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By Deogratias Mmana: There are growing calls for the Government to reconsider its funding allocation towards the governance sector, with critics saying it is diverting from its commitment to fight corruption. But Minister of Information, who is also government spokesperson, Gospel Kazako has
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backs Maya Wiley for New York City mayor | The Atlanta Voice
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed civil rights lawyer Maya Wiley on Saturday in the race for New York City mayor, a sign of growing progressive momentum behind Wiley's campaign with less than three weeks until the June 22 Democratic primary. Wiley now has the support of two of the
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Metro’s Crenshaw/LAX Transit Line is moving closer to opening, according to CEO Stephanie Wiggins and top managers assigned to the project.   The post Metro Officials Give Update on Crenshaw/LAX Project appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Drama as Covid-19 test rules Jon Rahm out of Memorial after leading by SIX
Defending champion Jon Rahm was forced to withdraw from the PGA Tour's Memorial tournament following a positive Covid-19 test.
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Tom Hanks says movies and TV shows must 'portray the burden of racism' | The Atlanta Voice
Award-winning actor Tom Hanks has urged filmmakers to tackle racism more often, suggesting that Black history and the societal impact of racism is underrepresented in the entertainment industry and the American education system. In an op-ed for the New York Times Friday, days after the 100th
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Mkhize on the agenda at ANC Integrity Commission meeting
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Will we ever learn to live with germs again? - TSDMemphis.com
by Stacy M. Brown - Travel has increased exponentially, and people increasingly are displaying more confidence that the worst of the pandemic is over. Like many, Alice Anderson had concerns about germs before COVID, and she believes there remain reasons all should still be cautious. The parent of
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Namibia: ReconAfrica Accused of Destroying Kavango East Houses
[Namibian] A NON-PROFIT organisation says Canadian company ReconAfrica's oil drilling has damaged houses in areas near the company's operations.
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Successful Black American-Owned Business Leaders Unfairly Targeted - Garland Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Across the nation as business owners are attempting to recover from the COVID-19 global pandemic, African American business leaders who are defying the odds with their financial success are often targeted by “mainstream media” and others who summarily and unfairly castigate Black
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Nigeria: As #twitterban Takes Effect, Here Are Five Ways to Remain Connected On Twitter
[Premium Times] The ban appears to have taken effect hours after the announcement with many Nigerians unable to access the latest messages on the microblogging site on Saturday morning.
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Issa Rae Is Joining The 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' Sequel | HuffPost UK
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At least 138 civilians killed in deadliest Burkina Faso attacks in years | News24
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OneUnited Bank, Largest Black-Owned Bank, Presents: OneTransaction Conference on Juneteenth, with Speakers Tiffany Haddish, Daymond John, the Budgetnista and More | Dallas Weekly
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Netflix's Black Western The Harder They Fall Opens London Film Festival
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South Sudan: Uproar Greets Covid Vaccine Giveaway
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More condemnation from CAAP over recent aggression by Israel - Barbados Today
The Caribbean Against Apartheid in Palestine (CAAP) continued to condemn what the organization is describing as the latest aggression by the Israeli occupiers of Palestinian lands on the Palestinian people, with protest action outside the United States (US) Embassy today. Secretary of CAAP Lalu
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Bubba Wallace wins at Talladega, becomes second Black driver to win NASCAR Cup race
Bubba Wallace became only the second Black driver in NASCAR history with a Cup Series victory, winning the rain-shortened event at Talladega on Monday.
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Nigerian pastor and televangelist TB Joshua has died, according to social media posts on his official Twitter account and news reports.
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YMCA on MLK receives award from Atlanta Urban Design Commission | The Atlanta Voice
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta received an Award of Excellence at the 2021 Atlanta Urban Design Commission (UDC) Design Awards in the contextual infill category for its design of the Y’s Leadership and Learning Center on May 28th. The Award of Excellence recognizes physical projects, programs and people
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Africa: Threat of Third Covid Wave in Africa 'Real and Rising', WHO Warns
[VOA] "The threat of a third wave" of COVID-19 in Africa is "real and rising," Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization regional director for Africa, told a virtual news conference Thursday.
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