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Uganda: Editors Guild Alarmed Over Continued Attack On Journalists
[Monitor] The Uganda Editors' Guild strongly condemn the violence meted out yesterday, December 27, 2020, by members of the Uganda Police Force and other security agents against journalists covering the ongoing general campaigns.
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Source: allAfrica.com
China sentences HK activists to up to three years in jail for border crossing
SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) - A Chinese court sentenced 10 Hong Kong activists to between seven months and three years in jail on Wednesday for illegally crossing the border, in a case that has drawn international attention and concern over the defendants’ treatment. The group had all faced charges
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State Selects Black LA Firm to Disburse $500 Million in COVID Relief Grants
Tanu Henry, California Black Media  The State of California announced that it has selected a Black-led-and-operated financial firm in Los...
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Level 3 latest: You can now be jailed for these six 'lockdown offences'
The government has vowed to get tough with our rulebreakers: Here's what 'lockdown offences' come with the possibility of jail time during Level 3.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Angola: Ruling Party Mourns Death of Rodrigues Sacuaha
[ANGOP] Luena -- Angola's ruling MPLA party's vice president Luísa Damião Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of the party's first municipal secretary in Moxico, Rodrigues Sacuaha, occurred last Saturday at the Moxico General Hospital, victim of illness.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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COVID-19: Queen gets vaccine as UK death toll surpasses 80,000, cases top 3 million
It is the fourth day in a row that the UK has reported more than 1,000 daily deaths.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Congress overrides Trump defense bill veto named after Texas GOP congressman | Dallas Weekly
In a rare holiday week vote, members of the U.S. House returned to Washington to override on Monday President Trump's veto of a bill that handles the budget and spending of the Department of Defense. The National Defense Authorization Act is a $740 billion bill that dates back to 1961 it is one of
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Kenya: Governor Nyaribo Pledges Enhanced Health Services, Agricultural Sector Boost
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The newly inaugurated Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo on Tuesday vowed to introduce reforms during his reign pledging to improve health service and the agricultural sector by employing new technologies.
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12 women who blazed trails or took a stand in 2020
From politics to science to culture and sports, many women smashed glass ceilings or became the symbols of a movement in 2020. FRANCE 24 takes a look at 12 women who overcame the odds, blazed trails…
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Top Republican says Trump committed 'impeachable offenses' | The Atlanta Voice
Democrats’ momentum for a fresh drive to quickly impeach outgoing President Donald Trump gained support Saturday, and a top Republican said the president’s role in the deadly riot at the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters was worthy of rebuke. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., said he believed
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Keyon Harrold Jr. Speaks Out After White Woman ‘Assaulted’ Him, Teen Son In Viral Video
Jazz musician Keyon Harrold Jr. who filmed a racist encounter with a white woman falsely accusing his teenage son of stealing her iPhone is speaking out after the video went viral.
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State COVID-19 Transmission Flattening, But Not Enough To Reverse Skyrocketing Trends - The Seattle Medium
Last week, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report on COVID-19. The report shows substantial decreases in transmission that are still not enough to return the state to the lower levels of disease activity seen earlier in the
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Uganda: Elderly Women Appeal to Govt for Medical Help
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Mortality rate for Black babies is cut dramatically when they’re delivered by Black doctors, researchers say - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Somalia: National Conference Concludes With Strong Commitment for Peaceful Elections and Free Expression in Somalia
[Dalsan Radio] A two day national conference on peaceful elections and freedom of expression, bringing together key stakeholders in the electoral process has concluded today in the Somali Capital, Mogadishu, with the adoption of a declaration to ensure peaceful elections and enhance safety of
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South Africa police on patrol during stricter COVID measures | Africanews
South Africa has the most cases on the continent abd imposed stricter coronavirus measures after more than one million infections were reported with almost 27,000 deaths since the virus outbreak in March.
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PNCR mourning death of former Kako toshao - Stabroek News
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) today expressed condolences on the death of Abel Krammer, former Toshao of Kako Village and Vice-Chairman of the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region, who died today. The article PNCR mourning death of former Kako toshao appeared first on Stabroek News.
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KZN hospital charged after dispensing anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin to treat Covid-19
The southafrican.com has spoken to people who confirmed the use of Ivermectin (a veterinary product) to aid in the treatment of COVID-19.
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Louisiana congressman Luke Letlow dead from COVID-19 - TheGrio
Luke Letlow, Louisiana's newest Republican member of the U.S. House, died Tuesday night from complications related to COVID-19 only days... View Article The post Louisiana congressman Luke Letlow dead from COVID-19 appeared first on TheGrio.
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'If I Was White, I Wouldn't Have to Go Through That': Black Doctor Dies of COVID-19 Less Than Two Weeks After Decrying Lack of Treatment In Indiana Hospital
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New attorney Dexter Smartt has a passion for service - Stabroek News
When 28-year-old Dexter Smartt was admitted to the local bar to practice law in Guyana last week, it marked the latest step in his journey in service to others others. The article New attorney Dexter Smartt has a passion for service appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Four dead from COVID; recoveries near 85 per cent
Four people have died from COVID-19, bringing the number of deaths from the disease in Jamaica to nine since the start of the year, and 311 since last March.  The Ministry of Health and Wellness reports that the four latest victims are...
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Nigeriens Want Honest Governance Following Historic Election | Africanews
Emboldened Nigeriens are demanding honest and peace from their leaders in light of the country's historic election.
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Mozambique: Cyclone Chalane to hit Beira Wednesday Morning
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Cyclone Chalane is moving west across the Mozambique Channel and is expected to reach Beira tomorrow morning (Wednesday 30 Dec) with winds up to 100 km/h, as the cyclone picks up heat and energy from the warm Mozambique Channel.  It is predicted to continue
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The most-read culture stories of 2020 - Face2Face Africa
Culture is a community’s way of life. It could be traditional, modern or a combination of the two. During the course of the year, we featured different culture stories and quite a number captured the interest of our readers for one reason or another. Below are our top 10 most-read culture stories
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Inequality, racism and polarisation set stage for Trump's 'American carnage'
Analysis: The attack on the US Capitol shook America’s image of itself but is democracy really in its most precarious moment since the civil war?
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'We did it, sisters': Argentina Senate votes to legalize abortion - Stabroek News
BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Argentina's Senate voted today to legalize abortion, a first for a big country in Latin America and a triumph for women's rights campaigners achieved over the visceral objection of the Catholic
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Jamaica’s COVID-19 deaths pass 300 mark
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