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Governor Kingi earlier this year attempted to take over the fringe parties ahead of the next polls, but the party leaders rejected a merger plan.
Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.
The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel.
The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment.
Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.
In her own words, Mary Sheffield, Detroit City Council President Pro Tem, describes herself as someone led by faith and driven by passion to empower the people and communities of Detroit. Sheffield believes she’s been called as a public servant to facilitate progress for the people and city she loves immensely. For some leaders, words … Continued
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… , which has both a sizable African-American and a sizable Orthodox Jewish … on the street, especially for African American communities, does not make us …
The House speaker said the Trump administration's desire to water down a plan for nationwide coronavirus testing and contact tracing threatens any agreement.
[African Arguments] These six films present varied snapshots of what it means to be African today.
Read President Barack Obama's full scathing rebuke of Donald Trump's presidency in his first campaign speech for Joe Biden.
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari spoke to the nation about the unrest that has gripped the country... View Article
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By Glenn Ellis We have all been overwhelmed for what seems like an eternity with this pandemic. We are all exhausted, stressed out, and some of us depressed. We are fed up with the constant face masks; hand sanitizer; and distancing 6 feet from everyone. Now, we are hearing about the “second wave.” It seems […]
ROME, Italy (AP) - Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pontiff while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary Francesco, which premiered yesterday at the Rome Film Festival.The papal thumbs-up came midway through the film that delves into issues Francis cares about most, including the environment, poverty, migration, racial and income inequality, and the people most affected by discrimination.
By Tehreem Khan UAB News Trick-or-treating is at the core of Halloween fun. As the holiday approaches, parents and children are concerned about what COVID-19 means to a traditional trick-or-treating experience and other related fun, fall activities. Does COVID-19 mean no Halloween for kids this year? Is a safe, yet fun Halloween possible? This Halloween […]
The Dolphin School, in Bristol, will change it's logo after a vote by the community in the wake of controversy surrounding slave trader Edward Colston whose family crest is almost identical.
African American volunteers are needed to find a vaccine to stop the deadly spread of COVID-19. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are increasingly focused on ensuring enrollment in the trials is representative of the communities at the highest risk of contracting COVID-19. Among those conducting vaccine trials is the national company Benchmark Research, which has sites in Los […]
… in a virtual event with African-American faith leaders, during which he …
Nigerians protesting against police brutality stayed on the streets in Lagos on Wednesday, breaking the government curfew following a night of chaotic violence in which demonstrators were fired upon, sparking global outrage.
Shots were fired Wednesday as young demonstrators set up barricades by the Lekki toll plaza in Lagos, where protesters had been fired upon Tuesday night, causing numerous injuries although officials said no deaths.
One protester told The Associated Press that his brother was shot and killed in the previous day's demonstrations and that he himself had been hurt in the leg.
Gunfire could be heard across Lagos, Nigeria's largest city of 14 million, including on the highway to the airport, at a major bus station, outside the offices of a television station and at the Lekki tollgates. Smoke could be seen billowing from several points in central Lagos.
Demonstrations and gunfire were also reported in several other Nigerian cities, including the capital city, Abuja.
The nationwide #EndSARS protests against police brutality have rocked Nigeria for more than two weeks. They started after a video circulated of a man being beaten, apparently by officers of the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad, known as SARS.
In response to the protests, the government announced it would disband the SARS unit, which Amnesty International says has been responsible for many cases of torture and killings.
The demonstrators' demands have widened to include calls for accountable government, respect for human rights and an end to corruption in Africa's most populous nation of 196 million.
Despite massive oil wealth and one of Africa's largest economies, the bulk of Nigeria's 200 million people have high levels of poverty and lack of basic services, as a result of rampant corruption, charge rights groups.
Councilmembers voted unanimously near midnight at this week’s City Council meeting to give federal CARES funding to local job training agencies in light of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 virus on workers’ jobs in Oakland. Oakland residents are dealing with a double-digit unemployment rate that is much higher than the national rate. Councilmember Larry […]
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A large number of Black children have lost a family member or caregiver since the beginning of the pandemic.
Bublr, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare operator, is proud to partner with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) to provide FREE Access Passes to qualifying individuals. The promotion, which started in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, is part of a joint campaign to highlight the connection between physical activity and better mental health. Access Passes... [Read More]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Principal Secretary Lilian Omollo was on Thursday awarded Sh1 as compensation in a case in which she had sued the govermnent for unfair dismissal when she was facing corruption charges.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) - Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said yesterday the federal government will not buy a COVID-19 vaccine from China’s Sinovac, one day after the health minister said it would be included in the nation’s immunization program.
The article Brazil’s Bolsonaro rejects plan to buy China’s Sinovac vaccine; health minister tests positive appeared first on Stabroek News.
South African auto manufacturers note government's Economic Recovery Plan, point to economic and fiscal reforms as key.
Daniel Maposa THE launch of the Zimbabwean Arts, Culture and Heritage policy by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last year in November in Bulawayo was a momentous occasion for the cultural and creative industries in the country. Never in the history of the country had the highest office in the land presided over arts and culture business. The launch of the policy was a sign of commitment from government to the development of a sector that has always been on the margins of the national development agenda. However, about 11 months down the line there seems to be no indication or any movement towards implementation of the policy. The momentum and excitement seem to be evaporating, with the only hope being that the policy will not be another document that will gather dust on the shelves and computer folders without implementation. A policy document is a dead document until it is implemented. It is just an intention at formulation and launch and becomes a living being when it begins to benefit the targeted beneficiaries. The best way of ensuring that the people benefit from a policy is to implement it. When a policy is launched it is the role of every stakeholder to bring it to life. Government has to play its role and citizens have theirs too. For this to happen, the parent ministry and its attendant parastatals within which the policy resides, in this case the Youth, Sports, Arts and Recreation ministry, the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and the National Gallery of Zimbabwe should provide leadership towards the implementation of the policy. There is need to understand at all levels that the launch of the policy was just an appetiser to the main course. Real work should have begun in earnest already. To all intents and purposes, all stakeholders, the artists, funders, corporates and others should have put their hands at work through the leadership of ministry. After the launch of the culture policy it is important that the ministry turns the engine on. The ministry within reasonable time should have ensured that there is massive conscientisation of the sector of what is contained in this policy document. For the sector to have complete buy-in and play its part, it should have an understanding of the document and the direction in which the journey is headed. Some might argue that just months after the launch, the country like the whole world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic leading to the lockdown where business was temporarily halted. However, it is during this pandemic that some sectors found smart ways of working, through digital media platforms. It could be easy and cost effective for the responsible entities to use social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter or radio to publicise excerpts of the policy document. Zoom meetings could be held to host discussions. With smart thinking, smart working could be a cost-effective alternative. For the policy document to have life and meaning to the lives of many struggling creatives, it is important that there is budgetary allocation towards implementation, mo
Attesting to NYFF’s eagerness to hear black voices, the fest featured three main slate films from British director/writer Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave’’) that are part of a five-episode West Indian community-based mini-series “Small Axe.’’ McQueen’s homage to his Caribbean roots will appear on Prime Video later this year. Other NYFF entries will roll out in theaters, VOD and on streaming service – in months to come
Good morning, California. It’s Monday, October 19. Beyond the top line Today is the last day to register online to vote — and if you aren’t one of the more than 3.5 million Californians who have already returned their ballots, it’s time for a closer look at some of the 12 statewide propositions. You’ve probably […]
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By Savannah Koplon UAB News A lot about this fall semester looks different from years past and may be not what students expected college to be like. Studying, socializing — even going to the store and the gym — look different. While the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted changes to everyday life, University of Alabama at Birmingham experts from […]
Political experts expect the outcome of the vote that would boost Florida’s minimum wage to be close. A 60-percent vote is needed for it to pass. BY JIM TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – Voting yes on Amendment 2 to boost Florida’s minimum wage will either give 2.5 million workers a pay raise or […]
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