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The 70-page draft review - circulated last month to aid officials working in Congo and obtained by The New Humanitarian - looks at everything from corruption within the Ebola response to how women and girls are subjected to sexual
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COVID-19: Safari sector records US$100 million loss
ZIMBABWE’S safari sector has lost revenue of nearly US$100 million due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, a new report has
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Health experts, CSOs warn of spike in COVID-19 cases
HEALTH experts and civil society organisations have warned of a possible spike in COVID-19 cases due to reckless behaviour by citizens who are moving around without masks and ignoring social distancing
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What to wear: Feds' mixed messages on masks sow confusion | The Atlanta Voice
But the messaging disconnect from Washington was evident as recently as Friday, when Vice President Mike Pence defended Trump’s decision to stage two big mask-scarce gatherings in the past week in states with big surges in infections and, in one case, local rules requiring
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Michael B. Jordan and Amazon Studios Hosting a Drive-In Theater Film Series In Various U.S. Cities
Michael B. Jordan is helping to bring entertainment to families during the pandemic while putting a spotlight on Black and brown stories. Deadline reports that []
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Pandemic Power: Black Female Mayors Shine During COVID-19 Crisis
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (Atlanta, GA), Mayor LaToya Cantrell (New Orleans, LA), Mayor Lori Lightfoot
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Niger: Recent Attack in Western Niger Sends More Then 1,000 Fleeing
The U.N. refugee agency reports more than 1,000 people have fled a site in western Niger following an attack by unidentified armed men on
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Chinese miner to acquire Guyana Goldfields Inc for Cdn$323 million
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd and Guyana Goldfields Inc (GGI) today announced that they have entered into a binding arrangement agreement  pursuant to which Zijin will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Guyana Goldfields for cash consideration of C$1.85 for each Guyana Common
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The Sacramento Observer » May I Approach? Courts and the Power of Inclusion
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The key issues facing Bristol remain the same as they were before lockdown - Voice Online
THE MOMENTUM behind the petition to replace the controversial statue of 17th century Bristolian slave... The post The key issues facing Bristol remain the same as they were before lockdown appeared first on Voice Online.
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Virus will not extinguish wildfire protection, Newsom says | Black Voice News
California’s preparations to battle wildfires this year will not be slowed by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newson vowed Wednesday, saying the state will purchase specially equipped helicopters and fire engines and hire hundreds of additional
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Newly Renovated Brighton Playfield Opens - The Seattle Medium
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the opening of the renovated Brighton Playfield, 6000 39th Ave. S, just north of Aki Kurose Middle School. The new 200,000 sq. ft. synthetic turf multi-sport lighted field accommodates baseball, softball, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and
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Somalia: Operation Atalanta ESPs Numancia Is Inspecting UN FAOs Fish Aggregating Devices to Boost Local Fisheries and Fight Underlying Causes of Piracy
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The posturing of local politics has contributed to COVID-19 deaths of African Americans
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Bank of America connects Atlanta-area youth to workforce success | Atlanta Daily World
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Edward Waters College – Funding From State Of Florida | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Jacksonville, FL – Edward Waters College (EWC) President, Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr., spoke today in a press conference taking place on the campus of sister HBCU Bethune-Cookman University alongside Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in which he addressed the historic investment made for the benefit of
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Ethiopia: Defusing Ethiopia's Latest Perilous Crisis
Analysis - The killing of a prominent Oromo musician has unleashed a wave of protests that have left dozens dead, highlighting anew the fragility of the country's transition. Authorities and opposition leaders should call for calm and engage in sustained dialogue to bridge the bitter divisions.
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Former president Koroma of Sierra Leone and world leaders calling for environmental change
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Trump Outlines 4-Point Plan To Address 'Disparities' At Dallas Event
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November initiative that would bring billions to California schools and communities is an easy decision | Black Voice News
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Somalia: AMISOM Donates Food for Eid
Kenyan officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Wednesday donated food packages to vulnerable families in Dhobley and Kismayo ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitri celebrations to mark the end of the holy month of
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Uganda: House Approves Shs33.3 Billion Supplementary
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Congress Moves for A New Piece of Support During Coronavirus | The Crusader Newspaper Group
While the legislation follows the previous bills like the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act enacted on April 24, the new legislation extends many new priorities in the new round of the
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No Bud Billiken parade this summer | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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House Democrats pass sweeping ‘George Floyd’ policing act
The House approved a far-reaching police overhaul from Democrats Thursday, a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism as a divided Congress struggles to address the global outcry over the deaths of George Floyd and other Black
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $800 Million in Grants to 347 Airports in 46 States and 4 Territories | The Orlando Advocate
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award nearly $800 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 46 states, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and
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