On This Day: What happened on 08 April?

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On This Day: What happened on 08 April?

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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VP Kamala Harris Honors ‘Young Leaders’ At Nickelodeon’s ‘Kids Choice Awards

She was honored with the Generation Change Award.

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The Georgia Democrat denounces 'Jim Crow in a suit and tie' as she shines light on GOP voter suppression - The New York Beacon

(CNN)Stacey Abrams'stark warningabout Georgia's new election bill being racist is shining a spotlight on a nationwide battle over whose voices will be heard at the ballot box, as Republicans around the country try to suppress voting rights. The Georgia Democrat's comments on CNN Sunday come

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Prolonged acting appointments against the grain of good governance practices - Stabroek News

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was recently found guilty of corruption for trying to bribe a judge and influence-peddle in exchange for confidential information relating to an investigation into his 2007 campaign

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Somalia receives 300 000 doses of Covid vaccine | News24

Somalia on Monday received its first shipment of 300 000 doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, destined for frontline workers and those most at risk from Covid-19, the government said in a statement.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Zimbabwe: Minister Kicks Out Mnangagwa's Brothers From Gold Mine

[New Zimbabwe] A MINING syndicate, being run by Masvingo provincial minister Ezra Chadzimira, has reportedly elbowed out President Emmerson Mnangagwa's brothers from extracting gold at the mineral-rich claim.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Kenya: Ruto Suspends Public Gatherings

[Nairobi News] Deputy President William Ruto's itinerary for the next month is certain to offer an interesting alternative schedule after he announced on Friday the suspension of all public engagements citing concerns of the surge of Covid-19 cases in the country.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Gambia: How to Avoid History Repeating Itself After Presidential Election

[Foroyaa] The 2021 Presidential Election is just around the corner. According to Section 46 of the constitution:

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Source: allAfrica.com

Engineer Aliyah Powell Takes Fashion Industry by Storm | The Michigan Chronicle

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Aliyah Powell is not one whom you could sell short. Idle hands are probably unfamiliar to the senior industrial engineer at Michelin North America in Louisville, Kentucky. Also, an entrepreneur and fashionista, Powell

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Senate Confirms Marcia Fudge as HUD Secretary | Chicago Defender

Senate Confirms Marcia Fudge as HUD Secretary By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The confirmation was met with applause from

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Source: Chicago Defender

The Worst COVID Variants and Where They Are | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect

As the U.S. has it's eyes on getting past the COVID-19 pandemic and open up back to 'normal' in the next few months, COVID virus mutations are popping up all over the world. This brings about a number of questions including 'Do the vaccines work against COVID mutations?' In order to answer that

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Oped American: Rescue Plan | Roots (Community) | The Michigan Chronicle

By Brenda Lawrence and Scott Benson The American Rescue Plan, passed by the House and Senate in the past week and signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday, is a historic and unprecedented relief package that will help countless Americans, including low- and middle-income families, small

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Zimbabwe: All Systems Go for Schools Opening

[The Herald] ADEQUATE measures informed by World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines have been put in place to ensure schools reopen safely in the proposed phases, starting with examination classes today, without risking a spike in Covid-19 infections.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Zimbabwe: Chamisa Speaks On Arrest Threats

[New Zimbabwe] MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa says calls for unity in the country should not unsettle top Zanu PF officials, but it is only highlighting the ruling party's partisanship ideologies cannot turnaround the Zimbabwe's declining economic fortunes.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Central African Republic Votes in Election Runoff

[DW] A rebel insurgency interrupted the first round of voting, but officials are confident stepped-up security measures will prevent further violence.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Rwanda: 10 Key Highlights That Shaped the Sports Sector Since Covid-19 Outbreak

[New Times] Since Rwanda reported the first case of coronavirus in March last year, sports just like many other things have not been the same.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Africa: President Tebboune Participates in AU PSC Meeting

[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday participated in an "important" meeting of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) bringing together heads of State and Government, said the Presidency of the Republic in a communiqué.

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Megan Thee Stallion Takes Home Grammy Award For Best New Artist

Black Voices Megan Thee Stallion won the coveted Best New Artist award at the 2021 Grammys on Sunday night. The Houston-based “Body” rapper, who was considered the front-runner for Best New Artist, received a total of four Grammy nominations this year. Megan Thee Stallion recognized her late

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Nathi Mthethwa lauds appointment of Patrice Motsepe as Caf President

Mthethwa said the emphatic victory of the Motsepe campaign was an indication of the esteem our country holds on the continent.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Angola Celebrates Expansion of National Liberation Fight Day

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola celebrates, this Monday, March 15th, the 60th anniversary of the Expansion of the National Liberation Fight, which culminated with the achievement of the country's Independence, on November 11, 1975.

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Africa: Nigeria - Infographics for Operational Facts & Figures 2020

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Senior citizens should have priority for COVID vaccines - Stabroek News

Dear Editor, The PPP/C COVID vaccination programme is one that clearly confirms the mentality of the PPP/C Government. The article Senior citizens should have priority for COVID vaccines appeared first on Stabroek News.

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BCB/Hetmyer Trust Fund launched - Stabroek News

The first Berbice Cricket Board/Shimron and Nirvani Hetmyer Berbice Cricket Trust Fund was launched yesterday at the St. The article BCB/Hetmyer Trust Fund launched appeared first on Stabroek News.

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The Force is strong: Star Wars fans build Mandalorian spaceship in Siberia

Star Wars fans in Russia have built a giant replica of a spaceship from the spinoff series 'The Mandalorian' and installed it in a park in one of the world's coldest cities.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Rwanda Is Absolutely Ready for CHOGM - Commonwealth Boss

[New Times] Rwanda will, starting June 21, host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) attracting thousands of high-ranking delegates from the 54 member states of the Commonwealth.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Libya's interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah sworn in | Africanews

Libya's new Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah was sworn in to lead the north African country's transition to elections in December, after years of chaos and division.

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Morocco: Long-Standing Relations With Continent Are Basis of Reality of Morocco's African Policy (Expert)

[MAP] Dakar -- The long-standing relations of Morocco with the continent are the basis of the reality of the Kingdom's African policy, underlined Mohamed H'Midouche, consultant and former regional resident representative of the African Development Bank group (AfDB) in Senegal, noting that HM King

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Nhira gets State assisted funeral - NewsDay Zimbabwe

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted a State-assisted funeral to the late actress Anne Nhira in recognition of her eminent contribution to the showbiz industry. The post Nhira gets State assisted funeral appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.

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Africa: International Film Festival and Forum On Human Rights 2021

Document - Greetings to all of you. It is a great pleasure to be able to take part in this festival. These events - which have become so important to the city of Geneva that we love - are very helpful in maintaining an emphasis on the human stories of human rights.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Alicia M. Ivey named to Board of Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority | The Atlanta Voice

Businesswoman Alicia M. Ivey was named to the 10-member Board of Trustees of the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA). A lifelong community servant, the appointment comes on the heels of Ms. Ivey’s recently retirement from Board membership with metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

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Haitians Continue To Denounce U.S.-Backed President, And Now They Have The Diaspora's Ear #FreeHaiti

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