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African Innovators Join the Fight Against COVID-19
This new innovation, launched in late March, provides crucial contact tracing data to the Kenyan Ministry of Health as the country moves to curb the spread of
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Rwanda: Restaurants, Salons Struggle to Enforce Physical Distancing Guidelines
Today, after almost a month in operation, in interviews with different restaurants and salons, The New Times learnt that owners struggle to enforce physical
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It is time for an ‘Office of Men’s Health’ because preventable male death and illness is decreasing the quality of life for
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Cameroon: Prison Fire Seriously Injures Inmates
Authorities in Cameroon are investigating a fire inside a maximum-security prison in the port city of Douala that sent three inmates to the hospital with serious
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Mauritius: How Mauritius' Unique Political Culture Helped It Beat COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) had estimated that Mauritius had the highest risk of exposure in Africa and would have the second highest rate of
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Somalia: 10 Killed As Truck Rams in to Tuk-Tuks in Mogadishu
Ten people were killed and several others injured in Mogadishu Tuesday night after a truck lost control and smashed TukTuks that were carrying passengers in the intersection of Howlwadaag Banadir
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Source: allAfrica.com
COVID-19 Update: Technology Proves “Game-Changer” for Black Urban Youth.
Pew Research Center analysis of 2015 U.S. Census Bureau data established that about 15% of Americans who have children who attend school were reported to not have high-speed internet connectivity at
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Rwanda: Clare Akamanzi Appointed Board Member of WHO Foundation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO Clare Akamanzi as one of its founding members of a newly created foundation, an independent grant-making
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Nigeria's Democracy Beyond Its Crown Year
On this day in 1999, amidst pomp and pageantry, General Olusegun Obasanjo took the oath of office as president of the Federal Republic, bringing to an end some 16 years of brutal and bloody military dictatorship, and signposting another era of civil democratic government in what has commonly been
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Rwandan Felicien Kabuga Calls Genocide Charges 'Lies'
After decades on the run, Felicien Kabuga called the charges against him "lies" and his lawyer doubted he would receive a fair trial in an international
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Kenya: Two Charged With Mugging, Defaulting Curfew Order in Eastleigh
Two men who ambushed a man on his way from hospital and stole his phone valued at Sh21,000 and personal items from him have charged with
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Police Shootings: Black Americans Disproportionately Affected [Infographic]
Police violence has reared its ugly head in the United States yet again with thousands of people hitting the streets of Minneapolis to protest the death of George Floyd over the past few
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Somalia: Two Alshabaab Militants Killed in Battle With Somalia Forces
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Uganda: Scientists to Decide Fate of 2021 Polls - Museveni
President Museveni's message on the effects on Covid-19 was yesterday delivered by the Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Ms Justine Kasule Lumumba, to the Inter-party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) meeting where Justice Forum (Jeema) took over its leadership from
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Rwanda: MPs Raise Concern As Govt Cuts Agriculture Spending
Members of Parliament (MPs) have expressed concerns over the government proposal to slash spending on agriculture by 35 per cent, saying that the move would affect farm
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The Top Alpha Kappa Alpha Graduation Photos of Spring 2020
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The Top Delta Sigma Theta Graduation Photos of Spring 2020
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Kenya: Restore Girls' Menstrual Dignity
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Uganda: Scientists Researching Type of Coronavirus in Uganda
The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has said they are doing a deeper study on the type of Covid-19 affecting people in the
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Senegal to continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine
Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite a recent study indicating that the anti-malarial drug is ineffective and potentially
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The Top Alpha Phi Alpha Graduation Photos of Spring 2020
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Zimbabwe: Hundreds of Returnees Flee COVID-19 Quarantine in Malawi and Zimbabwe
Police are looking for hundreds of people who fled quarantine centres in Malawi and Zimbabwe on Thursday as officials in both countries fear that the escapees will spread
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South Sudan: An Appeal to UN's Budget Committee - It's No Time to Cut Back On Child Protection
New York — On February 26 this year, 15 South Sudanese children were released from armed groups and handed over to civilian child protection actors, including UNICEF and UNMISS, UN's peacekeeping operation in South Sudan, who were able to facilitate the children's safe return to their
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UN human rights chief calls for 'serious action' to stop police killings of unarmed African Americans
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday condemned the string of police killings of unarmed African Americans and called for U.S. officers who use excessive force to be charged and convicted for their
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Libya: 'Proof' of Russian Warplanes Joining Conflict in Libya, Says US Military
The US military has accused Russia of deploying warplanes to Libya in support of Russian-backed mercenaries allegedly fighting for Khalifa Haftar, the renegade general commanding the Libyan National Army
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Libya: There's No Shortage of Players in Libya's Conflict, But Few Champions for Peace
Just in recent weeks, fighters allied to Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Accord have made significant gains against their rivals in the Libyan National Army, led by self-proclaimed Field Marshal Khalifa
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Russell Simmons to Talk Black Music Month, Legacy with NNPA
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Magic Johnson’s Firm to Give Away $100 Million In Loans To Minority Businesses
Former NBA all-star Magic Johnson announced a $100 million partnership with MBE Capital partners towards helping minority owned businesses affected by the coronavirus
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Nigeria: Buhari Has Performed Creditably, Says Presidency
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