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Kenya: Expect Snarl-Up at Makupa, Kenha Warns Mombasa Residents
[Nation] Mombasa County residents are grappling with traffic snarl-ups at the Makupa Causeway as the Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha) creates a diversion to pave the way for the construction of a 457-metre bridge.
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HIV/AIDS Food Bank closed for the rest of the week - Barbados Today
The Ministry of Health and Wellness advises that the HIV/AIDS Food Bank is closed for the remainder of the week. The reopening date will be announced in due course. (BGIS) The post HIV/AIDS Food Bank closed for the rest of the week appeared first on Barbados Today.
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Kenya: 'Resettle Us Before Your Term Ends' - IDPs Appeal to Kenyatta
[Nation] As President Uhuru Kenyatta winds up his final term in office, victims of the 2007/08 post-election violence hope that he will fulfill his 2013 promise to resettle them.
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Rwanda: Army Explains Rwanda-DR Congo Border Incident, Says Relations Intact
[New Times] The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Tuesday, October 19, released a statement shedding light on the cross-border incident in Rubavu district a day earlier when Rwandan troops crossed into neighboring DR Congo to pursue smugglers.
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COVID-19 Update: 381 new cases, 3433 in home isolation, 636 in isolation facilities - Barbados Today
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 381 new COVID-19 cases, 170 males and 211 females, on Tuesday, October 19. The facility conducted 2,331 tests. The new positives comprise 79 persons who are under the age of 18, and 302 who are 18 years and older. There are 636 people in
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Kenyatta Orders Sh25 Billion Economic Stimulus Intervention
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered an Shs 25 billion economic stimulus plan which will be spread across the Health, Education, and Agricultural sectors with the Kazi Mtaani program receiving the highest chunk at Sh 10 billion.
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Medical Organizations Declare National Emergency in Children’s Mental Health
Three medical groups have declared a national emergency in children's mental health amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which they say has exacerbated existing
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Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Blocked Villagers, Traditional Leaders From Engaging Chamisa in Manicaland - Party
[New Zimbabwe] OPPOSITION MDC Alliance Manicaland province has slammed the ruling Zanu PF party for plotting to derail party leader Nelson Chamisa from interfacing with traditional and opinion leaders and villagers in Chimanimani district.
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Egypt: Sisi Lauds Progress in Tripartite Cooperation Mechanism With Cyprus, Greece
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian-Greek-Cypriot summit discussed on Tuesday 19/10/2021 aspects of cooperation between the three countries within the framework of the tripartite cooperation mechanism, with a special focus on its success in periodical consultations and close coordination regarding regional
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TUCO faces legal action over presidency - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
CALYPSONIAN Morel Peters, also called King Luta, wants a bye-election held for the post of president of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO). In a pre-action protocol letter, Peters’s attorney Peter Taylor called on the executive of the governing body for calypso to immediatel
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Kenya: Fund Campaigns for Women With Disabilities, Parties Urged
[Nation] Disability rights advocates have called on political parties to finance campaign activities for women with disabilities in the 2022 General Election.
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Senate GOP Stymies Freedom to Vote Act with Filibuster
Senate Republicans have again blocked a Democratic-led push for voter rights, with each of the 50 GOP members voting to block legislation that would help override some of the oppressive laws that have passed in several states as a result of the 2020 election. 'This bill is a compromise, but a good
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Make Your Voice Heard – VOTE!  | The Michigan Chronicle
On Wednesday, October 6, Republicans in the Michigan Senate passed legislation once again that would make it increasingly difficult to vote with stringent requirements like a photo ID - among other things - more than likely Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, would veto, WXYZ reported. The primary
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The ABCs Of E-SPLOST: What We Need To Know At The Hungry Club Forum | The Savannah Tribune
With Early Voting now in progress, voters in Savannah Chatham County will decide by the Tuesday, November 2nd Election, if they are willing to support the renewal of E-SPLOST. The one penny added to the sales tax for education. The “E” stands for Education, and SPLOST is the Special Purpose Local
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Atlanta HBCU students protest, sleep in tents for better campus conditions
Students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in Atlanta are coming together to protest living conditions and inequities at The post Atlanta HBCU students protest, sleep in tents for better campus conditions appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kenya: Uhuru, Ruto in Animated Exchange After 4 Months Without Joint Public Appearance
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto shared light moments on Wednesday during Kenya's 58 Mashujaa Day celebrations which was marked at Wanguru stadium in Kirinyaga County.
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Federal Student Debt Forgiveness Program Receives Massive Makeover
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — The newly revamped Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will eliminate federal loans for all applicants after borrowers make 10 years of payments. An estimated 22,000 borrowers are eligible to get their loans canceled and an additional 27,000 borrowers could be deemed
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Senate Committee Advances Bill for Fish Market, Dock on STJ
The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that would appropriate funds to build an “aesthetically pleasing” fish market at the Little Cruz Bay Dock and a new boat dock and slipway at Enighed Pond.
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Senator Schumer pushes for Nick Perry as Ambassador to Jamaica | New York Carib News
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging President Biden to nominate Assemblyman Nick Perry to serve as the US ambassador to Jamaica.
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Biden discusses $1.9 trillion top line for economic package and tells Democrats free community college is out - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Moreover, he indicated that the child tax credit -- a key Democratic priority -- would likely be extended for one additional year, much shorter than what many in their party wanted, one of the sources said. The child tax credit will also likely be means tested, keeping with what Manchin had
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Temporary shuttle service to ferry passengers to PSV terminal - Barbados Today
A temporary solution has been found to alleviate the problems facing public service vehicle operators who complain of being reported by police for operating outside of the Constitution River Terminal (CRT) at night. The pilot project will see a nighttime shuttle service by the Transport Board
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City Council passes resolution honoring Rev. Jackson’s life and legacy Mayor praised his fight for diversity - The Chicago Crusader
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. received a standing ovation Wednesday during the City Council meeting when Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the aldermen passed a resolution honoring his 62 years in
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East Africa: From Dadaab to Mogadishu, and Back Again? A Somali Refugee's Journey
[The New Humanitarian] Mogadishu -- 'I've been caught three times in explosions and gun battles already, and I worry that one day my luck might run out.'
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‘Troubled’ Kwacha - The Times Group Malawi
The local unit— the Kwacha— continued losing value against major trading currencies on the foreign exchange market, depreciating by about 5.7 percent against the United States (US) Dollar since January 2021. Experts attribute the Kwacha volatility to, among other things, pressure emanating from
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Dr. Nunez-Smith Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith of St. Thomas has added another achievement to her long list of accomplishments, having been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, the Yale School of Medicine announced.
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Superb Woman: Gwendolyn Jones - Texas Metro News
Gwendolyn Jones has walked the path of recovery from victim to survivor to an overcomer; and knows that healing is possible. The post Superb Woman: Gwendolyn Jones appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Creative sector gets work-from -home hampers - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
The Trinidad and Tobago Film Company Limited (FilmTT) and the Arts Association Collective of TT (AACTT) distributed technical “work-from-home” relief hampers to 20 creatives earlier this month in a move to encourage and enable creatives to continue working, creating content, and facilitating pro
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Partisan Claims About Flight Cancellations Lack Evidence - Houston Forward Times
SciCheck Digest Southwest Airlines’ flight cancellations fueled partisan claims over the weekend that transportation workers… The post Partisan Claims About Flight Cancellations Lack Evidence appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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President nominates four out of five PSC members for debate
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Paula-Mae Weekes - FOUR people have been sent to Parliament for consideration to be appointed to the Police Service Commission (PSC) by President Paula Mae Weekes. In a media statement on Wednesday, the President added two more
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Public Notice: St. Andrew Outpatient Clinic closed due to water outage - Barbados Today
The public is advised that the St. Andrew Outpatient Clinic remains closed today. This closure is due to a water outage, resulting from a burst main. (BGIS) The post Public Notice: St. Andrew Outpatient Clinic closed due to water outage appeared first on Barbados Today.
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