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On slavery remembrance day, UN chief shines a light on African diaspora’s legacy
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the African diaspora’s contributions to society, including culture, medicine, science and spirituality, as the global community gathered to honour the millions of Africans
Ghana: Govt Called Upon to Save Historical Sites
DW – Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Ghana every year. But experts warn that revenue from tourism could suffer if attractions are neglected. Some sites are already crumbling and
Nigeria: CBN Recruitment Scandal – Job Titles for Buhari, Ministers’ Relatives ‘Released’
Premium Times – News website, Sahara Reporters, has published the positions and job titles of 91 children and relatives of politically exposed person secretly recruited by the Central Bank of
THE ZIKA MENACE
By Steve Danso – An emergency meeting of some of the world’s leading health experts is being planned in Geneva, Switzerland to determine whether the zika virus mostly existent in
Cameroon: Should President Paul Biya Run Again?
In Cameroon, President Paul Biya’s backers are urging him to move up national elections and seek another term for himself while opponents say his 34 years in power has been
Kerry Doubles Down on Support for Nigeria’s Fight Against Boko Haram
VOA News – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with a delegation of Nigerian officials Wednesday for a day-long round of talks to discuss, among other things, the African
Pope delivers Easter message of hope after grim week of terror
BBC News – Pope Francis preached an Easter message of hope after a grim week in Europe, calling on Christians not to let fear and pessimism “imprison” them. Speaking amid
Church celebrates Good Friday with Passion reenactment
NEWS 12 The Bronx – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church took over the streets of Little Italy Friday to celebrate Good Friday. Many people dressed up as the apostles,
Uganda: Church Leaders Protest Against Islamic Banking
The Observer – Any attempt of modesty was thrown out of the window the minute some religious leaders learnt that government had pushed through the amendments to the Financial Institutions Bill
