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[Nation] Lawyers representing the family of deceased Somali-American businessman Bashir Mohamed have written to the Director of Public Prosecutions seeking an independent investigation into his murder.
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Source: allAfrica.com
For many Black Americans, George Floyd's murder was just another reminder of uneven standards and expectations for survival
Over the past year, corporations, politicians and many white Americans seemed to wake up to the reality that racism is alive and well in America. But for many Black Americans, George Floyd's murder was just the latest example of a reality they had long suffered under.
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Tanzania: Govt to Spend More Than 50 Pc Energy Budget On Jnhpp
[Daily News] OVER half of the Ministry of Energy budget will be spent on implementing the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project across the Rufiji river, the government said Wednesday.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Gambia: NAWEC Signs Project Worth U.S.$8.2 Million With MBH Power
[The Point] The National Water and Electricity Company and MBH Power Ltd. on Tuesday signed a contract worth $8.2 million to implement the 30-kilovolts medium voltage transmission from Laminkoto to Diabugu covering 46 villages, which will provide electricity to 685 villages across the country.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Young Americans Are Lagging With Covid-19 Vaccines, Experts Pushing Them To Get Shots - The Seattle Medium
The United States has so far made significant progress in vaccinating adults. At least 25 states, plus Washington, DC, have now fully vaccinated at least half of their adult residents, data published Sunday by the CDC shows. But many experts have identified young Americans as a critical age group
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Rwanda: Ex-Ruhengeri Court of Appeal Becomes a Genocide Memorial
[New Times] Remains of over 800 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi who were killed within and around the town of Musanze, formerly Ruhengeri, are to be laid to rest at the newly created Genocide memorial at the former Ruhengeri Court of Appeal.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda/South Africa: Uganda Names Squad to Face South Africa in a Friendly
[CAF] Uganda Cranes interim coach Abudallah Mubiru has named a 34-man squad ahead of an international friendly scheduled for June 10th against South Africa.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda: Namugongo Remains Deserted Ahead of Martyrs Day Festivities
[Monitor] A s Uganda marks Martyrs Day celebrations on June 3, traders have suffered losses for the second year running since pilgrims have been barred from selling their merchandise around the shrine.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Angola: Governor Calls for More Attention to Crimes Against Public Assets
[ANGOP] Lubango -- The governor of Huíla, Nuno Mahapi, appealed Tuesday in Lubango to the justice bodies to pay "particular attention" to crimes against public assets, which have increased recently.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Angola: Government Reaffirms Inclusion Policies for People With Special Needs
[ANGOP] Huambo -- The Secretary of State for Pre-school and Primary Education, Pacheco Francisco, reaffirmed Tuesday in Huambo, the Angolan government's commitment to include people with special needs in its policies.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Miss Bear Grylls: US teen saves her pet dogs from bear [watch]
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Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes - BNC
By DAVID KOENIG and MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press Around the globe, countries are taking different approaches for re-opening to travel after more than a year of virtual lockdowns in most of the world. Europe is opening slowly, and officials there are considering requiring so-called vaccine
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3 Tips For Companies To Finally Fulfill Their Well-Intended DEI Strategies - Blavity
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South Africa: SA Surpasses 1 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Nationwide
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has topped the one million COVID-19 vaccination mark, as the country works around the clock to speed up its inoculation rollout plan.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Rwanda: Nyiragongo Eruption - Rwanda Rules Out Imminent Gas Outburst in Lake Kivu
[New Times] An evaluation of the situation in Rubavu District following the eruption of Nyiragongo has ruled out an explosion of gas on Lake Kivu.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Southern Africa: Mwinyi Attends SADC Summit in Maputo
[Daily News] ZANZIBAR'S President Dr Hussein Mwinyi will attend an extraordinary double Troika Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to be held in Maputo on Wednesday.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Gambia: Sutton Gambia Celebrates Sutton England Promotion
[The Point] Sutton United Gambia over the weekend organised a wild celebration after their affiliates club, Sutton United England gained promotion to League Two (English fourth division league) for the first time in their history.
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Zimbabwe: U.S. Embassy Pledge to Bring Investors to Zimbabwe
[New Zimbabwe] US ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian Nichols has committed to assisting US investors interested in establishing companies in Zimbabwe after acknowledging the country had huge untapped economic potential.
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The Virgin Islands Department of Health reminds public and businesses that approval is required to hold special events outside of what is allowed through the executive orders.
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Uganda: Leaders in Busoga Speak Out On Kadaga's Loss
[Monitor] Busoga leaders yesterday described the loss of Rebecca Kadaga in the race for the Speaker of the 11th Parliament as a big blow for the sub-region.
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Ghana: NADMO Should Solve the Flooding Problem
[Ghanaian Times] The Greater Accra Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr Archibald Cobbina, is in the news for saying that his directorate has intensified routine measures and introduced new ones to reduce the impact of the rainy season on about 1,000
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Illinois Senate votes to create elected school board for Chicago Public Schools | The Crusader Newspaper Group
ABC 7 Chicago The Illinois Senate has voted to create an elected school board in Chicago. That bill now heads back to the House. if passed there, it will go to Governor JB Pritzker to sign. Currently, Chicago's school board consists of seven members appointed by the mayor, without an approval pro
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Namibia: State Hospitals Run Out of Oxygen
[Namibian] THE government is facing a critical shortage of lifesaving oxygen at state hospitals due to the collapse of the oxygen generating systems at health facilities countrywide.
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HURRICANE SEASON 2021: Improperly Installed Generators Killed More People Than The Storms Themselves
MIAMI — The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today. But with the news that people in the active hurricane belt should be on guard against the storms from June to November — came the grim warning that improperly installed generators kill more people in the aftermath of the deadly cyclones
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Africa: Zimbabwe Maize Imports Suspension to Hit South Africa
[CAJ News] Johannesburg -- THE largest harvest of the staple maize in 37 years, which has led Zimbabwe to suspend all imports of the grain, is projected to have significant bearing on South Africa's maize market.
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Kenya: Kisumu Sets Up Centre to Tackle Sickle Cell Disease
[Nation] A total of 21 out of 100 children in Kisumu are born with the sickle cell trait, new statistics show.
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Social justice openly combines with beer through Marcus Baskerville's stout recipe as the Black beer brewer decided to ask brewing industry peers to collaborate for equality and inclusion among people of color.
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Tanzania: Energy Ministry Requests 8pc Budget Increase
[Daily News] THE Ministry of Energy has requested for 8 per cent budget increase to finance development projects including the 2115 megawatts Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Power Project (JNHPP) during the fiscal year 2021/22.
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