for disaster management, policing

Ethiopia: Nation to Hold Elections in June 2021

[DW] The elections should have taken place earlier this year but were postponed due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is looking to cement power as violence grips the nation.

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Global COVID-19 caseload reaches 80 million cases and 1.7m deaths

As of 26 December 2020, the global caseload of COVID-19 cases stood at 800 287 068, along with 1 759 266 deaths and 56 558 625 recoveries.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Central African Republic: Three UN Peacekeepers Killed Ahead of Polls

[DW] The three mediators from Burundi were caught in an onslaught the UN described as a possible war crime. Fighting is continuing between rebels and government forces as the country prepares for an election.

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While Some Minority Students and Teachers Thrive in Distant Learning, Others Struggle Daily

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "There's a bunch of research about the value add of Black teachers in school. It turns out that Black teachers help all students to perform better," says Sekou Biddle, the Vice President of Advocacy and Student Professional Development Programs at the United Negro College

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Christmas celebrated under pandemic’s shadow

VATICAN CITY - Christmas festivities began Friday, with hundreds of millions across the world under coronavirus restrictions celebrating a pared-down version of a holiday typically marked by travel and large gatherings. The battle to halt the pandemic, which has claimed more than 1.7 million

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Christmas celebrations under COVID-19's shadow [photos]

"Sad, very sad. Seeing everyone in masks, even the priest and altar servers", said Kyen Quimpo Mallonga about Christmas celebration in Manila.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Coronavirus state tracker: California reports 33,212 new cases and 296 new deaths | L.A. Focus News

There were 33,212 new cases of the coronavirus reported in the state on Thursday, Dec 24, bringing the total number of people who have been infected to 2,040,528, according to California public health websites. There also were 296 new deaths reported, bringing the total number of people who have

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University: Utah star freshman running back Ty Jordan dead - Black News Channel

By Associated Press Undefined DALLAS (AP) — Ty Jordan, a star freshman running back for the University of Utah who grew up in the Dallas area, has died, school officials announced Saturday. Authorities in Texas and Utah have not released details about the circumstances of the Jordan's death. A day

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UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic ahead of national polls

Three UN peacekeepers have been killed by unidentified combatants in the Central African Republic, the United Nations said, as the country prepares for a general election and fighting continues between rebels and government forces. The news came after a rebel coalition called off a ceasefire and

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Widespread outages continue in Tennessee following blast - Black News Channel

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sweeping communications outages continued to plague large swaths of Tennessee on Saturday after a recreational vehicle exploded early Christmas morning in sleepy downtown Nashville. Police emergency

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EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal

BRUSSELS - The European Union and Britain on Thursday struck a post-Brexit trade deal to cushion the economic blow of the UK's imminent departure from the single market after 10 months of tortuous negotiations. 'A deal is done,' British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted. 'We have finally found

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

More than 500,000 people flew in America on Christmas Day | The Atlanta Voice

The Transportation Security Administration screened 616,469 people at airport security checkpoints across the United States on Christmas Day, the agency said Saturday. That's just 23 percent of the number of travelers who flew the same day a year ago, before the pandemic, and about half of the

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Korea Republic assists Icons of Annotto Bay in COVID-19 fight

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica last week boosted the efforts of St Mary-based charity, Icons of Annotto Bay, with a donation of COVID-19 kits intended to assist those in need.

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Police: Warning blared from RV before Nashville explosion - Black News Channel

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and THALIA BEATY Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted flights out of Nashville International Airport due to telecommunications issues associated with the explosion in downtown Nashville. Service was expected to resume by

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Trump Slams 'Rigged & Stolen' Election, COVID-19 Relief And More In Wild Boxing Day Rant

… Watts riots, when a young African-American was pulled over on suspicions … unique black American identity. As Keith A. Mayes, a scholar of African-American history … importance of the holiday for African-Americans today, writer Amiri Baraka, says …

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Series of explosions target police in Kabul; at least 4 dead - Black News Channel

By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A series of explosions hit the Afghan capital on Saturday morning, killing at least four people including two police officers, officials said. The deaths were caused by a sticky bomb attached to a police vehicle detonated in western

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The Latest: Jackson leads Ravens past Titans 20-13 - Black News Channel

By The Associated Press The Latest on wild-card Sunday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST) 4 p.m. Lamar Jackson has secured his elusive first playoff victory. Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens past the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in an AFC wild card game Sunday. Jackson ran 16 times for 136 yards and

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Biden urges Trump to sign COVID relief bill, fears shutdown

President-elect Joe Biden issued a statement urging President Donald Trump to sign the $2.3 trillion government funding and coronavirus relief... View Article The post Biden urges Trump to sign COVID relief bill, fears shutdown appeared first on TheGrio.

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Fauci touts Black doctor’s work on vaccine – Florida Courier

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett was the scientific lead for NIH research team. BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease doctor and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addressed the African American community’s fears of accepting the

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Source: Florida Courier

COVID-19: Confirmed cases in SA increase by 14 796, deaths rise by 293

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa's caseload increased with 14 796 confirmed COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

The top five young innovators of 2020 you should know - Face2Face Africa

The year 2020 has particularly been challenging due to the coronavirus pandemic. Black businesses and innovators were particularly the hardest hit as many of them struggled to stay afloat, particularly during the lockdown period. Nonetheless, some of them have managed to thrive and succeed in the

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Trump, Lindsey Graham play golf, discuss stimulus checks on Christmas

South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsay Graham took to social media on Christmas Day, revealing his potential support to increase the... View Article The post Trump, Lindsey Graham play golf, discuss stimulus checks on Christmas appeared first on TheGrio.

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NFL stars joined students in virtual chats about racism - Black News Channel

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer For several NFL stars, speaking out against social injustice meant speaking to youngsters about racism. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Titans running back Derrick Henry, Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett and Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell each spent time

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Top associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny detained - Black News Channel

By Associated Press Undefined MOSCOW (AP) — A top associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained Friday after doorstepping an alleged security operative who has inadvertently revealed details of Navalny's supposed poisoning with a Soviet-era nerve agent. Lyubov Sobol, a key

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Oaths questioned as Trump's backers fight against loss - Black News Channel

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press Before they take office, elected officials swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. But what happens when they are accused of doing the opposite? As some Republicans continued to back President Donald Trump's doomed effort to overturn the election, critics

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If I Was White, I Wouldn’t Have To Go Through This: Doctor Alleges Bias Succumbs To Covid - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

… more susceptible to the virus. Black Americans are also more vulnerable because … access and economic opportunity. Many Black Americans also report that medical professionals …

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Black doctor’s death becomes a symbol of racism in coronavirus care

… more susceptible to the virus. Black Americans are also more vulnerable because … lines of the pandemic. Many Black Americans also report that medical professionals …

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Zimbabwe Women Risk Safety, Arrest to Buy Cheaper Groceries in South Africa - Voice and Viewpoint

Edited by Cathy Jones and Mary Stroka | Zenger News BEITBRIDGE, Zimbabwe — Faced with a deepening economic crisis where runaway inflation and weekly price hikes have long been ordinary, many Zimbabwean women risk their safety and arrest to cross into South Africa by “unofficial” routes — just for

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Keep calm and bead on: These Eastern Cape women are bringing beauty to a tough year | News24

A group of women in the Eastern Cape get beading ideas and after a time, figure out how to make the unusual item.

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Just in | Pitso Mosimane free of Covid-19 virus

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach and current Al Ahly mentor Pitso Mosimane has confirmed he has tested Covid-19 negative.

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