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Denbigh, Clarendon: Frustrated by the high Customs duties charged for red kidney beans to be planted in Jamaica, a St Catherine-based farm store owner has discontinued importing the seeds. O’Brien Johnson, managing director of St Jago Farm and...
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Zimbabwe: Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Condemns Police, Army Brutality Ahead of Ugandan Elections
[Kubatana.net] Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, an umbrella body of civic society organisations in Zimbabwe, calls for peace and restraint ahead of the Ugandan Presidential elections slated for January 14, 2021. We further implore Ugandan authorities to desist from the use of force against
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Retired NBA Player Luol Deng Coaches South Sudan at Tournament | Afro
The Associated Press Luol Deng wants to build up basketball in his native South Sudan and sometimes that means coaching the national team himself. The two-time NBA All-Star, who became president of the South Sudan basketball federation after retiring as a player last year, stepped in when the team
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Nigeria: More Nigerian Players Expected to Make NBA Draft
[This Day] Fifteen years after Ike Diogu was a first-round NBA draft pick, Nigerians are setting records.
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Abiy tells AU he stands by Tigray military campaign
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told African Union (AU) envoys yesterday he will continue military operations in the restive northern Tigray region, resisting calls for dialogue as his army prepared for what he called a final offensive against regional forces.
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Six Meadowbrook students get scholarships
SIX students of Meadowbrook High School were recently awarded scholarships to continue their educational journey and personal development.The awards were handed out from two scholarships through the Meadowbrook High School Past Students Association (MHSPSA) and were disbursed to students who were
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A final deregulatory rush at the E.P.A. has run into open resistance from career employees emboldened by Biden’s win.
… L. Fudge of Ohio, an African-American Democrat from Ohio. Mr. Clyburn … owes a special debt to African-American voters, and that he wants …
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Presidential Transition Live Updates: Recounts in Wisconsin Reaffirm Biden’s Victory
… Representative Marcia L. Fudge, an African-American Democrat from Ohio; Heidi Heitkamp … with implausibly large margins in African-American areas. “There’s no way …
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Get Covered: All You Need To Know About The Healthcare Marketplace Open Enrollment | Community | The Michigan Chronicle
 By Megan Kirk     In recent times, healthcare has been a major hot button topic for people across the country. With access and affordability at the forefront, the issue of healthcare proved to be a top concern for voters this election season. With the help of the Healthcare
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East Africa: Once Enemies, Ethiopia and Eritrea Ally Against Tigray
Analysis - Eritrea has been involved in the Tigray crisis in Ethiopia from day one, experts say. But even though the two countries are fighting together against a common enemy, that does not make them friends.
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U.S. women's soccer team wear 'Black Lives Matter' anthem jackets at friendly match
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Kenya: Multichoice Wins Bid to Block Piracy Sites
[Nation] The High Court has ordered two internet service providers to pull down and disable 141 websites that have been pirating and re-broadcasting content owned by pay television service provider Multichoice.
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Africa: Is Timber The Key For Africa's Sustainable Cities?
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Get Covered: All you need to know about the Healthcare Marketplace open enrollment | New Pittsburgh Courier
By Megan Kirk In recent times, healthcare has been a major hot button topic for people across the country. With access and affordability at the forefront, the issue of healthcare proved to be a top concern for voters this election season. With the help of the Healthcare Marketplace, individuals are
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Enforcer to Entrepreneur: Achieving Hockey Stick Growth in Life, Business, and Sports - Milwaukee Community Journal
Playbook of Proven Business Strategies Can Help You on Your Entrepreneurial Journey San Diego, CA, Nov. 30, 2020 — Jerry Rollins began his professional career as an “enforcer” — a major league hockey “tough guy” synonymous with aggressive play. When he put away his sticks for the last time, he had
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Nigeria Demands Apology From UK Government Over MP's Allegation Against Gowon
[Premium Times] Nigeria has sought apology and retraction from the British government after a parliamentarian accused Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's former Head of State, of looting public treasury, Abuja has said.
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Ethiopia: Nat'l Defense Force Controls Strategic Places Around Mekelle City
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian National Defense Force announced that it has taken control of strategic positions around Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, that would enable it to seize members of the TPLF junta.
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Transition Live Updates: Appeals Court Rejects Trump Election Challenge in Pennsylvania
… L. Fudge of Ohio, an African-American Democrat from Ohio. Mr. Clyburn … owes a special debt to African-American voters, and that he wants …
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Transition Live Updates: Appeals Court Rejects Trump Election Challenge in Pennsylvania
The ruling by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals was a complete repudiation of President Trump’s effort to halt Pennsylvania’s certification process. Mr. Trump committed to leave the White House in January if the electors vote, as expected, for President-elect Joe Biden on Dec. 14.
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DC archbishop becomes first African American cardinal in Catholic history
… Catholic Church’s first African American cardinal during an installation … already the highest-ranking African-American Catholic in US history, … after becoming the first African American priest, one step … quarantine was over. And Black Americans’ long wait for …
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Former College Basketball Standout’s New Book Teaches ‘How to Play Basketball the Fun Way’ - Voice and Viewpoint
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Jenarie Davis-Middleton is a self-described unconventional writer who likes to share life experiences. A wife and a mother of five, Davis-Middleton noted that although her schedule is hectic, she tires as often as possible to
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Season for Sharing: Madam Walker Legacy Center promotes arts and entrepreneurship
… . Season for Sharing and the African American Legacy Fund The shared mission … ’ll be partnering with the African American Legacy Fund of Indianapolis to …
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South Sudan: UN Arms Embargo Must Be Maintained After Surge in Violence Against Civilians in 2020
Press Release - The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must maintain the arms embargo on South Sudan, Amnesty International said today, after confirming shocking cases of extreme violence by government forces and an increase in attacks on civilians, including war crimes, across the country in
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Ten years ago, the Olori Sisterhood was a small-time ‘political sorority.’ Now they’re ready for a seat at the table.
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Ethiopia: Drums of War Were Beating for Almost Two Years. Why Ethiopia's Conflict Was Avoidable
[The Conversation Africa] I grew up in Ethiopia during the days of the military government. For years before its overthrow in 1991, the national army was locked in a protracted war against rebel movements in the north. It was common in those days to hear state media reporting the capture or
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[Quiz] Can you match these African fabrics/materials to their countries of origin? - Face2Face Africa
Welcome toFace2Face Africaquiz series that tests your knowledge of Africa and anything African. We ask ten questions based on themes ranging from politics, history, geography, culture, entertainment and many more. Today, we are all about testing your knowledge of African fabrics and their countries
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Nate Robinson shares iconic 'Friday' clip in response to knockout - TheGrio
Boxer Nate Robinson completely stole the show in his professional-debut bout that was the undercard for Saturday night's highly-anticipated fight... View Article The post Nate Robinson shares iconic 'Friday' clip in response to knockout appeared first on TheGrio.
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Jacksonville University grad writes book about basketball – Florida Courier
BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE Jenarie Davis-Middleton is a self-described unconventional writer who likes to share life experiences. A wife and a mother of five, the Jacksonville University graduated noted that although her schedule is hectic, she tires as often as possible to incorporate quiet
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Despite major oil discoveries World Bank still lists Guyana among poorest in South America - Stabroek News
Guyana’s multiple major oil discoveries beginning in May 2015 may have set the country on the path to realising a level of wealth not before seen in the Caribbean, but a recent World Bank Review still regards the country as being “one of the poorest in South
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NFL History: All-Black crew Officiates Monday Night Football November 23 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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