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A former Eritrean refugee has won a seat in New Zealand’s parliament following the Labour Party’s biggest victory in 50 years. Ibrahim Omer becomes the country’s first African MP and the only second refugee to become a legislator. Omer, who is now a list MP having ranked 42 in the Labour
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Rwanda: New Evidence Puts France's Role in Rwanda's 1994 Genocide Back in the Spotlight
[RFI] According to a diplomatic cable, the authorities in Paris helped suspects in the 1994 Rwanda genocide to escape while under French military protection. The revelation has rekindled Kigali's allegations that France secretly supported Hutu forces who orchestrated the massacres.
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Black Music Month Event To Showcase Top Chicago Vocalists From The Voice and America’s Got Talent. | Chicago Defender
Overflow Coffee, newly relocated in the former building of historically acclaimed Vee-Jay Records, extends its rich history by hosting the return of Overflow After Dark, a music series that will round out Black Music Month featuring top Chicago vocalists D. Lylez best known as a contestant from
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Libya's Hafter calls on troops to 'drive out' Turkish forces | Africanews
Marking the country's 69th anniversary on Thursday he said: "There will be no peace in the presence of a coloniser on our land." "We will therefore take up arms again to fashion our peace with our own hands... and, since Turkey rejects peace and opts for war, prepare to drive out the
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Gov’t strengthening legislative agenda in new fiscal year – Allen
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The UWI, museum partner with consortium to push heritage - Barbados Today
The ILUCIDARE Consortium including Europa Nostra and the European Commission have shortlisted projects for the 2021 edition of the ILUCIDARE Special Prizes, awarded within the European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards. These projects are compelling demonstrations of heritage-led innovation and
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of the Barbados Today Inc. by H.E. Yan Xiusheng On July 1, 2021, the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrates its 100th anniversary. In its momentous 100-year history, the
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UN: Ethiopia's conflict has 'appalling impact on civilians' - Black News Channel
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia's situation is 'spiraling out of control with appalling impact on civilians' and urgently needs outside monitoring, the United Nations human rights chief warned Wednesday, but Ethiopia is rejecting calls for independent investigations
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#BTColumn – Picture it! - Barbados Today
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Boston healthcare workers dance with happiness over vaccine in viral video - TheGrio
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Angola's Vice President to Sue for Libel
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Central Africa: Threat of Violence Looms As CAR Prepares for Elections
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Libyan factions sign 'permament' national ceasefire after talks | Africanews
Libya's two rival factions signed a "permanent" ceasefire agreement Friday after five days of talks at the United Nations, which hailed the move as a moment that will go down in
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Nigeria receives nearly four million free COVAX vaccines | Africanews
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Kenya: Nyong'o Should Recognize Awasi as Town of Luo Hero Luanda Magere
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