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Global Carbon Emissions Dip for First Time in History: Report
For the first time, the world has seen a dip in carbon emissions from fossil fuels, owing in large part to the global lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study states.
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Source: The Washington Informer
Nigeria: 13 soldiers killed in jihadist attack | Africanews
Jihadist fighters have killed 13 soldiers in northeastern Nigeria, two army sources told AFP on Monday. Heavy gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades hit a military convoy in Gazagana village, in Yobe state on Saturday.
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More vaccines on the way to Texas this week as the state's COVID-19 situation worsens - Dallas Examiner
The Texas Tribune Less than a week into the new year, the rate of COVID-19 infections and the number of people hospitalized in Texas for COVID-19 are at record levels, while the 7-day
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Answers to All Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
With the world anxiously awaiting for more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, there have been lots of questions around how this all will work. Currently, there are three front-running coronavirus vaccine candidates and all have strong evidence they can prevent the spread of the virus. The
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Federer, Serena eye special 40th birthday gifts in 2021
Roger Federer will edge towards his 40th birthday in 2021 with his eyes on an elusive Olympic gold medal despite fears over his fitness.
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Ghana’s economy falls into recession for the first time in 40 years - Face2Face Africa
Ghana’s economy has slumped into recession following the contraction of the economy in two consecutive quarters, according to a Ghanaian business newspaper, citing data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The Ghanaian economy contracted by 3.1 percent in the second quarter of 2020 and
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Mission 89 is Combating Child Trafficking in Sports | Africanews
The global commemoration of the 2020 International Human Rights Day focused on the area of building back better and more resilient societies post COVID-19.
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Malawi named country of the year | Africanews
Allegations of vote-rigging sparked protests across the normally peaceful country last year shortly after results were announced.
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DR Congo’s Yumbi massacre survivors seek justice | Africanews
Thursday marks two years since a devastating attack on Yumbi, a town in western Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds were killed as fighting between two ethnic groups escalated.
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Wink D bangs global award
BY WINSTONE ANTONIO MULTI-AWARD-WINNING dancehall president Winky D will end the year in a celebratory mood after he added another prestigious global gong to his awards’ cabinet on Sunday. The Gafa hitmaker scoped the esteemed Best Dance Hall gong at the 2020 African Entertainment Awards, USA
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ECLAC says positive growth in the C'bean in 2021 still insufficient to recover pre-pandemic levels of economic activity
SANTIAGO, Dec. 17,  CMC – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) forecasts that while Latin America and the Caribbean will experience positive growth in 2021, it will still not be enough to recover from...
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Kemp says Georgia will keep paying for nurses in pandemic | The Atlanta Voice
Gov. Brian Kemp says the state of Georgia will keep paying for extra nurses to assist hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities that have struggled to find staff and keep up with demand because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Republican governor made the announcement Thursday
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He proved the sky’s the limit for Black airmen - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… to become the first African American to lead a major … civilian Air Force employees. African Americans make up a larger share … Floyd but the many African Americans that have suffered the … recalled being the only African American in his squadron and among …
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Africa: Julian Marley, Master KG, Other Stars Set for Africa Rise 2020 Media Launch
[Vanguard] The prelaunch event for the long-awaited AfricaRise2020 is set to hold on Monday, January 13, at 12 noon EST. Legendary producer and musician Doug E. Fresh, Master KG the 'Jerusalema crooner', Julian Marley, media partner Viacom Inc and several sponsors will participate in the event
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Actress On A Trip To Sierra Leone Discovers She's Royalty And Starts Rebuilding Her Community - Blavity
Sarah Culberson, adopted by white parents around the time she celebrated her first birthday, grew up longing to know more about her ancestry. At 28, she took a trip to Sierra Leone to meet her birth family and discovered she belongs to a royal bloodline.
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Nuclear Industry Seeks to Break Logjam on Waste Disposal in Biden Administration
With a new presidential administration set to take the helm, the U.S.’s top nuclear energy lobbying group sees an opportunity to finally achieve a permanent solution for disposing of the nation’s spent nuclear fuel.
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Coronavirus Corpses May Stay Infectious for Days: Study
The novel coronavirus remains active inside the body for up to a week or more after death, researchers at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf in Germany found.
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Hong Kong Sevens party postponed until late 2021
Hong Kong's famous sevens tournament has been postponed from next April to November over continuing coronavirus uncertainty.
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Protest in Nigeria over gov’t’s handling of kidnapping crisis | Africanews
Protesters march to condemn the government’s handling of school kidnapping crisis in Nigeria’s northwest Thursday. The protesters in Katsina state joined the Coalition of Northern Groups NGO to demand accountability from officials.
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Africa: Why the Arab Spring Never Engulfed Sub-Saharan Africa
[DW] A decade ago, a wave of protests swept across North Africa in what came to be known as the Arab Spring, bringing down Arab rulers with it. Despite facing similar challenges, an 'African Spring' has not happened.
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'Dolittle', 'Last Christmas' and more coming to DStv this festive season
From lekker local Christmas productions like 'Home Affairs: A Christmas Tale' to international comedic tales like 'Late Night', here’s a glimpse into what not to miss on DStv over the next few weeks.
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Somalia cuts diplomatic ties with Kenya, deploys troops at border | Africanews
Somalia on Monday ordered all its diplomats in Kenya to leave within seven days while also ordering Kenyan diplomats to quit within the same period.
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Former Proteas batsman Herschelle Gibbs pays loving tribute to mother
Former Proteas batsman Herschelle Gibbs has paid an emotional tribute to his mother after she passed away on Monday.
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UN announces $35.6 mn aid for civilians from Ethiopia's Tigray | News24
The United Nations has announced a $35.6 million emergency aid package for civilians caught up in fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
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Africa: Benefitting from the AfCFTA - A Manchester Trade-sponsored Discussion
[Manchester Trade] Prudence Sebahizi of the African Union Commission, Stephen Lande of Manchester Trade -- a Washington-based advisory firm -- and I recently got together for a chat before trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) started on January 1, 2021. These renowned
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Congress announces new Coronavirus aid package including $600 for many US residents | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Sherri Kolade Congress recently agreed to an end-of-year deal to pass a second coronavirus aid package that includes support for small businesses, unemployment benefits, and $600 in direct payments to most US residents, as many are at the end of their rope financially. Senate Majority Leader
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#BeALegend: Help for entrepreneurs and small businesses
The campaign offers support at a time when small business owners continue to battle the worst effects of the lockdown.
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Nigeria's fight for the return of the Benin Bronzes | Africanews
The Benin Bronzes are hundreds of metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin in the 16th and 18th centuries.
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OP-ED: Advocate for a racial justice agenda at the U.S. Department of Education - Milwaukee Community Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong recovery from the pandemic. But COVID-19 recovery cannot happen without education recovery. And true education recovery must focus on ensuring every child’s civil right to quality
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Liberia president releases another puzzling song shaming a certain 'Mr Liar Man' - Face2Face Africa
Liberia's President George Weah has released yet another song to the total surprise of his citizens and this time, the former world's best soccer player is lamenting about a liar who is 'trying to track me down for what I don’t know.' The song, titled Mr. Liar Man, was premiered last
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