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Last August 2 was the fourth anniversary of the declaration of the outcome of the March 2, 2020 elections.
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\t On Friday, internet and international calls were cut off across the West African nation in anticipation of the election results, according to locals and international observers in the capital, Conakry.
\t This was the third time that Conde matched-up against Diallo. Before the election, observers raised concerns that an electoral dispute could reignite ethnic tensions between Guinea's largest ethnic groups.
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has confirmed that people without a Voter Identification (ID) Card will be allowed to cast their ballot in the September 3 general election.
WARRIORS’ striker Prince Dube’s sublime performance in the Tanzania topflight football league has generated a lot of interest from all over the world, with his management team saying enquiries have come from unnamed clubs in Europe and the Middle East.
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Divali Nagar, the annual celebration that honours the cultural heritage of TT’s East Indian community, serves as a dynamic platform for businesses to showcase their products and services.
In an interview with the first vice president of the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC), Surujdeo Mangaroo, we uncover the intriguing fusion of culture and commerce within Divali Nagar.
The Nagar boasts a bustling marketplace with a wide range of booths for businesses to rent.
As Mangaroo explained, “We (NCIC) offer a wide range of booths for businesses to rent, and this year, we have a total of 153 booths that have already been booked. These booths serve as the canvas for businesses to exhibit and promote their offerings to a diverse audience.”
Questioned on the evolution of business at Divali Nagar, Mangaroo said, “Over the years, the business component of Divali Nagar has seen remarkable growth. We have witnessed an increase in the number of participating businesses, which is very encouraging. What’s even more exciting is the diversity of offerings from these businesses, covering a spectrum of industries and products.” This evolution, he added, allows businesses to tap into a broader market and engage with a wider array of potential customers.
Asked to shed light on the types of investments and sponsorships that Divali Nagar has attracted from corporate entities and how they contribute to the event's success, Mangaroo, who has been involved in the Divali Nagar for 25 years, noted, “Divali Nagar has been fortunate to attract various investments and sponsorships from corporate entities that recognise the significance of this event. These partnerships are vital to the success of Divali Nagar, as they not only provide financial support but also strengthen the event’s overall appeal. Corporate sponsorships contribute to the enhancement of the event's quality, allowing us to provide a memorable experience for our patrons.”
He disclosed that this year, the NCIC is very encouraged to have the presence of First Citizens Bank, Caribbean Airlines, The National Lotteries Control Board, Xtra Foods, National Flour Mills, Nestle and bmobile as corporate sponsors.
When asked how Divali Nagar has navigated the post-pandemic challenges, Mangaroo said, “This was indeed a test of resilience. We implemented strategic measures to ensure the continued success of Divali Nagar, particularly in the business aspect. This included adapting to health and safety protocols to create a secure environment for both our patrons and exhibitors. Additionally, we embraced technology to expand our reach, with live feeds and digital platforms, ensuring that the spirit of Divali Nagar remained vibrant even in challenging times.”
The big question, however, is how do businesses, whether small or large, benefit from being a part of Divali Nagar, and what unique advantages does this platform offer to them?
As Mangaroo pointed out, “Businesses, regardless of their size, benefit immensely from participating in Divali Nagar. The un
Madison Atkinson, 15, is being lauded as a hero after she used CPR to save her 3-year-old cousin's life on Thanksgiving Day.
LOTTO Results edit post Daily Lotto results for Sunday, 28 February 2021 2021-02-28 edit post Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 27 February 2021
Guinea, in West Africa on the Atlantic, is also bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Côte dIvoire, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Slightly smaller than Oregon, the country consists of a coastal plain, a mountainous region, a savanna interior, and a forest area in the Guinea Highlands. The highest peak is Mount Nimba at 5,748 ft (1,752 m).
Republic.
Beginning in 900, the Susu migrated from the north and began settling in the area that is now Guinea. The Susu civilization reached its height in the 13th century. Today the Susu make up about 20% of Guineas population. From the 16th to the 19th century, the Fulani empire dominated the region. In 1849, the French claimed it as a protectorate. First called Rivières du Sud, the protectorate was rechristened French Guinea; finally, in 1895, it became part of French West Africa.
Guinea achieved independence on Oct. 2, 1958, and became an independent state with Sékou Touré as president. Under Touré, the country was the first avowedly Marxist state in Africa. Diplomatic relations with France were suspended in 1965, with the Soviet Union replacing France as the countrys chief source of economic and technical assistance.
Prosperity came in 1960 after the start of exploitation of bauxite deposits. Touré was reelected to a seven-year term in 1974 and again in 1981. He died after 26 years as president in March 1984. A week later, a military regime headed by Col. Lansana Conté took power.
In 1989, President Conté announced that Guinea would move to a multiparty democracy, and in 1991, voters approved a new constitution. In Dec. 1993 elections, the presidents Unity and Progress Party took almost 51% of the vote. In 2001, a government referendum was passed that eliminated presidential term limits, thus allowing Conté to run for a third term in 2003. Despite the trappings of multiparty rule, Conté has ruled the country with an iron fist.
Guinea has had ongoing difficulties with its neighbor Liberia, which was embroiled in a long civil war during the 1990s and again in
U.S. Department of State Background Note
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Republic of Zimbabwe
Geography
Area: 390,580 sq. km. (150,760 sq. mi.), slightly larger than Montana.
Cities: Capital--Harare (pronounced Ha-RAR-e), pop. 1.5 million. Other towns--Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Gweru, Kwekwe, Masvingo, Marondera.
Terrain: Desert and savanna.
Climate: Mostly subtropical.
People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Zimbabwean (sing.), Zimbabweans (pl.).
Population (2003 est.): 12.5 million.
Annual growth rate (2003 est.): 0.83%. (Note: the population growth rate is depressed by an HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate estimated to be 18% and a high level of net emigration.)
Ethnic groups: Shona 71%, Ndebele 16%, other African 11%, white 1%, mixed and Asian 1%.
Religions: Christianity 75%, offshoot Christian sects, animist, and Muslim.
Languages: English (official), Shona, Sindebele.
Education: Attendance--mandatory for primary level. Adult literacy--90.5% (2004 est.).
Health: Infant mortality rate--51.7/1,000 (2006 est.). Life expectancy--men 37 (2006), women 34 (2006).
Work force (2006 est.): 900,000 in formal sector.
Government
Type: Parliamentary.
Constitution: December 21, 1979.
Independence: April 18, 1980.
Branches: Executive--President (chief of state and head of government), Cabinet. Legislative--In the 150-seat House of Assembly, 120 seats are popularly elected and 30 are directly appointed by the president or selected through a process strongly influenced by him. In the 66 seat Senate, 50 seats are popularly elected, 6 are directly appointed by the president, 8 chiefs are elected from the 8 rural provinces (excluding the metropolitan provinces), and 2 are the president and vice president of the Council of Chiefs. Judicial--High Court, Court of Appeal, local and customary courts.
Administrative subdivisions: Town Councils and District Councils.
Main political parties: Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF); Movement for Democratic Change (MDC); United Peoples Party (UPP).
Economy
GDP (2006
The observers recognise that an electoral system governed by a whole series of constantly changing pieces of legislation \"responds to the outcome of political dialogue between the main parties, Renamo and Frelimo, rather than taking a holistic review of the electoral framework.\"
Stop the inclusion of fraudulent results: Under Renamo pressure, the parties agreed an electoral court system which could intervene to redress misconduct and errors by election commissions, STAEs, and polling stations.
Civil society members to be non-partisan
Members of the National Elections Commission (CNE) \"do not represent the public or private institutions or political or social institutions they come from, and defend the national interest\", says the electoral law.
For the 2008-9 elections, parliament (AR) agreed a dramatic change - a majority of CNE members, including the chair (presidente) were nominated by Civil Society Organisations (CSO) to try to force some independence and neutrality.
But this agreement between Frelimo and Renamo to select party aligned CSO members is not specified in the electoral law and clearly goes against the spirit of the law.
Raila Odinga , in full Raila Amolo Odinga (born January 7, 1945, Maseno, Kenya), Kenyan businessman and politician who served as prime minister of Kenya (2008–13) following the contentious presidential election of December 2007.
Of Luo descent, Odinga was the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, the first vice president of independent Kenya. After earning a master’s degree in mechanical engineering in East Germany in 1970, Odinga returned to Kenya to become a lecturer at the University of Nairobi. During his time at the university, Odinga also engaged in engineering-related business ventures, including one that would later become East African Spectre, Ltd. He left the university in 1974 and was soon employed by the Kenya Bureau of Standards, where he attained the position of deputy director in 1978.
In the 1970s and ’80s Odinga was politically active and supported government reforms in Kenya. In 1982 he was accused of plotting against Pres. Daniel arap Moi and was imprisoned without trial for six years. After Odinga’s release, he was twice arrested for campaigning against one-party rule, and in 1991 he sought refuge in Norway. He returned to Kenya in 1992, however, and was elected a member of the National Assembly that year under the banner of the Forum for the Restoration of Democracy–Kenya (FORD–K), the party led by his father. After his father’s death in 1994, Odinga became embroiled in a leadership struggle within the party and in 1996 left FORD–K and joined the National Development Party (NDP).
In 1997 Odinga stood unsuccessfully as the NDP’s candidate for election as president of Kenya but was able to retain his seat in the National Assembly. He and the NDP thereafter gave their support to Moi and the ruling Kikuyu-dominated Kenya African National Union (KANU). Odinga joined Moi’s cabinet as energy minister in 2001, and the NDP was absorbed into the ruling party the following year, with Odinga becoming secretary-general of KANU.
Odinga’s hope of succeeding Moi as KANU’s candidate for the presidency in the
[MAP] Imouzzer Marmoucha -- The triple legislative, regional and communal elections of September 8 are an opportunity to consolidate Moroccan democracy, said Secretary General of the Popular Movement (MP), Mohand Laenser.
Cameroon is a Central African nation on the Gulf of Guinea, bordered by Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. It is nearly twice the size of Oregon. Mount Cameroon (13,350 ft; 4,069 m), near the coast, is the highest elevation in the country. The main rivers are the Benue, Nyong, and Sanaga.
After a 1972 plebiscite, a unitary republic was formed out of East and West Cameroon to replace the former federal republic.
Bantu speakers were among the first groups to settle Cameroon, followed by the Muslim Fulani in the 18th and 19th centuries. The land escaped colonial rule until 1884, when treaties with tribal chiefs brought the area under German domination. After World War I, the League of Nations gave the French a mandate over 80% of the area, and the British 20% adjacent to Nigeria. After World War II, when the country came under a UN trusteeship in 1946, self-government was granted, and the Cameroon Peoples Union emerged as the dominant party by campaigning for reunification of French and British Cameroon and for independence. Accused of being under Communist control, the party waged a campaign of revolutionary terror from 1955 to 1958, when it was crushed. In British Cameroon, unification was also promoted by the leading party, the Kamerun National Democratic Party, led by John Foncha.
France set up Cameroon as an autonomous state in 1957, and the next year its legislative assembly voted for independence by 1960. In 1959 a fully autonomous government of Cameroon was formed under Ahmadou Ahidjo. Cameroon became an independent republic on Jan. 1, 1960. In 1961 the southern part of the British territory joined the new Federal Republic of Cameroon and the northern section voted for unification with Nigeria. The president of Cameroon since independence, Ahmadou Ahidjo was replaced in 1982 by the prime minister, Paul Biya. Both administrations have been authoritarian.
With the expansion of oil, timber, and coffee exports, the economy has continued to
\"We are going to get 65 percent in the whole of Polokwane and in the whole of South Africa,\" said Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema in his hometown of Seshego in Limpopo on Monday.
Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Luh Tyler, Teelow, and more.
Melody Barnes was chosen by then President-elect Barack Obama to serve as the Director of Domestic Policy Council shortly after the presidential election in 2008, a position she held until her resignation at the end of 2011. Born in Richmond, Virginia to Charles and Mary Frances Barnes in 1964, Barnes obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Carolina, with Honors in History, in 1986. She then earned her law degree from the University of Michigan in 1989. Barnes is a member of the state bar of New York and the District of Columbia Bar Association.
Barnes began her legal career in New York, working at the home office of Shearman and Sterling, LLP, an international law firm, from 1989-92. Thereafter, she served as assistant counsel to the United States House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Notable legislative achievements of the subcommittee include the passage of the Voting Rights Improvement Act of 1992.
In 1994, she served as Director for Legislative Affairs for the Equal Opportunity Commission, leaving in 1995 to assume the position of chief counsel to Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, a position she held until 2003.
From 2004-08, Ms. Barnes was the Executive Vice President for Policy at the Center for American Progress, though she served stints as a principal and lobbyist at the Raban Group, a public policy advocacy group, in 2003 and again in 2008. She has also served as a board member for several organizations, including Emily’s List, The Constitution Project, and the Maya Angelou Public Charter School.
Ms. Barnes was the senior domestic policy advisor to Obama for America, the organization primarily responsible for the successful 2008 presidential campaign of Senator Barack Obama. In this role, she was a key advisor in shaping the campaign’s education and health care agenda.
Upon election of President-elect Obama, his transition office announced leaders of its agency review team to examine the inner workings of more than
After thousands of protesters descended on the Mauritian capital demanding the government resigns, opposition leader Arvin Boolell and Labor MP told Africanews \"democracy does not work\" in the island nation.
Tuesday afternoon, the Georgia State Legislature was able to pass House Bill 426, colloquially known as “The Hate Crimes Bill” through both chambers.
While most Republicans were patting themselves on the back for getting House Bill 426 across the finish line, Speaker of the House David Ralston admitted there was renewed support to get the bill passed once the video of Ahmaud Arbery’s murder surfaced during the coronavirus-induced recess.
Additionally, the Georgia NAACP voiced their pleasure with the passage of the Hate Crimes Bill.
The passing of Georgia’s Hate Crimes Bill arrived during the time Rayshard Brooks’s funeral was taking place at Ebenezer Baptist Church and House Bill 838 passed through the Legislature which is loosely titled, the “Police Bill of Rights.”
State Rep. Bee Nguyen said via social media, “the passage of the Hate Crimes bill has been tainted by the passage of the Police Bill of Rights Bill.
