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Kenya: Migrant Herders in Laikipia Ordered to Move Out
[Nation] The government has directed herders who have migrated to Laikipia County from other areas to return to their counties of origin.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Ethiopia: Kenya, Ethiopia Won't Fight Because of Community Disputes - Administrators
[Nation] Kenya and Ethiopia have vowed not to be drawn into waging war against by the longstanding disputes related to ethnic antagonism between the Gabbra and Borana communities.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Tanzania: Magufuli's Eye On World Food Security in Post Covid-19 Era
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- President John Magufuli on Monday, January 18, reiterated his call for the country to increase food production, predicting that the world will experience food scarcity this year due to the impacts of Covid-19.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Howard University Showtime Marching Band Will Escort Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris On Inauguration Day - Blavity
The band will perform a special drum cadence for the parade and will feature its drumline, the Flashy Flag Squad and Ooh La La dancers, which is less than one-third of the full band, to honor COVID-19 safety precautions.
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Seven HBCU Marching Bands Will Perform During The Official Pre-Inauguration Event on Tuesday - Watch The Yard
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that they have created an event to celebrate and honor America’s diversity in advance of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The WE ARE ONE event which will be held on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
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Warning of democracy’s fragility, bishop urges PNP to end infighting
Leaders of the People’s National Party (PNP) sought on Sunday to present a united front at a service at the Boulevard Baptist Church where they recommited to the principles and values of the 82-year-old movement. The Rev Dr Howard Gregory, who...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Kenya: Mercy Tyra - Even When They Call You Bossy, Keep Leading
[Nation] Mercy Tyra, an award-winning journalist, firmly believes that leadership is not a person or a position. It is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence. She owes this perception to the Women in News Accelerator training
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: Mbugua Wins 'King of the Course' At Ruiru
[Nation] Saturday was a perfect day for Ruiru golfer Josphat Mbugua as he managed to overcome a strong field of 289 golfers to emerge the overall winner of the ICEA LION 'King of the Course' third leg at the par 72 Ruiru Sports Club course.
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Source: allAfrica.com
To The Community: Neighborhood Bill of Rights – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Dr. Richard Danford, President (Jacksonville Urban League) - Neighborhood Bill of Rights: The more citizen involvement in matters of the present, the better will be the future. Common sense does not become outdated. For [...]
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Community Calendar: Week of January 17th
Daily State Fair of Norma’s. Enjoy all of your state fair favorites but with a twist!at Norma’s Café 8300 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco. All 5 Norma's Cafe are participating and open …
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Op-Ed: A historic alliance rekindled by Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… also to the alliance of Black Americans and Jews that was integral … a multiracial coalition that includes African Americans, Jews, Latinos, Asian Americans, the …
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Philippines’ Poorest Region Teeters On The Edge of Instability As It Recovers From Civil War – The Wilmington Journal
BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION, Philippines — A new government in the Philippines’ poorest region faces major recent challenges including handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, resolving decades of civil war and increasing economic prosperity. Three years after [...]
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Source: The Wilmington Journal
IDB expands partnership to foster growth in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, Jan.  17, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has collaborated with its innovation-focused IDB Lab, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation in signing a new memorandum of understanding extending their...
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DC Politics; Why the Surprise When a Jailed White Terrorist Gets Kid Glove Treatment. - ThyBlackMan.com
True, there was the national fury, outcry, and indignation over the Trump egged Capitol terrorist insurrection.  The post DC Politics; Why the Surprise When a Jailed White Terrorist Gets Kid Glove Treatment. appeared first on ThyBlackMan.com.
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Kenya: Handshake On the Rocks As Raila Takes On Jubilee
[Nation] The Handshake, the shock working relationship opposition leader Raila Odinga entered into with President Kenyatta on March 9, 2018, appears to be hitting the rocks.
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Source: allAfrica.com
INAUGURATION 2021 PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCED BY BET NEWS - Milwaukee Community Journal
BET ANNOUNCES ITS MULTIPLATFORM PROGRAMMING STRATEGY FOR INAUGURATION 2021  “BET NEWS Presents: Inauguration 2021” January 20th Starting At 11am/10c – an Exclusive News Special Co-Hosted by Soledad O’Brien and Marc Lamont Hill will Broadcast LIVE Extended Coverage of Presidential Inauguration and
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A nation on edge braces for this week's transfer of power | The Atlanta Voice
The nation is entering inauguration week with an unnerving police and military presence guarding the vestiges of democracy - with Americans holding their breath as federal officials warn about threats of violence and potential unrest fueled by President Donald Trump's corrosive and dangerous lies
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Trump expected to issue 100 pardons as allies collect big from lobbying - TheGrio
Outgoing President Donald Trump is reportedly poised to issue around 100 pardons and sentence commutations on Tuesday, the last official... View Article The post Trump expected to issue 100 pardons as allies collect big from lobbying appeared first on TheGrio.
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FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack | The Atlanta Voice
U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event. The massive undertaking
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
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This Day in History - January 18
Today is the 18th day of 2021. There are 347 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT2007: A woman who disappeared in the jungles of north-eastern Cambodia is found 19 years later. The woman - identified as Rochom P'ngieng, 27 - does not speak any intelligible language, but is recognised by
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Nigeria: OMS - As Ayeni, Okunbo Battle Over Ownership
[Leadership] Abuja -- The unfolding battle for the ownership of Ocean Marine Security (OMS) Limited has been insightful.
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Source: allAfrica.com
A young Black man sees a need for faster racial progress - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… exist while being an African-American young man. I … middle class browned-skinned African American young man, I suffer … authority against people — especially African Americans. Thousands of scenarios have … on. These are all African Americans who have lost their …
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Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Happy MLK Day! President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be honoring and celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Covid-19 vaccine: DA threatens Ramaphosa to detail govt's full rollout plan within 7 days | News24
The DA has given President Cyril Ramaphosa seven days to outline the government's plan for a Covid-19 vaccine rollout, or face court action
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Eastern Cape man shot by intruders looking for alcohol
In light of the alcohol ban, some South Africans find themselves even resorting to crime, in order to get their hands on some booze
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IDB expands partnership for Caribbean growth | New York Carib News
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has collaborated with its innovation-focused IDB Lab, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation in signing a new memorandum of understanding, extending their public-private partnership until 2026 to carry out programs that will drive social and economic
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Rudy Giuliani used the very voting method he blasted to overturn election
President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani voted in NYC in the 2020 election with an affidavit ballot, also known... View Article The post Rudy Giuliani used the very voting method he blasted to overturn election appeared first on TheGrio.
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Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants - TheGrio
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an... View Article The post Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants appeared first on TheGrio.
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Twitter temporarily suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for election misinformation | The Atlanta Voice
Twitter on Sunday temporarily suspended the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for repeated violations of new rules the social media platform put in place following the violent US Capitol riot earlier this month, a company spokesperson told CNN. 'The account referenced has been temporarily
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Kenya: Maraga - Chief Justice Who Supported Gender Equality
[Nation] David Kenani Maraga, the Chief Justice who just retired from the Judiciary last week has been described by women rights organisations as a friend to the women's movement and empowerment cause in Kenya.
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