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[The Conversation Africa] For generations, the tradition of Omabe masquerades has been part of the cultural landscape of the Nsukka area of Enugu State in Nigeria. Masquerades are cultural or religious events that often feature masked dancers embodying various spirits. Omabe masquerades are
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Before and after your COVID vaccine - Stabroek News
After announcing on social media and at the gym that I had taken my first shot of Sputnik V, one of the vaccines in the fight against COVID-19, I was asked several questions. The article Before and after your COVID vaccine appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Kenya: Homa Bay Governor Awiti in Hot Soup
[Capital FM] Homa Bay -- Homa Bay ward representatives have initiated the process of impeaching Governor Cyprian Awiti, accusing him of abuse of office, misappropriation of public resources among others.
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Egypt: Transport Minister Inspects 1st Phase of Upgrading Upper Egypt Western Road
[Egypt Online] Minister of Transport Kamel el Wazir inspected Thursday 20/5/2021 the 1st phase of Upper Egypt Western Desert Road development project ahead of its official inauguration.
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Leadership Highlight: Morgan State University's SGA President Alexander Freeman - Watch The Yard
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to Morgan State University and did an interview with Alexander Freeman the 2020-2021 Student Government Association president. The position of SGA president is a highly
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Uganda: Speaker Race - Kadaga, Oulanyah Moment of Truth
[Monitor] There has been controversy on whether the decision to front for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Uganda's 11th Parliament will be made by ruling NRM party's Central Executive Committee (CEC) or will be thrown to the NRM Parliamentary Caucus.
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BAL: Stoglin bags 40 points as A.S Sale overwhelm A.S Police | Africanews
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) tie saw the Morrocans come from behind to stun the Malian policemen 88-79 at the Kigali arena
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Kenya: New Wajir Governor Ahmed Ali Muktar - the Stone That Builders Rejected
[Nation] He presented his gubernatorial candidature to his clan elders to contest for the seat in 2017 but was rejected.
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Liberia: Ministry of Health Justifies U.S.$71K On Covid Herb From Madagascar
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Ministry of Health has clarified what it termed as the growing misconceptions regarding the process that preceded the bringing in of the Madagascar herbs, which was being promoted in that country as a cure for coronavirus at the time.
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Kenya: Covid-19 - We Need to Vaccinate Against Misinformation
[Capital FM] One year after COVID-19 began to sweep across the African continent the pandemic remains a thorn in the flesh of our collective existence, offering daily reminders of our mortality and bringing to the fore conversations about health that were previously relegated to the tail end of
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Yvonne Orji Reflects On Last 'Insecure' Table Read Ahead Of Final Season
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Rwanda: Hotels, Suppliers Count Losses as CHOGM is Suspended
[East African] The postponement of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm 2021) has cast a dark shadow on Rwanda's ailing economy, which has been severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hewitt's reflections on Windrush Scandal - Barbados Today
Although unknown as a campaign strategist in Barbados, Guy Hewitt is no political neophyte. He spoke to Barbados TODAY on his leadership in the Windrush scandal that garnered him international recognition. Hewitt explained that the Windrush scandal was a consequence of the 2012 ill-conceived
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ICE announces it’s cutting the Irwin County Detention Center contract | Atlanta Daily World
After years of advocacy, ICE announces it’s cutting the Irwin County Detention Center contract —a huge win for the immigrants’ rights community Ocilla, Georgia — Today, Project South, Georgia Detention Watch, GLAHR, South Georgia Immigrant Support Network, and Detention Watch Network are
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Gun-Wielding St. Louis Lawyer Who Terrorized BLM Protesters Launches Senate Bid
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Two Brothers Awarded $75 Million After Spending 31 Years In Prison Following 1983 Wrongful Conviction In North Carolina: 'The Jury Could Not Have Sent a Stronger Message'
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Video Shows Attack On Sacramento Police Ends With Peaceful Arrest | BlackPressUSA
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President of the police Social Welfare Association (TTPSSWA) acting Insp Gideon Dickson described a meeting with National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds as meaningful and productive as he awaited a response from the ministry on the issues raised. Dickson and other association members met w
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