Kenya: Muturi Says He Missed Mudavadi's NDC Over Suspicions on UDA Deal

Chuck calls on Jamaicans to support NIDS

Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck, has called on Jamaicans to support the National Identification System (NIDS), as it will prevent identity theft from affecting hard-working Jamaicans whose information fall into the hands of criminals through...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Angola: Parliament Debates Impunity

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Assembly (AN) is holding a debate on Thursday on the theme of "combating impunity as a key factor for good governance," proposed by the MPLA Parliamentary Group.

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Source: allAfrica.com

President Biden lays out national strategy to beat COVID-19; signs executive orders -

Speaking with members of the media Thursday afternoon, Biden laid out his administration's plans to curtail the spread of the virus in the administration's first 100 days. Source

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

New hairstyle: Social media reacts to Tito Mboweni's chiskop

New hairstyle alert: South Africans on Twitter had some things to say about Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni's new chiskop.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Kenya, Britain Ink Sh8billion Affordable Houses Deal

[Nation] Kenya is to receive at least Sh8 billion from the United Kingdom for putting up affordable houses.

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Source: allAfrica.com

East Africa: Cost of Covid-19 Test a Hindrance to Free Movement in EAC

[East African] The cost of Covid-19 testing is now becoming a hindrance to free movement of people and goods within the East African Community.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Two gunmen killed in shootout with police in Portmore

Two men were on Wednesday afternoon pronounced dead at the Spanish Town Hospital after they were hit in a shootout with the police. It is reported that a team from the St Catherine South Police Division was patrolling the Waterford area of Portmore...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Trump Faces Messy Legal Battles After Leaving Presidency

With his legal immunities expired, former President Donald J. Trump faces several pending and active lawsuits that could upend any hope of extending his political career, including a trail of civil lawsuits and another looming Senate impeachment trial. Nearly 140 lawsuits have been filed against

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Source: The Florida Star

No, Megan Thee Stallion Did NOT Drop Charges Against Tory Lanez

Despite rumors flooding the internet right now, rapper Megan Thee Stallion did not drop criminal charges against Tory Lanez. Not only because she never pressed them but also because the criminal case has just been postponed until next month.

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Source: MadameNoire

JHTA: Hoteliers ready to pay for COVID vaccine for staff

Several Jamaican hotels have signed on to a programme being spearheaded by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), which will see them collaborating with the Government of Jamaica to pay for COVID-19 vaccines. Clifton Reader,...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black Among 140 Pardoned and Commuted by Donald Trump | L.A. Focus News

Dianne Lugo, Staff In his final hours as President, Donald Trump announced that he had issued 73 pardons and commuted the sentences of 70 politicians, businessmen and close allies in addition to rappers Kodak Black and Lil Wayne. Some of the names were notable but unsurprising, as Trump was well

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Source: La Focus Newspaper

MDC Alliance condemns Zupco fare increase

by Garikai Mafirakureva Zimbabwe’s main opposition, MDC Alliance has condemned the recently government approved 100% Zupco bus fare increase as anti-poor. The opposition party said the move was clear testimony that the government continued to turn a blind eye on the plight of the poor

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Trump leaves White House, says 'It's been a great honor' - Black News Channel

By JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House on Marine One Wednesday for the last time as president, leaving behind a legacy of chaos and tumult and a nation bitterly divided. Four years after standing on stage at his own

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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

‘Tired of Being Treated Non Human’: TLC Alum T-Boz Recounts Frustrating Experience with First Responders

SingerTionne 'T-Boz 'Watkinswas not pleased with her recent experience with first responders. Although the TLC alum didn't provide any details as to what prompted her […]

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

‘Parks And Rec’ Fans Imagine How Leslie Knope Would Handle Biden’s Inauguration

Here’s just hoping someone is luring her away from the White House with dozens of waffles. On Wednesday, fans of “Parks and Recreation” couldn’t help but wonder how Leslie Knope…

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Congress Grants Waiver to Austin to Serve as Defense Secretary

… poised to become the first Black American to lead the Pentagon. In … -designate Austin being the first African-American selected to be secretary of …

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Source: Unpublished Black History

Uganda: Low Voter Turnout As Ugandans Elect District Leaders

[Monitor] Nationwide -- Unlike last week's presidential and parliamentary seats elections, Wednesday elections to choose district leaders, a low voter turnout has been registered across the country.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Kenya: Bbi - IEBC Publishes List for Public Verification

[Nation] Do you suspect that your name was included in the list of those that back the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill without your consent?

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Source: allAfrica.com

India Asks WhatsApp To Withdraw Privacy Policy Changes | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

MUMBAI, India - India's government is asking WhatsApp to withdraw recent changes to its privacy policy, citing 'grave concerns' over the 'implications for the choice and autonomy of Indian citizens' in potential data-sharing with Facebook. In a strongly worded email to WhatsApp head Will Cathcart

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Source: The Florida Star

Stephen Curry Gifts Dazzling Custom Jersey To Kamala Harris

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Inauguration Day 2021: Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Step Into History — Live Updates

Follow our updates on social through #InaugurationDayOnBET.

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Ashanti vs. Keyshia Cole Verzuz Battle: How to Watch, Date, Time And All You Need To Know About This Epic Showdown

The two had to postpone their highly-anticipated battle.

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Africa Lags in Covid-19 Vaccination Drive

[DW] Officials say 60% of Africa's 1.3 billion people will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to achieve continentwide herd immunity. But, with cases surging, governments are scrambling to secure enough supplies.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Kenya: No More Visa on Arrival for Those Travelling to South Sudan

[East African] Juba -- Kenyans wishing to travel to South Sudan will no longer get visas on arrival as Juba intensified online and embassy visa applications to raise revenues.

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Source: allAfrica.com

VIDEO: 5 Die In Fire At World’s Largest Vaccine Maker’s Campus; Vaccine Production Not Affected – Dallas Post Tribune

PUNE, India - An afternoon fire on Jan. 21 that killed five people on the campus of the Serum Institute of India, the world's biggest vaccine production site, did not affect production of the coronavirus vaccine. Another fire broke out at the campus around 7:30 p.m. No update was available by press

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Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

Africa: Joe Biden and Counter-Terrorism in Africa - More of the Same?

Analysis - President Joe Biden's promise to restore the United States' global relations and alliances renews hope of America's wider embrace of multilateralism. It is anticipated that deeper US engagement will also entail greater security cooperation with Africa, of which counter-terrorism is key.

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Source: allAfrica.com

The Mastermind Behind Michelle Obama’s Luxurious Inauguration Curls Is DMV’s Own Yene Damtew

We were pleased to see the hair stylist behind this look is based in Northern Virginia. Arlington-based hair stylist, Yene Damtew, the owner of Aesthetics Salon.

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Source: Black America Web

7.0-magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines, no tsunami expected

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful earthquake shook parts of the southern Philippines on Thursday night, but authorities said it was too deep to cause major damage and no tsunami warning was issued. The quake measured magnitude 7.0 and was...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

LET OUR NATION BEGIN TO HEAL VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS IS HERE • EBONY

Today history was made. The first Black female Vice President was sworn into office. As a nation we should be proud but not surprised. Black women have been a force in every aspect of American life, though rarely given the credit they deserve. From the inauguration stage President Biden called for

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Source: https://www.ebony.com

Kenya: Biden Vows to Repair Relations With Allies As He Takes Over Power

[Nation] New US President Joe Biden took over power on Wednesday with a vow to repair broken relations with allies across the world.

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Source: allAfrica.com

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