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Trump’s second term bodes ill for Africa
guest column:David Monyae THE Donald Trump administration has had a dismissive and patronising approach to Africa, with the United States President describing the continent in very insulting and derogatory ways, calling some African countries “shitholes”. However, if the US wants to maintain its
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IBK leaves Bamako as Junta talks continue | Africanews
The former president of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, left Bamako on Saturday evening for treatment in the United Arab Emirates, more than two weeks after his removal by a military junta in in the
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UN report: Increased warming closing in on agreed upon limit - Black News Channel
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit set by global leaders five years ago and may exceed it in the next decade or so, according to a new United Nations report. In the next five years, the world has nearly a 1-in-4 chance of experiencing
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What to Know About the N.Y.C. Mayoral Race
With Mayor Bill de Blasio stepping down next year because of term limits, a crowded field has emerged to replace him.
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Tyler Perry Wraps Up His Latest Series ‘BRUH’ Concluding Epic Filming Streak
According to The Deadline, Tyler Perry Studios had a marathon two-month shoot of new installments of four Perry series.  The sitcom Bruh was the shortest, with only 19 episodes, wrapping up the season in just four days. The BET+ comedy, which started filming Sept. 3, officially finished on Tuesday
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Impressed with President’s measures on poverty - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, We often jadedly assume that those clutching the reins of power will only glibly address the very real and exacting challenges facing the average citizen, on any average day. The article Impressed with President’s measures on poverty appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Reggae Crooner Tarrus Riley’s New Album, 'Healing,' Gives Needed Solace During These Trying Times
As we continue to endure the pandemic, staying inside has yielded plenty of opportunities for reflection as we continue to take things one day at a time. We’ve also made […] The post Reggae Artist Tarrus Riley’s New Album Gives Needed Solace During These Times appeared first on Essence.
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Kevin Hart to host famed telethon long hosted by Jerry Lewis - Black News Channel
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Hart will host the return of a popular telethon once spearheaded by the late Jerry Lewis to fight muscular dystrophy. The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced Wednesday that Hart will host the MDA Kevin Hart Kids
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Book goals: Five tips for how to read more books in a year
Do you have reading goals, or do you simply read to relax? Either way, here is how to get more pleasure from your book habit.
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GPHC in first aortic aneurysm repair surgery - Stabroek News
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) two weeks ago conducted its first Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm (AAA) repair surgery. The article GPHC in first aortic aneurysm repair surgery appeared first on Stabroek News.
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VIDEO: Police Arrest Covid-Positive Lifeguard for Surfing Without a Mask
A Spanish lifeguard who was ordered to quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus decided go surfing instead-and got busted. The woman, whose name and ...
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Guest Editorial: Philadelphia NAACP makes the right decision | New Pittsburgh Courier
Leaders of the Philadelphia branch of the NAACP have voted to turn over full control of the organization to the national office following a controversy over local chapter President Rodney … Continued
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Trump admits to concealing truth about coronavirus: 'I wanted to always play it down' - TheGrio
President Donald Trump admitted that COVID-19 was 'more deadly than even your strenuous flus,' but still downplayed the virus to... View Article The post Trump admits to concealing truth about coronavirus: 'I wanted to always play it down' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Voters take part in 'illegal' election in Ethiopia's Tigray region | Africanews
Ageing war veterans and university students joined long pre-dawn lines in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region to vote Wednesday in parliamentary elections that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government has deemed
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Pandemic devastating to Dom Rep transgender sex workers
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP) - Since the novel coronavirus first hit the shores of the Dominican Republic in March, Luna Veras, a transgender sex worker, has struggled to put bread on the table. Between fear of COVID-19 and a nightly curfew, her business has dropped by 80 per cent.
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Natpharm saga sucks in board members
BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE NATPHARM board member Gerald Gore appeared in court yesterday charged with criminal abuse of office after failing to appoint a new general manager to replace Flora Nancy Sifeku, who was due for retirement after her 10-year tenure had run out. Instead, the board allegedly
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From window to jug: Lebanese recycle glass from Beirut blast | Africanews
Standing in a pile of broken glass in northern Lebanon, a man forced shovel-loads of shards retrieved from Beirut after the massive explosion at its port into a red-hot
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Middlesex signs Josh de Caires - Stabroek News
LONDON, CMC, – Highly-rated teenager Josh de Caires, the great-grandson of a former West Indies Test player and son of an ex-England captain, has signed a three-year contract with English county side Middlesex. The article Middlesex signs Josh de Caires appeared first on Stabroek News.
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New traffic ticketing system going well, says Chang
THE launch of the new handheld Traffic Ticketing Solution has got off the ground as planned, according to National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang.The Government last month announced that Corporate Area motorists would on September 1 be the first to experience the technology at work.Speaking with
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Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) News | The Savannah Tribune
It is September, and time for the Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) to kick off the 2020-2021 year! The new CREA Officers for 2020-2021 are: President-Omie Flournoy, President-Elect, Dr. Gordon Baker, Past President- Clara Williams, Secretary-Gail Moyer, Assistant Secretary- Carrie
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Gweru identifies land for new dumpsite
By Stephen Chadenga GWERU City Council has identified alternative land for a new refuse dumpsite more than three years after the local authority said it was working on modalities to decommission the one in Woodlands suburb, Southern Eye has learnt. Mayor Josiah Makombe said council had identified
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No mask, no hike: Lion's Head summit reopens in Cape Town | News24
Cape Town's popular Lion's Head summit has reopened for hikes with SA National Parks rangers enforcing strict Covid-19 safety precautions.
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African Countries Accuse Western Investors of High Interest Costs Due To Prejudice
0 According to a 2019 study from the Brookings Institution, the United States was among one of the largest investors in various countries across Africa in addition to France, China, and…
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Ethiopian region votes, defying federal government and PM - Black News Channel
By ELIAS MESERET Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — People began voting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region on Wednesday in a local election defying the federal government and increasing political tensions in Africa's second most populous country. Tigray officials have warned that an
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EC village pulls together to build clinic, but MEC says it won't be used
Villagers of Nquthu, in rural Eastern Cape, have built a shack as a base for a clinic, with the nearest clinic located hours away.
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Rapping teachers Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Williams call in to discuss their viral video and offer helpful virtual learning tips to parents.
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GFF supports College-bound Daniels in her academic and football pursuits - Stabroek News
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has made a timely financial contribution to footballer Shennel Daniels of Fruta Conquerors who departed local shores yesterday ahead of her athletic scholarship to Bryant and Stratton College in the United States of
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Federal housing assistance falls short of meeting COVID-19 needs | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Charlene Crowell  For New Pittsburgh Courier As the nation’s double dose of health and economic crises continue, many consumers believe that federal assistance to make ends meet has virtually disappeared. … Continued
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Street artists fight COVID-19 with art in Rwanda | Africanews
Street artists in Rwanda are painting the walls in bright colours with an important health message: to stay safe during the coronavirus
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