You may also like
25 Indian MPs Test Positive for Covid-19 on First Day of Session
Elaborate arrangements have been made to prevent infections during the 18-day session, which opened Sept. 14. Social distancing protocols and seating extended to the galleries ...
Read more
Source: South Florida Times
Visionaires' 'Back 2 School Toy Drive' is Postponed
The Visionaires’ slated “Back 2 School Toy Drive,” originally scheduled for Jan. 6, is postponed until further notice. The organization wants to make sure that the health and safety of its members and those who attend are sound and well.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Nigeria: Non-Medical Health Workers Use Simplified Tools to Treat Malnutrition in Children Under Five in Rural Nigeria
[Malaria Consortium] Community health workers in rural Nigeria without formal medical education can successfully identify, treat and refer cases of malnutrition in children under five when using simplified tools and having received training, a study carried out by Malaria Consortium in Niger state
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Holness, Paulwell score low on accountability meter
Founder of Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) Jeanette Calder said the website, the first of its kind in the Caribbean, will become a useful tool in aiding transparency among elected officials. Funded by the European Union, JAMP tracks...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Day two of Lash brings smiles and heartache - WS Chronicle
Day two of Lash brings smiles and heartache The post Day two of Lash brings smiles and heartache appeared first on WS Chronicle.
Read more
Source: https://wschronicle.com
Uganda: Literature Shouldn't Be Used to Insult Leaders
[Observer] A number of personalities have made themselves popular through abusing people in the foolery of writing poems and other genres of literature.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Tanzania: Fired Ministers Shared Mixed Fortunes
He served as a minister for Home Affairs in President John Magufuli's cabinet for five months, from December
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Uganda: Ministry of Defence to Verify Military Veterans Payroll for Pension
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Defence and Veterans affairs is embarking on a countrywide exercise in a bid to conduct the military veterans and beneficiaries payroll verification for pension and gratuity payment.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Ghana: 200 River Guards to Combat Illegal Mining
[Ghanaian Times] Two hundred river guards will be trained and deployed this year to fight illegal mining along the country's river bodies, under the River Protection Unit of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Actuarial report calls for urgent reforms to keep scheme going - Barbados Today
Urgent reforms are needed to ensure the sustainability of Barbados’ pension scheme, according to the latest actuarial review which has made several recommendations, including paying pensions at a later age and increasing the number of contributions required to qualify for pension. The 16th
Read more
Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Uganda: Bafere Alert - UPDF Warns Against Scammers Soliciting Money to 'Bail Out' Maj Gen Kandiho
[Nile Post] The yet to be identified elements claim to be fundraising money to bail out the CMI boss amidst the U.S sanctions brought against him recently.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda: Govt Explains Staggered School Reopening Program
[Nile Post] Government has explained that in a bid to avoid chaos and traffic congestion caused as learners resume studies next week, it had to opt for a staggered reopening program.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
AMHVoices: Courts bringing confusion to people
IT’S amazing one High Court judge rules that the MDC Alliance is a party and can sue or be sued, while another says it is not a party and, therefore, cannot sue or be
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Southern Africa: SADC MPs Want Macroeconomic Convergence As COVID-19 Bites
[Lesotho Times] Windhoek -- Members of Parliament who belong to the Standing Committee on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum are calling for concerted and coordinated action towards macroeconomic convergence within the SADC Region.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Three sued over transfer of women’s group land
A court has given officials of a women's organisation 30 days to defend themselves in a case filed by members over a multi-million-shilling property.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Notable Black Mayors Who Have Been Sworn Into Office In 2022
In 2022, black men and women all over the country were elected to represent their cities. Check out some of the black mayors who have been sworn into an office in 2022.
Read more
Source: The Urban Daily
Kenya: 31 Silent MPs Unmasked in New Report
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new report released by a parliamentary monitoring organization Mzalendo Trust has revealed that 31 Members of Parliament did not make any contribution during the plenary session last year.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Motorists disrupt road rehabilitation: ChiTown - NewsDay Zimbabwe
CMED was contracted by the municipality to refurbish Chitungwiza roads under phase 2 of the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP). The post Motorists disrupt road rehabilitation: ChiTown appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
25 Indian MPs Test Positive for Covid-19 on First Day of Session - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Elaborate arrangements have been made to prevent infections during the 18-day session, which opened Sept. 14. Social distancing protocols and seating extended to the galleries are among the measures meant to ensure safety, as all top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are
Read more
Source: La Focus Newspaper
Sponsored by Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Boston Professional Chapter
Announcing Preservation Of Squire Park Plaza - The Seattle Medium
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and New Hope Community Development Institute (NHCDI) are pleased to announce the acquisition of Squire Park Plaza on December 30 from the Jonathan Rose Companies. The post Announcing Preservation Of Squire Park Plaza appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
Read more
Source: https://seattlemedium.com
HOUSE ‘CLEANSING’
Flagging public outrage over a domestic violence scandal, House Speaker Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert called out the Opposition on Tuesday, pushing for there to be a definitive statement on whether members of parliament who are involved in criminal...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Four Nairobi roads to remain closed during budget reading
Parliament Road, Taifa Road, Harambee Avenue and City Hall Way will remain closed to the public between 1.00pm and 5.30pm.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Burbank School Board Votes to Resume Classes Monday - Los Angeles Sentinel
Students in the Burbank Unified School District will be expected to return to class as scheduled Monday after the Board of Education decided not to delay reopening by one week in light of the current surge of COVID-19 infections. The panel held a 3 1/2 hour emergency meeting Sunday night to
Read more
Source: Black News Black Press | Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News
Mistrust rocks 'third force' OKA as Ruto, Raila woo principals
Suspicion threatens to split One Kenya Alliance (OKA) following overtures from Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Atherley justifies switching seats but political scientist knocks move - Barbados Today
While outgoing Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley is certain his decision to switch constituencies for the January 19 poll would be successful, a respected political scientist says it signals death for his career. Minutes after filing his nomination papers at Combermere School Monday
Read more
Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Uganda: Savers to Get NSSF Midterm Access Cash in Two Months, Says Govt
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Gender has said savers can get their midterm access to NSSF savings in two months' time after finalizing with some nitty gritty including the statutory instrument that allows the payments.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Supporters flock Robinson’s house with passing of MP
FOR SOME time it had not rained in Claremont, St Ann, but the showers came down yesterday, forcing supporters of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Member of Parliament (MP) for St Ann North East, Shahine Robinson, to seek shelter inside her home or other sections of the
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
The Los Angeles Unified School District Cuts Its Police Budget, Redirecting The Money Toward The $36.5 Million Black Student Achievement Plan - Blavity
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is  making  necessary changes to better its students and voted to cut one-third of LAUSD officers' school funding and reallocate the resources to supporting Black students. The board's decision to cut the police  budget  by $25 million this year and
Read more
Source: Blavity News
IEBC to gazette the date of 2022 General Election on January 19
IEBC says that it has also adjusted the date on when political parties should submit candidates’ names to the agency.
Read more
Source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke
Mozambique nationals flee to Malawi - The Times Group Malawi
As the fight for minerals in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, rages, some Mozambique nationals have started flocking into Malawi through designated and undesignated routes. As a result, about 17 people are being accommodated in Chiphwanya Village, Traditional Authority Nkumba, in Mangochi
Read more
Source: The Times Group Malawi - Breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment and more - The Times Group Malawi
More from allAfrica.com
Africa: From Kenya to Canada, Support Grows Worldwide for Homosexuality
Africa: How Africa Can Take This Moment to End a 500-Years-Old Economic Model
Africa: Coronavirus May Trigger Debt Emergency Across Africa, New Study Finds
Africa: After COVID-19, African Women Must Get Back to Better Jobs
African Governments Failing Survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation
Africa and Israel - Re-Opening the Debate
Africa: The Critical Role of Women in Avoiding a COVID-19 "Food Pandemic" in Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa: Better Access to Stories Can Improve Adolescent Lives in Africa
Africa: News Alert - UNSC Members Set to Take GERD Vote This Afternoon
Kenya: Faulty Billing System Costing City Water Firm Millions
South Sudan: Dozens Killed and Injured in Clashes
Africa: Netflix Stands By Film '365 Days' Accused of Glorifying Sex Trafficking
Africa: MSF Responds to UNAIDS 2020 Global Report Warning the World Will Miss Its Targets
Africa: South Africa - the 1 Percent Country
Africa Is the Most Genetically Diverse Continent, and Yet It Is Ignored in New Drug Research
Africa: Tunisia Reaffirms Its Commitment to African Integration
Africa: World Bank Realigns Africa Region Into 2 Vice Presidencies for Greater Focus On Country Progress
Africa: PEPFAR announces latest HIV program progress and new investments to reach more people in greatest need PEPFAR Release The United States President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief
Africa: COVID-19-Tackling Mental Health During Isolation Is Essential to Full Recovery
Africa: COVID-19 - a Terrifying Glimpse of a Future Where Overpopulation and Climate Crisis Overwhelm Earth
Africa: Access to HIV Medicines Severely Impacted by COVID-19 as AIDS Response Stalls
Africa: Cultural Factors Are Behind Disinformation Pandemic - Why This Matters
Africa: How Leadership Matters in Healthcare - Especially in a Crisis
Africa: Supplementary Budget Puts South Africa On the Edge
Africa: MSF Welcomes Johnson & Johnson Price Cut On Lifesaving TB Drug As an Important Step Forward
Africa: Press Release - the United States Expands Ventilator Support to South Africa to Battle COVID-19
Africa: Progress in AIDS/HIV Fight Uneven, UN Says
Africa: Future of Facial Recognition Technology in Africa
Africa: UN Security Council Calls for 90 Days Ceasefire in Conflict Zones
Africa: Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Across Continent Nears Half Million
Africa: Poisons Used to Beautify Food in Africa
Africa: Idir - How a Song From the Village Took Algerian Music to the World
Africa: Corporate Weaponization of Social Media Platforms Threatens Democracy
Uganda Remains Steadfast On Refugees Despite COVID-19
Uganda: Ssekatawa Seriously Considering Fufa Job
Uganda: Allow Back Non-Contact Sports, Betting
Uganda: Theres Gold Dust in Cricket Cranes
Uganda Yet to Get Community Messaging Right
Uganda: Family Drama Laid Bare in Ugandan TV Show 'Sesiria'
Uganda: No Property for Heirs Without Spouses Consent, Court Rules
Uganda: Middle Income Status Still Eludes Uganda As Tanzania Makes Grade
Uganda: Two South Sudanese Arrested in Elegu for Attacking UPDF Soldiers
Uganda: Inside 100 Days of Lockdown
Uganda: Floods Displace Hundreds in Nakasongola
Uganda: COVID-19 - Gulu Laboratory Team On Strike Over Pay
Uganda: Masaka Hospital Speaks Out On Pathetic COVID Isolation Centre
Uganda: 133 Somali Nationals Evacuated to Somalia
Somalia: 133 Stranded Somalis Evacuated From Uganda
Uganda: Municipal Leaders Agree to Hand Over District Hospital
Uganda: Cattle Raids - At Least 200 Killed in Karamoja in 6 Months

African American Facts

New York City Facts

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Barack Obama Facts

Martin Luther King Jr. Facts