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Tunisia's president, Kais Saied, appointed the first woman as head of government
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“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” issued a spoof PSA-style appeal for Canada to invade the “failed state” of America on Thursday.
“Now, what if I told you that that country is America?”
America is a failed state.
America needs a return to democracy.
And if it’s one thing America knows, it’s when a country needs democracy, you invade it.”
Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Nigeria have embarked on an indefinite strike.
President of the Association, Dr Aliyu Sokomba made the announcement on Monday while addressing a press conference in the capital, Abuja.
But those treating patients with COVID-19 would continue to work, President of the National Association of Resident Doctors, said in a tweet.
Sokomba warned that even exempt doctors would join the strike if their demands were not met within two weeks.
The public hospital doctors are also unhappy about dismissals and reduction of their wages.
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 August 2020: Priscilla Schwartz, a Sierra Leonean lawyer is the first woman to serve as Attorney General and Minister of Justice in Sierra Leone. Her appointment was greeted as a statement of intent by many - that Bio’s “New Direction” was serious about \"a new direction\". The Bible and…
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LYNCHBURG, TN – The Jack Daniel Distillery and the Nearest Green Distillery announced today the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative to further diversity within the American whiskey industry.
Both companies are supporting it equally with an initial combined pledge of $5 million to help create the Nearest Green School of Distilling, develop the Leadership Acceleration Program (LAP) for apprenticeships and establish the Business Incubation Program (BIP), focused on providing expertise and resources to African Americans entering the spirits industry as entrepreneurs.
The third arm of the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative is the Business Incubation Program (BIP) that will offer African American entrepreneurs mentorship in all areas of the distilling business, including access to top marketing firms, branding executives, expanded distribution networks and other assets and opportunities to grow their spirits businesses.
Nearest Green taught Jack Daniel how to make Tennessee whiskey and we’re incredibly proud our companies are joining forces to further their legacies of excellence, and to make distilling and the whiskey industry we love more diverse.”
For over 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s & Cola, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Finlandia, Korbel, el Jimador, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Canadian Mist, Herradura, New Mix, Sonoma-Cutrer, Early Times, Chambord, BenRiach, GlenDronach, Slane, and Fords Gin.
BY SHARON SIBINDI RENOWNED Zimbabwean musician Vusa Mkhaya (pictured) is ecstatic after his album, UManyanyatha — Songs from the Soul of Zimbabwe, featured in the Australia’s iTunes top 100 chart on July 28. The album, which was released in June, debuted at number 85 and was followed by Adele’s album, 21, at number 86 and Ed Sheeran’s Deluxe at 87. “I was surprised when I heard that I am on the list. It feels good to have my name on the same list with well-known artistes like Adele and many more. The top 100 chart is for a month. At the end of August, a new list comes out and I hope I will still be inside,” Mkhaya told NewsDay Life & Style. Mkhaya said he did not submit the album to the top 100 chart, but was based on the iTunes sales and streams in Australia. “Every country around the world has it. My biggest surprise is that I have never performed in Australia, but it seems some people are buying my music there,” he said. “The album is now in more than 15 countries and counting. My wish is that it reaches more countries, hoping that I can travel to those countries when things get back to normal.” Mkhaya said his wish was to have his album on rotation in Zimbabwe radios so that Zimbabweans can also be able to listen to the songs. “As much as I am excited. It makes me a bit sad that in Zimbabwe the album is not celebrated like in other countries at the moment,” he said.
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In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is bringing together celebrity friends, partners and supporters to inspire through music, comedy and conversations.
This two hour live-stream event on Thursday, June 18th (6-8 PM ET) is dedicated to sharing stories of triumph from those battling Sickle Cell disease wrapped in a soundtrack of inspirational hits and classics.
Gospel and RB talent will share their musical gifts, while partners and well-known supporters help to uplift and inspire viewers throughout the country during these uncertain times of civil unrest.
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Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Saturday paid tribute to the women, particularly Black women, whose shoulders she stands on as she shatters barriers that have kept mostly white men entrenched at the highest levels of American politics for more than two centuries. 'Tonight I reflect on their struggle, their determination and the strength of their […]
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BY DAVID LIGHTMAN MCCLATCHY WASHINGTON BUREAU WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris will become the 49th vice president of the United States, the first woman and the first person of color to hold the nation's second-highest office. Her election follows a campaign in which the California Democrat pushed hard to reach out to Blacks, Latinos, women and […]
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The amount that Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda would have to pay in debt servicing is almost the same as Tanzania's entire budget for 2020/21: Sh34.88 trillion.
TBL shares snapped up as trading picks up
By the end of this month, Kenya's total public debt is expected to close the financial year at Ksh6.4 trillion (about Tsh134 trillion).
While Tanzania avoided contracting more debts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda embarked on a borrowing spree over the past two months, adding about $2.3 billion new loans in two months.
The parameters include: the ratio of total public debt to GDP; the value of external public debt to GDP; the value of external public debt to exports; the value of external public debt to exports; ratio of external debt servicing to domestic revenue and value of external debt service to exports.
\"In the analysis, solvency indicators showed that the ratio of present value of total public debt to GDP was 27.1 percent compared to the recommended threshold of 70 percent; present value of external public debt to GDP was 16.3 percent compared to a threshold of 55 percent; and present value of external public debt to exports was 103.9 percent compared to a threshold of 240 percent,\" said Dr Mpango.
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Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge, citing an April study by McKinsey, recently warned that three quarters of the country’s MSMEs could fold by the end of June without optimal support by actors.
The economic rescue package, however, addresses the looming challenges by, among others, setting aside Sh3 billion as seed money to support the creation of a Treasury-backed SME credit guarantee scheme which will support further liquidity to local businesses.
Data from the 2020 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) put jobs from the informal sector at 15.1 million or 83.4 percent of employment in the country.
To ensure the continuity of the SMEs in the country, commercial banks, State agencies and development partners must now shore up funding for the credit guarantee scheme for the preservation of not just small businesses but the economy at large.
Additional funds released for onward lending to SMEs from the lowering of the commercial banks cash reserve ratio (CRR) to 4.25 percent in March hit Sh29.1 billion at the end of April out of a possible Sh35.2 billion.
President Donald Trump expressed his confusing feelings about the use of chokeholds during arrests by police officers around the country, saying that he thinks there are a lot of variables to consider but that “generally speaking it should be ended.”
As the protests are a response to the police killing of George Floyd, Faulkner asked Trump about the force used in the video of his death.
“I don’t like chokeholds,” said Trump, who then meandered off to say that sometimes police officers deal with “a real bad person” who is very “tough.”
Trump went on to say that he thinks “the concept of chokehold sounds so innocent, so perfect,” but it depends on how many people are in need of restraint or up against the officer and the “toughness and strength” of those involved.
Earlier in the conversation with Faulkner, Trump addressed the ongoing protests connected with Floyd.
The materials arrived in the country today Sunday June 14 as support to Rwanda by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, along with his wife Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum.
Speaking to media at the reception of the items, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana the Director General of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre said that there was the support showcases partnership among the countries of the world, which important to fight the pandemic,
\"Since the pandemic has hit the whole globe, international partnership is very necessary.
Speaking on the behalf of Dubai, Sumeet Bhardwaj the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Port World (DP World) Kigali said,
\"I see this as a sign of even stronger friendship between the UAE and Rwanda, and on a personal note I am grateful to his Highness Sheikh Muhammed (the Prime Minister of the UAE) along with his wife Sheikha Hind who have extended this generous support to all of us Rwandans.\"
Bonita Mutoni the Sales and Marketing Manager of One and Only Resorts Rwanda told media that their assistance towards the logistics of the delivery of the equipments from Dubai is aimed at supporting Rwanda to be safe again for its citizens and tourists who want to come in from outside
\"We have Rwandans working at the property (One and Only), we are also a key partner with Rwanda Development Board bringing tourists to the destination.
Meanwhile, Rwanda on Saturday, June 13 reported 31 new Covid-19 confirmed cases- the highest since mid-March when the country registered her first case.
The blast that levelled Beirut’s port on August 4 was not caused, as conspiracy theories have alleged, by a terrorist attack, nor a nuclear device, nor a missile.
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President Donald Trump has already told some of his senior advisers that he plans to run in the 2024 presidential election, according to a report from Axios. The reports come as the president refuses to concede and remains engaged in an unprecedented effort to cast doubt on the November 3 results. On Saturday, multiple news outlets, including Fox News, declared Democratic candidate Joe Biden as the winner of the election and 46th president of the United States. But Trump spent the weekend either claiming he won the election or making unverified accusations of fraud. Despite his insistence that he hasn't lost, the president's advisers have reportedly spent days trying to explain to him that he definitely did lose the election, according to The Wall Street Journal. Even his wife and son-in-law have tried to float the idea of conceding , which he has shot down. Yet, the news on Monday that Trump was looking ahead to 2024 was a tacit sign that he is coming to terms with the fact that he...
Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Sunday extended his hand of friendship to opposition coalition of religious leaders, politicians and civil society that has challenged his power in a country also facing jihadist attacks.
“I look forward to meeting soon with the leaders of the opposition movement,” added the Malian leader, who has been in power since 2013.
The coalition is made up of a movement headed by Imam Mahmoud Dicko of the Front for the Safeguard of Democracy (FSD), which brings together opposition parties, the main one which is the Front for the Safeguard of Democracy, and Espoir Mali Koura (EMK), a civil society movement led by filmmaker and former culture minister Cheick Oumar Sissoko.
I look forward to meeting soon with the leaders of the opposition movement.
Among its leaders are Cheick Oumar Sissoko, a former culture minister, and Mahmoud Dicko, a prominent imam and politician.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned as “inhumane acts” the violence against women which, according to police, have skyrocketed since the relaxation of the containment in his country, the most affected by the coronavirus in Africa.
“I have been deeply disturbed by an upsurge in the murders of young women by men in recent days,” President Ramaphosa said.
I have been deeply disturbed by an upsurge in the murders of young women by men in recent days.
“We note with disgust that at a time when the country is facing the most serious threat from the coronavirus, violent men are taking advantage of the easing of restrictions to attack women and children,” he added.
On record, as many as 51% of women in the Sourthern African country had experienced violence at the hands of someone they wre in a reletionship with, the president statement said.
Historic! President Elect Kamala Harris made history on Saturday, November 7th, 2020, when she became the first woman, black woman, and person of South Asian descent to be elected Vice President of the United States of America. In the fall of 2019, I saw then-presidential candidate Harris speak at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Before this moment, I was relatively unexcited and … Continue reading \"Vice President-Elect\"
Despite posting a loss for the second consecutive quarter, ExxonMobil yesterday announced it is maintaining its capital expenditure here but wants a quick approval of its third well, Payara, while warning that delays could cost Guyana significantly.
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