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Somalia: Trade Unions Calls for Swift Implementation of the Electoral Political Agreement, Warns of Violence
[Shabelle] Somalia's trade unions have today called for the swift implementation of the electoral political agreement by the Federal Government of Somalia and all 5 regional administrations to ensure timely elections.
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Nigeria: Borno State residents vote in local gov't polls | Africanews
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Google News Initiative Ad Transformation Lab Provides Needed Support for Black, Latino Media | National News | The Michigan Chronicle
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Pope appoints first African-American cardinal | Africanews
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Archbishop Wilton Gregory becomes the first African American Cardinal during Vatican ceremony - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The San Francisco 49ers and other teams may need to find a temporary new home after Santa Clara County on Saturday banned all contact sports from holding games and practices for the next three weeks. County officials issued the directives in response to rising
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Season for Sharing: Madam Walker Legacy Center promotes arts and entrepreneurship
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French protesters decry bill outlawing use of police images - Black News Channel
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Honestie Hodges, Black Girl Who Sparked Change In Grand Rapids Police Department After She Was Held at Gunpoint at Age 11, Has Died of COVID-19
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Back to the battleground
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U.S. Coronavirus Cases Race Past 13 Million Heading Towards Holidays | The Orlando Advocate
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