Ghana’s 2020 general elections: All you need to know | Africanews
Ghanaians will be voting on December 7, 2020 in general elections. The keenly watched poll  is a re-election push for the two main presidential candidates. Incumbent Nana Addo Dankwa  Akufo-Addo and former president John Dramani
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UK authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
British officials authorised a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday, greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus that’s backed by rigorous science and taking a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic. The...
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Africa: NBA Vice President Amadou Gallo On the Growth of Basketball in Africa
[New Times] The launch of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), a continental showpiece that is Africa's first ever professional league was expected to be one of the highlights of 2020, but it was postponed to 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Organisations lodge complaints over SABC's 'one-sided' Ace Magashule interview | News24
Media Monitoring Africa and Support Public Broadcasting Coalition have described an SABC interview with ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule, as "one-sided" and "self-interested".
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Informal traders urged to desist from buying fake COVID-19 certificates
INFORMAL traders have been urged to desist from buying fake COVID-19 certificates to avoid the inconvenience of being turned back at the ports of entry following the reopening of borders. By NQOBANI NDLOVU Borders reopened yesterday to private vehicles and pedestrians after several months of
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Gov’t focusing on education for compliance with COVID-19 measures - PM - Stabroek News
Although enforcement of the national coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emergency measures is to be stepped up during the Christmas season, Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday said it would be as a last resort as the government is focusing on educating citizens about the virus and encouraging them
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On This Day: What happened on 2 December?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.
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Live Online Academy Prepares Preschoolers for Next Steps | Atlanta Daily World
(NewsUSA) - The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is reshaping and challenging the field of education, particularly early childhood education, where the benefits of in-person school are well understood but simply not an option for many children for at least the remainder of the current school year.Kids
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Zim rowers impress in African competition
THE Rowing Association of Zimbabwe (RAZ) is in high spirits following the African Regional Indoor Rowing Championships held on November 28 where its teams took first and second position in a competition that was held in virtual format. BY FREEMAN MAKOPA A total of 12 Zimbabwean rowers took part in
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Africa: Zimbabwe Ranked Among Top Five Best Reformed African Nations
[New Zimbabwe] The Ibrahim Index on African Governance (IIAG) has ranked Zimbabwe among the top five reformed nations over the past decade.
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Shangano Arts Trust invites actors for Pyangani
SHANGANO Arts Trust is calling on artists who wish to be part of their forthcoming television drama series titled Pyangani to try their luck for different roles at the auditions set for today at Number 1 Compound (Lwendulu Village) in Hwange. BY SHARON SIBINDI The trust’s executive producer Petros
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Why everyone should take the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr F Thomas: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 2 December 2020 A big announcement today is the approval of the Pfizer vaccine by the British Medical and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for use. Whilst today’s news is being celebrated as the beginning of the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, an opinion
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
UN, Ethiopia sign deal for aid access to embattled Tigray - Black News Channel
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — In a breakthrough a month after deadly conflict cut off Ethiopia's Tigray region from the world, the United Nations on Wednesday said it and the Ethiopian government have signed a deal to allow 'unimpeded' humanitarian access, at least for areas
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Chitown sitting on health time bomb
A HEALTH crisis is looming in Chitungwiza Unit C and Try Again residential areas where raw effluent is flowing from a burst sewer pipe that has been left unattended by the local authority for over a month. BY HARRIET CHIKANDIWA NewsDay observed flowing sewer in part of Chitungwiza Unit M, O, P, Try
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Safeguard loses US$35 000 to armed robbers
POLICE yesterday said they were investigating a case of armed robbery which occurred on Monday morning when five suspects armed with pistols ambushed a Safeguard cash-in-transit vehicle delivering cash at Mukuru.com office in Chivi. BY WINSTONE ANTONIO Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
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In LA, an elderly woman was surprised with new car after old one was destroyed in hate crime - Face2Face Africa
An elderly woman in Los Angeles woman whose car was destroyed by gang members in what the police called a 'hate crime' was gifted a new one days ago. The LAPD partnered up with East LA Auto Sales, the L.A. Police Protective League, the nonprofit group Badge of Heart, and the union for LAPD
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UNICEF donates 534 tablets for special-needs students
THE Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has received 534 tablets for students with special needs from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), under the One Laptop or Tablet Per Child initiative.The tablets, valued at US$100,000, are aimed at providing the beneficiaries with greater
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Auditor general uncovers discrepancies in CARE Programme
SEVERAL discrepancies have been uncovered following the Auditor General Department's (AGD) final review of the Government's COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme, raising concerns in at least one area that unqualified people could have benefited from the COVID-19 General
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Unveiling economic team, Biden pledges, 'Help is on the way' - Black News Channel
By ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced top advisers he says will help his administration rebuild an economy hammered by the coronavirus pandemic, declaring, 'I know times are tough, but I want you to know that help
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India Contributes to Greatest Decline in Malaria Cases in Southeast Asia | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Mumbai - Although India accounted for 88 percent of malaria cases in the Southeast Asia region in 2019, the country contributed to the largest drop in cases region-wide since 2000, a new report by the World Health Organization states. 'India contributed to the largest drop in cases region-wide
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COMMENTARY: Israel, Settler Colonialism and Religion | Dallas Weekly
That the Zionist movement, established in Europe during the 19th century as a secular response to the persecution of European Jews is frequently ignored. What is also ignored was the search, by the leadership of the Zionist movement, for a European colonial-imperial ally with the aim of
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Source: Dallas Weekly
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Get to know Maya Warren, the ice cream scientist everyone is talking about - Face2Face Africa
Dr. Maya Warren is a professional ice cream scientist working to bring ice cream to people all over the world with unique flavors. When many people think of science, hardly do they picture an ice cream scientist. However, Warren is earning a living as one. As a child, she had a knack for mixing
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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice
Volatile Northern Mali Rediscovers Tranquility as Gunfire Quietens | Africanews
Calm After a Years-long Storm in the Desert
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UN granted ''unrestricted'' access to Tigray | Africanews
The United Nations now has ‘’unrestricted’’ access to the northern region of Tigray, according to a dossier cited by AFP. A senior UN official who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity on Wednesday said that the agreement would allow the UN and its humanitarian partners to deliver aid "wherever
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
How Disneyland’s new merchandise mobile checkout works
Disneyland’s new merchandise mobile checkout system expands on the mobile ordering system that has quickly become the preferred option for making purchases at restaurants and food stands in Disney theme parks. The pilot program is being tested through the holidays at the World of Disney store in
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Harare HR director arrested for corruption
HARARE City Council’s recently reinstated human resources director Cainos Chingombe was yesterday arrested by police working with the Special Anti-Corruption Unit (Sacu) for alleged criminal abuse of office and defrauding the local authority of millions of dollars. BY MOSES MATENGA Chingombe was
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Nestlé, Cargill ask U.S top court to stop child labor lawsuit | Africanews
Nestlé and Cargill have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop lawsuits against them for complicity in forced child labor on cocoa farms in Ivory
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A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Ready, But When Will Black Communities Get Access?
The revelation leaves a pin in a conversation around how medical authorities will address distributing the virus to Black communities, disproportionately ravaged by the virus and rightfully cautious due to long-held racist practices in medicine.
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Gvt ordered to publish terms and conditions of all loans and guarantees
BY ONLINE WRITER The High Court has ordered government to publish terms and conditions of all loans and guarantees it concluded with African Export-Import Bank or any other third party financiers within 60 days. 'High Court Judge, Justice Zhou said this should be published in an Extraordinary
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Lil Wayne & Other Celebs Facing Criticism For Attending His Daughter’s Maskless Soiree
This past weekend, Lil Wayne's daughter, Reginae Carter, said COVID-19 is not gonna stop me from living my best life. Weezy's seed decided to throw a maskless 1990s and early 2000s themed bash at an Atlanta venue with her boyfriend's help. Fans immediately criticized her and the celeb guests in
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