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Revised Public Order Act – well begun is half done
Apparently Parliament has requested that the Independent Media Commission (IMC) Act be strengthened and the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) improve on its
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Election results are validated through a series of processes on polling day
The processes, carried out in accordance with the Representation of the People Act Cap 1:03 , up to the point of the signing of the Statement of Poll, would have ensured the validity of each vote contained in the totals
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Judge clears the way for Florida’s former felons to vote –
In a historic civil rights case, a federal judge late Sunday ruled against Florida’s Republican governor and Legislature and dramatically expanded the number of eligible voters in the state to include former felons unable to pay their court fines and
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Harare, Zimbabwe (1890- )
Harare (formerly known as “Fort Salisbury” or “Salisbury”) is the largest city in Zimbabwe with a population of 1.6 million. It serves as Zimbabwe’s seat of government and Zimbabwe’s commercial and industrial center.  The city is located in Northern Zimbabwe in the region of
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Source: Black Past
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12
1890
Murder in Boston Podcast: Guide to episode 1 - The Boston Globe
Get transcripts, show notes, and more from episode 1 of "Murder in Boston."
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Source: The Boston Globe
Uganda: Jessica Alupo Is New Uganda Vice President
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- (MAJ.RTD) Jessica Alupo is Uganda's new Vice President, and Robinah Nabbanja Prime Minister.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Nigeria coronavirus: 15,181 cases; Egypt, India evacuees arrive
Confirmed cases = 15,181
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Staying spiritual in stressful times | New York Carib News
10 ways to shift your thoughts when life makes you depressed and anxious
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In person early voting begins today in Georgia
In-person early voting begins today, Monday, May 18 in Georgia and will continue until June
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South African
Limpopo will experience a partly cloudy day with cool to warm temperatures throughout the province on Saturday, 11 November, according to the latest weather forecast
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Barr, Epsy Campbell (1963- )
Epsy Campbell Barr is a black Costa Rican politician and trained economist.  In 2000 she became one of the founders of the Citizen’s Action Party (CAP), a group of leftist politicians who challenged the then ruling political party.  She later ran for President of Costa Rica in 2010 and 2014 under
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Source: Black Past
Jul
4
1963
Dr. Yumkella speaks about Sierra Leone’s judiciary as parliament approves Appeals Court Judges
Democracy was at work in Sierra Leone’s parliament yesterday, when the main opposition APC party, led by  Honourable Chernoh Ramadan Maju Bah voted against two of the eight presidential nominees put forward by president Julius Maada Bio for MPs
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
28 years without
IT has been 28 years since residents in Hampshire, St Catherine, harboured thoughts of having water flow through their
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Angolan Civil War (1975-2002)
The Angolan Civil War, beginning at the time of the countrys independence from Portugal in 1975, was a 27-year struggle involving the deaths of over 500,000 soldiers and civilians.  Initiated at the height of the Cold War, pro- and anti-communist forces in Angola set the stage for a proxy fight
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Source: Black Past
Apr
25
1974
Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Burundians Over Death of Nkurunziza
President Paul Kagame has sent a message of condolence to the government and people of Burundi, following the passing of President Pierre
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Maseru, Lesotho (1869- )
Maseru is the capital of Lesotho as well as its largest city. Maseru, a Sesotho word, means “place of the sandstone.” The city is situated along the west central border between Lesotho and South Africa on the Calderon River.  The 2006 census showed its population as approximately
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Source: Black Past
Nigeria coronavirus: 14,554 cases, Buhari's June 12 address stresses virus impact
Confirmed cases = 14,554
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Zimbabwe: Land Distribution - Ex-Zanu-PF Youth Boss Accuses Party of Favouritism, Bribery
Firebrand ex-Zanu PF youth commissar, Godfrey Tsenengamu has accused his former party of distributing land to Zimbabweans along party
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Odumegwu Ojukwu
Odumegwu Ojukwu , in full Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (born November 4, 1933, Zungeru, Nigeria—died November 26, 2011, London, England), Nigerian military leader and politician, who was head of the secessionist state of Biafra during the Nigerian civil
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May
30
1967
Kenya: UK Updates Travel Advice on Kenya as Kenyatta Takes Oath
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on Thursday asked UK citizens to be cautious and cited "possible clashes throughout the country" during the November 28
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New Political Party
Liberty party, the first antislavery political party, organized at Warsaw, New York. Samuel Ringgold Ward and Henry Highland Garnet were among the earliest supporters of the new political departure.
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Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
13
1839
Judge clears the way for Florida’s former felons to vote –
In a historic civil rights case, a federal judge late Sunday ruled against Florida’s Republican governor and Legislature and dramatically expanded the number of eligible voters in the state to include former felons unable to pay their court fines and
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Source: Florida Courier
Carter Center’s: ‘Even if ….
‘Even if pre-election and election day processes go well, a flawed vote count or vote tabulation can fatally undermine the integrity and credibility of the electoral process and decrease public confidence and public acceptance of the results’ (Carter Center Disappointed Not to Be Able to Return to
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
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A Very Short History of Tanzania
It is believed that modern humans originate from the rift valley region of East Africa, and as well as fossilized hominid remains, archaeologists have uncovered Africas oldest human settlement in
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Source: ThoughtCo
Should Sierra Leoneans be pawns on the SLPP-APC political chessboard? – A Rejoinder
We are taking ourselves back to the prehistoric or tribal war days, while other African countries are progressing steadily towards their development
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Uganda: COVID-19 Disrupts 2021 Elections Plan
All planned Election Commission (EC) activities between March and May 2020, including elections for Special Interest Groups (SIG), have been suspended until further
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Source: allAfrica.com
No one has the authority to remove votes as defined by law, it is time to redeem yourself
No one has the authority to remove votes as defined by law, it is time to redeem yourself (An Open Letter to Keith Lowenfield, Chief Election
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Nigeria coronavirus: 17,735 cases; six local airlines set to fly
Total confirmed cases = 17,735
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Non credible Region Four vote count compromised integrity of March 2 polls, EU observers say
In their final report on the March 2nd polls, the European Union Election Observer Mission (EU EOM) has said that the integrity of the entire electoral process was “seriously compromised” by vote count in Region Four and has cited the senior Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) officials for acting
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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
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