Reggae singer, Robert Nesta Marley, performs at Zimbabwe Independence Celebratio

Julius Nyerere

Julius Nyerere , in full Julius Kambarage Nyerere, also called Mwalimu (Swahili: “Teacher”) (born March 1922, Butiama, Tanganyika—died October 14, 1999, London, England), first prime minister of independent Tanganyika (1961), who became the first president of the new state of

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9

1961

This Day in History — May 21

1541: Members of a Spanish expedition seeking gold, led by Hernando de Soto, become the first Europeans to see the Mississippi River, south of what is now

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Slavery

Slave and Slaves redirect here. For the 1969 film, see Slaves (film). Mamluk

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Brilliant!: Jean Grae & Donwill Hilariously Troll Instagram With DJ Set Using Facebook’s “Elevator Music”

Brooklyn’s own Jean Grae and Donwill came up with the brilliant idea to hold the first-ever “Instagram Approved DJ

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Andrew Young

Andrew Jackson Young Jr. (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the Civil Rights Movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a close confidant to

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Congo democratic republic

National Name: Republique Democratique du Congo

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How Many African Countries Are Landlocked?

Out of Africa’s 47 countries, 15 of them are landlocked. This means that about a third of the continent is made up of countries that have no access to the ocean or

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Armatrading, Joan (1950-- )

Singer and songwriter Joan Armatrading, best known for her influential and eclectic music styles, ranging from soul, pop, and even reggae, was born on December 9, 1950 in Basseterre in Saint Kitts and Nevis. She lived there for seven years until her and her family relocated to

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Dec

9

1950

Reggae Artist Ghost Releases Inspirational single 'Humbly Before Thee' | New York Carib News

Reggae Artist Ghost Releases Inspirational single ‘Humbly Before

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A Brief, Introductory History of Zambia

The indigenous hunter-gatherer occupants of Zambia began to be displaced or absorbed by more advanced migrating tribes about 2,000 years ago. The major waves of Bantu-speaking immigrants began in the 15th century, with the greatest influx between the late 17th and early 19th centuries. They came

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Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) (1990- )

Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ), founded in 1990, is one of the earliest and highly regarded LGBTI (Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender-Intersex) advocacy organizations in Southern Africa. GALZ is the country’s only gay rights group and the first one in the nation to start HIV/AIDS awareness

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Apr

9

2010

Ray, Charles Aaron (1945- )

Ambassador Charles Aaron Ray was born in Center, Texas in 1945. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 1972 from Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas, and his Master’s of Science from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and a Master’s of Science in National Security Strategy from

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COMMENTARY: COVID-19 "My personal battle from a positive to a negative result"

A few days after my call with Rep. Reynolds, I received a call on my cell phone from U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Wednesday, March

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Telethon Jamaica raises $60 million; more donations being targeted

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says Telethon Jamaica has so far raised $60 million to purchase personal protective equipment (PPEs) for front line

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Botswana

Languages: Setswana 78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagadi 2.8%, English (official) 2.1%, other 8.6%, unspecified 0.4% (2001

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Liquid Propane Could Supply Zimbabwe With Fuel – Free Press of Jacksonville

In December, Intergas, in a partnership with Nigerian alternative energy company THLD Group, started preparing autogas for the Zimbabwe

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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

Dambudzo Marechera

Dambudzo Marechera , (born 1952, Rusape, Southern Rhodesia [now Zimbabwe]—died Aug. 18, 1987, Harare, Zimbabwe), Zimbabwean novelist who won critical acclaim for his collection of stories entitled The House of Hunger (1978), a powerful account of life in his country under white

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Jamaica: Shaggy urges US visas for Beenie Man and Bounty Killer

(Jamaica Gleaner) On the heels of last weekend’s titanic clash between dancehall artistes Beenie Man and Bounty Killer that captured the attention of international fans, media outlets, and industry players, there is a push for the two to be reissued with United States visas to promote Jamaican

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Biography of Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe

Who is

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COVID-19 — My Personal Battle from a Positive to a Negative Result

A few days after my call with Rep. Reynolds, I received a call on my cell phone from U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Wednesday, March

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Ghana coronavirus: jumbo recoveries, prez assents to 'People's Vaccine'

April 16: 5,530 cases, jumbo recoveries

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Malawi 0

Current government officials

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Africa's Health Dilemma - Protecting People From COVID-19 While Four Times As Many Could Die of Malaria

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — Experts across Africa are warning that as hospitals and health facilities focus on COVID-19, less attention is being given to the management of other deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, which affect millions more

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"One Love" Concert

Bob Marleys famous One Love concert

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Apr

22

1978

Zimbabwean woman feeds people starved by COVID-19

For the past 19 days, Samantha Murozoki, an immigration lawyer, has been helping the most vulnerable residents of her neighbourhood in

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P. W. Botha

P. W. Botha , in full Pieter Willem Botha (born Jan. 12, 1916, Paul Roux, S.Af.—died Oct. 31, 2006, Wilderness, near George), prime minister (1978–84) and first state president (1984–89) of South

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Ethiopia coronavirus: 261 cases, president calls for global solidarity

May 10: 239 cases, Abiy appreciates US support

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Kingston, Jamaica (1692-- )

Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, was founded in July 1692 when an earthquake destroyed the nearby city of Port Royal. The most recent census puts its population at 937,700. Today Kingston is the center of trade, manufacturing, and shipping for the entire nation of

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May

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2010

Nas

American rapper Nas was born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones in Queens, New York on September 14, 1973 to jazz musician Olu Hara and Fannie Ann Jones. He was musically inclined from his childhood and began playing the trumpet at the age of 4. He initially wanted to be a jazz musician but turned to rap

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Sep

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1973

Afrikaners in South Africa - Overview and History

The Afrikaners are a South African ethnic group who are descended from 17th century Dutch, German, and French settlers to South Africa. The Afrikaners slowly developed their own language and culture when they came into contact with Africans and Asians. The word “Afrikaners” means

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