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[SNA] Khartoum -- Prime Minister Dr. Abdullah Hamdouk asserted the necessity for all processions and demonstrations to be organized to adhere to the Corona pandemic health precautions and requirements, stressing the Sudan's establishment of a new phase of freedom of expression and demonstration.
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Foundation spreads Christmas cheer
CHILDREN and the elderly living in St Andrew communities that have been most impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic were the recipients of Christmas cheer yesterday courtesy of the Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Foundation.
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State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns - Black News Channel
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers as several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol. Hours after the
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African-American expats in Europe mobilize Georgia voters for runoff - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Rwanda Celebrates 72nd Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
[New Times] The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has joined hands with other institutions to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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2020 a success: Mnangagwa
BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has described the year 2020 as successful in putting Zimbabwe on track for his Vision 2030 targets. “As we end today’s Cabinet session, which is the last for the year 2020, it is imperative that we take stock of some of the achievements in our journey
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Morocco's Candidacies to Int'l Organizations Recorded 100 Percent Success Rate
[MAP] Rabat -- The Kingdom of Morocco has recorded a 100% success rate of the 29 candidacies it submitted in 2020 to various international organizations for the third consecutive year.
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Feds: Social media clues used to ID Tennessee man in DC riot - TSDMemphis.com
by Kimberlee Kruesi - FBI agents largely relied on social media clues to help identify and charge a Tennessee man with being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week, according to a federal arrest affidavit released Monday. Eric Munchel, 30, was taken into custody Sunday after being
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California May Change Educational, Age Requirements For Police Officers
A California legislator introduced a bill requiring police officers in the state to have a bachelor's degree or turn 25 before becoming an officer
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Black Capitol officer stops rioters from entering senate chambers - DefenderNetwork.com
Black Capitol Police officerEugene Goodmanis being praised on social media for bravely stopping rioters from entering the Senate chambers during the Capitol riots on Wednesday. Igor Bobic, Huffington Post politics reporter, tweeted a screenshot of the video of Goodman confronting protestors and
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How Does The 25th Amendment Work, And Can It Be Used To Remove Trump From Office After US Capitol Attack? - Blavity
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Ghana: Govt to Absorb Shortfall in Lump Sum Paid By Ssnit to Public Sector Retirees - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] Employment and Labour Relations Minister, Ignatius Baffour Awuah says government is resolved in guaranteeing a better retiring life for all Ghanaians, as this year marks the beginning of payment of benefits to retirees under the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766).
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Americans looking for bold leadership need an aspirational agenda from Joe Biden - Dallas Examiner
By JESSE L. JACKSON SR. Rainbow PUSH Coalition As we turn to a new year, the spotlight shines on the new president and the new administration. Even as he assumes center stage in
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Kenya: Public Hospitals Lack Capacity to Fight Rising Covid-19 Cases
[Nation] Public hospitals in Kenya lack capacity and personnel to handle the rapidly increasing cases of coronavirus and sustaining the universal health coverage (UHC), a new report by the Ministry of Health says.
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Africa: AU, IGAD, Should Push for Credible Polls to Avert Civil War in Somalia
Analysis - Somalia is facing its worst electoral gridlock in history. The term of President Mohamed Abdullahi "Farmajo" is due to expire on February 8, 2021.
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Rwanda: Confederation Cup - Can As Kigali Make It to the Group Stages?
[New Times] The CAF draw held in Cairo, Egypt last week, left AS Kigali drawn against Tunisian CS Sfaxien in the next round of the Total CAF Confederations Cup.
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Biden to tap Deb Haaland as first Native American interior secretary | The Atlanta Voice
President-elect Joe Biden has selected New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to serve as interior secretary, three people familiar with the matter tell CNN. If confirmed by the Senate, Haaland would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary. Haaland was picked, in part, because she is someone who has
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Fisherman hopes to overcome paralysis after near-fatal dive
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China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined BEIJING (AP) — Experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive in China this week for a long-anticipated investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said Monday. The experts will arrive on Thursday and meet with Chinese
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Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions Announces 2021 Mentorship Lab
Lena Waithe's production company, Hillman Grad Productions announces that it is welcoming aspiring creators to apply for its 2021 Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab. This unique program will afford the 2021 Class the first opportunity to go through the official Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab. 
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Bulawayo dam levels rise
BY PATRICIA SIBANDA Water levels in Bulawayo dams have risen by 34,7% as of December 14, bringing relief to the city that has been struggling to supply its residents with tap water. According to the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa), the total national water level has increased to
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Cogito Ergo Sum: I Think Not (Part 3): The Mighty Whitey Becomes as God
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Norton Moves to Censure Trump in Wake of Capitol Riot
D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton said Monday that a pro-Trump mob's encroachment of the U.S. Capitol last week underscores the need for the city's mayor to have the power to deploy the National Guard in case of national emergencies.
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Former Howard University Dean Leslie T. Fenwick Is A Finalist For Biden’s Secretary Of Education
Leslie T. Fenwick, the former dean emeritus of the Howard University School of Education and a professor of educational policy and leadership, has emerged as one of Joe Biden's cabinet finalists to lead the U.S. Department of Education. 
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Black woman named acting Capitol police chief - DefenderNetwork.com
Assistant ChiefYogananda Pittmanhas been announced as the new acting Capitol police chief after ChiefSteveSundstepped down following the Capitol riot on Wednesday. Sund, who initially planned to resign on Jan. 16, has already departed,according to News4.House SpeakerNancy Pelosipublically called
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Cameroon: North West - Archbishop Impressed By CMA Growth
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St James’ COVID-19 infection rate at 15 per cent, says medical officer
WESTERN BUREAU: ST JAMES’ health authorities have revealed that the parish’s average positive infection rate for COVID-19 stands at 15 per cent, which is higher than the national positive average of nine per cent and among the highest rates in...
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CARICOM/US Relations: More effectively promoting regional interests | New York Carib News
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