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McKune, Elizabeth Davenport (1947- )
Ambassador Elizabeth Davenport McKune was born on November 15, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. She became a Foreign Service officer in 1973 and specialized in the Middle East. McKune is the daughter of West Point graduate Colonel Clarence M. Davenport, Jr. and distinguished National Institute of Mental
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Uganda: Uproar As COVID-19 Fund Asks Workers to Donate Shs10, 000 Each
A section of formal workers on Sunday took to social media to air their disgust after the National Response Covid-19 Fund made an appeal asking them to donate Shs10, 000 each, to compliment government's efforts in the fight against
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North Africa: Billiat Wanted for US$800k-a-Year Deal - allAfrica.com
[The Herald] ZIMBABWE international forward, Khama Billiat, is making headlines amid reports there are moves for him to secure a deal worth about US$800 000 per year in North Africa.
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Al Ahly vs Bayern Munich: Hans-Dieter Flick likes Pitso Mosimane's style
Bayern Munich manager Hans-Dieter Flick had good things to say about Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane ahead of the two side's match on Monday.
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South Africa cases pass 10,000; concerns grow over Cape Town hotspot
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa (as of Monday May 11) surpassed 10,000, including 194 fatalities, according to Health Minister Zwelini
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Pitso Mosimane update: Egyptian legend questions Jingles' tactics
Pitso Mosimane has come under fire for his tactics after Al Ahly dropped points for the first time this season following a goalless draw
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Meet The 25-Year Old South African Lawyer Who Runs Her Own Law Firm
Becoming a lawyer is no easy feat and thousands of dedicated students around the world work tirelessly to gain entrance into a promising law
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Pitso Mosimane on the verge of being SACKED at Al Ahly! - Board member
An Al Ahly board member has lashed out at Pitso Mosimane while claiming he's not fit to coach the Egyptian giants and his days are numbered!
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The shoe-lasting machine invented by Jan Matzeliger not only revolutionized the
The shoe-lasting machine invented by Jan Matzeliger not only revolutionized the shoe industry but also made Lynn, Massachusetts, the shoe capital of the
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Justice ministry slams Observer
The Ministry of Justice has slammed the Jamaica Observer for aspects of a story published on Wednesday, May 20, headlined 'Sexual savagery', and reporting on the number of children falling victim to sex crimes since March when restrictions were put in place to stem the spread of
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Boosie Badazz & Webbie Appear To Have Slight Beef
However, the Louisiana rapper caught a stray after YFN Lucci gave him props on Instagram with Boosie’s past collaborator Webbie letting off some choice words in the
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Mamelodi Sundowns 'super-subs' score praise for Nedbank Cup heroics
Both second-half goals scored by Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup triumph against Wits came from players who came on as substitutes.
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Pitso Mosimane's Al Ahly just can't stop winning!
Egypt's Al Ahly just can't stop winning with their latest success coming against El Entag El Harby which saw they grab top spot in the log.
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Uganda: MPs Okabe, Nandala Clash Over Mbale Land
The Budadiri West County MP, Mr Nathan Nandala Mafabi, and his Serere counterpart, Mr Patrick Okabe, have clashed over a piece of land in Mbale Town with each claiming
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African-American Firsts in the 18th Century
By the 18th Century the 13 colonies were growing in population. To support this growth, Africans were bought to the colonies to be sold into enslavement. Being in bondage caused many to respond in various
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Hanno of Carthage and West Africa
Hanno of Carthage (c 5th century B.C.) left a bronze plaque in a temple to Baal as testimony to his voyage down the west coast of Africa to the land of the gorilla people. His bronze 18-line travelogue, or Periplus, was translated into Greek, and then copied over many times by Greek
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Kevin Hart says wife Eniko held him ‘accountable’ after cheating scandal
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General B.O. Davis. Jr. dies
Four Star General Benjamin O. Davis, the first African American to become an Air Force General, died at age 89. He was the fourth African American to graduate from West Point. He led the Tuskegee Air Men. His father, Benjamin O. Davis. Sr. was the first African American Army General.
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Africa: Perseverance Pays Off for El Shenawy
[CAF] Mohamed El failed to establish himself during first spell at Al Ahly SC
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S. Africa defends Covid-19 lockdown
South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Tuesday fought off criticism against the Covid-19 lockdown, saying the measure has effectively stalled the exponential spread of the
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Pitso Mosimane suffers first league defeat since arriving in Egypt
Pitso Mosimane suffered his first defeat in the Egyptian Premier League since joining Al Ahly against Smouha and it came in heartbreaking fashion
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Howlin' Wolf is born.
Rhythm & blues singer Howlin Wolf is born Chester Arthur Burnett in West Point, MS, USA. His most popular and influential songs include Smokestack Lightning and Killing Floor.
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Lockdown: DA supports reopening of schools, but will monitor closely to ensure safety
The Democratic Alliance says, while it supports the Department of Education's decision to reopen schools as the country grapples with Covid-19, it will be closely monitoring the implementation of plans to ensure they are ready, safe and
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Idris Elba’s Wife Says They Thought ‘This Could Be The End’ After Coronavirus Diagnosis
Sabrina Elba opened up about COVID-19 in a new interview.
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First Black to enter West Point school
James W. Smith of South Carolina entered West Point. Smith, the first Black student, did not graduate.
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Pinnacle Point - Howiesons Poort Cave Site in South Africa
Definition: Pinnacle Point, also known as PP13B, is the name of a sea cave in the coastal cliffs near Mossel Bay, on the southern coast of South Africa. The site includes an extensive Middle Stone Age deposit with multiple occupations, dated between 39,000 and 162,000 years ago, consisting of uncem
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What stops my prayers from being answered?
Often, we think that ‘Prayers that Rock the World’ can only be done by the ‘superChristians’ of Bible
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Scott, Wendell Oliver (1921-1990)
Wendell Oliver Scott was the first African American race car driver to win a race in what would now be considered part of the Sprint Cup Series. Scott was born August 29, 1921 in Danville, Virginia. His father worked for wealthy white families as a driver and auto-mechanic, and started teaching his
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Detroit Pistons to launch search for new General Manager
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In June 2006, an Islamist militia seized control of the capital of neighboring Somalia and established control in much of that countrys south. Ethiopia, which has clashed in the past with Somalias Islamists and considers them a threat to regional security, began amassing troops on Somalias
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