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AYOM to celebrate Brazilian and French cultural ties at Paris Au Fil Des Voix Festival
Euronews
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January 31, 2025
Ahead of performance as part of the France-Brazil season this year, Euronews Culture met members of AYOM to discuss spirituality, history, and bringing international musical traditions together. “Colonisation was a terrible thing, but music was...
Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare & Media Capacity, and Break Infertility Stigma
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 1, 2025
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and...
DJ Lady Shaka: Connecting Māori, Pasifika and electronic music cultures on the global stage
Te Ao Maori News
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He tūhono i ngā puoro o uki ki ngā puoro o te anamata - koirā te whāinga nui a Shakaiah Perez, arā ko DJ Lady Shaka mō āna mahi whakatangitangi puoro. “Ko tōku mea tino nui kia tango i ngā oro o ngā mātua tīpuna - ngā oro Māori, ngā oro Samoa, ngā...
Polisario and the unfortunate tagging of African liberation movements as ‘terrorists’, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf
Premium Times
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July 30, 2025
The truth is that the Polisario is a hugely popular, grass-root, mass-based, representative, democratic, and secular organisation, which, in Zunes’ words, is a “moderately left-leaning liberation movement governing a Sunni Muslim population… Not...
Settler Colonialism in the Light of Fanon
Black Agenda Report
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A century after their birth, the ghosts of Cabral, Malcolm, Lumumba, and Fanon still haunt the western empire, demanding not remembrance, but revolution. Originally published in Said Bouamama's blog. The year 2024 was the centenary of the birth of...
Business News | Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare & Media Capacity, and Break Infertility Stigma
Latestly
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August 1, 2025
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and...
Trump targets illegal immigrants from Nigeria, other African countries
PM News
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January 31, 2025
By Paul Dada There are indications that thousands of illegal immigrants from Nigeria and other African countries may be deported from the U.S by the Donald Trump administration. Trump, since he was sworn-in, has already started to make good his...
Discovering Africa: A Tourist’s Handbook
The Tech Edvocate
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July 26, 2025
Chapter 1: Introduction to Africa Overview of the Continent Africa is a continent rich in diversity, culture, and natural beauty. Spanning over 30 million square kilometers, it is the second-largest continent in the world, home to a multitude of...
Over 1,200 Kenyans to be deported under Donald Trump’s new immigration policies
TUKO
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January 28, 2025
US president Donald Trump has taken steps to overhaul the immigration system with an emphasis on how migrants are processed and deported Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Kenya is among the East African countries with the highest...
EDUCATION: Mwalim Daphunkee Professor: A Legacy Of Black Arts, Innovation, And Community-building
All About Jazz
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October 24, 2024
The Rebirth of Oversoul Theatre Collective and New Opportunities on Cape Cod and New Bedford Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor (born, Morgan James Peters), a multi-talented musician, playwright, educator, and cultural advocate, has dedicated his career...
Sailing with family: tips to keep your children safe & happy on board
Practical Boat Owner
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January 30, 2025
How do you juggle feeds, naps and tantrums while sailing around the world? Ali Wood gets top tips from the liveaboard Stevens family “Crossing the Atlantic with these two is not something I would recommend,” says Stef Stevens, mother of...
Bermuda Immigration & Protection Order 2025
Bernnews
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January 24, 2025
The Ministry of Economy and Labour is advising the public that the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2024 has been revoked and replaced with the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2025. A...
'Taste of Ethic Boston' will feature Ashland woman. When to tune in
MetroWest Daily News - Massachusetts
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Aahana's Naturals, an Ashland-based provider of lentil and grain bowls, and its founder, Sonal Khakhar, will be featured during Get Konnected!'s 11th annual "A Taste of Ethnic Boston" on Tuesday, July 29, according to a community announcement. The...
West African roots, strong work ethic drive Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron
Andscape
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August 1, 2025
With Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron, there’s more than meets the eye. The rookie guard has made waves this WNBA season for her versatile play, which has garnered the admiration of both her peers and fans and earned her a coveted spot in...
Kazakh Cadets Complete Atlantic Crossing as Part of Unique Educational Voyage
The Astana Times
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January 25, 2025
ASTANA – Second-year Kazakhstan Maritime Academy (KMA) cadets of the Kazakh-British Technical University crossed the Atlantic Ocean on the Dutch sailing vessel Eendracht, covering nearly 5,910 kilometers. The route began on Cape Verde Island, off...
NCAC 2024: A Year of Cultural Milestones and Challenges, With Strong Hopes for 2025
The Voice Gambia
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January 13, 2025
By Yunus S. Saliu The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), an institution under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC), has long been at the forefront of promoting and preserving Gambian culture, heritage, and arts. As 2024...
Does Sonia Citron have African heritage? WNBA All-Star's family roots explored
Sportskeeda
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August 1, 2025
Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron is turning out to be a silent assassin on the basketball court. The third pick in the 2025 WNBA draft is a strong contender for the Rookie of the Year award, besides Paige Bueckers. She made the All-Star...
Nuno Portas: Wake today in Lisbon and procession to Vila Viçosa on Tuesday
Portugal Pulse
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July 28, 2025
The funeral service for noted Portuguese architect Nuno Portas will take place today from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the auditorium of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lisbon, as announced by Servilusa. On Tuesday at noon, the funeral ceremonies...
Nuclear armed Pakistan ranks 96th in Henley Passport Index, just ahead of Syria, Yemen
Pakistan Observer
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July 23, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan continues to remain among weakest passports in Henley Passport Index 2025, fresh data shows as the country of 242 million remains above Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan rank lower, showing limited travel freedom available to Green...
Immigrant Black communities in Houston find their voices in American politics
Defender Network - Texas
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September 27, 2024
Houston, one of the most diverse cities in the U.S., is home to a vibrant immigrant community, including many Black immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean. For these immigrants, adjusting to life in America involves more than just finding jobs...