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Medicines and other supplies worth thousands of dollars were destroyed when a raging fire ravaged Banket Hospital pharmacy and store room yesterday
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Source: allAfrica.com
DPP continues arguments against quashing of order that Bisram be tried - Stabroek News
The Guyana Court of Appeal yesterday morning continued hearing the Director of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) appeal of a High Court ruling quashing her order that Marcus Bisram be tried for the murder of Faiyaz
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Washington, Walter Edward (1915-2003)
Walter Edward Washington, attorney and politician, was born in Dawson, Georgia, on April 15, 1915 to Willie Mae and William L. Washington.  After his mother’s death in 1921, Washington moved with his father to Jamestown, New York.  Washington excelled academically and athletically in the public
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27
2003
Rwanda: Activists Welcome Move to Blacklist Sex Offenders
Activists have welcomed the decision by the government to establish a sex offenders' registry calling the move a positive step towards curbing the rising number of rape and defilement
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UPDATE | Botswana president meeting with Ramaphosa envoy cancelled amid Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe furore
Despite a statement from the the Botswana government that President Cyril Ramaphosa had sent Intelligence Minister Ayanda Dlodlo as his envoy to Gaborone, News24 has learnt that the trip has been called
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Jacques Rabemananjara - Birthday
Jacques Rabemananjara , (born June 23, 1913, Tananarive, Madagascar—died April 1, 2005, Paris, France), Malagasy politician, playwright, and poet.
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1913
Ramaphosa congratulates Tanzania’s Magufuli on election win
At least four opposition figures in Tanzania were arrested for allegedly inciting violence
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NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Requires Businesses To Deny Shoppers Without Masks
As spotted on Raw Story, New York State has a plan in mind for flipping the switch on The Big
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Kenya: Karen Nyamu Finally Opens Up On 'Affair' With Samidoh
[Nairobi News] Politician and lawyer Karen Nyamu has refuted claims that she is having a romantic relationship with Mugithi music sensation Samidoh.
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Minister in Jamaica apologizes for comments on sexual harassment | New York Carib News
Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck has apologized “unreservedly” for the remarks he made during a discussion of the issue of sexual harassment at a sitting of the Joint Select Committee on the Sexual Harassment Bill last week.
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Source: The New York Carib News
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Sierra Leone’s new Attorney General takes oath of office
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 July 2020: Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Anthony Yeihwoe Brewah, took his oath of office at State House today, in the presence of President Dr Julius Maada Bio in accordance with the Laws of Sierra Leone. Anthony Yeihwoe Brewah
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Herman Cain
Herman Cain is an experienced American author, politician and businessman, born on December 13, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee. Born to a cleaning woman and a domestic worker, Cain grew up in a poor family but learnt what he understood as the true meaning of success. Through his father’s hard
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Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president
Malawi's opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera was sworn in Sunday as the southern African country's new president after winning the re-run of a hotly disputed
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Source: The East African
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Cops awaiting legal advice on possible charge from Nonpareil fatal accident - Stabroek News
Police are awaiting advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to determine whether charges should be laid in connection with the death of 24-year-old cyclist David Shepherd, who died after an accident along the Nonpareil public road almost two weeks
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Awolowo, Obafemi (1909-1985)
Nigerian nationalist, politician, lawyer, statesman, and chancellor, Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo was born on March 6, 1909 in Ogun State, Nigeria, where he commenced his political
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Magistrate loses defamation suit against DPP - Stabroek News
High Court judge Navindra Singh on Tuesday threw out a $50 million lawsuit filed by Magistrate Alex Moore against Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack SC, whom he had accused of defaming
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Controversial prosecutions boss Noko resigns from the NPA | News24
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the resignation of North-West prosecutions head Moipone Noko – who asked to step down after being informed she would face an inquiry into her fitness to hold office, as well as possible suspension.
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Source: https://www.news24.com
Leopold Sedar Senghor, poet, politician, is elected President of Senegal.
Leopold Sedar Senghor, poet, politician, is elected President of Senegal.
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Motion to strengthen INDECOM tabled in House
A motion calling for legislative changes to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Act, to strengthen the investigative capabilities of the organisation, was tabled in the House of Representatives by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck this
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Malawi apex court upholds cancellation of Mutharika's re-election
Malawi’s Supreme Court confirmed Friday that last year’s presidential elections remain nullified and a fresh vote held in
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Uganda: Minister Kamuntu Shocked By Loss
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Malawi opposition leader sworn in as president after vote re-run | News24
Malawi's opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera has been sworn in as the southern African country's new president after winning the re-run of a hotly disputed election.
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Source: https://www.news24.com
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Washington, Walter Edward (1915-2003) - Birthday
Walter Edward Washington, attorney and politician, was born in Dawson, Georgia, on April 15, 1915 to Willie Mae and William L.
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15
1915
‘Freedom time’ - George Williams released from 50-year wait in prison without trial
George Williams had his first meal in 50 years outside of prison walls on Wednesday after a St Catherine Circuit Court judge upheld a notice of abandonment in his murder
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Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Nigeria: Buhari Signs Order to Implement Financial Autonomy for States' Legislature, Judiciary
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja signed an Executive Order for the implementation of financial autonomy for the legislature and the judiciary at the state
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R350 grant: Minister Zulu shares her 'worries' over SRD payments
We'd wager that Lindiwe Zulu isn't the only person who has been worrying about the SRD R350 grant, given that half of all applicants haven't been paid.
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Nigeria: Wadume - 10 Soldiers Shielded From Trial
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami is seriously under attack for removing the names of 10 soldiers named as accomplices in the kidnapping charges involving an alleged Taraba State kidnapping kingpin, Bala Hamisu, also known as
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Malawi ruling party cries foul over presidential vote re-run
Malawi's governing party has called for a third presidential election, citing irregularities and intimidation in this week's re-run vote as unofficial tallies show incumbent President Peter Mutharika losing to the opposition
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Malawi: DPP Preaches Violence-Free Campaign in the North
Mzuzu — Governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) National Governing Council members Wednesday asked all political parties in the country to practice violence-free campaign in preparation for the July 2, 2020 fresh presidential
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Source: allAfrica.com
Nigeria: Buhari Amends Executive Order On Offshore Assets Declaration
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an amendment to the Executive Order 008 of 2018 on Voluntary Offshore Assets Regularisation Scheme
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