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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
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,
Nigeria’s Dangote Remains Richest African
Alhaji Aliko Dangote has emerged the 23rd richest man on the 2014 Forbes Billionaires List just released. Three other Nigerians – Mike Adenuga, Folorunsho Alakija and Abdulsamad Rabiu – were
Germany: Congo-born priest quits over racist threats
BBC News – A Catholic priest of Congolese origin has resigned in southern Germany after getting death threats and racist abuse. Olivier Ndjimbi-Tshiende, 66, told parishioners of his decision during
Senegal: Presidential Term Limits Spark Hot Debate
VOA News – Senegal’s President Macky Sall has come under attack ahead of the constitutional referendum set for March 20. The proposed changes would limit a president to two five-year terms.
64-year-old Ghanaian woman jailed for smuggling heroin to NY
This granny told one fish tale too many. Daily News – A 64-year-old Ghanaian woman was sentenced Friday to more than 27 months in prison for smuggling heroin into the
‘Church does not need “blood money” but openness to God’s mercy’
Vatican Radio – Pope Francis says the Church has no need for “blood” money that derives from exploitation of people; what it needs is that the hearts of faithful be
Africa and the price of oil
Deutsche Welle – Lower state revenues, higher inflation and hesitant investors are only some of the reasons African oil producers are suffering from drop in the oil price. This is
New Jersey: Baraka says recent trip to Ghana came at his own expense
NJ.Com – Ras Baraka recently returned from a lengthy trip to Ghana, though he says taxpayers need not fear they may have unwittingly foot the bill. The Newark mayor says
