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Ahead of its 61st independence anniversary in June 2021, the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced that it will build a mausoleum for its first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. 'On the sidelines of the celebration of the 61st anniversary of our independence, the country will show its gratitude to the Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba,...
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In May, Burundi held a presidential election which was won by Evariste Ndayishimiye, candidate of the ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party.
Ndayishimiye was hurriedly sworn in after the untimely death of president Pierre Nkurunziza in June.
Rights violations continue
The Council encouraged donor countries which had suspended aid to Burundi to continue dialogue towards resumption of development assistance.
A report by a UN watchdog in September said human rights violations were still being committed in Burundi, including sexual violence and murder.
The country was plunged into a crisis in April 2015 when Ndayishimiye’s predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, which he ultimately won in July 2015.
His candidature, which was opposed by the opposition and civil society groups, resulted in a wave of protests, violence and even a failed coup in May 2015.
Hundreds of people were killed and over 300,000 fled to neighboring countries.
… 9/11, the first African-American president, advancements in technology, a …
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen retired General Lloyd Austin, who oversaw U.S. forces in the Middle East under President Barack Obama, to be his defense secretary. Austin, who would be the first Black U.S. secretary of defense, was a surprise pick over Michele Flournoy, a former top Defense Department official who was considered the leading contender for the job. Flournoy would have been the first woman defense secretary. The news was first reported by Politico.
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense. Austin would become the first Black person to serve as Pentagon […]
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“Fewer … than half of Black Americans say they would get a … at best, with many Black Americans … saying they want more …
To usher in the Christmas holiday, the Michigan Chronicle hosted a gospel extravaganza like none other. The Michigan Chronicle Season of Praise Gospel Fest presented by HAP kicked off with opening remarks from Dr. Michael Genord, President and CEO of HAP, and Dr. Carladenise Edwards, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer for Henry Ford … Continued
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Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. 2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. From the racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of George Floyd and so many other Black and Brown Americans … Continued
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LONDON, England (AP) - Leaders of Britain and the European Commission will make a last-minute push for a post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal over dinner today, with both sides warning that the chance of reaching an agreement by a year-end deadline is slipping away.
Egypt and France signed various declarations of intent on Tuesday in the field of transport and economic cooperation.
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi together with the French Prime Minister, Jean Castex held a meeting on Tuesday that was followed by signing of various agreements between the two countries.
The pact will also see both nations benefit from joint cooperation in other fields like education, security, trade and investments.
President Macron had earlier said that France will also not condition arm sale to Egypt.
The comment was in response to criticism by rights groups against what they allege are human rights violations by the Egyptian government.
Sisi who is now on his third day of visit to France has faced a backlash from Egyptian rights activists
The rights groups accused France of having \"long indulged President al-Sisi's brutal repression of any form of dissent\" and said it was \"now or never\" for Macron to stand up for human rights.
Somalia's immigration department has issued a directive stopping the issuance of visas to Kenyans on arrival in a bid to 'ensure security and improve immigration management,' state radio has reported. Radio Mogadishu published a letter from the immigration authorities, which asked all Kenyan passport holders travelling to Somalia to obtain visas from Somali embassies. It also advised diplomatic passport holders to seek approval from the Somali foreign affairs ministry. The directive takes effect on 13 December. Mogadishu said the decision was in line with its 'policy of ensuring security and improving immigration management to reduce the risks of Covid-19 infections'. The move came a week after Somalia expelled Kenya's ambassador to Mogadishu and recalled its envoy from Nairobi. It said the Kenyan government is interfering in the electoral process in the semi-autonomous Jubbaland state. Relations between the two east African neighbours have been strained in recent years, mainly due to a maritime rights dispute.- BBC
Eastern Cape Cogta MEC Xolile Nqatha said the election of Nqaba Bhanga as Nelson Mandela Bay mayor was null and void.
BULAWAYO youths linked to the militant Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) on Friday stopped a mining syndicate from prospecting for gold in the Matobo Hills World Heritage Site. BY NQOBANI NDLOVU In September, government bowed to pressure from Domboshaba villagers in Matobo district, Matabeleland South, and stopped a mining syndicate from conducting mining operations within the heritage site. This was after miners calling themselves Mazinahue Syndicate wanted to engage in mining activities armed with a fake prospecting licence from the Mines and Mining Development ministry to prospect for gold, but they were stopped by locals. In the latest incident, the mining syndicate returned to resume operations but was overpowered by locals who ganged up with MRP youths to stop them. “It appears the measure (evict ion of the syndicate in September) was just temporary, meant to blindfold MRP and Matobo community,” the MRP president Mqondisi Moyo said. “This is confirmed by the return of the invaders two weeks ago, and this time bringing with them fake letters from the Mines ministry and Matobo Rural District Council. “However, the MRP youths could not brook the nonsense, but ordered them to pack all their equipment and other stuff into the MRP truck… this was a victory worth celebrating by ululations.” Matobo District Development Co-ordinator Obey Chaputsira could not be reached for comment on his mobile phone. In September, Chaputsira said no mining would take place at the heritage site. He promised villagers that any such activity would be stopped. Land disputes involving villagers and mining syndicates are on the increase in Matabeleland South, where there are gold mining deposits. Reports indicate that mining syndicates work in cahoots with Mines and Lands and Resettlement ministry officials to evict villagers to ensure easy access to gold deposits.
[Cameroon Tribune] The Atlas Lions are working out winning strategies in order to keep the trophy they won in the previous edition.
WESTERN BUREAU: Three schools in Hanover and Westmoreland opened their doors for resumption of face-to-face classes on Monday, joining several other schools islandwide which likewise reopened following an announcement from the Government. Dr...
The Hershey Company has just announced that it has made a $1.5 million investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says the recently concluded post-Cotonou Partnership Agreement will likely take the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to a higher level if the new landmark...
Free Four-Part Series December 8th, 9th,15th,16th, made possible in part by the City of Oakland CARES Act Funds Oakland, CA - Starting this week, on Tuesday, December 8th from 6-8pm, BWOPA’s Oakland/Berkeley Chapter is offering four (4) workshops to boost your business savvy. Created in partnership with the Urban League of the Greater Bay Area, […]
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A 23-year-old Black man was recently shot and killed by an Ohio deputy working on a fugitive task force. Casey Christopher Goodson Jr., was not […]
Photo credits: The Zinn Education Project The Red Summer was a pattern of white-on-black violence that occurred in 1919 throughout the United States. The post World War I period was marked by a spike in racial violence. Much of it was directed toward black American veterans returning from Europe, where they were often treated much better there […]
[Dalsan Radio] The Federal Government of Somalia and its international partners today gathered in the capital for a one-day, high-level meeting dedicated to taking stock of the progress made by the country in various areas, as well as agree on priorities ahead of it.
[New Frame] The last in this three-part series looks at the cost of nuclear waste disposal, decommissioning power plants and accident clean-ups, and suggests a logical energy-generation alternative for the continent.
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Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck says the Government is currently crafting legislation to allow judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal to continue serving in the judiciary after retirement.\tAt present, these judges retire at the age of...
Individuals who have been sentenced to prison for a crime are already paying their debt to society. They should not also be forced to pay to help plug holes in the budget of a local warden or sheriff.
Today is the 344th day of 2020. There are 22 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1992: Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Britain announce they are separating but have no plans to divorce.�OTHER EVENTS1625: England and United Provinces agree to subsidise Denmark's King Christian IV in his campaign against Germany.1793: Noah Webster establishes New York City's first daily newspaper.
Analysis - Every day, dozens of media pieces and articles discuss China’s presence in Africa. The focus is usually on China’s strategic interests, responses by the United States and Europe, or the social and environmental issues of Chinese investment. However, these discussions do not often explore the most important questions: does engagement with China support African countries’ economic development? Does it contribute to generating jobs and to forming more diversified and resilient economic struc
