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Africa virus stats: 371,611 cases; 9,485 deaths; 178,524 recoveries

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The term “Minority”; Not For Teachers Only.

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Gwanda miners ‘arrest’ suspected robbers

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MDC Alliance ‘abductees’ granted bail

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As prices spike in Zimbabwe, is it on the edge again?

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DaBaby, Roddy Ricch to help BET celebrate awards virtually | The Atlanta Voice

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Calaboose African American History Museum's Champion Challenge

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Nigeria coronavirus: 24,077 cases; record new cases, UK evacuation

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EDITORIAL: Address farmers’ woes

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2 Lawyers, One Black, the Other Muslim, Face Possible Life Sentence

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Mike Pence believes Black Lives Matter has a 'radical-left agenda'

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