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Hannibal

Hannibal was the son of the great Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca. The Greek historian Polybius and the Roman historian Livy are the two primary sources for his life. According to them, Hannibal was taken to Spain by his father and at an early age was made to swear eternal hostility to

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Source: Brittanica

Relief and fear - Authorities promise tight ship, but COVID-19 concern high in communities as joyous relatives welcome cruise workers

After weeks of uncertainty on the high seas and sitting in docks around the world as the global tourism industry collapsed from the devastating coronavirus pandemic, 1,044 Jamaican cruise workers breathed a sigh of relief last week as the Adventure of the Seas docked at historic Falmouth in

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

COVID-Organics trials: Madagascar backtracks on injectables

May 29: Retreat on COVID-Organics injectables

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Mom, we’re home! - Portmore woman anticipates emotional reunion with three sons after COVID-19 adventure on the seas

CONROY STERLING begged his mom, Joan Spence, not to break down and cry as he, twin Conrad, and adopted brother Rohan were repatriated to the island aboard the Adventure of the Seas cruise ship on Tuesday

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Mauritius records two new COVID-19 cases since April 26

Mauritius has registered two new cases of Covid-19, the first since 26 April, involving two people recently repatriated from India who had been quarantined on their return, local health authorities announced Sunday evening

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Call for RFI award contestants

Musicians from East Africa can apply for the 2020 Radio France International Discoveries (RFI) Discovery Music Award (Prix

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Source: The East African

Equatorial guinea

National name: Républica de Guinea Ecuatorial

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Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Bussa Rebellion (1816)

The Bussa Rebellion was the largest slave revolt in the history of Barbados. The rebellion took its name from the African-born slave, Bussa, who led the uprising. The Bussa Rebellion was the first of the three major slave uprisings that took place in the British West Indies between the

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Source: Black Past

Safeguard Your Emotional Health During Any Crisis With These 7 Practical Steps

7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters is a must-read for anyone seeking to thrive during challenging

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

Biden: 'More than one African American woman' being considered for VP

Former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenBiden campaign cancels fundraiser with Mueller prosecutor Twitter joins Democrats to boost mail-in voting — here's why The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - George Floyd's death sparks protests, National Guard activation MORE said Friday that

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Source: The Hill

HELP OR HURT? - Unregulated ambulance services, uncertified emergency technicians could be putting public in danger

Three weeks after a probe revealed that most local private hospitals were unregistered, The Sunday Gleaner has learnt that the island’s private ambulance service is operating without oversight, putting members of the public at

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

‘The Fatal Conscience’: Julia de Burgos, Puerto Rico’s Greatest Poet

In 1928, when Julia de Burgos was fourteen, Hurricane San Felipe devastated Puerto

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Source: The New York Review of Books

Meet The Chef Leading One Of The Popular Restaurants On The French Riviera

The small country of Monaco is one of the prime travel destinations along the famous French Riviera with its capital city surrounded by five-star hotels with megayachts docked at bay and the glitzy Grand Casino Royale at the center of it

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Tunisia: Tataouine - 149 Tunisians Repatriated From Libya

Tunis/Tunisia — Some 149 Tunisians were repatriated on Monday afternoon from Libya via the Dehiba-Wazen border crossing point (Tataouine governorate), according to the Tunisian Consulate General in

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Source: allAfrica.com

FTC, CAC to merge

The Government is moving to ensure that consumers have increased protection, through the merger of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Fair Trading Commission

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (1687- )

Bissau is the capital of the nation of Guinea-Bissau. It is located on the Geba River estuary on the Atlantic Ocean, on a peninsula that used to be an island. In 2007 its population was estimated at approximately 407,000 people. Bissau is also the largest port in the country, and its major

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Source: Black Past

Protesters Call Attention to Deaths of Two More Black Men | Afro

By Russ Bynum and Ed White

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Massive Robert E. Lee Statue In Richmond, Va., Will Be Removed

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Source: Stories About Black History

Africa: Coronavirus Cuts Different Paths Across Africa

Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization's regional director for Africa, said the organization is training more than 10,000 health workers in an attempt to decentralize their response to deal with these different

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Source: allAfrica.com

Geography of Jamaica

Population: 2,847,232 (July 2010

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Source: ThoughtCo

Common Stereotypes About Africa

In the 21st century, there’s never been more focus on Africa than now. Thanks to the revolutions sweeping through North Africa and the Middle East, Africa has the world’s attention. But just because all eyes happen to be on Africa at the moment doesn’t mean myths about this part of the world have

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Source: ThoughtCo

LisaRaye Claps Back At Turks And Caicos Islanders Who Bashed Her On Social Media

LisaRaye is defending herself after people took her comments about helping to improve Turks and Caicos as the star saying she is the reason the island is successful and well

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Source: Black America Web

Wedding Vow Renewal: 6 Ideas to Make Your Anniversary Extra Special.

(ThyBlackMan.com) A vow renewal can be a beautiful way to show your love towards your significant

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Source: ThyBlackMan

Mauritius ends virus lockdown: beaches to reopen, borders still closed

June 13: Mauritius lifts lockdown, beaches to reopen

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Gov't hiring 1,300 new community health aids

Approximately 1,300 new community health aids are being employed by the Government to strengthen the country's public health system under a new strategic framework designed to ensure that the population can live their normal lives despite the presence of the novel coronavirus

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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Mauritius lifts virus lockdown but beaches, borders remain closed

May 30: Mauritius ends lockdown

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

Too much of a risk, too soon?

GALVESTON, Texas – If there was ever a fear of the novel coronavirus and spread of COVID-19, that was not made clear last weekend in Galveston, as the island was flooded with bumper-to-bumper traffic on the first day the beaches were

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Source: African American News | Black News | Afram News

Rowley optimistic over CPL but warns of challenges | New York Carib News

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley said he was “cautiously optimistic” the entire six-week Caribbean Premier League could be staged here later this year but cautioned that the tournament would have to align with the country’s existing COVID-19

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Source: The New York Carib News

Avant, Nicole (1968- )

Nicole Avant served a two-year term as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas from 2009 to 2011. President Barack Obama nominated her for the position in 2009 and after U.S. Senate confirmation, Hilary Clinton, then Secretary of State, swore her into office on September 9, 2009. Avant arrived in

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Source: Black Past

Post-COVID-19 Jamaica will be more efficient, says GG

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen says Jamaica should become accustomed to the new way of life ushered in by the coronavirus, which has sent millions of jobs around the world into homes and others into virtual

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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