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After a bitter power struggle with opposition leader Andry Rajoelina, the former mayor of the capital, Antananariv, Ravalomanana resigned as president in March 2009. He handed power over to the military, which in turn transferred control to Rajoelina, who then suspended Parliament. The turmoil
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African Countries Have Shown We Are Capable of Agility and Ingenuity in Fighting COVID-19
We mark Africa Day in 2020 just over three months since the first case of coronavirus on the continent was
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Source: allAfrica.com
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News Conference: Chinese Merchants/Government Accused of Human Rights Violations: Exploitation During COVID-19 Pandemic
Chinese Merchants in Black Community Targeted for Sanctions-Boycott Nationwide on 5-19-2020
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Africa: COVID-19 Strategies Africa Can Learn From
There are of course huge differences between US states and African countries, but consider for a moment that the US has one international
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Africa: COVID-19 in West Africa - Credible Information As A Vaccine Against Misinformation?
As governments struggle to contain COVID19, public service announcements and communication must focus on making citizens accept that the illness is a reality, giving them the knowledge to prevent and treat the infection and debunking myths and fake stories which impact the effectiveness of the
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Source: allAfrica.com
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AU, Madagascar to test herbal Covid-19 remedy
The African Union (AU) will test the controversial herbal remedy for Covid-19 from
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Africa: Coronavirus - Countries 'Arbitrarily' Postponing Elections - Jonathan, Madeleine Albright, Other Leaders
The leaders, 27 of them, said in an open letter that some countries were using health emergency laws to arbitrarily postpone
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Source: allAfrica.com
In Africa schools are closed but learning goes on
Globally, school closures due to COVID-19 have affected 1.29 billion students in 186 countries, which is 73.8 per cent of the world’s student population, according to the UN Education Science and Cultural Organization
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Hundreds of elephants found dead in Botswana | Africanews
The mysterious deaths of several hundred elephants in northern Botswana within a short period of time is raising deep
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New online tool to involve young people in policy making - Voice Online
YOUNG PEOPLE from across the country will be invited to share their views on key... The post New online tool to involve young people in policy making appeared first on Voice Online.
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Burundi: OHCRC - Burundi's Elections Aren't 'Credible and Free'
As Burundi holds elections, the UN's human rights body says the country fails to meet conditions for free and credible
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Africa: Some Progress, But Africans Still Live With All Forms of Malnutrition - Global Nutrition Report
There is over 200 million undernourished people in the African continent, and with the novel coronavirus sweeping countries, the urgency to address their food and health systems increases as undernourished people have weak immune systems leaving them vulnerable and exposed to
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Source: allAfrica.com
Pandemic’s impact on California children highlights need for comprehensive data system - Black Voice News
In summary California needs an educational data system that follows students from preschool through college and puts the highest priority on equity of student opportunity. By Samantha Tran, Special to CalMatters Samantha Tran is the senior managing director of education policy at Children Now and
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Africa: Peacebuilding Expertise Plays Role in COVID-19 Era
[allAfrica] As South Africa prepared for its first democratic elections in 1994, political tensions and domestic conflict escalated. Two years earlier, Wiseman Nkuhlu, now Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, was a founding trustee of The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of
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Source: allAfrica.com
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South Africa: President to Participate in Virtual Libya Meeting
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to participate in today's virtual meeting of the African Union (AU) Contact Group of the High-Level Committee on
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Malcolm X
Malcolm X , original name Malcolm Little, Muslim name el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz (born May 19, 1925, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.—died February 21, 1965, New York, New York), African American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam who articulated concepts of race pride and black nationalism in
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Africa: COVID-19 Crisis Threatening Democracy Around the Globe
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -The coronavirus pandemic poses serious threats to democracy. Many governments around the world have assembled emergency powers that restrict human rights and enhance state surveillance, often disregarding legal constraints, checks and balances, and time frames for
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Source: allAfrica.com
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R500bn social relief fund: SIU probing a number of serious allegations of corruption | News24
The Special Investigating Unit says fraudulent and corrupt tendencies have been creeping in, with the intention to illegally benefit from the R500 billion social relief and containment fund allocated to ease the impact of Covid-19.
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Food Donation Efforts Swell as More Churches Join In
The parking lot of a Montgomery County community center was filled Saturday with boxes of groceries and volunteers as Rev. Matthew L. Watley and members of Kingdom Fellowship African Methodist Episcopal Church distributed food to people in need amid the coronavirus
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The Colonial Names of African States
After decolonization, state boundaries in Africa remained remarkably stable, but the colonial names of African states often changed. Explore a list of current African countries according to their former colonial names, with explanations of border changes and amalgamations of
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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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Sudan
Instability and conflict with Sudan over oil plagued South Sudan since independence. Sudan launched air attacks into South Sudan, the north accused the south of arming militants in the north, and both accused each other of inciting a border war. Tension between the two nations peaked in early 2012
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OP-ED: Leaders must work together to address the disparities that impact health and wellness amid the COVID-19 pandemic
While the harm of COVID-19 is tragic and impacts everyone, we, as business and community leaders, must do more to reduce the social conditions that contribute to these troubling and unacceptable inequities that have become magnified during this health
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Alphabetical List of All African Countries
Below is an alphabetical list of all African countries, along with capitals and the state names as they are known within each country. In addition to the 54 sovereign states in Africa, the list also includes the two islands still governed by European states and Western Sahara, which is recognized
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Africa: Covid-19 Exposes Healthcare Shortfalls
[HRW] Prioritize Investment to Improve Access to Care for All
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Africa: Risks of Delaying Africa's Free Trade Deal
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), launched in 2018, was supposed to be an exciting example of multilateral cooperation against a growing tide of nationalism and protectionist
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Africa: Morocco Donates COVID-19 Medical Supplies to AU
[ENA] Addis Ababa -The Kingdom of Morocco on Monday Donated more than 600, 000 pieces of medical supplies to the African Union (AU), to help prevent the spread of COVID¬-19 in the continent.
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Central african republic
In presidential elections in early 2011, incumbent François Bozizé (National Convergence Kwa Na Kwa) won reelection with 64.4% of the vote. In March 2013, Bozizé was ousted by rebels from the northern part of the country. The rebels, who are mostly Muslim and collectively known as Seleka, have been
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Diplomats condemn violence in Sierra Leone but short of accusing APC of terrorism
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City Provides $2.1 Million To Rainier Beach Action Coalition To Purchase Land For Food Innovation Center - The Seattle Medium
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that the City will provide $2.1 million to buy land for the future home of the Food Innovation Center in Rainier Beach, a project of the not-for-profit community organization Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC). Funding was made available through
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Serena Williams makes a racket with daughter as football team owner - Voice Online
64,000 nominations and votes as National Diversity Awards announce 2020 shortlist - Voice Online
Chronixx revives the summer - Voice Online
Ex Reggae Boyz captain has a shot of a Champions League return - Voice Online
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Get Up, Stand Up - The Bob Marley Musical gets a new director - Voice Online
Historians call on Home Office to amend citizenship test over false claims about slavery - Voice Online
Andrew Mlangeni, the last surviving defendant of Rivonia Trial, dies
Is it time for the UK to pay reparations and finally balance racial inequalities? - Voice Online
Investigation launched after George Floyd mural in Manchester vandalised
Dr Miranda Brawn’s “Dare to dream big and succeed” EXPO LA 2020 gig with Les Brown, Jack Canfield and Mathew Knowles - Voice Online
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Cricket fans bowled over with Edgbaston to host second spectator pilot game - Voice Online
Mercury Prize: Stormzy, Kano and Michael Kiwanuka all make shortlist - Voice Online
Jackie Aina to launch candle brand - Voice Online
Last chance saloon after Brescia relegation for nomadic striker - Voice Online
Conservative MP says Black Lives Matter activists should ‘stop cancelling opponents’
Midlands University launches artificial intelligence courses to draw BAME students
Windrush scandal: Paulette Wilson, campaigner who fought for justice, dies - Voice Online
Police and grime star release song warning of dangers of county lines
Afrotouch Design becomes first black-owned greeting card brand to be stocked by Waterstones - Voice Online
Mentivity co-founder joins police on patrol - Voice Online
Richards-Botham Trophy to replace Wisden Trophy at the end of England-West Indies series - Voice Online
All Tate Galleries reopen next week - Voice Online
Yaya Toure is a star of the east...Leyton Orient to be precise! - Voice Online
Statue of slave owner Thomas Picton to be removed from Cardiff City Hall
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Meghan and Harry launch legal action over 'drone photos' of son Archie - Voice Online
West Ham's Michail Antonio hits the jackpot with penalty strike - Voice Online
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Author Jeffrey Boakye presents 'an essential part of British history' in a very new way - Voice Online
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Barbados sports chief lands Commonwealth Games role - Voice Online
Former Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur dies - Voice Online
Deezer reinforces commitment to black artists and podcasters - Voice Online
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Zippos Circus gets back on the road - Voice Online

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