By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Liberia on June 24, marking the first time Maryland has entered into an agreement with an African nation. The partnership is intended to deepen economic and diplomatic ties between Liberia and Maryland, particularly through trade and investment opportunities, according to […]
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Baltimore shipping channel reopened after explosion on cargo ship near site of 2024 bridge collapse
A coal-laden cargo ship departing Baltimore’s harbor exploded near the site of the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, prompting a temporary closure of the shipping channel on Aug. 19. No injuries were reported, and the channel has since reopened as investigators work to determine the cause of the blast.
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Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
Easy Solar and Altech, two locally owned companies, are providing solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa, helping to reduce reliance on kerosene and other fuels and improve access to electricity.
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From the AFRO Archives: Bridging the gap between Liberia and BaltimoreÂ
Bilphena Decontee Yahwon is a fellow at Afro Charities, where she is using her internship to explore the transatlantic dialogue between Liberia and Baltimore, and to highlight the global impact of the AFRO-American Newspaper.
