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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ruling party, the African National Congress, must work to regain popular support after being embroiled in corruption scandals and divided by bitter factional rivalries.
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Tori Miller continues to blaze trails as first African-American woman general manager in the G League - The Atlanta Voice
A Decatur native who stayed in the game despite obstacles, General Manager of the College Park Skyhawks, Tori Miller, reflects on her journey to her position and the legacy she wants to leave on and off the court. Tori Miller is the G League’s first female African American to hold
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Liberian diplomat seeks justice for seven-year-old daughter sexually abused in Abuja
The culprits were found culpable by two separate panels and are now being prosecuted in Liberia. The post Liberian diplomat seeks justice for seven-year-old daughter sexually abused in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘The Battle Is In Our Hands’: Vice President Kamala Harris Delivers Remarks On Voting Rights
In remarks Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris issued a charge to the American people and the Senators who represent them to prioritize protecting democracy above their own comfort.
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Three Tanzanian peacekeepers injured in Central African Republic | New York Carib News
Three Tanzanian peacekeepers  serving on the United Nations’ mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were injured on Thursday, when their vehicle struck an unidentified explosive device.
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Sierra Leone’s army chiefs reject allegations of corruption and sexual harassment
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 8 January 2022: Senior military staff in Sierra Leone's Ministry of Defence (MoD), including the Assistant Chief of Defence (ACDS) Operations and Plans, Brig. Gen. R. B. Harleston, were at a press conference in Freetown on Thursday, where they responded to allegations of
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MLK Family Asks For No Celebration Until Lawmakers Pass Voting Rights Legislation - The Seattle Medium
King’s family has requested no celebration unless federal lawmakers pass voting rights legislation, a task that appears out of reach as President Joe Biden and several Democrats have faced stiff Republican
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Maya Angelou First Black Woman On U.S. Coin - The Seattle Medium
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COMMENTARY: Roosevelt Vernon Cobb, Daddy Hammercy! | Post News Group
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WBHM Bids Farewell to Host/Reporter Janae Pierre
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Sen. Schumer Says Senate Will Vote on Changes to Filibuster by MLK Day
“The Senate was designed to protect the political rights of the minority in the chamber, through the promise of debate and the opportunity to amend. But over the years, those rights have been warped and contorted to obstruct and embarrass the will of the majority – something our Founders explicitly
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Parents Raise the Alarm About Violence in Schools, Say Their Votes Depends on Improvement | Post News Group
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Back To Bel-Air: Watch Will Smith’s ‘Fresh Prince’ Reboot [Official Trailer]
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DHS Schedules Listening Sessions to Get Input On How Settlement Funds Should Be Used to Address Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic | The Madison Times
Virtual sessions start Jan. 12 and are scheduled in regions across the state The opioid epidemic has touched every corner of Wisconsin, and how the state responds to the crisis must be informed by the unique circumstances of each individual experiencing opioid use disorder, their friends and
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Authorities jail two men suspected of killing Memphis rapper Young Dolph - TSDMemphis.com
The hunt for the ambush killers of Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., renowned as Memphis rapper Young Dolph, has yielded two men – Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, who now are in jail on charges of first-degree murder. The apprehension of Johnson, 23, and Smith, 32, was announced on Tuesday. Thornton
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Ethiopia: Freed opposition leader ready to take part in national dialogue | Africanews
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