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Holiday Folk Fair International Announces 2020 Plans - Milwaukee Community Journal

MILWAUKEE, WIS. – The 77th Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, will be reimagined for 2020, with the event to be available “wherever you are” Fri., Nov. 20 – Sun., Nov. 22. A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW) that celebrates the

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
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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First Period Child Care Counts Payments Set - Milwaukee Community Journal
Second Period Applications Open Today (MADISON) – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) awarded just over $32 million to 2,367 early care and education providers through the first period of the Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Emergency Payment Program. The application window for the second
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There is no 'back to normal' after Covid-19 - TechCentral
Promoted | There is no guarantee that post-Covid consumers will flock back to brick-and-mortar stores. Once they develop a taste for e-commerce, customers are unlikely to revert to old, less convenient habits.
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Sierra Leone police alerts public to fake dollars circulating in the country
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 August 2020: Sierra Leone police yesterday published a statement warning the public about a large quantity of fake dollars that are making the rounds in the country, which could create serious problem for the economy and fuel organsied crime. “The Sierra Leone Police
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5 Ways Seniors Can Safeguard Against Cyber Criminals Stealing Their Identity - Milwaukee Community Journal
As the use of personal computers and cell phones has grown over the last two decades, identity theft has surged. One study found that over 14 million consumers were victims of identity fraud in 2018, and that their out-of-pocket costs totaled $1.7 billion. Seniors have been particularly vulnerable
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My government will provide nurses with two sets of uniforms free of charge – said president Bio
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 03 July 2020: President Dr Julius Maada Bio was in Bo, southern Sierra Leone yesterday, where he visited the newly refurbished Covid-19 care and treatment facilities, and distributed much needed equipment and uniforms to healthcare workers. Praising the interventions of
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Join us for the Virtual WI State Senate District #6 Candidates' Forum Thursday, July 23rd & the WI State Assembly District #17 Candidates' Forum Tuesday, July 28th - Milwaukee Community Journal
Hello Sherman Park Community & Friends,   Please join us for the Virtual WI State Senate District #6 Candidates’ Forum this Thursday, July 23rd from 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. & Virtual WI State District #17 State Assembly Candidates’ Forum next Tuesday, July 28th from
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Africa: Gender Lens Essential to Addressing Linked Climate Change and Security Crises, Urges Joint UN Report
A new report - Gender, Climate & Security: Sustaining Inclusive Peace on the Frontlines of Climate Change - by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), UN Women, the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA) reveals the close links between
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Brazen armed robbers arrested during curfew in Freetown
Sierra Leoneans are raising concerns over the spate of armed robberies in the country, and calling on the police to be more
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Africa - the Begging Region in Readiness to Solve Problems
Africa's COVID-19 death rate and positive cases have surprised many experts because the region has far lesser cases than any
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Palo trial defense counsel takes state prosecutors to task on criminal procedure
Sierra Leone Telegraph court reporter: 09 June 2020: As the case for the State came to a close yesterday, Adrian Fisher, who has commandeered the role of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and leading the prosecution in the Palo Conteh treason trial, informed the court that after calling 13
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WHO to increase COVID-19 testing from 500 up to 1000 a day in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 July 2020: The World Health Organization Country Office has secured a grant of €500,000 from the German Technical Cooperation (GIZ) through a strategic partnership to increase COVID-19 testing capacity from 500 up to 1000 tests per day in Sierra Leone. The support will
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Africa COVID-19 stats: 404,796 cases; 10,147 deaths; 192,600 recoveries | Africanews
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Africa: Powering Health Across Africa Through COVID-19 and a Changing Climate
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There is no place like home
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African economic and social awakening: Lessons from Singapore
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President Bio is determined to guarantee press freedom in Sierra Leone
SL Ministry of Information: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 July 2020: Guaranteeing press freedom, promoting and protecting the rights of journalists, giving oxygen of  publicity to the voices of reasoning, and making the country compete with other civilized democratic nations, His Excellency President
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NGC concludes COVID-19 sensitization in the South East region of Sierra Leone
Following a five-day visit to the southeast of Sierra Leone, Hon. Kandeh Yumkella – leader of the national Granf Coalition (NGC) in parliament, has completed his coronavirus disease sensitization
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World Bank approves $40 Million to boost Sierra Leone’s SMEs and diversify the economy 
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