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Rwanda: RwandAir Resumes Guangzhou Route With Commercial Cargo
RwandAir, the national carrier, is set to start ferrying commercial freight from the Chinese city of Guangzhou to Kigali, starting this week, the airline announced on
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Source: allAfrica.com
Zimbabwe: C-19 in Zimbabwe - Work and Jobs
[Africa In Fact] As captured by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's desperate plea for $200 million in a letter to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on April 2, the Covid-19 pandemic could not have struck Zimbabwe at a worse time.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Jamaican woman arrested for stealing power for AC units, swimming pool - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Gleaner) A St Andrew woman was arrested on Wednesday for stealing electricity. The article Jamaican woman arrested for stealing power for AC units, swimming pool appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Seasonal Weather With Hazy Conditions From Time to Time Saturday
A relatively dry air mass has moved over the region and a Saharan Air Layer will likely cause hazy conditions from time to time. Overall, seasonal weather is expected with daytime highs ranging from the upper 80s to near 90 with prevailing east-southeast winds of 15-20 miles per hour. Mariners ca
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Advocates Seek Law Change to End Citizen Arrests in Georgia - Voice and Viewpoint
By JEFF AMY | Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) _ Civil rights groups called for Georgia lawmakers to repeal the state's 19th-century citizen's arrest law Monday, but some Republican lawmakers voiced concerns that without the law, property owners might not have the authority to detain thieves
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FIFA pays TTFA staff outstanding salaries - Stabroek News
(Trinidad Guardian) The office staff at the T&T Football Association has finally been paid after four months waiting. The article FIFA pays TTFA staff outstanding salaries appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Europe battles surge of coronavirus deaths in nursing homes
MADRID, Spain (AP) - As the two mortuary workers pushed a stretcher with a bagged corpse out of the room, the elderly man in the adjacent bed briefly awakened from his dementia. 'Is he dead?' he muttered, extending his arm, trying to touch his roommate for the last time.
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AMHVoices: Refusing reforms: Zanu PF doing itself a disservice
ZANU PF, with Emmerson Mnangagwa as their presidential candidate against any opposition, will struggle to get the votes to secure the party’s victory in the 2023 general elections. By Precious Shumba, Our Reader From the day he came into office after a coup in November 2017, he has failed to
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John Lewis, lion of civil rights and Congress, dies at 80 - Black News Channel
ATLANTA (AP) — John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement whose bloody beating by Alabama state troopers in 1965 helped galvanize opposition to racial segregation, and who went on to a long and celebrated career in Congress, died. He was 80. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed Lewis’ passing
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Uganda: Manufacturers Gather Signatures Against Digital Tax
[Monitor] Manufacturers under Uganda Alcohol Industry Association and Uganda Water and Juice Manufacturers Association have said they have gathered at least 500 signatures in a process that seeks to petition President Museveni against the cost of digital tax stamps.
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Zimbabwe police probe telecoms giant for suspected money laundering | News24
Zimbabwean police are investigating the country's top mobile telephone operator Econet Wireless for suspected money laundering, according to a search warrant issued Friday.
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OP-ED (IN MEMORIAM): John Lewis Made America a More Perfect Union
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “From marching in the streets to fighting in the halls of Congress, John Lewis literally dedicated his life to the project of making American democracy stronger, more open and equal to all. Because of his sacrifice, Black people have had greater access to the ballot and have had the
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Somalia: PM Travels to Garowe to Lead State Funeral of Ex-Prime Minister
[Dalsan Radio] Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheire has traveled to Garowe, the regional administrative capital of Puntland on Thursday to lead the state funeral for former premier Hassan Abshir Farah who passed away in Ankara Turkey last week where he has been undergoing treatment.
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Zim executive Ndlovu assumes global top post
Zimbabwe-born July Ndlovu has assumed the chairmanship of United Kingdom headquartered, World Coal Association (WCA), a global industry association bringing together major international coal producers and stakeholders. Ndlovu is also chief executive officer of Anglo American coal business in South
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India’s Defense Research Organization Says Anti-drone Tech Can Prevent Terrorist Attacks – The Omaha Star
India's Defense Research and Development Organization said a counter-drone technology has been developed to destroy enemy drones. The post India’s Defense Research Organization Says Anti-drone Tech Can Prevent Terrorist Attacks appeared first on Zenger News.
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John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon Who Became Powerful Congressman, Dies At 80
Georgia Rep. John Lewis, the iconic civil rights pioneer who went on to become one of the most powerful men in Congress, has died. He was 80 years old.
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Like Donald Trump, Joe Biden Would Be a Right-Wing President. - ThyBlackMan
At the end of the next four years, hundreds of thousands of people around the world are more likely to be alive if Donald Trump is president rather than Joe Biden. Donald Trump has resisted new wars and is bringing an end to the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan; Biden has
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Congressman And Civil Rights Leader John Lewis Has Passed Away At 80
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Soca Gold 2020 Out July 31st | New York Carib News
New York, NY - While 2020 has seen a halt to travel and carnivals due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the vibrant sounds of soca music cannot be dismissed. VP Records brings a solid collection of 17 soca tunes with this year's Soca Gold, out July 31st. The albums lead track comes from Barbados's own Jus
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‘Country should not have to endure current level of destruction from a category one hurricane’ - Barbados Today
Promises are once again being made about Government’s intention to impose minimum standards for building as numerous agencies attempt to mop up the mess from Hurricane Elsa, which wreaked havoc on some of the country’s substandard housing stock. As he reflected on the significant damage left in
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IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Civil Rights Icon C.T. Vivian Dies at 95 | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Some thoughts on the Reverend C.T. Vivian, a pioneer who pulled America closer to our founding ideals and a friend I will miss greatly," Former President Barack Obama wrote in a statement. "We've lost a founder of modern America, a pioneer who shrunk the gap between reality and our
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Some businesses won't recover from Covid-19 travel crisis, says Kubayi-Ngubane | News24
Several businesses in the tourism sector face an uncertain future.
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Nigeria: NDDC - South-South Governors Support Forensic Audit
[Vanguard] The South-South Governors Forum yesterday declared wholehearted support for forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot G-Checks Press Secretary For Going Karen: “Watch Your Mouth”
One of the most polarizing White House officials got put in her place for talking slick. On Thursday, July 16 Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany addressed the eyesore that is the gun violence problem in Chicago. When discussing the issue she took a very clear shot at Mayor Lori Lightfoot calling her
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We’ll arrest protesters: Zanu PF youths
ZANU PF youths have threatened to work hand-in-glove with police in “arresting malcontents” planning to stage anti-government protests on July 31. BY MOSES MATENGA The protests are being organised by citizens, civil society groups and opposition parties irked by the current economic hardships which
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Adopt dry planting, villagers urged
UMGUZA villagers in Matabeleland North have been urged to adopt the dry planting method as a mitigatory measure against drought. BY DARLINGTON MWASHITA The call was made by Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs minister Richard Moyo on Wednesday during an empowerment initiative programme conducted
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Water Is Wet: Donald Trump’s Niece Says She Heard President Use N-Word, Anti-Semitic Slurs
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YWCA Greater Los Angeles Convened Virtual Town Hall Conversation “Standing in Solidarity” Addressing Racism, Social Injustice and Reform - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Los Angeles City Mayor Announced 10-million dollars will be added towards the L.A. Regional COVID-19 Team Recovery Program - Los Angeles Sentinel
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