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Africa virus stats: 371,611 cases; 9,485 deaths; 178,524 recoveries

There are now more than over 350,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the

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Cry, the beloved Africa – a tale of two experiences

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Why tax changes may power down green energy investments

Investors in the energy sector enjoy various incentives including a zero rate of import duty and value-added tax (VAT) exemption on renewable energy equipment; exemption from tax on interest paid on loans from foreign sources; exemption from payment of stamp duty in respect of certain

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Coronavirus: stats of Africa's most impacted nation per region

Africa’s last country to record a case was Lesotho on March

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AfDB boss facing new graft probe

The African Development Bank on Thursday launched an independent inquiry into allegations of embezzlement and preferential treatment against its embattled president Akinwumi Adesina, who is seeking re-election in August, its board of governors

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Reddit Suspends Pro-Donald Trump Forum In Attempt Crack Down On Hate Speech - Blavity

The community of Donald Trump supporters became a haven for white supremacists and alt-right groups promoting racist

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Coronavirus in Africa: 103,875 cases; 3,184 deaths; 41,576 recoveries

There are now more than over 100,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the

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Botswana coronavirus: govt prioritizes data amid stay away campaign

Total confirmed cases = 35 (new cases

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Coronavirus in Africa: 115,892 cases; 3,479 deaths; 46,553 recoveries

There are now more than over 100,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the

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Sudan Does an About-Turn in U.S. Relations

Sudan's transitional government and the United States (US) are poised to reach an agreement for Khartoum to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation to victims of a 1998 al-Qaeda

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Libya

In October 2012, the National Congress fired recently elected prime minister Mustafa Abushagur, citing its disapproval with the government he assembled. Ali Zeidan, a career diplomat who served under Qaddafi before going into exile, was then elected prime minister. Zeidan prevailed over an Islamist

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Africa: South Africa Ranks 123 Out of 163 On the 2020 Global Peace Index

The 2020 Global Peace Index (GPI) released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) has ranked South Africa 123 out of

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Coronavirus in Africa: 95,482 cases; 3,000 deaths; 38,120 recoveries

There are now more than over 90,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the

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COVID-19: WHO warns of virus acceleration in Africa

Major African stats: June 11 at 7:00

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Mpls awaits fulfillment of promised police reform

The group is responding to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s and Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo’s extension of an olive branch to the community with promises to include it as advisors in helping to develop structural reform and transparency in the police

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Kenya: Sonko's Advice on Stamina as He Marks 21st Marriage Anniversary

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko dished out advice to young couples as he and his wife Primrose Mbuvi celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary on

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Kenya: Trader to Wait Longer for Sh30 Million Luxury Car

Anti-corruption court judge John Onyiego dismissed an application by Mr Otieno to have the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) surrender the custom made 2015 Porsche Panamera to

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Nigeria: Obaseki Perfects Defection Plans As APC Crisis Worsens

Obaseki, who resigned his membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, hours before the Court of Appeal affirmed the suspension of the party's National Chairman, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, held a series of meetings with his PDP colleagues and the party's National Chairman, Prince Uche

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Voices of the Civil War Episode 2: "Banneker's Letter"

In Episode 2, we commend African Americans who fought back against prejudice and racism long before the Civil War, with a focus on Benjamin Banneker. In 1791, Banneker confronted Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson about his conflicting views of slavery. He challenged Jeffersons perception of

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Coronavirus in Africa: 84,521 cases; 2,759 deaths; 32,322 recoveries

There are now more than over 80,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the

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Lesotho: Adopt New Policies to Revive Economy, Prime Minister Majoro Urged

Lesotho's business community, civic groups and the diplomatic sector say they expect newly sworn Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro to pursue new policies to revive the comatose economy and improve the livelihoods of

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Lesotho: First Lady to Blame for Thabane's Ouster - Analysts

The government collapsed on Monday after three of the four parties in the governing coalition including Mr Thabane's All Basotho Convention (ABC) informed the speaker of parliament, Sephiri Motanyane, of their withdrawal from the

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Kenya: Presence of Jubbaland Army Threatens Mandera Security - Roba

Mandera Governor Ali Roba said the foreign army is a threat to local security and wants the national government to kick them

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Lesotho: Foreign Missions Congratulate Majoro

Mr Thabane's All Basotho Convention (ABC) has since formed a grand coalition government with the Democratic Congress

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Lesotho gets new Prime Minister after embattled Thabane exits

A new Prime Minister has been sworn into office in Lesotho following months of political wrangling that forced immediate past Prime Minister Thomas Thabane to

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Lesotho ex-First Lady gets bail in murder trial

Lesotho’s former first lady, who was charged with the murder of her husband’s estranged wife, was granted bail on Monday after spending three weeks in

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Africa: Commemorative Message By His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob President of the Republic of Namibia, On the Occasion of the 57th Africa Day - the Africa We Want

Fifty-seven years ago, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was formed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with the primary aims of encouraging political and economic integration among member states, as well as eradicating colonialism and neo-colonialism from the African

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Eritrea officially virus-free with 100% recoveries, zero deaths

Total confirmed cases = 39

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Voices of the Civil War Episode 15: "Alexander Thomas Augusta"

Episode 15 focuses on the life and career of Alexander Thomas Augusta, the first of only eight black physicians commissioned into the Union Army. Major Augusta served in the 7th U.S. Colored Troops and later worked as the surgeon-in-chief at the Freedmens Hospital in

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Spearman, Leonard H.O. (1929-2008)

Dr. Leonard Hall OConnell Spearman was the U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda and Lesotho. A native of Tallahassee, Florida, Spearman was born July 8, 1929. In 1947 Spearman graduated from Florida A&M College (now Florida A&M University), in Tallahassee, Florida, with a B.S. in biological

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