Uganda's Tripling of Salaries for STEM Teachers Delights and Divides

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Uganda's Tripling of Salaries for STEM Teachers Delights and Divides

[African Arguments] The pay rise for educators in science-related fields has left arts and humanities teachers feeling spurned. Will students suffer for it?

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BY FORTUNE MBELE ORGANISERS of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon have resolved that this year’s live race be pushed to next year and that the event be held virtually in December in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The race is usually run in July.In a statement on the race’s Facebook page the

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Black scientists are speaking out about the racism they experience while working in STEM: "I've been quizzed by random strangers."

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Mandarin lessons added to curriculum of school in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, thanks to Taiwan - Face2Face Africa

The governments of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Taiwan have further strengthened their over three-decade-long diplomatic relations after a high school on the Caribbean island added Mandarin lessons to its curriculum. According to Focus Taiwan, a collaborative effort between the island

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John David Washington has crossed a bridge. He’s no longer just the son of a superstar actor. He is a superstar actor. Seconds after he’s on screen, you get the deal. He is as confident, adventurous and acrobatic as Tom Cruise in the Mission Impossible series. As cool and debonair as any of the

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Myths and lies about poverty - Los Angeles Sentinel

No doubt, some will always be wealthier than others. We wouldn’t want to live in a society that forced all to be equal. But poverty isn’t inevitable. The 30 million people in America who lived in poverty even before the pandemic when unemployment was at record lows needn’t exist in that

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30 hotspots identified around SA where of gender-based violence and femicide are most rife | News24

The government is to increase victim support in 30 identified hotspots where gender-based violence and femicide are most rife.

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Rwanda: RBC Explains Drop in Daily Covid-19 Tests

[New Times] When Rwanda confirmed her first Covid-19 case in mid-March, the country would conduct only 300 sample tests within 24 hours.

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AS THE world continues the fight against COVID-19, the Caribbean and Latin America are reminded to strive for a ‘green’ recovery, given the harsh realities of a changing climate that looms large. “The climate crisis in our region is not going away...

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Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19 - Los Angeles Sentinel

The program, which began accepting applications on Sept. 14, will be administered with long-standing partner APIA Scholars to students entering college and current college undergraduates for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial aid will be able to help cover costs of education like

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Africa: 2020 Goalkeepers Report - COVID-19 - A Global Perspective

[Gates Foundation] As we write, COVID-19 has killed more than 850,000 people. It has plunged the world into a recession that is likely to get worse. And many countries are bracing for another surge in cases.

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Launch STAY HOUSED L.A. COUNTY - Los Angeles Sentinel

Stay Housed L.A. County is a partnership between the county of Los Angeles, legal aid groups and community-based organizations to provide emergency support to tenants in need. The post L.A. County Board of Supervisors Launch STAY HOUSED L.A. COUNTY appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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United Way helping farmers to bounce back

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Earth Today | AF climate projects continue amid COVID-19

FROM HONDURAS to Uzbekistan, the Adaptation Fund is helping countries build resilience to environmental, health and economic challenges, even as COVID-19 remains a public health challenge. “In Honduras, an Adaptation Fund (AF) project, funded by AF...

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Africa: Locals Must Lead the Way to African Scientific Capacity and Solutions

[The Conversation Africa] Africa bears a disproportionately high burden of globally significant diseases. But the continent has lagged in knowledge production to address its health challenges.

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Coronavirus positivity rate hits record low - Black Voice News

Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, September 16. Good news at last Illustration via iStock Amid record-breaking fires, apocalyptic orange skies and smoke-choked air, Californians finally have a bright spot of news: Coronavirus positivity rates statewide fell to an all-time low of 3.6% over

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A new report by the CDC shows most children dying from coronavirus are Black, Hispanic or Native American. Researchers found that between February 12 and July 31, 2020, children under the age of 21 accounted for 390,000 cases and 121 deaths. Results showed 78% of children who died from the illness

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Facebook Hit by Cultural, Political Storms in Its Largest Market - L.A. Focus Newspaper

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New LSU study shines light on African American hardships amid pandemic in Baton Rouge - African American News Today - EIN News

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Africa: Beyond Covid-19, Africa Needs an Integrated Approach to Development

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Movie Premier Showcase Local Filmmakers Roots and Talents – Free Press of Jacksonville

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