By Chinedu Asadu, The Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians are facing one of the West African nation’s worst economic crises in years triggered by surging inflation, the result of monetary policies that have pushed the currency to an all-time low against the dollar. The situation has provoked anger and protests across the country. […]
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Kenya’s leader wants a paved road through forest. Scientists worry about impact on ecosystem
By Carlos MureithiThe Associated Press ABERDARE RANGE, Kenya (AP) — In a dense layer of green thousands of feet above sea level, cedar, podo and hegeina trees pattern the landscape, thick moss hanging from their branches and feathery lichen attached to their barks. Numerous streams and rivers flow between them, plunging over steep waterfalls. Buffaloes, […]
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South African presidential nominee, Mmusi Maimane, visits U.S. to “build international solidarity”
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com South African citizens are bracing for a new wave of change as a cluster of political parties emerge ahead of election day, set for 90 days after the country’s current Parliament session comes to a close in May. Presidential candidates hope to overturn the incumbent African National Congress (ANC) in […]
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Biden honors Black troops killed in Jordan as remains arrive home
By Seung Min KimThe Associated Press DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — Standing solemnly under gray skies, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base on Feb. 2 to witness the return of three American service members killed in last weekend’s drone attack in Jordan. It’s […]
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Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment
By Dánica Coto and Evens SanonThe Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Radio stations across Haiti got jammed with calls just hours after a court in Kenya blocked the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force to help fight gangs in the troubled Caribbean country. Many callers wondered and demanded: What’s next? Few know. Uncertainty and […]
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A glimpse at the new American economy…if we can seize the moment
By Ben Jealous What if the answer to undoing the harm wrought by the demise of America’s manufacturing sector was right in front of us? An economic boom waiting to happen, to rebuild communities and revitalize our beaten-down working class…and, this time, without the rampant industrial pollution that fuels climate change and sickens our people… […]
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South African government says it wants to prevent an auction of historic Mandela artifacts
By Mogomotsi MagomeThe Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s government announced Jan. 19 it will challenge the auctioning of dozens of artifacts belonging to the nation’s anti-apartheid stalwart Nelson Mandela, saying the items are of historical significance and should remain in the country. The 75 artifacts belonging to Mandela, the country’s first democratically elected […]
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World health officials say nearly 10,000 COVID-related deaths in December signal deepening health crisis
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a staggering total of nearly 10,000 global deaths in December, raising alarm bells about a worsening worldwide health crisis stemming from the continued threat of COVID-19. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also noted pressing humanitarian crises in Gaza, […]
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Israel defends itself at the UN’s top court against allegations of genocide in Gaza
By Mike Corder and Raf CasertThe Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel insisted at the United Nations’ highest court Jan. 12 that its war in Gaza was a legitimate defense of its people and that it was Hamas militants who were guilty of genocide. Israel described the […]
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Civilians are dying in the Israel-Hamas conflict-what should Biden do?
By Farrah Hassen “If I must die, you must live to tell my story,” wrote Dr. Refaat Alareer, a 44-year-old Gazan poet and literature professor. A few weeks later, Alareer was killed while sheltering in his sister’s apartment, along with six family members. In the densely populated Gaza Strip, the loss of life is staggering. […]
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Oratorio “Messiah” highlights Black singers while bringing restitution to local Black church
By: Amber D. Dodd Special to the AFRO adodd@afro.com The National Philharmonic (NatPhil) has hosted two of the three performances of George Friderick Handel’s Messiah’s epic oratorio, Messiah. The first two performances took place Dec. 16 and 17 featuring the he Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church Mass Choir at The Music Center at Strathmore while […]
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Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
By Julia Frankel and Jalal BwaitelThe Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas, without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square, after officials in Jesus’ traditional birthplace decided to forgo celebrations due to the Israel-Hamas war. The cancellation of Christmas festivities, which typically […]
