TikTok restored service to users in the United States after a federal ban was lifted by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to issue an executive order to grant a 90-day extension for ByteDance to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S. ban.
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AFRO Book Corner: Nigerian culinary expert discusses new memoir, importance of sharing culture through food
Iquo Ukoh’s new book, “Memories on a Platter: My Journey with Nigerian Food,” explores the rich culture of Nigerian food, allowing Nigerians and members of the diaspora to understand their relationship with the cuisine.
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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone and was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State group
The FBI has determined that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, acted alone in the deadly New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans, which killed 14 people and injured 30, and that he was inspired by the Islamic State group.
Posted inNational News
Lawmakers celebrate resolution promoting equality for people of African descent across the globe
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution establishing a second Decade for People of African Descent, which will run from 2025 to 2034, and aims to address the systemic challenges faced by people of African descent worldwide.
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Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 10. FBI investigating as ‘act of terrorism’
A driver killed 10 people and injured over 30 when he rammed his pickup truck into a crowd on New Year’s Day in New Orleans, before being shot to death by police.
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Kenya announces plan to combat rising gender-based violence as 100 women are killed in four months
Kenya’s government has declared gender-based violence the nation’s most pressing security threat, with 100 women killed in the past four months, and has formed a specialized unit to combat femicides, as the U.N. reports that Africa recorded the highest rate of partner-related femicide in 2023.
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Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in struggling Nigeria?
Inflation and economic crisis in Nigeria has led to stampedes during Christmas charity events, resulting in the deaths of at least 67 people, many of them children, due to the lack of adherence to public safety measures.
Posted inEducation
Pharrell Williams joins UNESCO as goodwill ambassador, pledges to support education and culture
Pharrell Williams has been appointed as a UNESCO goodwill ambassador, aligning with his mission to support marginalized communities through education and philanthropy, and will represent UNESCO at international cultural events and support the organization’s educational and cultural programs worldwide.
Posted inWord In Black
Seven creative ways to teach students about Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa offers a vibrant celebration of African culture and Black pride, and educators can teach its seven principles by assigning projects that foster unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
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Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade
Benin has passed a law granting citizenship to descendants of slaves who can prove their ancestry, as part of a broader effort to reckon with the country’s role in the slave trade.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden announces $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million for African infrastructure investments
President Biden announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million in new U.S. investments in infrastructure projects under the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor initiative, emphasizing trade, investment, and sustainable development.
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From yuck to profits: Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive
Farmers in Nyangambe, Zimbabwe have turned to farming maggots as a sustainable and cost-effective way to produce animal feed and garden manure, reducing production costs by up to 40% and helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.