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NNPA NEWSWIRE — The American Rescue Plan will “devote $1 trillion toward building a bridge to economic recovery for working families, including those who work for small businesses; and provide critical support to communities that are struggling in the wake of the pandemic.”
In May, Burundi held a presidential election which was won by Evariste Ndayishimiye, candidate of the ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party.
Ndayishimiye was hurriedly sworn in after the untimely death of president Pierre Nkurunziza in June.
Rights violations continue
The Council encouraged donor countries which had suspended aid to Burundi to continue dialogue towards resumption of development assistance.
A report by a UN watchdog in September said human rights violations were still being committed in Burundi, including sexual violence and murder.
The country was plunged into a crisis in April 2015 when Ndayishimiye’s predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, which he ultimately won in July 2015.
His candidature, which was opposed by the opposition and civil society groups, resulted in a wave of protests, violence and even a failed coup in May 2015.
Hundreds of people were killed and over 300,000 fled to neighboring countries.
It was a historic election for Lafayette and a close race for the Lafayette city marshal's seat. On Saturday, Reggie Thomas won the election by a small fraction of votes, securing his spot as the Lafayette city marshal for the next six years.
UNICEF, the UN's agency for children, also condemned the killing of Abu Aalya.
Lori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli appeared on Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk this week, but if she expected... View Article
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GOVERNMENT yesterday ordered all newly-imported vehicles from countries which have experienced nuclear radiation such as Japan to be inspected for radiation before they enter the country with immediate effect. BY RICHARD MUPONDE The regulations were published in Statutory Instrument 281 of 2020 by the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) chief executive Justice Chipuru. It reads: “There is now a requirement in terms of SI 281of 2020 titled Radiation Protection (Safety and Security of Radiation Sources) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 (No 5), that all vehicles being imported into Zimbabwe from countries that experienced nuclear incidents (Japan) be inspected for radiation contamination with immediate effect.” The directive came a fortnight after the government banned imports of second-hand vehicles more than 10 years old to contain the import bill and to promote the domestic motor industry. Chipuru said contamination inspection for light motor vehicles was US$10 while decontamination was pegged at US$50. Inspection of buses, heavy vehicles, haulage trucks and trailers is pegged at US$20 and decontamination at US$100. Japan suffered a nuclear disaster nine years ago after an earthquake and tsunami damaged and destroyed its Fukushima Nuclear Plant and also destroyed over 1 million buildings. Follow Richard on Twitter @muponderichard
DANCEHALL SENSATIONS Jahvillani and Skillibeng say “Smooth” is the way to be on their newest...
The post New Jahvillani! 'Smooth' Ft Skillibeng appeared first on Voice Online.
Today, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Director Gary Brown joined Mayor Mike Duggan to announce the intention to permanently end water service interruptions in the city of Detroit. Currently, through several available funding sources, water service will be maintained for residents who do not have the ability to pay through at least 2022. The … Continued
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COMEDIAN Ian 'Ity' Ellis is reminding young people about the importance of saving.Drawing on part of a quotation from Earl Jarrett, chief executive officer of The Jamaica National Group, Ellis pointed out that 'savings are not only the fuel for investments', but that the money, which is put aside when times are good, is often what individuals and their families turn to in challenging financial times.
In Columbus, Ohio, a venue hosted an R&B concert, which hosted 500 people despite the coronavirus pandemic. According to The... View Article
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Fulton County to Host Community Conversation for Teens “Talk That Talk” to link teens with Behavioral Health professionals via Zoom The Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) will host the next in a series of Community Conversations with young adults. The event, called “Talk That Talk: Community Conversations with Young Adults”, … Continued
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So you couldn't catch the latest episode of Skeem Saam? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Be warned of spoilers!
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense. Austin would become the first Black person to serve as Pentagon […]
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES: Tommy Ross, Communications Director T: (850) 404-4091 tross@blacknewschannel.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Black News Channel is Now Available to Even More Comcast Cable Viewers Tallahassee, Florida – December 8, 2020 – The Black News Channel (BNC), the nation's only culturally specific news network that reflects the Black community's diverse viewpoints, announced today that its informative, enlightening, and empowering programming is now available to millions more viewers of Xfinity TV on Channel 1116. After a successful launch on its internet streaming service, having an assigned channel will make it even easier for Xfinity TV viewers across the country to […]
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[Nyasa Times] Presidential press secretary Brian Banda has said President Lazarus Chakwera has no clear stand on legalization of same-sex marriages and has left the issue to the country's citizens to determine whether to legalise it or not.
Danny Glover, Ken Frazier, Valerie Jarrett, Eric Holder, Nikki Giovanni, Johnnetta B. Cole, James Clyburn, Anita Hill, Daymond John Featured at The HistoryMakers 20@2020 Convening Chicago, IL – 2020 has provided us with many lessons including how public knowledge of the Black experience and the contributions of African Americans is extremely limited and harmful to American society as a whole. America […]
Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid, known for her roles in 'Madea's Big Happy Family,' 'B.A.P.S,' and 'How to Be a Player' has died after a quiet battle with cancer. She was 53. Friends, fans and stars alike flocked to social media to express their condolences and love for her 'big beautiful smile and comedic talent.' Her 'B.A.P.S' […]
[New Frame] The last in this three-part series looks at the cost of nuclear waste disposal, decommissioning power plants and accident clean-ups, and suggests a logical energy-generation alternative for the continent.
Fifth Third Bank is making a three-year, $2.8 billion pledge to employees, customers, and communities to speed up racial equity, equality, and inclusion.
Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. 2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. From the racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of George Floyd and so many other Black and Brown Americans […]
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[WHO] The pandemic still has a long a way to run and decisions made by leaders and citizens in the coming days will determine both the course of the virus in the short term and when this pandemic will ultimately end.
[AI London] Older people have suffered in unique ways from the conflict that has raged for almost a decade in Northeast Nigeria, with many starved or slaughtered in their homes or left to languish and die in squalid, unlawful military detention, Amnesty International said in a new report today.
