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London — The poorest 50 percent of the global population are being hit hardest by climate change - but have done the least to cause it, the leaders of a protest that has paralysed parts of London said on Wednesday.

Flint Receives $77 Million to Fund New Water Projects

The city of Flint, Michigan, has a new resource as it recovers from the water crisis that hit five years ago: $77 million in funding from the state. Although it is called a loan, the $77 million carries zero interest and was 100 percent forgiven, meaning it does not have to be repaid.

Blacks Are Far More Likely To Suffer From Alzheimer’s Disease Than Whites

When celebrated Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree recently went missing, it raised awareness of the little known fact that African-Americans are far more likely than white people to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ethiopia: Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein Probe 'Labour Abuses' in Ethiopian Factories

London — Fashion giant PVH, which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, said it will investigate reports that Ethiopian workers who make clothes for their high-street stores routinely face verbal abuse and discrimination and earn as little as 12 cents per hour.

South Africa: Student Resistance in South Africa - the Saso Nine Trial and Steve Biko

Student protests swept across South African campuses in 2015 and 2016 under the banner of #FeesMustFall. The protests revitalised public interest in student politics. My recently published book, Limpopo's Legacy offers a historical perspective on these events.

Nigeria: How My Family Was Kidnapped, Sold Into Slavery in Libya - Returnee

A Nigerian returnees from Libya, Mr Kehinde Fatukasi, from Ekiti State, has said he deeply regretted embarking on the journey to the volatile North African country, explaining how his family was kidnapped and sold into slavery.

Kenya: Nairobi Becoming Dangerous City for Women as Femicide Continues to Rise

Murder, murder, murder and more murder of women has dominated the headlines in recent weeks. With the string of horrifying and senseless killings, concern has peaked in the country on the safety of women who seem to be the main casualties.

Sudan: After the 'Euphoria' - the Humanitarian Backdrop to Sudan's Protests

Geneva — Sudan has had three military leaders in the last week. However the political upheaval ends, the backdrop to this crisis includes multiple conflicts, displacement, and an economic crunch affecting the living standards of millions - humanitarian issues that won't be resolved soon.

REPORT: 10 Strategies to Address Structural Forces Behind Racial Wealth Inequality

The racial wealth divide is greater now than it was 40 years ago—and persistent structural racism is causing that gap to grow.

Marijuana Doc 'Grass Is Greener' Highlights War on Black and Latinx Communities

Weed aficionados can do more than smoke in celebration of their favorite plant this 4/20. They can also learn the history of marijuana in the United States with the release of the Netflix documentary “Grass Is Greener.”

The World Rallies Around Notre Dame Cathedral As Black Churches Burned Down In Louisiana Struggle

Fundraising efforts to benefit the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after its roof caught on fire Monday has already exceeded $1 billion dollars in just about 24 hours.

Trump’s Anti-Muslim Attacks On Rep. Ilhan Omar Are Backfiring

That cha-ching sound you hear is one of the unintended consequences of President Donald Trump‘s blatant attempts to fire up his base through Islamophobic attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Man May Have Been Paid $200 To Brutally Attack Transgender Woman

A disturbing video has gone viral of 23-year-old transgender woman Muhlaysia Booker being brutally attacked in Dallas. Now, there are more details coming out about the attack and the man who stands accused of assaulting her.

Liberia: Applicants Likely to Experience Visa Rejections for Overstaying Travels to America

Washington — Liberians dreaming of traveling to America are likely to experience disappointments and rejections after a Politico report, citing a Department of Homeland Security official, Monday suggest that the White House is weighing travel restrictions for nationals of countries with high rates

Africa: Web of Hate Is Rooted in Putting All Muslims in One Category

It's clear that Islamophobia is on the rise globally. This antipathy towards adherents of the Muslim faith is often presented as a violent reaction to terrorism committed by the Islamic State. This suggests that if terrorism by so-called Islamic groups ends, Islamophobia will too.

Nigeria: 'I Am Not for Sale' Say Women in Anti-Trafficking Campaign

Dakar — Thousands of Nigerian women and girls are lured to Europe each year by the promise of work, but end up trapped in debt bondage and forced to sell sex Nigeria's anti-trafficking agency is trying a new approach to preventing women's exploitation abroad by sharing inspirational stories of wom

Sudan Can Avoid Past Mistakes By Drawing Lessons From Its History

analysis A military coup d'etat in Sudan has ended Omar al-Bashir's 30-year rule. This is the sixth coup the country's military have led since independence in 1956. The military were pressured into the coup by the country's third major civilian uprising.

Libya: The Humanitarian Fallout From Libya's Newest War

The Libyan capital of Tripoli is shuddering under an offensive by forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, with the city's already precarious basic services in danger of breaking down completely and aid agencies struggling to cope with a growing emergency.

Beating Video Of Muhlaysia Booker Comes As Violence Against Black Trans Women Soars

Authorities arrested a suspect in connection with the violent beating of 23-year-old Muhlaysia Booker last week in Dallas, marking the latest known assault of a Black transgender woman in a rising trend.

Florida Officer Body Slams 11-Year-Old Student And Keeps His Job

A Florida sheriff was defending his deputy who was seen on video violently body slamming an 11-year-old Black child at a school campus in Fort Pierce last week. See Also: St.

Morehouse Makes History With New Transgender Policy

Morehouse is the first all-male school to officially accept transgender students. After much debate, the college made the announcement this weekend.

Africa: Women and Ethiopia's Politics of Home Demolitions

The flattening of homes in Legetafo Legedadi has caused havoc for thousands. As usual, the poor and women are the worst affected. In February, bulldozers began demolishing thousands of homes in Legetafo Legedadi, outside Addis Ababa.

Somalia: Airstrike Kills Deputy Leader of Is in Somalia

The deputy leader of the Islamic State group in Somalia has been killed in an airstrike, a Somali regional minister told VOA.

From Empowerment During War, Eritrean Women Must Fight Gender Discrimination in a New Peace

This article is part of a series on the current state of civil society organisations (CSOs), which was the focus of International Civil Society Week (ICSW), sponsored by CIVICUS, and concluded in Belgrade, April 12 Helen Kidan is an Eritrean human rights activist and founding member of Horn Human Ri

State of Georgia to Provide Free Menstrual Products For Low-Income Women

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Gambia: Why This Former Dictator's Ousting Was Good for Democracy, but Bad for Women's Bodies

Having banned female genital cutting, his ousting was good for governance, but but not for women. Jakumba Ceesay was angry.

Civil Society Under Attack in Name of Counterterrorism

This article is part of a series on the current state of civil society organisations (CSOs), which will be the focus of International Civil Society Week (ICSW), sponsored by CIVICUS, and scheduled to take place in Belgrade, April 8-12.

Kenya: Mandera Elders to Negotiate Release of Abducted Cuban Doctors

The search for the two Cuban doctors abducted in Mandera on Friday by suspected Al Shabaab militants entered day three with little progress. Military choppers were seen hovering above Mandera town and parts of Somalia's Bulahawa on Sunday morning, but things remained quiet for the rest of the day.

When Youth Take on The Fight to Defend Rights

This article is part of a series on the current state of civil society organisations (CSOs), which was the focus of International Civil Society Week (ICSW), sponsored by CIVICUS, and which took place in Belgrade, April 8-12. - Abraham M.

Nigeria: Reports Raise Fear of Imminent Epidemic Outbreaks in Nigeria, Others

Reasons have come to the fore why the next outbreak of epidemic in Nigeria and some other African and Asian nations might not be far off.

‘Get Your Hands Off Me’: Security Officers Investigated After Video Shows Them Assault Black A Student

Barnard College said six security officers are on paid leave while under investigation over a video that shows them pushing a Black student against a countertop for not showing his ID card, the Columbia Spectator reported Friday night. Columbia University and Barnard are partner institutions.

Unbelievable! White Racist Caught On Video Beating A Black Woman Claims He Was The Victim

Attorneys for the white man who violently attacked a Black woman last month want to change the narrative about what the world saw on a video.

Rwanda: How Three Genocide Survivors Are Using Photography to Help Vulnerable Children

Jean Bizimana, Gadi Habumugisha and Mussa Uwitonze, are Rwandan orphans who lost their parents during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

Rwandans Angered By 'Le Monde' Racist Cartoon

A negationist and racist cartoon by French paper Le Monde on Friday drew the ire of many Rwandans and friends of Rwanda as the nation continued to mourn and commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Libya: 160 African Migrants Repatriated From Conflict-Ridden Libya

The International Organization for Migration has repatriated 160 African migrants who have been living under dire conditions in Libya amid the chaos reigning in the country. The U.N.

LAPD Reportedly Made Disgusting Comments About Nipsey Hussle’s Parents

Nipsey Hussle‘s memorial service was on Thursday, April 11 in Los Angeles and now there is reported audio of LAPD making disgusting comments about the rapper’s mother and father. The LAPD is trying to do damage control.

Chicago’s New Mayor Changes Her Tune On Jussie Smollett Case: ‘This Doesn’t Rank As Any Matter Of Importance’

Just a couple of weeks ago, newly elected Lori Lightfoot, the first Black woman and openly LGBT mayor of Chicago, appeared to be following Rahm Emanuel’s with a Jussie Smollett obsession.

Africa: NGOs Are Shaking Up Climate Services in Africa. Should We Be Worried?

There is reason to be hopeful when it comes to hard-fought development and climate services gains, but caution is needed Blane Harvey is an Assistant Professor at McGill University and Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute; Lindsey Jones is a Research Associate at the Overseas Dev

11-Year-Old Commits Suicide After Incessant Bullying Over His Weight

Phillip Spruill Jr. was only 11 years old when he committed suicide a week ago today. After being bullied for months at Benjamin B. Comegys Elementary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fifth grader took his own life.

A History Of Calls For Reparations For Descendants Of Slaves

It’s a question being asked more frequently of Democrats running for the 2020 presidential nomination. Many have expressed varying degrees of support for reparations, giving the idea the greatest prominence it’s ever had among leading politicians. Is anything different now?

3 Black Detectives Win $700,000 Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against the N

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Civil Society, Press Freedom & Human Rights Under Attack in Africa

This article is part of a series on the current state of civil society organisations (CSOs), which is the focus of International Civil Society Week (ICSW), sponsored by CIVICUS, and scheduled to conclude in Belgrade, April 12 - The civic space in several African countries, including Tanzania, Burund

Nigeria: Missing After 5 Years - 10 Facts About Nigeria's Chibok Schoolgirls

London — As Nigeria marks the fifth anniversary of the abduction, here are 10 facts about the missing Chibok girls whose fate has largely disappeared in world news When 276 schoolgirls were abducted from a school in Chibok in northeastern Nigeria five years ago by the militant Islamist group Boko

Kenya: Gunmen Abduct 2 Cuban Doctors in Mandera

Gunmen have abducted two Cuban doctors in a road ambush at Banisa stage in Mandera town, some 1,135 kilometres from the capital Nairobi.

The open access research model is hurting academics in poorer countries

The rise of open access publishing should be applauded. Scientific research and literature should be made available to everyone, with no cost to the reader. But there’s a catch: nothing is actually free and someone has to pay. The open access model merely changes who pays.

Tell Me Again Why Prisoners Can’t Vote

Maine and Vermont allow inmates to cast ballots. The 48 other states should too. At a forum in Iowa last weekend, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts gave what has become a standard answer for Democrats on the question of felon disenfranchisement.

High School Opens Doors on Friday Nights to Keep Students Safe and Off the

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Africa's Poverty Crisis May Worsen in 2030, World Bank, IMF Warn

Washington DC — Unless urgent rescue plans are employed, nine of every 10 African nations would be living in abject poverty, the World Bank has warned. Paradoxically, the same year is the global financial institution's target for ending extreme poverty worldwide.

Taxpayers Foot The Bill For Mounting Legal Fees Of Alton Sterling’s Killer

In a strange set of circumstances, Baton Rouge taxpayers are apparently covering the legal bills for the fired police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling in July 2016. Residents are picking up the tap while the ex-cop battles the city to get back his job.

On 'The Best of Enemies': Hollywood Must Stop Using Black People as Narrative Devices

“Green Book” recently mined the age-old Hollywood trope of White redemption via an unlikely Civil Rights-era friendship to take home an Academy Award for best picture.

Read The Letter Barack Obama Sent To be Read At Nipsey Hussle’s Memorial

UPDATED: 5:36 p.m. EDT President Barack Obama was one of the many big names that honored the late Nipsey Hussle at his memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Thursday morning.

Study and Roundtable Explore How Latinx Community Experiences Colorism

An April 9 report from the Pew Research Center finds that Latinx people with darker skin are more likely to say they’ve been subjected to racism than those with fair complexions. Additionally, those with darker skin say the discrimination is, of course, linked directly to their race.

Unconstitutional ‘Stop And Frisk’ Is Alive And Well In DC As Innocent 10 Year Old Is Cuffed And Arrested

Police in the nation’s capital proved once again that they have no problem using unconstitutional “stop and frisk” tactics against Black residents—even against innocent children. Washington, D.C.

Black students’ suicides on a South African campus show the toll of ignoring diversity

Black students demanding change at the University of Cape Town set off a chain of events that showed a political strength not yet expressed among a generation of South African’s born after the fall of apartheid.

Libya: At Least 56 Dead in Haftar Tripoli Offensive, As UN Calls for Ceasefire

At least 56 people have been killed and 266 wounded in Libya's capital Tripoli, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday.

Everything We Know About the Suspected White Supremacist Arrested For Burning Down Black Churches

After authorities announced the arrest of Holden Matthews for burning down three historic Black churches in Lousiana, the NAACP underscored the rise in white supremacy and hate crimes across the nation since President Donald Trump took office.

Africa: Achieving Zero Hunger. a Message to the Incoming Director General of FAO

2019 is a pivotal year for global food security and agriculture development as the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is set to elect its next director general.

Africa: Global Aid Spending Drops As Refugee Flows Decrease - OECD

London — As global refugee flows fell last year, so did aid from rich countries, official data showed on Wednesday, tumbling for the second consecutive year, and hindering efforts to end poverty. Major donors spent $149.3 billion on aid in 2018, a decrease of 2.

Q&A: How These Oregon Leaders Are Empowering Black Women in the Criminal Justice System

It’s not breaking news to say that racial disparities plague the American criminal justice system. It’s a systemic issue that affects people of color in every state. However, one local community hopes to create a shift in that narrative.

Will He Get Away With It? Black Cop Who Killed White Woman Uses Same Defense As Killer White Cops

The prosecution called a Minneapolis police officer to the witness stand Thursday to testify against Mohamed Noor, the Black former cop who killed an unarmed white woman in July 2017, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported.

Miami Cops Still Haven’t Been Fired After Violently Arresting Innocent Black Woman On Video

Miami-Dade police officers who were caught on video last month violently arresting an unarmed, peaceful Black woman were not fired by the time she filed a federal lawsuit against them. See Also: Busted! Cop Caught On Video Sucker Punching Unarmed Black Man Lied On Police Report

The Congolese ruling family allegedly laundered millions through a Trump condo in NY

The daughter of the president of the Republic of Congo reportedly used stolen government funds to buy a $7 million condo in the Trump International Hotel & Tower in New York, raising new questions about the Trump Organization’s ties to money laundering.

Africa: Stop Calling Migration a 'Crisis', Says Nobel Laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Dakar — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said African and European countries must work together to regulate migration, not try to stop it.

Smears, Laws, Lack of Cooperation: Tools Against Activists

Staying Cool is Creating a Vicious Cycle on our Warming Planet

- Our planet is heating up. 2018 was the fourth-warmest year on record, with peak temperatures engulfing the planet – from 43°C in Baku, Azerbaijan, to the low 30s across Scandinavia. The last four years have been the hottest since records began in 1880.

Cameroon: Govt Forces Attack Village - HRW

Cameroonian soldiers, gendarmes, and members of the Rapid Intervention Brigade (BIR) carried out a deadly attack on the North-West region village of Meluf on April 4, 2019. Government forces killed five civilian men, including one with a mental disability, and wounded one woman.

Botswana: Where's the Beef? Drought-Parched Botswana Struggles to Keep Cattle Culture Alive

Mosinki — Longer and harsher droughts are driving a growing share of Botswana's traditional cattlemen to give up their animals - but Skanki Mokweba will not budge.

Africa: Nasa Turns Its Focus to Earth With Aid Partnership

London — NASA is using its satellites to solve humanitarian challenges in some of the most fragile places on earth under a landmark partnership with aid agency Mercy Corps. The U.S.

Somalia Needs Debt Cancellation Now to Give Its Children a Chance

Meeting the children at a primary school in Baidoa town, in the southwestern Bay region of Somalia, my heart swelled with joy.

Africa: ILO Sets Out to Eradicate Child Labour in Africa

Lilongwe — International Labour Organisation (ILO) has rolled out a four-year project aimed at accelerating action in the elimination of child labour in supply chains in Africa.

Sudan Police Ordered Not to Shoot Protesters

Khartoum/Washington/Juba — Protesters in Khartoum are continuing to demand the resignation of President Omar al-Bashir, staging a sit-in Tuesday outside army headquarters, where heavy gunfire was heard.

Mali: 87,000 People Displaced by Increased Violence in Mali

Violence and the intensification of military operations in Northern and Central Mali have pushed more than 87,000 people to flee their homes since January 2019.

Nipsey Hussle Square: Councilman Moves To Name Intersection After Slain Rapper

The outpouring of love for Nipsey Hussle is also coming from the Los Angeles City Council where a lawmaker wants an intersection named in honor of the slain rapper.

READ: Chicago Implements GPS Monitoring Devices That Calls, Records Children Without Their Consent

Per “Chicago is Tracking Kids With GPS Monitors That Can Call and Record Them Without Consent” by , in January, government officials contracted with electronic monitoring company Track Group to lease 275 ankle monitors to trace children on juvenile probation.

Black Man Chosen To Fix The University Of Oklahoma’s Racism

Oklahoma lawmakers tapped an African American graduate of the University of Oklahoma (OU) to be a regent of the school, which has a notorious reputation for racism. In a 45-1 vote on Monday, the Oklahoma Senate gave the thumbs-up for Gov.

Sen. Cory Booker Is The First Presidential Candidate To Put Action Behind Reparations

Reparations has been a major talking point for the Democratic candidates for president. But while most of them appear to be for reparations, none has created any action. On Monday, Sen. Cory Booker became the first one.

Ethiopia: As Internally Displaced Persons Reach Nearly 1 Million in Ethiopia, WHO Reinforces Medical Supplies

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Ethiopia has dispatched experts and medical supplies in response to the needs of the internally displaced persons in the Gedeo and West Guji zones in Oromia Region and the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR).

Sexism is making the global tuberculosis epidemic worse

When Amina started a new job that involved searching for undetected cases of tuberculosis in her community, she did not expect that the first case she detected would be herself.

Libya: UN Chief Calls for Immediate Talks to Stop Libya Clashes

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on all parties in Libya to immediately engage in dialogue to reach a political resolution to conflict there, declaring "there is no military solution." In his statement late Monday, Guterres offered U.N. help to get the dialogue started.

Should U.S. provide reparations for descendants of slaves?

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 20 in Fresh Attack in Kaduna

Kaduna — No fewer than 20 people have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected fulani herdsmen in Anguwan Aku village, Kajuru Local government area of Kaduna state. Several others were said to have sustained injuries from gunshots.

When it comes to Africa’s growing debt, size doesn’t matter. Yet

Africa’s eurobond debt passed the $100-billion milestone after Ghana issued $2.7 billion on March 26. African countries issued a record $27.1 billion in 2018 alone, according to analysts at Renaissance Capital (RenCap). In 2019, three countries—Egypt, Ghana and Benin—have already issued $7.

‘They Failed Me’: Mother of 5th Grader Who Died After School Fight Speaks Out

“They were in the class,” Wright said. “The girl came up behind her and was hitting her all in the head. How long, I don’t know. She pushed her or rammed her head or something into the bookshelf.”

Family of 7-Year Old Black Girl Killed By Police Settles With the City of D

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From RaNiya Wright To Trinity Love Jones: Why Aren’t Black Children Safe?

The recent killings of young African American girls may have made national headlines, but statistics show there are plenty of other Black children who are victims of violent crimes in a disturbing trend that’s been seemingly increasing.

South Sudan: Renewed Hope for Lasting Peace in Juba As Pressure Mounts On Kiir and Machar

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir added impetus to the impending formation of a Transitional Government in Juba next month with a visit to Kampala that signalled a growing optimism that lasting peace could finally come to the world's youngest nation.

Livestream tomorrow with Dr. Angela Davis! Education or Incarcerati...on: Activism and the Prison-Industrial Complex April 11th: 6:00pm PST See More

Livestream tomorrow with Dr. Angela Davis! Education or Incarceration: Activism and the Prison-Industrial Complex April 11th: 6:00pm PST

The Death of an Adjunct

Thea Hunter was a promising, brilliant scholar. And then she got trapped in academia’s permanent underclass. A bald eagle in flight is elegance to behold. The sudden, violent flaps of its wings are broken by sublime extension as it locks onto a breeze and glides.

It Wasn’t ‘Verbal Blackface.’ AOC Was Code-Switching.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been accused of a lot, but the latest charge is especially piquant. Apparently, the new representative of some of the most multiethnic neighborhoods in the United States has engaged in “verbal blackface.”

African Leaders Should Respect People's Right to Protest

On January 14, 2019, thousands of Zimbabweans protested against a 150 percent hike in fuel prices imposed on January 12 by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government. Security forces used excessive force including live ammunition on unarmed protesters.

Nigeria: De-Radicalization Boko Haram Inmates Excited Over Western Education, As 157 Sat for WAEC

Inmates serving various jail sentences for "violent extremism" in Nigeria have now shown great interest in Western Education, Vanguard has learned.

Sudan’s anti-government protests face a total power outage and social media shutdown

Sudan experienced a complete power outage on Sunday (Apr. 7), just hours after a social media block took effect across the country.

Cameroon: Govt Deploys Troops Bracing for Anti-Biya Protests

Cameroon has deployed troops to crack down on protesters calling for the release from jail of 150 opposition party members, including their leader Maurice Kamto, who says he won the October presidential election, not long-serving President Paul Biya.

South Africa: Facebook's South Africa Problem - Just What Exactly Is 'White Nationalism'?

Facebook, under enormous pressure to be more conscious about the content on the platform, has recently announced that beginning immediately it will start taking down posts that support white nationalism and white separatism.

Libya - US Pulls Forces Amid Fighting Near Capital

US army officials have announced a withdrawal of troops from the North African nation. Increased fighting has raised prospects of renewed civil war in the country. The United States military said on Sunday it had pulled some of its forces out of Libya.

Crips and Bloods march peacefully together in first gang truce for 27 years in tribute to Nipsey Hussle

GANG rivals the Bloods and the Crips have put aside their differences to march in memory of murdered rapper Nipsey Husssle.

Signatures Pile Up For Petition To Prosecute Killer White Man Who Gunned Down Black Neighbor

The number of signatures was steadily increasing for an online petition that calls for justice in the case of an unarmed Black man who was fatally shot in the head last month by his racist white neighbor.

Stacey Abrams Rejects The Idea That Democrats Can’t Win With A Black Woman Running For President

Stacey Abrams dismissed the idea among some Democrats that a Black woman candidate can’t beat Trump in the 2020 election. MSNBC’s “AM Joy” host Joy Reid asked the popular Democrat on Sunday what she made of the “add a Black lady notion” among many in her party.

Louisiana Community On Edge As Arson Is Suspected At Black Churches

A Louisiana parish has more questions than answers after three historically Black churches caught on fire in 10 days. Investigators had yet to confirm if the fires were connected but they have not ruled out the possibility that they were intentionally set, or hate crime related.

Mali: Thousands Protest Inaction After Deadly Ethnic Attack

Some 30,000 people in Mali's capital Bamako have protested government inaction towards escalating ethnic violence. It came after the massacre of 160 people in Ogossagou, a village of the Muslim Fulani ethnic group.

Africa: #WorldHealthDay - 10 Quick Facts About Health in the Continent

Does South Africa spend five times more on healthcare per person than Nigeria? Does one doctor serve 16,000 Kenyans? We've put together some startling facts from our work on the continent.

Zimbabwe: Deforestation Seen as Aggravating Flood Crisis

Boulders as big as motor cars were dislodged in Zimbabwe's eastern Rusitu Valley by Cyclone Idai, sending a deadly torrent down a river and wiping out 160 houses in its path.

Ghana’s president wants to make French a formal language, but it’s not a popular plan

Ghana was one of the first British colonies in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve independence in 1957 and as such has had strong ties to the English language as a modern country for over a hundred years.

Rwanda: 'A Quarter Century', New Film Recounts Rwanda's Recovery and Growth

Today marks 25 years since the end of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and 20 years since filmmaker Eric Kabera produced his first film about the Genocide - 100 Days.

Rwanda: Kwibuka25 - Initiative to Recover Assets of Genocide Survivors Gets Funding

Over Rwf80 million has been provided by sponsors to help genocide young survivors and widows to recover assets that were misappropriated during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

Meek Mill And Lawmakers Propose Probation Reform Bill

Philadelphia-bred hip-hip artist Meek Mill has become a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform.

Somalia: U.S. Acknowledges Civilian Deaths in Drone Strike

The US has admitted that a woman and child were killed by an American drone strike in Somalia last April. It marks the first time America has admitted to causing civilian casualties during its air campaign in Somalia.

The Tragedy Of Devonte Hart And His Siblings Has Officially Been Ruled A Murder

A tragic end to a horrific story. On March 26, 2018, Jennifer and Sarah Hart, both 39, drove their SUV off a cliff in Northern California.

'White Power' Graffiti Found Near Civil Rights Movement Landmark Destroyed By Fire

A fire burned down a social justice center with deep ties to the Civil Rights movement in New Market, Tennessee, late last week (March 29).

Firefighter Under Investigation After Racist Facebook Comment Cheering For Police Brutality

An upstate New York firefighter apparently thought it was a good idea to chime in on a police brutality case and now he is under investigation for his actions.

East Africa: Why People Starve Despite Being Surrounded By Stockpiles of Food

An estimated 23 million people in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan do not have enough to eat. In these areas, drought and higher-than-usual temperatures are also affecting forage and water availability for the people, livestock and wildlife.

'Blowin’ Up' is a New Doc About a Court Room That Rules In Favor of Compassion

Most of the women in Stephanie Wang-Breal’s inspiring new documentary “Blowin’ Up” are shot in ways that obscures their identity, as most are undocumented immigrants.

'I'm Black and That's Not Going to Happen': A Queer Black Femme on the Mueller Report [OP-ED]

There’s a scene in the show “Scandal” where Olivia Pope looks Fitz in the eye and says, “I’m telling you that I’m Black,” and then makes it clear that her Blackness means that she is certain that the latest political hypothetical is not going to happen.

UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Reportedly Threatened Players With Lynching

Hall of Fame University of North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell was under investigation after players and their parents claimed she used racially insensitive language.

Rappers Delay Releasing New Music To Honor Nipsey Hussle

After the untimely death of Nipsey Hussle, celebrities and fans alike have paid tribute to the late rapper and community activist. Now, several of his fellow rap artists were calling for other artists to halt the release of new music as a metaphorical moment of silence for Nipsey.

Eritrea: Foundation Sues EU Over Project in Eritrea Alleging Use of Forced Labour

The Foundation Human Rights for Eritreans, a Netherlands-based organization of exiled Eritreans, is suing the European Union.

Zimbabwe: Women Urged to Report Domestic Violence Cases

Anti Domestic Violence Council (ADVC) has called on women to report all cases of domestic violence and responsible authorities to handle the cases with the seriousness they deserve to ensure justice.

NYPD Determines Officer Who Killed Eric Garner On Camera Did Not Use A Chokehold: Report

In July, it will be five years since Eric Garner was killed. Now the NYPD has a new defense for the New York Police Department officer who was caught on video using an illegal chokehold to kill Garner for a nonviolent offense: that he didn’t put Garner in a chokehold.

Nigeria: 100,000 Babies Die Every Year Because of Conflict - Group

At least 550,000 are said to have died as a result armed conflict between 2013 and 2017 in Nigeria and nine other affected countries according to a new analysis.

Uganda: Government Using Colonial Tactics to Stay in Power - Besigye

Four — time presidential candidate Kizza Besigye has said the government is using colonial tactics to stop Opposition leaders from mobilising their supporters ahead of 2021 elections. Dr Besigye said despite the threats, vanguards of change will not relent.

Ethiopia Seeks to Mediate Talks Between Somali Govt and Somaliland Admin

Ethiopian Prime minister, Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday said his government is committed to mediate Somalia and Somaliland. Speaking at Jigjiga town during a meeting with the leaders of Ethio-Somali regional state, Abiy underscored that he will work on missions to stabilize horn of African region.

South Africa: Numsa Launches Political Party 'Which Puts the Rights of Workers First'

The first workers' party in South Africa has officially been launched and it hopes to garner the working class's votes and bag some seats in Parliament.

Africa: Next UN Food Chief Must Tackle Hunger 'Emergency'

Rome — Levels of hunger have grown for the past three years, with one in nine people - or 821 million - worldwide without enough to eat As candidates jostle to head the United Nations' multibillion dollar food agency, experts called on Thursday for a strong leader to tackling rising hunger and cli

Africa: The BBC Must Temper Its Language Around LGBT+ Issues

In the 1970s, an era not known for its tolerance and inclusivity, Britain's commercial TV network ITV had a hit show called "Mind Your Language". In it, a class of adult foreign immigrants were taught English by a patient but exasperated teacher.

Africa: Aid Groups Say Germany Overlooking African Countries in Need

Angela Merkel's government has declared Africa a policy focus and Germany's presence on the continent has expanded significantly. However, aid organizations say in a new report that the country has the wrong priorities.

Libya: Army Commander Orders Forces to Advance on Tripoli

Libyan army commander Khalifa Haftar has ordered his eastern military forces to advance on the country's capital Tripoli, the capital of the UN-backed government, Aljazeera reports. The move has sparked fears of a major showdown with rival militias.

Nipsey Hussle's Death Brought L.A. Gang Leaders Together for a Unity Meeting

Nipsey Hussle was reportedly scheduled to meet with the LAPD to discuss gang violence hours after he was fatally shot. As a key figure in his community of South Los Angeles, Nipsey often used his resources to invest in local businesses and spearhead humanitarian efforts.

Felony Charges Dropped Against African-American Victim of Dallas Attack

In Texas, police have dropped a felony arrest warrant against an African-American woman who was threatened with a gun and brutally beaten by a white man in a Dallas parking lot on March 21. Twenty-four-year-old L’Daijohnique Lee says what should have been a minor traffic dispute quickly escalated to violence when 30-year-old Austin Shuffield followed her, brandished an unlicensed handgun and slapped Lee’s cellphone out of her hands as she tried to call 911. After Lee fought back, Shuffield repeatedly punched her in the head while allegedly shouting racial slurs. The assault left Lee with a concussion and cranial swelling. Lee was the first to be charged in the case—on felony criminal mischief charges—for allegedly smashing the windows of her assailant’s truck after she was assaulted by him. But when a bystander’s video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting street protests, prosecutors dropped charges against Lee on Wednesday. Her attacker, Austin Shuffield, now faces multiple charges.

A Play About Maya Angelou is Being Developed for Broadway

Drawn from her life and works, the one-woman show is being created with the help of her son, Guy Johnson, and co-produced by David Michael Rich, Angelou’s representative for more than 11 years. “My mother lived an extraordinary life,” Johnson told press.

Africa: Tech Challenges Impeding Healthcare Access in Africa

Kigali — Technologies such as mobile phone applications could help Africa achieve universal health coverage but challenges including failure to recognise the unique contextual factors associated with their deployment in low-income settings should be addressed, experts say.

Cops Don’t Arrest Killer White Man Who Claims Self-Defense After Shooting Black Neighbor In The Head

A white man was accused by police but not arrested for shooting and killing his Black neighbor in Texas last month during an apparent argument.

Black Teen Girl in Prison For 6 Years Has Never Had a Trial — And Now She i

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South Sudan: UN Gives U.S.$11Million to Resettle Families

The United Nations has announced $11 million of emergency aid to help displaced families return home. The money from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) targets 268,000 women, men and children who had been internally displaced by conflict.

Black Teens Say They Were Denied Jobs at Six Flags Because of Their "Extrem

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Africa: How Fishing Subsidies Hurt the Ocean - And Us, Too

Ask people what's most important to them and there's a good chance they'll say, "Staying healthy - and keeping my family healthy.

Africa: Secure Land Rights Is the Path to End Global Poverty

The lack of a strong land record keeping system is partially responsible for the slow recovery from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. With as many as 700,000 households lacking clear titles to land and homes, aid to rebuild properties has been denied to many.

Chicago’s New Mayor Wants To Waste More Time On Jussie Smollett

Many people were rejoicing that Lori Lightfoot will be the first Black and openly LGBT mayor of Chicago. But she is getting some serious side-eyes, especially when less than 24 hours after being elected she wants to focus on the charges that were dropped against Jussie Smollett.

Disgraced Civil Rights Group Picks Black Woman To Rescue The Organization

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), one of the nation’s top civil rights organizations known for tracking hate groups, chose an African-American woman to lead the organization amid revelations of racism and sexism in the workplace.

Unique Tour Travels to 4 East Coast Cities to Spread a Message That Black M

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Dallas Police Shamed Into Dropping Charges Against Black Woman Beaten By Racist

Authorities in Dallas dropped the felony charge against a Black woman seen on video last month being brutally beaten by a racist white man, civil rights attorney S. Lee Merritt announced on Wednesday.

How to avoid flawed minerals-for-infrastructure deals like DR Congo and China’s Sicomines pact

It was confidently billed at the time as the “deal of the century”. The Sino Congolaise des Mines (Sicomines) was the most significant Chinese investment project in Africa when it was agreed in 2007.

Western Sahara: 'No One Even Knows If We're There or Not'

Why anger is mounting among a young generation of refugees. Several days of UN-convened informal talks on the Western Sahara late last month appear to have yielded little towards bringing the decades-long conflict to a close.

Senate Rejects Bill That Would Send Relief Money to Puerto Rico

On Monday (April 1), a measure was defeated in the Senate to provide disaster relief for Puerto Rico. Democrats voted against the bill, which they say reflects the White House’s continued disregard for the island. Opposition came from both parties for different reasons.

West Africa: Why Nigerian, West African Economies Continue to Perform Poorly - AfDB

Nigeria's economy, just like West Africa's, has continued to perform poorly due to a myriad of challenges that must be resolved urgently if Africa's economic growth is to keep pace with the rest of the world.

Cameroon: How the Ongoing Crisis in Cameroon Is Giving a Voice to Anglophone Music

There is no better place to gauge the change that is happening in Cameroon than the 2019 edition of the nation's leading award for entertainment, the Canal 2'Or, says Kwoh B. Elonge. Music is universal. Our understanding of it goes beyond the barriers that typically make us different.

Nigeria: Shell Paid Nigeria U.S.$6.3 Billion in 2018, Highest in the World

Royal Dutch Shell, Nigeria's largest foreign investor paid the Nigerian government $6,397,325,844 as oil production entitlement, taxes, royalties and fees arising from the company's activities involving oil and gas exploration, development and extraction in the year 2018.

6 Lies and Truths About Black Unemployment Under Trump's Administration

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Nigeria: Tens of Thousands in Acute Need Following Clashes in Borno State

press release Maiduguri, Nigeria/New York — An estimated 30,000 people are in acute need of shelter and other basic necessities in the northeastern Nigerian town of Monguno after fleeing fighting between government forces and armed opposition groups, the international medical humanitarian organiza

Africa: Soap and Superbugs - 2 Bln People Lack Water At Health Facilities - UN

London — A quarter of the world's health facilities lack basic water services, impacting 2 billion people, the United Nations said on Wednesday, warning that unhygienic conditions could fuel the global rise of deadly superbugs.

Ghana child slavery: When seeking context overlooks harm

That Africa and Africans are often misrepresented and stereotyped in Western imaginations is not new, or news.

Everything We Know About Najah Ferrell, The Missing Mother Of 5 Who Just Disappeared

Indiana police were searching Tuesday for 30-year-old Najah Ferrell, a mother of five children who vanished nearly a month ago. Unfortunately, she is now counted among the alarming number of African-American women and Black girls who have gone missing across the United States.

Black Lawyer Says He Was Detained Because a Deputy Thought He Was the Suspe

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Dallas Charges Black Woman Beaten Unconscious By White Racist With A Felony, Lawyer Says

Authorities in Dallas have given a felony charge to a Black woman seen on video late last month being brutally beaten by a racist white man, civil rights attorney S. Lee Merritt announced on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe: Parliament Approves African Rights, Democracy Charter

The National Assembly and Senate have passed a resolution approving the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) which seeks to enhance democracy among member countries.

Mali: Next Steps As Violence Surges in Central Mali

On 23 March the conflict in central Mali escalated to unprecedented levels. An attack on the village of Ogossagou in the Mopti region, allegedly by the Dan Nan Ambassagou group, left 157 Fulani civilians dead.

Zimbabwe Launches Mental Health Strategy

The Ministry of health and Child Care (MOHCC) launched a Mental Health strategy to cover the period 2019- 2023.

Africa: Climate, Conflicts Set to Plunge Millions Into Food Crisis

Rome — Food crises will affect tens of millions of people across the world this year, researchers warned on Tuesday, after war, extreme weather and economic woes in 2018 left more than 113 million in dire need of help.

Africa: Why Cabinet, Rather Than Parliament, Is the Centre of Power for African Women

How do we know whether women are achieving equitable levels of political representation? For many years, scholars have focused on women's representation in legislatures. But in many African states power is in fact concentrated in the executive branch.

Gabon: As Its Ruling Dynasty Withers, Gabon - A Us Ally and Guardian of French Influence in Africa - Ponders Its Future

Gyldas A. Ofoulhast-Othamot, University of Tampa The fragility of one of the world's longest-lasting political dynasties was exposed when the military attempted a coup in Gabon in January.

Georgia Is Latest State to Ban Abortion After Six Weeks

On Friday (March 29), Georgia joined a number of other Republican-controlled states to pass what reproductive rights advocates call a “heartbeat ban,” which will prohibit abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. To become a law, the “Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act” (H.B.

New PBS Doc 'Tre Maison Dason' Explores Growing Up With An Incarcerated Parent

Denali Tiller’s new film, “Tre Maison Dasan,” is an eye-opening look at the way children are punished for their parents’ crimes, an underexposed social disruption we ignore at our peril.

Zimbabwe: Thousands Tongogara Refugee Camp Asylums Face Disease After Cyclone Disaster

Thousands of refugees living at Tongogara Refugee Camp in Manicaland are in danger of contracting diseases after their water and sanitation infrastructure was damaged during violent storms brought by last month's Cyclone Idai.

5 Ways To Preventing Financial Child Abuse In African American Families

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Another 10-Year Old Boy Commits Suicide After Being Bullied at School

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Africa: What Is the Alternative to Western Media for Africans?

Many Africans grew up with the BBC and CNN as their sources of information. In fact, these stations remain the main news source for a lot of us. Are there other options that might serve Africans better? Many of us on the continent grew up listening to the BBC or watching CNN.

Rapper Nipsey Hussle is being remembered for his community work as much as his music

It’s not often a rapper killed in senseless gun violence is celebrated by some of hip hop and Hollywood’s biggest stars, fashion icons, local civil society, community leaders and ministers of foreign governments.

Community Leader Blasts Rumors Of Nipsey Hussle Shooting: ‘This Was Not Gang Violence’

Following the shooting death hip hop artist and activist, Nipsey Hussle, community leaders came together to make a call to action and to dispel rumors regarding the case.

Defaced UNC Monument Was An Attack On Recognition Of Slaves Who Built Nation’s Universities

The defacing of a monument on the University of North Carolina’s campus was not only racist but also disrespectful to the memory of slaves who helped to build universities across the nation.

Africa: As Palm Oil Production Ramps Up in Africa, Communities Work to Avoid Problems Plaguing Other Regions

For many, palm oil has become synonymous with environmental devastation in Southeast Asia. Can palm oil production in Africa follow a more sustainable path forward? For many consumers, palm oil has become synonymous with environmental devastation in Southeast Asia.

Burundi Tightens Screws On Media Freedom

The Burundian government today signalled a new attack on media freedom, announcing it would renew the Voice of America's (VOA) suspension and withdraw the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) operating license.

Two Black Men Finally Released For False Murder Charges After 43 Years in P

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Kenya: U.S. Court Ruling on Popular Weed Killer Sends Shockwaves in Kenya

The award by a US jury of $114 million (about Sh11.4 billion) this week to a man who said his use of weed killer Roundup caused his cancer, has sent shockwaves in Kenya, where the chemical is widely used. The verdict in the Herdeman v.

South Africa Hit By Fresh Wave of Xenophobic Attacks

Since Monday, some natives have been targeting foreigners who they are accusing of taking their jobs and being behind the country's high rate of unemployment and poverty.

Nigeria: 148 People Killed, 545 Houses Destroyed in Repeated Attacks On Kaduna Community - Official

The Adara Community in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State says it requires about N50 million to rebuild 545 houses destroyed by gunmen following a series of attacks.

Mali’s volatile mix of communal rivalries and a weak state is fuelling jihadism

Mali’s Mopti region has seen a drastic rise of violence since 2015. Last year at least 202 civilians were killed in 42 incidents. In March this year more than 150 were killed in attacks against two villages in this central Malian region.

Nigeria: Contaminated Lands, Water - New Major Inquiry Into Oil Spills in Niger Delta

A major new inquiry into oil companies operating in the Niger Delta has been launched by the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu. The probe will investigate "environmental and human damage" in Nigeria's vast oil fields. Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producer.

Africa: Protection of High Seas Is Crucial to Safeguarding Vulnerable Coastal Communities

The health of the high seas impacts the livelihoods and safety of vulnerable coastal communities in least developed countries This week, United Nations members begin the second round of negotiations to decide how to govern the high seas.

The World Is Watching: Woman Suing Harvard for Photos of Enslaved Ancestors Says History Is At Stake

Who has the right to own photos of slaves? We speak with Tamara Lanier, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Papa Renty, the enslaved man whose image was captured in a 19th century photograph currently owned by Harvard University.

43 Years: Meet the Man Held in Solitary Confinement Longer than any Prisoner in U.S. History

Albert Woodfox is a former political prisoner who was held in solitary confinement for 43 years until he won his freedom just over three years ago. Now he is traveling the world and joins us in studio to discuss his new memoir, “Solitary: Unbroken by Four Decades in Solitary Confinement.

Mali's Volatile Mix of Communal Rivalries and a Weak State Is Fuelling Jihadism

Mali's Mopti region has seen a drastic rise of violence since 2015. Last year at least 202 civilians were killed in 42 incidents. In March this year more than 150 were killed in attacks against two villages in this central Malian region.

Southern Africa: In the Aftermath of Cyclone Idai, It Is Girls Who Are Most At Risk

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. The devastation caused by Cyclone Idai has left already vulnerable girls at even greater risk. In responding to the crisis, the needs of girls must be a priority.

Chicago Police Union Has The Corrupt Nerve To Protest Kim Foxx Over Jussie Smollett

Even though the Chicago Police Department has an epic history of torture and corruption, the law enforcement agency has apparently decided to make Jussie Smollett the hill it will die on.

Trump extended Liberians’ migrant status to 2020 but a lawsuit is coming anyway

Relief and excitement spread through Liberian communities in the United States on Thursday (Mar. 28) after president Donald Trump issued an executive order extending the deadline of the Deferred Enforced Departure program for 4,000 Liberians living in the US to Mar. 30, 2020.

'The First City Completely Devastated by Climate Change' Tries to Rebuild after Cyclone Idai : Inter Press Service

Africa, Aid, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Featured, Headlines, Humanitarian Emergencies, Population, Regional Categories, TerraViva United Nations - The city of Dondo, about 30 kilometres from Beira, central Mozambique, didn’t escape the strong winds of Cyclone Idai.

New Study Suggests That America May Be Ready For Reparations To Blacks

If a new survey is accurate, most Americans are receptive to the controversial idea of the federal government granting reparations to African-Americans.

Nigeria: International Media Has Forgotten Ongoing Violence, Cardinal Onaiyekan Laments

Abuja — John Cardinal Onaiyekan, archbishop of the archdiocese of Abuja has described the ongoing violence and suffering of the people as, "forgotten," by the international media.

Ghana Tackles Floods, Waste and Pollution With Accra Resilience Plan

Dakar — The West African country on Thursday became the second in the region after Senegal to launch a plan to help its capital city, Accra, grow safely as part of the 100 Resilient Cities global network Ghana plans to replace its polluting "trotro" buses and formalise waste collection in slums as

Somalia: Man Deported From U.S. Killed By Roadside Bomb in Mogadishu

Ahmed Salah had sought refuge, arguing that Mogadishu was not safe enough for him and his family, but the immigration judge declined his plea and ordered him back. Unfortunately yesterday, he was killed in a roadside bomb, leaving behind a wife and two young children.

Food Heaven Made Easy Aims to Increase Access to Health and Wellness

Dietitians and BFF’s Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones met at a dinner party and came together around a singular and necessary goal: to broaden the perception of what wellness is for Black women while preserving cultural traditions.

Facebook Bans White Nationalism Following Pressure From Civil Rights Groups

Following criticism from civil rights groups, Facebook announced in a blog post yesterday (March 27) that it will ban content supporting White nationalism and separatism, NBC News reports.

Oklahoma Politician Uses Martin Luther King’s Name To Justify His Racism

Once again Dr. King’s name has been spoken in vain by another politician who clearly knows nothing about King’s philosophies and activism.

Facebook Is Helping Advertisers Discriminate Against Black People, HUD Says

Facebook has found itself in legal hot water with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for allegedly giving users’ personal data to advertisers, enabling them to place discriminatory ads on the platform.

Rahm Emanuel’s Reaction To Jussie Smollett Is Further Insult For Laquan McDonald

Laquan McDonald had been dead for 13 months before the public saw the dash cam video showing him walking away from police officer Jason Van Dyke when he was gunned down, killed at the age of 17. Van Dyke shot him 16 times within 14 seconds.

The most common destination for African immigrants is neither Europe nor North America

There is even more evidence that African immigrants are more likely to move elsewhere within the continent than outside it.

Gambia: How the Gambia Is Going About Its Search for Truth and Reconciliation

Seeking uncomfortable truths about atrocities perpetrated against citizens has become an integral part of rebuilding societies after the fall of authoritarian regimes or at the end of armed conflicts.

Uganda: Business Paralysed As Police Fired Teargas, Bullets to Disperse Striking Kyambogo Students

Business in and around Kyambogo university premises was paralysed as police fired teargas to disperse students who were striking over what they described as an unfair fees policy.

Cyclone Idai: A Time to Reassess Disaster Management

- It was one of the worst tropical cyclones hit Southern Africa in recent times.

Anguilla's Fishers Share their First-Hand Knowledge About Climate Change and its Impact : Inter Press Service

Caribbean Climate Wire, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Latin America & the Caribbean, Natural Resources, Projects, Regional Categories, Sustainability, TerraViva United Nations

Mozambique: First Cyclone, Then Slavery - Risks Abound for Mozambique Children

Nairobi — Thousands of children who survived a cyclone in southeast Africa face fresh risks in its aftermath - being sold into slavery by human traffickers or forced into early marriage by families struggling to survive, aid workers say.

Cameroon: New Attacks On Civilians by Troops, Separatists

Government forces in Cameroon's Anglophone regions have killed scores of civilians, used indiscriminate force, and torched hundreds of homes over the past six months.

Algeria: Are We on the Brink of Another Arab Spring?

Are anti-government protests in Algeria the herald of an Arab-spring sequel? Some regional autocrats appear to fear so and are cracking down on even the mildest of dissent, say analysts.

Algeria: Army in Spotlight as North African Nation Faces Popular Uprising

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's days seemed numbered Wednesday, as the country's ruling party and top labor union joined cascading calls for the ailing 82-year-old leader to resign.

Police Officers Handcuff, Detain 4 Black College Students for a Broken Tail

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Jeffrey Wright-Narrated Doc 'Rigged' Highlights Voter Suppression Tactics

Wright: “I hope ‘Rigged’ sounds an alarm that wakes America up.”

Trump Administration Expands Reach of Abortion 'Global Gag Rule'

Also known as the “Mexico City policy” and the “Global Gag Rule,” this policy was first put into place by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, but was rescinded by Bill Clinton in 1993. Trump’s 2017 executive order reinsititued it. A 2017 report from the Guttmacher Institute

New Report Highlights Need, Strategies for Juvenile Justice Reform

The Urban Institute, in conjunction with the Youth First Initiative, unveiled a new report today (March 27) titled ”Promoting A New Direction for Youth Justice,” which outlines practical, community-based strategies for reforming the juvenile justice system.

Gambia: How Yahya Jammeh Stole a Country

Gambia's former President Yahya Jammeh orchestrated the embezzlement of nearly US$1 billion of public funds and illegal timber revenue during his 22-year rule, looting the treasury in a long-running conspiracy that crippled one of the world's poorest countries.

First Black Woman to Lead Virginia Police Dept Says She Was Forced to Resig

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More than 1,000 people are infected with Ebola in DR Congo and the outbreak is still spreading

Congolese, targeting their frustration at aid workers, have accused the medical community of cashing in on the second worst Ebola outbreak in the world.

Africa: Millions of Women Still Landless Despite Global Push for Equality

Washington — Millions of women worldwide are still unable to access and own land despite laws recognising their rights, researchers and campaigners said on Monday as they urged countries to bridge the gap between policy and practice.

Africa: Poor Lose Out As Rich Countries Link Aid With Trade - Think-Tank

London — Rich countries are using their aid budgets to promote their own national interests rather than focusing on helping people in poor countries, according to research published by a global think-tank on Tuesday.

How Ending Obamacare Would Hurt Black People

President Trump announced his renewed effort to end President Barack Obama’s signature health care reform law at a time when the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare, has narrowed the racial gap in health care coverage.

Unpacking ‘Us’: Imposter Syndrome, Social Mobility And More Themes I Can’t Stop Thinking About

I don’t really care about arguing with people about the quality of the movie “Us” and if you need a certain level of intelligence to understand it or that the movie went platinum with no features.

Chicago Police Still Whining About Jussie Smollett And Now Attacking Cook County’s First Black Woman State Attorney

With the way the Chicago Police Department was acting, you’d think Jussie Smollett killed someone. (That would be ironic since that’s the same police force that has decades of blood on its hands, from Fred Hampton to Laquan McDonald, but we digress.

Africa: Activists in France Prevent Auction of African Artefacts

The auction of 40 artefacts taken from the ancient kingdom of Dahomey during a French military campaign in the 19th century, and held in a private collection for decades, was cancelled following a dramatic intervention by African activists in the city of Nantes.

Angola Reiterates Its Commitment to Western Sahara

Pretoria — Angola's Vice President Bornito de Sousa reaffirmed Angola's commitment to support diplomatic initiatives to overcome the deadlock on Western Sahara dispute.

Liberia: Bar to Reawaken TRC Recommendations

Perpetrators of the 14 years civil unrest in Liberia are said to be in serious trouble as the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has vowed to begin discussions on the Truth Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report.

Africa: Strong System and Financing 'Key' for Zambia to Attain UHC

Praia — allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo is in Praia, Cabo Verde, for the second WHO Africa Health Forum.

Mali: Inter-Ethnic Violence Spikes - UN Calls for Probe

The United Nations Human Rights Office is calling on the government of Mali to investigate the killing of more than 150 people and to bring the perpetrators to justice. The agency says an attack Saturday in Ogossagou in the Mopti region of central Mali, marked a significant increase in violence.

Cameroon: 500,000 Displaced Urgently Need Humanitarian Aid - UNHCR

The U.N. refugee agency is appealing for $184 million to support its life-saving operations for nearly a half-million Cameroonians displaced inside their country and as refugees in Nigeria.

How a Nigerian genome team contained a Lassa fever outbreak with international partners

Lassa fever first flared across Nigeria in February 2018, 1081 cases reported in just six weeks, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control; 57 people, including four healthcare workers, died.

Zimbabwe: President Speaks On Africa's Last Colony

Pretoria — President Mnangagwa yesterday said African leaders cannot continue to fail the people of Western Sahara, the only nation on the continent under colonisation, and should unrelentingly persist to make clarion calls to the world that enough is enough.

Libya: Widespread Torture and Rape Documented in Libya's Refugee Camps

An increasing number of refugees are being tortured and raped in Libya, a new study has found. The perpetrators, motivated by greed, sadism and the desire for power, include local European Union partners.

Nigeria: Police Most Corrupt Institution in Nigeria - Survey

A new public survey released Tuesday by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) reports high levels of corruption in public institutions in Nigeria for the past 5 years.

Cameroon: Govt Cracks Down On Opponents

Cameroon's High Court refused to release opposition leader Maurice Kamto, as well as six of his supporters, who were arrested in January on politically motivated charges.

Q&A: Guyana’s Roadmap to Become a Green State

- In 2008, the then president of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, established within the Ministry of the Presidency the Office of Climate Change. Guyana became the first country in the region to do so.

Africa: Making Sure ICC Victims Get Reparations, Assistance

March started with for two important events for the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) of the International Criminal court (ICC). This is good news for the victims of the most heinous crimes worldwide, such as genocide, against humanity, of war and aggression.

Africa Not Free Until Western Sahara Is Decolonised

The SADC Ministers Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara will serve to remind the region that Africa will not be truly free until the last colony, the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, is decolonised, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

Africa: Young, Educated Africans Most Likely to Consider Emigrating

While more than a third of Africans have thought about emigrating, far fewer are actually putting concrete measures in place to do so, according to a new report by Pan-African research network Afrobarometer.

Defining the End State Ecosystem: How Can We Get Better at it?

- Restrictions on the movement of people impedes Africa’s development, limiting economic integration and trade between African countries. Using a systems-thinking approach, champions and decision-makers have led the charge towards a visa free Africa.

Black Woman Says She Was Raped by White Supremacist During Florida Crime Sp

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Rwanda: Submission By Human Rights Watch to the Committee On the Rights of the Child On Rwanda

This submission focuses on the issue of the protection of children in detention, and the protection of students, teachers, and schools during armed conflict.

Why climate scientists predict even bigger hurricanes are coming to our coasts

When tropical cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira, Mozambique on Mar. 14, a spokesperson for the UN World Meteorological Organization called it possibly the the worst weather-related disaster to hit the southern hemisphere.

Africa: South Africa Launches Plan to Combat Xenophobia and Racism

Today, South Africa launched its National Action Plan to combat xenophobia, racism, and discrimination, marking an important step towards addressing the widespread human rights abuses arising from xenophobic and gender-based violence and discrimination that continue to plague South Africa.

Sudan: The Struggle to Cope - Refugees in Egypt

Conflict and political upheaval in Sudan and turmoil in other parts of the Africa region have sent thousands of refugees fleeing their homelands in the hope of finding better lives for themselves and their children.

Africa: What We Need to Get Healthcare for All Africans

interview Leaders and policy makers, ministries of health and finance, inter-governmental agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations and members of the media are among many participants in the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Health Forum, hosted by the Government of Cabo Verde

LISTEN: Damon Young Breaks Down His New Collection of Essays

“What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker” shines a light on the struggles of existing while Black.

FEMA Releases Bank Info, Home Addresses of 2.3 Million Disaster Survivors

The federal agency responsible for helping Americans in need just revealed that it put millions of them in jeopardy of identity theft.

College Campus Racism Won’t Go Away In A Worrisome Trend

Incidents of college students using social media to express their racial hatred keep happening on campus environments that are increasingly hotbeds for racist ideology.

Black Female Entrepreneur/Therapist Launches New App to Improve Mental Heal

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Africans On Twitter Defend Ethiopian Airlines Against Western Media Attacks

The Western media continues to lay the blame for the recent crash of the Max 8 Boeing at the door of Ethiopian Airlines and not that of the manufacturer. However, Africans on Twitter are not taking the bait and are fighting back.

Virginia’s First Black Woman Police Chief Breaks Silence About Her Resignation

Former Portsmouth Police Chief Tonya Chapman set the record straight about the reason for her abrupt resignation earlier this month after serving three years as Virginia’s first Black woman police chief.

Prosecutor Blames Bail System For Allowing White Man To Leave Jail After Vicious Assault Of Black Woman

Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot pointed to the county’s system for setting bonds as the reason that a white man caught on video viciously beating a Black woman isn’t behind bars.

Antwon Rose Supporters Refuse To Go Quietly After Cop Was Acquitted

Supporters of Antwon Rose II, the unarmed Black teenager gunned down by a cop, planned to mobilize on Monday in their fight for justice, as Antwon’s family took the next legal steps against the acquitted former officer.

Mali: More Than 100 Killed in Ethnic Massacre

Dogon tribe-members reportedly burned a large portion of a Muslim Fulani village. Tensions among ethnic communities have surged since the government started battling extremists in its desert territories.

Chad: Boko Haram Militants Kill 23 Soldiers in Chad

The Boko Haram attack was the deadliest on Chadian forces to date. Security sources believed that the raid was a bid to steal military equipment. Boko Haram jihadist carried out their deadliest attack on the Chadian army on Friday, killing at least 23 soldiers.

South Africa: White People Caused Cyclone Idai, Says BLF

Cyclone Idai, a tropical cyclone that hit Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, is not a natural disaster but a direct consequence of the white, Western system of ecological assault for profits, Black First Land First (BLF) said in a statement on Friday.

Mozambique: Is aid being delayed by distrust? Then send accountants along with rescuers and aid

The government has zero credibility, and there were two warnings today that aid is being delayed because of distrust of a seriously corrupted government. Both call for civil society to monitor aid distribution and spending so that help is not further delayed. bit.ly/MozCyclone23 and bit.

Ex-Cop Says He Shot and Killed a Black Teen Because He Thought He Saw a Gun

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Are Your Children Bully-Proof? New Book Teaches Children How to Break the C

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‘Loyal Slave’ Monuments Tell a Racist Lie About American History

As America’s racist historical myths go, the loyal black slave is one of the most enduring, destructive, and tightly held.

The roots of the mounting crisis between Rwanda’s Kagame and Uganda’s Museveni

Tensions are mounting dangerously between Rwanda and Uganda. The two African countries historically have been closely linked, with each playing a key role in the other’s political development. But all that is now in peril.

Africa: Addressing root causes of conflicts key to sustainable development in Africa, says UN Deputy Chief

Marrakesh, Morocco, March 23, 2019 (ECA) – Africa cannot have sustainable development without sustaining peace, United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed said Saturday.

Africa needs double-digit growth to achieve SDGs, says Economic Report on Africa

Marrakesh, Morocco, March 23, 2019 -- African countries need to grow their economies faster if they are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by the target date of 2030, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says in its annual report.

Sony Pictures To Release Animated Film That Celebrates Black Hair

Chicago-bred film director Matthew A. Cherry is on a mission to increase the representation of Black characters in animated films.

Uganda: If Water Is Life, We Should Protect It

Water is life. This is not just a bumper-sticker statement. Water affects almost every facet of our lives, whether we know it or not. The entire week, water issues have been highlighted in several fora in the run up to Water Day (March 22) celebrations.

Somalia: Ministry of Labor Offices in Mogadishu Under Siege From Militants

There were reported deaths but the number could not be ascertained as the area was still a battle zone. After the car explosion, armed men stormed the Ministry of Labor offices. As at the time of publication, the building was still under siege.

White Police Officer Who Killed Antwon Rose Cleared Of All Charges

Another police officer has gotten away with killing an unarmed Black teenager. Just hours ago, east Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld was cleared of all charges in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Antwon Rose II.

Atlanta Child Murders Case Reopened Ahead of New Documentary

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced on Wednesday (March 20) that multiple crime agencies will use modern technology to reexamine the 40-year-old case of 29 missing and dead Black children in Atlanta.

Mississippi Passes Restrictive 'Heartbeat Ban' Abortion Law

Mississippi’s leadership just made it even harder for women to control their reproductive health. On Thursday (March 21), Mississippi Republican Governor Phil Bryant signed a law that bans abortion The New York Times: In a signing ceremony in Jackson on Thursday, Mr.

Should black Americans get slavery reparations?

How does a country recover from centuries of slavery and racism? In the US, a growing number of voices are saying the answer is reparations. Reparations are a restitution for slavery - an apology and repayment to black citizens whose ancestors were forced into the slave trade.

City of San Francisco to Pay $13.1 Million to Man Framed By Police For Murd

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Guinea Risks 'Conflict and Confusion' With Mining Eviction Policy

Dakar — Civil society groups rejected Guinea's first policy seeking to protect people displaced by mines and dams on Thursday, saying it would worsen poverty and conflict in the mineral-rich nation.

Detroit Pastor Who Killed Transgender Woman Reportedly Sought Out Sex Workers

Detroit pastor Albert Weathers was charged with open murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He reportedly shot and killed Kelly Stough, a 36 year-old transgender woman. Now there are reports the pastor frequented transgender sex workers.

Witness In Antwon Rose Shooting Claims Police Officer Said: ‘I Don’t Know Why I Shot Him’

The Pittsburgh police Officer Michael H. Rosfeld who shot and killed 17-year-old Antwon Rose is finally on trial. A key witness spoke out yesterday, which reportedly shocked the courtroom.

Africa: Wetlands Help Protect Us From Floods and Purify Our Water

Every day climate-related disasters are happening all around the globe, and this trend will keep increasing. Just between 1998 and 2017, "climate-related and geophysical disasters killed 1.3 million people and left a further 4.

Nigeria: Boko Haram Victims Cannot Cope With City Life

Maiduguri — Nigerian cities are battling an influx of tens of thousands of people uprooted from their rural communities by the Boko Haram terror group northeast of the country. The surge has placed additional strain on the urban centres.

Re-Elected Sheriff Plans To Ignore ‘Walking While Black’ Report

The priority of Jacksonville, Florida’s newly re-elected sheriff doesn’t include address his department’s practice of targeting African-American pedestrians for tickets. Voters gave Sheriff Mike Williams a second term on Tuesday.

Alleged White Supremacists Outed In A Trend That Could Grow

Several suspected white supremacists have been outed recently in what could become a growing trend after a white nationalist killed at least 50 people Friday in a mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques. It set off alarm bells worldwide about the threat posed by right-wing extremism.

Call for Returnee Migrants to Join Forces to Fight Irregular Migration

- Elhadj Mohamed Diallo wants to make sure that others won’t experience what he has lived through.

The Statue of Liberty climber activist will not go to prison but her activism is being restricted

Congolese-American activist Patricia Okoumou will not go to prison for climbing Lady Liberty’s pedestal on July 4, 2018 to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policy of separating children from their families at the Mexican border.

The cost of internet access dropped everywhere in the world last year—except in Africa

The already high price of internet access got even more expensive for Africans over the past year.

Africa: Alarming Rates of Malnutrition Among Detained Migrants and Refugees

Tripoli, Libya/New York — Nearly a quarter of the more than 300 migrants and refugees held at the Sabaa Detention Center in Tripoli, Libya, are malnourished or underweight, including many children, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontièr

Africa: Electric Vehicle Companies Called On to Produce 'Ethical Battery' Within Five Years

Amnesty International is today publicly challenging leaders within the electric vehicle industry to make the world's first completely ethical battery within five years.

Congo-Kinshasa: Serious Mental Health Issues After Violence in Western DR Congo

The United Nations says that ethnic violence in Yumbi, western Democratic Republic of Congo, could constitute crimes against humanity. The medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said residents who survived the attacks are still suffering psychologically.

Sudan Uprising - Fourth Month of Mass Demos, Vigils

Sudan — The mass public protests across Sudan demanding the unconditional step-down of Al Bashir and his regime from power, originally sparked by bread and fuel shortages in Atabara on 13 December 2018, have entered their fourth month.

Nigeria: Is Nigeria Ready to Leave No One Behind? World Water Day 2019

Imagine... 10-year-old Funke kicks up dust as she makes her way out of the door to the stream. You can barely see the dust because it is only 5am.

The Hidden U.S. Air War in Somalia: Amnesty Accuses U.S. of Possible War Crimes for Civilian Deaths

Amnesty International is accusing the United States of covering up civilian casualties in its secretive air war in Somalia targeting the militant group al-Shabab. The U.S. has carried out over 100 strikes in Somalia since 2017.

Anti-Government Protests Continue in Haiti; New Details Emerge About Role of U.S. Mercenaries

Ongoing protests are roiling Haiti, as demonstrators take to the streets to demand President Jovenel Moïse’s resignation due to government corruption and mismanagement of the country’s oil fund.

Everything We Know About Latasha Walton, The Mother Gunned Down By A Florida Trooper

The family of Latasha Walton demanded justice for the mother of two children who was gunned down last week by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during a traffic stop in Miami. Walton’s family hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who announced on Tuesday that he wrote to U.S.

Scientists warn the rising intensity of extreme tropical weather is expanding to more cities

Tropical cyclone Idai has made headlines across southern Africa throughout the month of March.

How One Kenyan Teacher is Lifting His Students Out of Poverty With Science

- Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Nakuru County, situated in a remote, semi-arid part of Kenya’s Rift Valley, could pass for an ordinary secondary school in any part of Africa. But ordinary it is not.

Free Renty! Slave’s Descendant Sues Harvard Over Photo Of Her Great-Great-Great Grandfather

An African-American woman sued Harvard University on Wednesday to gain ownership of photographs of her enslaved family members that the school has financially profited from for years.

‘I’m Not About To Be The Next Trayvon Martin’: Miami Police Brutality Victim From Viral Video Demands Justice

An unarmed and peaceful Florida woman violently tackled in a case of apparent unprovoked police brutality this month has lawyered up and was demanding that the officers involved be held accountable.

Dismantling Patriarchy Must Begin at Home: A Reflection on Gender Equality

Lorato Palesa Modongo* is co-founder of Teen Lead Botswana, which offers training and workshops to high school students on gender-based violence, consent, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and leadership development.

Cameroon: Conviviality in Seeking Solutions

Observably, national and international concerns on the return to normalcy in Cameroon is growing by the day.

The Torture Machine: Flint Taylor on Chicago Police Brutality from Fred Hampton to Today

We look at the Chicago Police Department’s long history of violence against African Americans, from the murder of Black Panther Fred Hampton to the reign of torture overseen by commander Jon Burge.

The Roots of Police Violence in Chicago: How Cops Have Targeted Communities of Color for Decades

We look at the long history of police brutality against Latinos in Chicago. Latinos, especially immigrants, have faced police violence and killings for decades, and have a long history of fighting back against brutality through community organizing and activism.

Court Upholds Chicago Officer’s 7-Year Sentence for Killing Unarmed Black Teenager Laquan McDonald

AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. JUAN GONZÁLEZ: Well, we’re continuing our discussion on a decades-long history of police brutality in Chicago.

African strongmen are the biggest stumbling blocks to internet access on the continent

Internet disruptions have become a mainstay in Africa, with five countries—namely Gabon, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Chad, and DR Congo—already blocking connectivity just three months into 2019.

Cote d'Ivoire: Meet Dana Mroueh, the Ivorian Eco-Friendly Chocolatier

Ivorian chocolate maker Dana Mroueh is making organic, eco-friendly chocolate in an industry that poses a threat to the environment because it spurs the particularly aggressive deforestation in Ivory Coast.

Southern Africa: Cyclone Idai Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Homeless

Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe causing devastating floods and affecting hundreds of thousands of people. More rains are expected as rescue teams struggle to reach survivors and bring in aid.

Somalia - Amnesty International Accuses Us Forces of Possible War Crimes

The investigation claims at least 14 civilians were killed as a result of airstrikes targeting al-Shabab insurgents. US-led airstrikes in Somalia have tripled under the Trump administration and look set to increase.

Africa: UN Discloses Rise in Sex Abuse Cases, Ascribes It to Better Reporting

New York — There was a significant rise in reports of sexual exploitation and abuse involving United Nations staff and affiliates last year, the U.N. said in a report on Monday, ascribing the increase largely to an improved atmosphere and oversight.

New Report Offers Big Picture Look at Mass Incarceration

This year’s installment of the Prison Policy Initiative’s annual “Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2019” uses updated data to answer key questions about incarceration in the United States.

After Light Sentence Is Upheld, Jason Van Dyke Can Still Get Even Less Prison Time

Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago cop convicted of gunning down Laquan McDonald, is keeping his fingers crossed about getting out of prison soon, after the Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday denied the prosecutor’s request to resentence him.

Racist Standardized Testing Is On Full Blast After Elite NYC Public Schools Admit Few Black Students

The number of Black students entering New York City’s elite public schools hit a shocking low that renewed questions about the fairness of using standardized tests as the only measure for admissions.

Guinea's Returnee Migrants Harness the Strength of Unity : Inter Press Service

Active Citizens, Africa, Editors' Choice, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Migration & Refugees, Regional Categories, TerraViva United Nations - Elhadj Mohamed Diallo was a prisoner in Libya between October and November 2017, but he was not helpless.

Government Withholding 84-Year Old Grandmother's Social Security -- Claims

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Florida Jim Crow Republicans Try Restricting Felon Voting Rights To Keep Power

Florida Republicans, seeking to keep power in the swing state, were doing everything they could to restrict the voting rights of felons that were restored under a constitutional amendment in November.

Cyclone Idai’s destruction shows how vulnerable low-lying African cities are to extreme weather

The official death toll from Cyclone Idai is 84 in Mozambique, but there are fears that more than 1,000 people may be dead as recovery operations continue. The cyclone slammed into Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi on March 15, but the extent of the damage is only now coming to light.

Fighting the World’s Largest Criminal Industry: Modern Slavery

This is part of a series of features from across the globe on human trafficking. IPS coverage is supported by the Riana Group.

Namibia: AR Wants Law to Ban Foreign Land Ownership

The Affirmative Repositioning movement has called on parliament to enact a law prohibiting foreign nationals from owning land in Namibia.

Southern Africa: Cyclone Idai - Death Toll 'Could Reach 1,000'

Mozambique's president has described Idai's aftermath as "a real disaster of great proportions." He has spoken of flying over submerged villages and seeing bodies floating in the floodwaters.

Angola: Torrential Rains Kill 16 in Angola

Torrential rains have killed 16 people in western Angola's Benguela Province, authorities confirmed. The province is located some 416km south of the capital Luanda.

Convicted Felon Is Denied Apartment Even With Kim Kardashian Paying His Rent

Getting housing when you are a convicted felon is not easy. Credit checks, deposits and references might be difficult. However, you would think all of that goes away if Kim Kardashian is paying your rent for five years.

Q&A: Caribbean Losing Momentum on Climate Change and Concerted Action is Needed

- In 2015, the Caribbean was “the region that could” on the climate change scene. Countries rallied under the ‘1.5 to Stay Alive’ banner, in the face of an existential threat. The now former Sustainable Development Minister of Saint Lucia Dr.

Studies Show the Dangers of Proposed Changes to Food Stamps

The Trump administration wants to impose stricter work requirements on recipients while cutting billions from SNAP.

Demands Met After NYC Students Locked Staff Out of School to Protest About

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Black Woman Violently Arrested By Miami Police Officer is Planning to File

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Sudan: Pressure From the People in Sudan

The longer genuine political and economic reform is delayed in Sudan, the greater the risk of wider instability and deepening economic crisis. President Omar al-Bashir, who came to power in an Islamist-backed military coup in 1989, is facing the most serious challenge to his regime to date.

Zimbabwe: Massive Economic Losses in Manicaland, As Flood Misery Continues

Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of infrastructure, livestock and agricultural produce have been destroyed in Manicaland and parts of Masvingo provinces in the past three days due to heavy rains and gusty winds from cyclone Idai, with fears of further losses expected as the floods continue.

Black Mom Convicted of Felony For Lying to Get Her Kids in a Better School

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Africa: Study Shows Why African Refugees Stay Put Despite End to Conflict At Home

The number of refugees in Africa has more than doubled between 2009 and 2016, from 2.1 million to 4.9 million, according to the World Bank.

Trump Who Has Courted White Supremacists Denies They Pose A Threat After New Zealand Shooting

President Donald Trump, who kicked off his 2016 presidential campaign at Trump Tower with an appeal to white nationalism, came under fire Sunday for denying that white supremacy ideology poses a serious threat globally.

NY Lawmaker Wants To Make Calling Cops On Innocent Black People A Hate Crime

State Sen. Jesse Hamilton, a Democrat who represents the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brownsville, Crown Heights and Flatbush, said he’d been speaking with voters in his district earlier this month when an unidentified woman called the cops on him for no apparent reason.

Police use of lethal force: It's time for California to raise its standard

The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board has long advocated for criminal justice reform and has been heartened by the momentum the reform movement has built in recent years.

Ethiopia: Why It's Significant That the UK Has Returned the Locks of Hair of an Ethiopian King

The recent announcement that a British museum will return two stolen locks of hair from a 19th century Ethiopian king was hailed as an "exemplary gesture of goodwill" by the Ethiopian Embassy in London.

Newspaper Owner Who Called for Klan to ‘Ride Again’ Loses Black Editor That Envisioned New Direction

An Alabama newspaper that found itself in the national spotlight over its owner’s call for a Ku Klux Klan revival won’t move in the direction that the new Black editor wanted. Elecia R.

White Woman Caught On Video In Racist Rant Could Face Charges, Police Say

A white woman, who is now on the unemployment line, was caught on video in a racist rant Friday night and could face criminal charges.

Africa: UN Warns of Millions of Premature Deaths By 2050 Due to Environmental Damage

Nairobi — Environmental damage caused by man-made activities is having a devastating toll on human health, the United Nations said on Wednesday, warning of millions of premature deaths due to air and water pollution by 2050 if action was not taken.

Central African Republic: Hurdles On the Road to Peace in the Central African Republic

The government of the Central African Republic and 14 of the most powerful armed groups operating in the country came together to sign a peace deal last month.

These Chibok Schoolgirls Kidnapped By Boko Haram Are Now Getting Ready For College In The U.S.

Of all the challenges faced by people who’ve been displaced, perhaps none is more important than to find new meaning in their lives. And so it is with the four young women who are students in a college prep class that I teach at Dickinson College.

Three Takeaways from Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico

Mark Baker is Director of Disaster Response at Water Mission* - Those of us working in disaster relief know what to expect when a hurricane or earthquake strikes with devastating fury. We know that safe water, food, and shelter will be the most immediate needs for survivors.

Cop Cleared Of Racially Profiling HBCU President As More Motorists Are Stopped For Driving While Black

The Louisville Police Department feels vindicated after an internal investigation cleared a white officer accused of racially profiling an HBCU president last year during a traffic stop.

Africa: Algeria's Protests and Migration - the Fearmongers Have It Wrong

Over the past three weeks, Algerians have joined together in street protests across the country against a fifth term for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the opaque rule of the clan behind him, and the governing system that the ailing head of state represents.

Africa: Supporting an AI-Enabled Future in Africa

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) dominated discussions at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos – with delegates touching on everything from ethics to democratisation and workforce re-skilling.

Helping St. Vincent’s Fishers Maintain an Essential Industry in a Changing Climate

- From an influx of sargassum in near-shore waters, to fish venturing further out to sea to find cooler, more oxygenated water, fishers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are battling the vagaries of climate change. The country is doing what it can to respond.

Using Climate-Smart Solutions to Promote Peace in South Sudan

- Almost a month to go ahead of the traditional rainy season in Gbudue State, 430 kilometres west of South Sudan’s capital, Juba, smallholder farmers are already tilling their land as they prepare to plant purer, drought-tolerant seeds.

Free Stella Nyanzi, Demand Pan African Activists in Ghana

- On Saturday 9th March, a small group of activists from Ghana, concerned by the continued incarceration of Ugandan feminist activist Dr Stella Nyanzi, rallied by the symbolic national independence Square to raise awareness on the dangers of remaining quiet to injustice.

Malawi: MRCS Brings Relief to Phalombe Flood Victims

Phalombe — The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) on Sunday stepped in to assist people who were affected by floods in Phalombe following the persistent rains experienced last week.

Nigeria: #ArewaMeToo - the Hashtag Against Sexual Abuse in Nigeria

Sexual abuse and rape are taboo topics in northern Nigeria. But a new hastag - inspired by the global #MeToo movement - could play a part in changing that. Sumaya Abdul Aziz wants to tell her story. The mother of ten doesn't use her real name out of fear of reprisal.

New Report Analyzes Racial Bias in Police Traffic Stops

People of color living in the United States won’t be surprised by the results of a recent study published by researchers from Stanford University.

How The College Admissions Scandal Lawsuit Affects Black Alumni Of Schools Involved

A new lawsuit against elite universities over the admissions scandal suggests that Black alumni of those schools will likely face new scrutiny and fresh doubts in addition to what they’ve long encountered over affirmative action admission programs.

Africa: Decolonisation Is Not a Commodity

At this stage of the revolution, the student movement must sharpen its tools of analysis and wage a fight against the hijacking of decolonisation by university managers and its commodification by the market.

Cameroon: Top U.S. Official Reveals Behind the Scenes Talks on Anglophone Crisis

"My heart breaks for Cameroon. Every day people are dying, and every day people are suffering," said Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy when asked about his message to authorities in Yaoundé regarding the three-year political crisis in North West and South West.

Does The NBA Have A ‘Racist Fan’ Problem?

Russell Westbrook‘s heated verbal confrontation at a game in Utah was just the latest example in what appeared to be a growing trend of racist taunts from the NBA fans.

South Sudan: Salvaging South Sudan's Fragile Peace Deal

The truce in South Sudan is holding but could break down at any time. To stave off renewed civil war, external actors should urge the belligerents to strike new bargains on security and internal boundaries - and accept a third-party protection force for the capital.

Congo-Kinshasa: Around 260,000 Children Kasai Region Suffering Severe Acute Malnutrition

Between 2016 and 2018, large numbers of people were displaced from their homes due to militia-led violence and insecurity in the Kasais, fueling rights abuses and high levels of malnutrition among children.

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Intercommunal Violence Was Orchestrated - UN

United Nations investigators say intercommunal attacks that killed more than 500 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo were orchestrated. The investigators from the U.N. human rights office in Congo say the attacks may amount to crimes against humanity.

States Consider Ban on Shackling Incarcerated People During Childbirth

Decades ago, it was commonplace for American jails and prisons to shackle incarcerated people while they gave birth. Over the last 20 years, however, 22 states passed laws against the inhumane practice. Now, even more states are drafting measures to leave the practice behind.

The Best Medication to Prevent HIV is Hard to Find Where It's Needed Most

The American South accounts for more than half of the new HIV cases in the United States, but it is also the most difficult region to find a drugstore or health center that distributes the pill that could prevent transmission.

Court Approves Funding Ban On Planned Parenthood Which Provides Health Services That Benefit Black Women

By a vote of 11 to 6, a federal appeals court upheld an Ohio law on Tuesday that strips Planned Parenthood of government funding for a variety of health services that benefit low-income women. In condemning the ruling, Planned Parenthood pointed to the many health care services it offers.

Trump’s Racism Has Infected High School Students Now

President Donald Trump’s embrace of white supremacists and his hateful rhetoric has infected high school students who think there’s nothing wrong with acting like him, according to a new study that was released on Wednesday.

White Supremacist Kills 49 Muslim Worshipers in New Zealand as Islamophobic Hate Crimes Rise Globally

In New Zealand, a white right-wing extremist killed 49 people in an attack on two mosques in the city of Christchurch during Friday prayers. It is the deadliest shooting in New Zealand’s history. Police have arrested and charged a 28-year-old Australian man named Brenton Tarrant with the attack.

Anand Giridharadas: College Bribery Scandal Highlights How America is Rigged for Wealthy & Powerful

As the fallout continues over the elite college admissions scandal that investigators nicknamed “Operation Varsity Blues,” we speak with journalist Anand Giridharadas, author of “Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World.

Journalist’s Struggle to Find Bone Marrow Match Exposes Racial Disparity in National Registry

A nationwide campaign has been launched to find a blood stem cell donor for a 29-year-old journalist who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. Liyna Anwar is an Indian-American producer who used to work at StoryCorps.

Until We Reckon: Mass Incarceration, Violence & the Radical Possibilities of Restorative Justice

A staggering 2.2 million people are locked up in America’s sprawling prison system, and more than half of those currently confined in state prisons have been convicted of violent crime.

Cheating, Bribes & Lies: DOJ Charges Dozens of Rich Parents & Coaches in College Admission Scandal

Operation Varsity Blues. That’s the name of a sweeping federal probe into what the Justice Department calls the biggest college admissions scam the agency has ever uncovered.

South Sudan: Conflict to Blame for Extreme Hunger in South Sudan

As the food crisis worsens across South Sudan, the Norwegian Refugee Council is calling on all parties to the conflict to allow humanitarian agencies to safely access people in desperate need of aid. Around 6.

Ending The Death Penalty Doesn’t Fix A Racist Criminal Justice System

California became the latest state to halt the death penalty, just one of the many elements in the criminal justice system that has been plagued by racism and discrimination. Democratic Gov.

Amid The College Admission Scandal, Let’s Reflect On The Black Teen Accused Of Cheating On Her SATs

Yesterday news broke via an FBI investigation revealed that 50 people, like actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, paid big money to rig standardized tests and admissions procedures for the privileged kids to attend ivy league schools.

Mozambique: Death Toll Rising in Mozambique Flooding Crisis

Maputo — The death toll from the flooding in Mozambique has risen to ten. This is the aftermath of the tropical storm called IDAI, which is projected to reach tropical cyclone stage in the coming days.

Africa: Why the World Needs an African Ecofeminist Future

Orthodox economic models have failed us all, but women across Africa are resisting them and coming up with visionary alternatives. We need an "African ecofeminist future". And by we, I don't just mean Africa, I mean everyone.

South Sudan: Mothers Teaching Daughters 'Safer' Ways to Survive Rape

Sexual attacks in South Sudan are so common that mothers now teach their daughters how to survive the ordeal of being raped, in such a way as to minimize the violence.

Rwanda: Regional Legal Body Set to Reconcile Uganda, Rwanda

Arusha — The East African Law Society (EALS) has stepped in to reconcile feuding Uganda and Rwanda.

Africa: Women's Participation in Politics Rising Globally, But Slowly

The number of women participating in politics globally is rising, but slowly, says a new report from the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Cameroon: Govt Reports Refugee Influx From CAR as Peace Initiative Fails

Cameroon says there has been an influx of refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) after several armed militias in the CAR rejected the president's new cabinet as not representative enough, sparking fears of renewed fighting. The U.N. refugee agency, or UNHCR, is trying to take care of them.

Rwanda: Genocide Fugitive Teganya on Trial for Immigration Fraud in America

American jurors on Monday started probing the case involving Jean-Leonard Teganya, a Rwandan embroiled in an immigration fraud trial, after he concealed his role in the Genocide back in Rwanda as he processed asylum to stay in the US.

Mozambique: Maputo Mayor Bans Women's Day March

Recently elected Maputo mayor Eneas Comiche banned a march on International Women's Day, 8 March, organised by the respected women's organisation Forum Mulher, on the grounds that it would block roads and cause congestion, as well as being too noisy. (Carta de Mocambique 6 Mar)

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo: 'New Waves of Violence' Likely, UN warns, Unless State Acts to Prevent Intercommunal Reprisals

"New waves of violence" could erupt "at any time" in western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN rights office warned on Tuesday, unless the Government acts to ease "tensions and resentment" between the two communities involved.

STUDY: White Americans' Consumer Habits Pollute the Air That Black and Latinx People Breathe

On Monday (March 11), the journal PNAS published “ it possible to connect exposure to air pollution to who is doing the actual consuming? Researchers estimated that White Americans experience about 17 percent less air pollution than they produce through consumption.

The College Admission Scandal Is A Reminder Of A Broken System Against Black Folks

You probably don’t remember the name Kelley Williams-Bolar. In 2011, she was a 41-year-old single mother in Ohio who desperately wanted her students to attend an elite school in the Copley-Fairlawn School District. One problem: she didn’t live in that district.

Justice for Stephon Clark: Protests Erupt As DA Fails to Charge Cops Who Killed Unarmed Black Father

Protests in Sacramento continue more than a week after the county’s district attorney announced the two police officers who shot and killed 22-year-old, unarmed African American Stephon Clark in his grandmother’s backyard last year will not face criminal charges.

Africa: Air Pollution Killing More People Than Smoking, Say Scientists

London — Air pollution is killing more people every year than smoking, according to research published on Tuesday that called for urgent action to stop burning fossil fuels. Researchers in Germany and Cyprus estimated that air pollution caused 8.

The “father of the Web” says we need laws to curb “state-sponsored” internet crackdown

The internet turns 30 today, underscoring how in its nascent existence, it has transformed everything in our daily lives.

Zimbabwe: Excessive Force Used Against Protesters

Zimbabwe security forces used excessive lethal force to crush nationwide protests in mid-January 2019, Human Rights Watch said today.

Guinea: Complaint Filed Against Bauxite Mining Company in Guinea

Guinea's fast-growing bauxite mining industry is threatening the livelihoods of thousands of Guineans. Mining has destroyed ancestral farmlands, damaged water sources, and coated homes and trees in dust.

Uganda: Rural HIV Patients Becoming Resistant to ARVs - Report

Many people living with HIV in rural areas are developing drug resistance due to lack of access to their daily antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), lack of food and drug stock-outs and shortages.

Uganda: Expensive Certification Blocks Cocoa Exporters

Because of this, many exporters have been failed to take advantage of these stringent market destinations thus calling for government's intervention with subsidies. To acquire an organic certification to export to European Union, one requires about $20,000 (Shs74 million).

Southern Africa Seeks New Ways to Tackle Unemployment

The Southern African Development Community region is looking for innovative solutions to meet current and future challenges of unemployment, especially among youth and women, Namibian labour minister Erikki Nghimtina says.

Cameroon: Activist Wins French Prize for Promoting Women's Rights

Cameroon is celebrating women's rights activist Aissa Doumara Ngatansou after she won France's inaugural Simone Veil Prize for helping victims of rape and forced marriage. French President Emmanuel Macron gave Ngatansou, 47, the $112,000 prize, named after the iconic French women's rights activist.

South Africa: Spy Wars - Broken Oversight System Let Spies Get Away With Everything

Not the auditor general (AG), nor the inspector general of intelligence (IG) or the parliamentary committee tasked with overseeing the country's spying operations could provide a check on the profligacy and criminality of the State Security Agency.

Africa: Little Time for Farmers to Deal With Rainfall Changes From Global Warming, Study Says

New York — A radical decrease in greenhouse gas emissions is needed if farmers are to have time to prepare for major changes in rainfall that could decimate crops, researchers said in a report released on Monday.

Burkina Faso: Violence Sparks First Major Humanitarian Crisis in Burkina Faso

Bawenne, Burkina Faso — The Burkinabe village of Bawenne was used to contending with nature, but not the impacts of violence, until hundreds of people started showing up late last year, fleeing suspected Islamist attacks.

Ethiopia: Western Press Still Guilty of Bias When Reporting On African Tragedy

The racism inherent in Western media's reportage of African tragedy, such as the Ethiopian Airline disaster, once again shows how important it is for Africans to support their own media. Tragedy is a human experience that no one can escape from.

READ: What It Means That the Environmental Justice Movement is Overwhelmingly White

As presidential hopefuls and Democrat politicians continue to embrace—or distance themselves—from the subject of climate change and the Green New Deal, a new article in The Guardian highlights a major dilemma facing the entire environmental justice movement: the lack of proportional racial repr

Did Freeda Foreman Have CTE? Black Women Rarely Commit Suicide

Source: Craig F. Walker / Getty Freeda Foreman‘s family was mourning her untimely death just days after she was found having hanged herself.

Schools Keep Trivializing Slavery In A Worrisome Trend

In a trend that displayed mind-blowing racism, several groups of African-American elementary school students were subjected to games that trivialized slavery in their classrooms around Black History Month.

States Keep Trying To Dictate What Poor People Can Buy With Food Stamps

Several states have for years been preoccupied with trying to control what kind of food low-income residents purchase with their food stamps. In the latest example, Arkansas state Rep.

The Little Black Girl Whose Body Was Found In A Duffel Bag Has Been Identified

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has identified the little Black girl found sticking out of a duffel bag suburban Los Angeles last week.

Tanzania: Over 90 Families Left Homeless As Hailstorm Hits Same

Same — Over 93 families in Same District, Kilimanjaro Region have been rendered homeless after their houses were destroyed by hailstorm. Kadando Village at Maore Ward is the most affected of all.

Liberia: Land Is Power - How Land Rights Can Enfranchise Liberia's Women

opinion Liberia is in the throes of finalising one of Africa's most progressive land rights laws but its potential will be thwarted if women are excluded In the 42-year history of International Women's Day, there have been huge advances in women's rights across the world.

Man Who Cops Pulled A Gun On In His Own Backyard Breaks His Silence

The Black man who had a near-deadly encounter with Colorado cops who racially profiled him came forward over the weekend and blasted the implicit bias in policing that’s happening all too often.

Sudan: Thousands of Sudanese March for Justice and Women

Khartoum / Omdurman / El Gezira / El Gedaref / South Kordofan — Thousands of men and women participated in more than 25 marches throughout Sudan against the ruling regime on Thursday, leading-up to planned demonstrations on International Women's Day which is today.

South Africa: Children Are Dying in Pain Because They Cannot Get the Medicines They Need

I had a patient last year, a four-year-old boy, with a type of cancer called neuroblastoma. After initial treatment, the cancer came back, growing in the confined space between his spine and stomach, causing unbearable pain.

Nigeria's Elderly Suffering From Dementia, Not Witchcraft Says Activist

Around the world, every three seconds, someone develops dementia. By 2017, those living with dementia was close to 50 million. And by 2050, that number is expected to be close to over 130 million. Those are the figures from Alzeimer's Disease International.

South Sudan: 140,000 Refugees Return Home

Over 140,000 South Sudan refugees who fled the country at the height of the civil war have returned home six months after a peace deal was signed between warring factions of President Salva Kiir and Dr Riek Machar.

Algeria: As Algeria Protests Grow, France Keeps a Silent, Watchful Eye

Hours before Algeria's ailing 82-year-old leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika controversially submitted yet another re-election bid, the country's diaspora was out in force in France, joining the swelling anti-government protests across the Mediterranean.

Rap Sheets Haunt Former Inmates. California May Change That.

After spending more than seven years in prison for robbery and auto theft, Jay Jordan tried to get work selling insurance, real estate and used cars, but was repeatedly turned away, he said.

Nigeria: 'Ogoni Clean Up Exercise Lacks Transparency, Accountability'

The controversy surrounding Ogoni clean up exercise may not have abated as civil society groups are still questioning the process being adopted by the federal authorities to remedy the sites.

Nigeria: Genevieve Nnaji Makes Case for Igbos Residing in Lagos

Top Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has thrown herself into the heart of the matter, defending her Igbo brothers following the alleged attacks on them by the Yorubas, in Lagos.

Nigeria: Two Suicide Bombers Die in Madagali Attack

Two suicide bombers have blown themselves up during a failed attack on a church service in a Madagali village on Sunday.

NFL Player Brandon Copeland Teaches Financial Literacy Course At The University Of Pennsylvania

NFL player Brandon Copeland is using his platform as an avenue to spread awareness about the importance of financial literacy. According to CNBC, while Copeland is in the off season he’s leading a seminar about how to manage finances at the University of Pennsylvania.

Guided by Love, Abortion Care Providers Are Voices For Their Communities [Op-Ed]

I have been an abortion care provider in Texas for 10 years, and for my entire career, I have been driven by my faith.

WATCH: Lawmakers, Advocates Center Black Women on National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day

Today (March 10), on National Women and Girls HIV AIDS Awareness Day, advocates and lawmakers stand in solidarity with thousands of women who are living with HIV.

Authorities Rule Homicide In Death Of An Unidentified Black Girl Whose Body Was Found In A Duffel Bag

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday night that the death of an unidentified Black girl in Hacienda Heights was a homicide. Her body was found in a duffel bag three days earlier near a horse and hiking trail. Her identity was still unknown. SEE ALSO: D.C.

Uganda: Why We Need to Check the Mental Health of Our Soldiers

Last week, a video circulated on social media of Maj Gen Matayo Kyaligonza, Uganda's ambassador to Burundi, and his bodyguards physically assaulting Sgt Esther Namaganda, a female traffic officer who was on duty.

Baltimore Native Helps Black Men Heal Through Yoga

Conversations surrounding mental health in the Black community are often considered taboo, but a yoga instructor from Baltimore is aiming to change that narrative. Changa Bell, the creator of the Black Male Yoga Initiative, is helping Black men heal from trauma through yoga, ABC News reported.

Algeria: Protests in Algeria, Start of Something Bigger?

An ailing 82-year-old refusing to relinquish the presidency, resentment against a ruling civilian and military cabal, and an economy in crisis have sparked mass protests across Algeria in recent weeks.

Africa: Piracy and Countering Other Organised Crimes At Sea

The world's oceans are at the centre of transnational organised crimes committed by profit-driven networks operating across borders. The United Nations Security Council recently convened to discuss the threat this poses to international peace and security.

Africa: Return of the Arab Spring and the Time for African Rainmakers

Sometimes the world changes so slowly that we miss it. And at other times it changes too quickly, we miss it too. In the past few days, we have seen quite a bit of each of those two realities.

The Notoriously Corrupt Chicago Police Now Investigating Why There Are So Many Leaks In Jussie Smollett’s Case

The Chicago Police Department is infamous for corruption. Because of that, even though people are skeptical of Jussie Smollet‘s alleged attack on Jan. 29, there were also some side-eyes for the police force after countless leaks resulting in tons of misreporting.

Urgent Call for African Food Sovereignty Movements to Connect with Radical Feminist Movements on the Continent

This opinion piece is part of IPS coverage of International Women's Day on Mar. 8 - Africa is facing dire times.

Africa: Rwanda - Real Equality or Gender-Washing?

Few countries have more women in politics than Rwanda. They make up 60 percent of the lawmakers, 50 percent of the cabinet and half of the supreme court judges. But how much influence does this translate into. "Of course we are not perfect, but I think it's a good example," Natacha Umutoni told DW.

8 Cops Surround Man With Guns Drawn for Picking Up Trash While Black

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Zimbabwe Records Lowest Rains in 40 Years

ZIMBABWE is facing its most devastating drought in four decades after recording its lowest rains in four decades regional hunger watchdog the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has reported.

Smart cities in developing countries can learn from Johannesburg’s failed “New York of Africa”

Six years ago a major development was announced in South Africa. Billed as a game changer, it was meant to alter the urban footprint of Johannesburg, Africa’s richest city, forever. The Modderfontein New City project was launched amid much fanfare, expectation and media hype.

Africa: Which African Countries Are 'Not Free'?

The annual Freedom in the World report, which ranks nations according to civil liberties and political rights, shows which countries are "free", "partly free" and "not free". We take a look at some of the African countries that have been classified as "partly free" and "not free".

Nigeria: Violence Against Children Cost Nigeria's Economy $6bn Annually - Govt

The federal government on Thursday said the economic impact of violence against children in Nigeria was estimated at 6.1 billion dollars (N967 billion ) annually. This amount is equivalent to about 1.07 per cent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Namibia: Us Judge Dismisses Namibian Genocide Claims Against Germany

A US court has dismissed a compensation lawsuit lodged against Germany by two Namibian tribes for genocide and property seizures in colonial times. New York lawyers for Herero and Nama will appeal the ruling.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola in the DRC - the Race Is On Between Research and the Virus

Since August last year the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been facing its 10th Ebola virus disease outbreak. As of early March this year, 907 cases and 569 deaths have been reported. The virus seems to be gaining ground in this current outbreak in North Kivu.

Congress Investigates EPA For Refusing NASA's Help After Hurricane Harvey

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, doing billions of dollars in damage to the Texas city. Not only was there loss of lives and homes, but the storm caused serious environmental damage.

Former Juvenile Lifers Need a Pressure Valve [Op-Ed]

African Americans have traveled a long, turbulent path in this county. Almost 11 million of our ancestors were kidnapped and enslaved in the Americas, and that shameful institution set the stage for centuries of racialized discrimination and inequality that we have yet to dismantle.

Black Family Gets Closure That Few Receive In ‘Stand Your Ground’ Shootings

A Black family walked out of a Florida courtroom on Thursday morning with the satisfaction of getting justice against the man who used the state’s controversial and many times racist “Stand Your Ground Law” as a defense for killing their innocent son.

The digital gender gap means African female activists get disproportionately trolled

Outspoken women activists with a large following on social media are likely to be cyberbullied for their advocacy, according to a 2018 report by Amnesty international.

Mali: As Peace Efforts Falter, Violence in Central Mali Spirals Further Out of Control

Housseyni Diallo thought the smoke and flames he saw were from an early morning bonfire lit in the final revelry of a New Year's Eve celebration. He was wrong: armed men were burning down parts of his village, in central Mali's Mopti region.

Somalia: Massive Car Bomb Explodes in Mogadishu

A massive car bomb explosion has occurred in Mogadishu, near the national theatre. The bombers targeted a checkpoint near the building of the National Theater and Hawa Taka Monemnt in Mogadishu. Several casualties and property of unknown value are feared to have been lost in the blast.

Kenya: Photo of Black Porters Carrying White Tourists Not Colonial Flashback in Kenya's Maasai Mara

An online campaign demanding rights for Kenya's Maasai community has shared a striking image. It shows two white tourists in sedan chairs carried on the shoulders of black porters. The caption reads: "Slavery at the Mara".

International Women’s Day in Cameroon: A Day for All Women?

This opinion piece is part of IPS coverage of International Women's Day on Mar. 8 - On March 8, women all over Cameroon will don custom-made dresses sewn of pagne, specially printed for International Women’s Day.

Sierra Leone: All-female Legal Group Fights for Women, Girls in Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, cases involving the abuse of women have rarely been prosecuted. Spousal abusers, child abusers and even rapists have, too often, walked free. The group was founded 22 years ago and offers pro bono legal work to those in need.

Cameroon: Former Separatists Distrust Reintegration Program

Cameroon says three months after creating a commission to reintegrate separatist fighters who agree to disarm, only 20 rebels have surrendered. Separatists fear the commission may be a trap by the military to arrest and punish them.

Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs Draw the Short Straw On Education Levels

One estimate is that 40% of Nigerian women are entrepreneurs. This fits into a pattern in sub-Saharan Africa which has the highest female entrepreneurship rate globally. While this is good news, there's a need to distinguish between high and low value female entrepreneurship.

Malawi: People With Albinism Protest in Malawi As Attacks Spike Ahead of Polls

Blantyre — Protesters took to the streets in Malawi's capital on Wednesday to demand the government step up protection for people with albinism following a spate of murders and attacks driven by an underground trade in their body parts for black magic.

Police Chief Whitesplains Officers Pulling Guns On Black Man Picking Up Trash In His Back Yard

A Colorado police chief was on the defensive when protesters and local lawmakers demanded to know why his police officers drew their weapons on an innocent African-American man who was collecting trash in his back yard.

The Future Women Want: Free of Violence

This opinion piece is part of IPS coverage of International Women's Day on Mar. 8 - Bakera excelled in school. As a girl who grew up in a rural, poor community, she had, against all odds, realized her education goals and was elated to go to the capital city, Kampala where she would now work.

Family Demands Independent Investigation Into Son ‘Lynched Without Rope’ While In Police Custody

A Maryland family demands justice for their 19-year-old, unarmed son who was killed in September while in police custody. Anton Black’s parents allege that the police used excessive force in what his father described as a “lynching” minus a rope.

Federal Prosecutors Open Civil Rights Investigation Into Police Killing of Stephon Clark

A civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Stephon Clark was launched by federal prosecutors on Tuesday (March 5), The Guardian The civil rights inquiry into Clark’s killing was announced just three days after Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert confirmed that no c

Africa: Exciting Breakthrough for TB Prevention Announced by Pan-African Health Organization

Ten million people around the world became sick with tuberculosis (TB) in 2017. The World Health Organization calls it “the world’s deadliest curable disease”. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.3 million people died that year of TB-related illness.

White Supremacist Recruitment Skyrocketed In 2018, Study Finds

Hate groups stepped up their recruitment efforts last year, apparently emboldened by the racist environment that President Donald Trump has promoted, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

Ethiopia’s Remote Afar: an Ancient Way of Life Continues in a Modernising Country

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Police Arrest Protesters After No Charges for Officers Who Killed Stephon Clark

A group of protesters gathered on a highway overpass in East Sacramento on Monday night (March 4) after it was announced on Saturday (March 2) that no charges would be filed against the two Sacramento police officers who shot and killed unarmed Black man Stephon Clark on March 18, 2018, per The Wash

African American Marketing Expert Velma Trayham Launches Small Business Pro

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Burkina Faso: UN Warns Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding in Burkina Faso

The United Nations warned Tuesday that "an unprecedented humanitarian emergency" is developing in Burkina Faso, which has seen a surge in terrorist attacks and intercommunal violence. "Burkina Faso authorities and humanitarian actors have quickly provided assistance.

Algeria: Former Colonial Power France Silent on Algerian Protests

In recent weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out forcefully in favor of the European Union and Venezuela’s opposition protests. He has dominated town hall meetings to address grievances at home, and sought stronger ties in China.

Africa: International Women's Day Needs to Return to Its Radical Roots

Accra/Montevideo — The theme for International Women's Day this year doesn't resonate with us. #BalanceForBetter brings to mind slow gradual change, and assumes that if you provide women and girls with equal access then the society will automatically be better. We know that's false.

Africa: Star Humanitarian or White Saviour? Celebrities in Africa Spark Online Furore

London — Last year, Comic Relief pledged it would use local heroes rather than celebrities in clips from Africa after it was slammed for featuring singer Ed Sheeran in a 2017 video with street children in Liberia The role of celebrities promoting charities in Africa has come under fire after a Bri

Africa: Want Trillions of Dollars Injected Into the Economy? Pay Women the Same As Men

London — Closing the gender pay gap could swell economies in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries by 2 trillion dollars Developed countries could add trillions of dollars to their economies by increasing women's participation in the workforce and ensuring they ea

Nigerian Govt Condemns Ejection of Refugees By Cameroon

The Nigerian government has condemned the ejection of her citizens who are taking refuge in Cameroon by the country's authorities. He said the Protocol forbids member nations from ejecting refugees under any circumstances.

South Sudan: UN Accuses Oil Firms of Fuelling Armed Conflict in South Sudan

Transnational oil-production companies controlled by Asian interests have been complicit in South Sudan government military offensives that involved killings of civilians.

East Africa: The Trouble With Plans to Send 116,000 Burundian Refugees Home

Under pressure to go home, Burundian refugees in Tanzania face two bad options: return to face social and economic hardship and possible rights violations; or remain in chronically under-resourced camps that restrict their opportunities.

AIDS ‘Cure’ Comes As HIV Among Black People Soars

The announcement that a second person appeared to be cured of the AIDS virus marked a seminal breakthrough in healthcare.

Black People Are Much More Likely To Die From A Stroke Like The One That Killed Luke Perry

Actor Luke Perry died Monday at the age of 52 after he suffered a stroke last week.

Lynne Patton And Her Sunglasses Resuming The Useless ‘Live-In Tour’ Of The NYC Housing Projects

Lynne Patton, Eric Trump‘s former party planner, debased herself at Michael Cohen’s testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. She and her sunglasses are now continuing the “live-in” tour of the New York City Housing Projects.

Ethiopia is launching a global crowdfunding campaign to give its capital a green facelift

Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa is about to get cleaner and greener. But first, it needs your money.

AOC’s Green New Deal May Be Just What America Needs To Get Its Mojo Back

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. Freedom of speech is of no use to a man who has nothing to say and freedom of worship is of no use to a man who has lost his God.

Nigeria: Roots of Nigeria's Election Violence

President Muhammadu Buhari has been elected for a second term. Nigerians have also elected new members of the National Assembly, and on 9 March, elections will be held for governors and State Assembly members in 29 of the country's 36 states.

West Africa: ECOWAS Court Orders Guinea to Pay 50 Million CFA for Rights Violation

Four Guineans have been awarded 50 million CFA in damages by the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice against the Republic of Guinea after it found the government liable for the violation of their human rights for frustrating their constitutional right to form a political party. Mr.

Africa: Abortions Rise Worldwide When US Cuts Funding to Women's Health Clinics, Study Finds

Fulfilling Republican efforts to "defund Planned Parenthood," the Trump administration announced on Feb. 22 it would end federal funding to health providers that perform abortions. This new ruling is the domestic version of the "global gag rule" that Trump imposed in 2017. It cuts U.S.

Cleveland Police Union Appeals Firing Of Cop Who Killed Tamir Rice

Nearly five years after Tamir Rice was killed by an overzealous cop, the police union involved was looking to vindicate the officer who fired the fatal shots into the 12-year-old boy.

Kenya and Somalia’s row over offshore rights is rooted in the carve up of Africa

The borderlines separating Kenya and Somalia were first drawn in the late 19th century. Like everywhere else on the continent, this was the work of cartographers working for European colonial powers.

Trump Orders ‘A Plus’ FEMA Treatment For Alabama As Black Towns Hit By Storms Languish

President Donald Trump assured a predominantly white Alabama town on Monday that its residents will receive urgent, top of the line federal assistance in the aftermath of a deadly tornado on Sunday. The president’s promise came as poor Black and brown communities in the U.S.

Hope Springs Once Again for Nigeria’s Returnee Migrants

- Nigeria accounts for some of the largest number of irregular migrants trying to reach Europe from Africa.

White Police Officer Who Shot And Killed Terence Crutcher Will Face No Civil Rights Charges

Another police officer has gotten away with no punishment for killing an unarmed Black man. Betty Shelby shot and killed 40-year-old Terence Crutcher during a routine traffic stop on September 16, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She will face no civil rights charges.

Sacramento District Attorney Suggests That Stephon Clark Was Suicidal

Sadly, it was reported this week that no charges will be filed against the officers who killed Stephon Clark. Now, Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert has released her report and she makes ridiculous accusations about Clark.

Three Ex-UN Leaders Form Women’s Group to Save Multilateralism

Dulcie Leimbach* was a fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies at the Graduate Center of CUNY from 2012 to 2017. She is the founder of PassBlue, for which she edits and writes, covering primarily the United Nations, West Africa, peacekeeping operations and women's issues.

Zambia: Prime TV Licence Suspended: IBA Orders it to Retrain Journalists in Basic Journalism

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has with immediate effect suspended the broadcasting licence for privately owned Prime Television for 30 days for “exhibiting unprofessional elements in its broadcasting”.

Nigeria: Pandemonium As 5,000 Residents Flee Rivers Community Over Killing of Soldiers

Port Harcourt — Confusion reigned at Abonnema town and neighbouring communities in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State, weekend, as over 10,000 residents fled the troubled areas, following the killing of two soldiers by gunmen.

Violence Fuels Mobilisation by Women against Brazil’s Anti-Gender Equality Government

This article is part of IPS's coverage of International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8. Elaine Caparroz, a 55-year-old landscaper, was beaten for four hours in the early hours of Jan. 16 in her own home. As a result, she was unrecognisable, lost a tooth and needed 60 stitches.

Daycare Workers Accused of Ripping Toddler's Braid From Her Head

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Africa: Today's Brave Peacekeepers Are the Real Pan-Africanists

opinion I am certain the original pan-Africanists would never have imagined that despite periods of political stability and significant progress, ethnic violence still remains a visible reminder of our differences today.

Africa: Scientists Warn Global Warming Could Decimate Fish Supplies and Fuel Migration

London — Fisheries provide about 260 million full-time and part-time jobs globally with seafood products a critical export for developing nations Millions of people could lose their livelihoods, food source, and be forced from their homes if the world does not meet the Paris goal to curb global wa

Africa: Three Promising Pathways to Universal Health Coverage in Africa

Growing up, I made an observation that would end up shaping my career: the quality of a country's primary health care system is a litmus test for the health of a nation.

Saving for a 'Rainy Day' Takes on New Meaning in Caribbean : Inter Press Service

Caribbean Climate Wire, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Environment, Featured, Green Economy, Headlines, Latin America & the Caribbean, Natural Resources, Projects, Regional Categories, Sustainability, TerraViva United Nations - In the tiny eastern Caribbean nation of St.

Somalia: Is the Scent of Oil a Solution for Somalia?

Somalia has enough problems as it is. Now the resource curse, so fatal to many other African countries, appears to be raising its ugly head. On the military front, Mogadishu isn't winning the war against al-Shabaab.

Congo-Kinshasa: Terror Attacks on Ebola Centers Raise Fears of Contagion

The charity Doctors Without Borders has suspended its Ebola virus-fighting operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo after attacks on two of its treatment centers this week, raising the risk that Ebola infections in the area will increase. The World Health Organization has called the Feb.

Officers In Stephon Clark Shooting Won't Be Charged, Says Sacramento D.A.

Sacramento County, California District Attorney Anne-Marie Schubert has announced that there will be no charges filed against two police officers who shot 22 year old Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man, nearly a year ago.

Nigeria: Scores of People Believed Dead After Pipeline Explosion

Scores of people are believed dead after a pipeline explosion in southern Nigeria, according to local officials. The Associated Press reported on Saturday that more than 50 people were missing, a day after the early-morning explosion of the Nembe Creek pipeline in Bayelsa State.

Jaden Smith’s Company Is Bringing A Water Filtration System To Flint

Rapper and actor Jaden Smith is on a mission to bring clean water to Flint, Michigan. According to the Detroit Free Press, Smith is using his platform as an avenue for activism and bringing a water filtration system to the city.

Kenya: Violence Should Never Be the Solution to Domestic Conflict

My mother is one of the most loyal people I know. She sticks to her friends, in good and in bad times.

Activist Faces Prison for Climbing Statue of Liberty & Southwest Key HQ to Protest Family Separation

AMY GOODMAN: Immigrant rights activist Patricia Okoumou, who made national headlines last year after she scaled the Statue of Liberty to protest family separations, climbed atop a Southwest Key building last week to protest the company, which operates detention centers for migrant children.

Teen Climate Activist to Sen. Dianne Feinstein: We Need the Green New Deal to Prevent the Apocalypse

“We’re the ones affected.” Those are the words of youth climate activists who confronted California Senator Dianne Feinstein last week in San Francisco, demanding she sign on to the Green New Deal.

Mark Meadows Showed Us The Six Stages White Men Go Through When Getting Called Out For Racism

There’s a lot that has been analyzed and broken down from what former Trump lawyer and criminal doofus Michael Cohen testified before a House committee this week. But one of the more newsworthy moments came when North Carolina Republican Rep.

Somalia: Two Suicide Bombs Claim at Least 15 in Mogadishu

Two suicide car bombs exploded in Mogadishu on Thursday evening, killing at least 15 people, a Somali official told VOA. The first explosion occurred just after the 8 p.m.

West Africa: Flintlock - US Special Forces Bolster African Armies

Despite US special commando raids and drone strikes, as well as military training given to African allies, terrorism in the Sahel region is on the rise. Can the military put an end to the insurgency?

Somalia: Is This the Right Time to Downsize Amisom?

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) should have completed its second phase of military force downsizing as part of its exit strategy by today, 28 February.

South Africa: Rebels and Rage - Navigating a Way Through the #FeesMustFall Campus Turmoil of 2016

The book moves between reflecting on the events of the last three years on university campuses, and reimagining the future of South African higher education.

Mali: Germany Reckons With a Long Troop Deployment in Mali

During a visit to Mali, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said the worse thing Germany could do would be to pull troops out of the country. Mali is Maas's last stop on a five-day trip to West Africa.

Somalia: Surge in Somalis Fleeing Violence May Lead to 'Catastrophe', Warns Aid Agency

Nairobi — Conflict and insecurity forced 320,000 people in Somalia to flee their homes last year - a surge of almost 60 percent on the previous year, a leading aid agency said on Thursday, warning of a humanitarian catastrophe if the trend continued.

Uganda: Key Donors Freeze Uganda Refugee Aid After UN Mismanagement Scandal

Kampala — Uganda's refugee sector may run into trouble after two major European donor countries froze funds to the UN refugee agency as a result of fraud, corruption, and mismanagement unearthed in an internal UN audit last year.

Africa: Women Have Only Three Quarters of Economic Rights of Men, Finds World Bank

London — Discriminatory laws mean women are held back from gaining economic independence and also contribute to a loss of $160 trillion in lost earnings worldwide each year Women on average have only three-quarters of the legal protections given to men during their working life, ranging from bans

West Africa: 'We Risk Losing a Whole Generation', Aid Groups Warn Amid Sahel Education Crisis

Yaounde — The number of schools forced to shut in Africa's crisis-hit Sahel has doubled since 2017, depriving almost half a million children of education, the United Nations said on Thursday.

12-Year Old Rapper Appears in Court on Felony Charges For Selling CDs in a

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What About Dr. Seuss?: When Children's Books Promote Racial Stereotypes

March 2 is the birthday of the much beloved author Dr. Seuss (actual name Theodor Seuss Geisel). It’s also Read Across America Day, an annual event created by National Educational Association (NEA), the country’s largest literacy program.

Slavery is Not a Thing of the Past, It Still Exists Today Affecting Millions

- While natural hazards like hurricanes, exacerbated by climate change, are causing people to migrate, it’s conflict, violence and persecution that have forced more than 68.

Sen. Cory Booker Reintroducing Marijuana Justice Act

Sen. Cory Booker has not been getting the same buzz as Kamala Harris or Bernie Sanders since they announced they are running for president. However, the New Jersey Senator might try to change that by reintroducing the Marijuana Justice Act.

“A Year of Shame” for Middle East and North Africa

- Human rights violations are at an all-time high in the Middle East and North Africa, and global indifference is only making it worse. In a new report, Amnesty International reviewed the state of human rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and found a bleak landscape of repression.

Nigeria: Thousands Flee Boko Haram Violence, Head to Cameroon

The governor of Cameroon's Far North region is denying a report that tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees who fled Boko Haram-related violence will be forced to return home.

Sudan: Govt Tightens Emergency Rule as Protests Grow

The government of Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir this week issued four new emergency laws forbidding demonstrations and strikes, as well as imposing new economic restrictions. The measures came after Bashir announced a state of emergency Feb.

Africa: UN Probes Substandard Food Aid for Mothers and Children

The World Food Programme is investigating how up to 50,000 tonnes of nutrition-boosting porridge mix it purchased for distribution to nursing mothers and malnourished children in Somalia, Yemen, Bangladesh, and elsewhere was of substandard quality, despite its quality inspection process.

Africa: Drone Strikes a Growing Threat to African Civilians

Since 2016, Donald Trump has loosened the reins on the US drone programme by lowering the standards for who can be targeted and where. This has severe consequences for counter-terrorism operations in Africa - particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel.

South Africa: Picket Against Traditional and Khoi-SAN Leadership Bill

The National Assembly has approved the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill (TKLB) much to the disappointment of several rural organisations. The bill, approved yesterday in Parliament, has been supported by the ANC and the UDM, but opposed by the DA, EFF and COPE.

Nigeria: Life Under Nigeria's Gay Ban

It’s been five years since the country prohibited same-sex marriage and LGBTI gatherings, and the climate of fear left in its wake could be deadly.

Baltimore Author Receives National Recognition For Memoir About Her Upbring

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dream hampton on Making “Surviving R. Kelly” & the Grassroots Activists That Helped Bring Him Down

R. Kelly was released from jail in Chicago on Monday, three days after he was arrested and charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault. The charges involve four women and girls, three of whom were under the age of 17 at the time of the alleged crimes.

READ: How Doctors Can Better Serve Black Patients

As it is Black History Month, I implore my colleagues to not only take time to recognize the contributions of Black people in the United States, but also to acknowledge the many ways Black bodies have involuntarily contributed to medical advances we take for granted.

The One Story

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Developing Agriprenuers to Save Nigeria’s Youth from Crime

- When Lawrence Afere told his parents he was going into farming rather than getting a job in Nigeria’s lucrative oil and gas sector, they swore he was bewitched.

The story of how a local Mozambique Islamic group become Africa’s latest terror threat

Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province has been held hostage by insurgents for nearly 17 months. Armed attacks, decapitations and the destruction of property have become common. Many are worried that the violence may escalate and destabilize the country’s economy further.

How two Eritrean brothers built a solar power business in some of Africa’s riskiest markets

Within an hour of landing in Nairobi, Kenya in July 2016, Metkel Zerai received word that a fresh round of fighting had broken out in Juba, South Sudan. “We were freaking out – we just had $2.2 million worth of [solar equipment] delivered,” he says.

11-Year Old Boy on Life Support Following Suicide Attempt After Being Bulli

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Women Elevating Women Marks One-Year Anniversary on March 6th

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Kenya Losing $1.3 Bln a Year to LGBT+ Discrimination, Firms Say

Nairobi — Discrimination against sexual minorities in Kenya is costing the country up to $1.3 billion annually, a report by a coalition of global businesses said, attributing the losses to missed tourism earnings, poor health and less employment of LGBT+ people.

Africa: How Africa Can Catch Up With the World in the Fight Against Poverty

The world is making remarkable progress in combating poverty. From 2000 to 2013, the portion of the world's population living on less than the international poverty line of US$1.90 a day fell from 28.5 % to 10.7 %. That's about one billion people lifted out of poverty.

Why White School Districts Have So Much More Money

In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that segregated public schools are unconstitutional. In 2018, on the 64th anniversary of that ruling, a lawsuit filed in New Jersey claimed that state's schools are some of the most segregated in the nation.

Incarceration Is a Deadly Health Risk: Former Chief Medical Officer of NYC Jails Speaks Out

The former chief medical officer of New York City jails has just published a remarkable new book about the health risks of incarceration. The book is titled “Life and Death in Rikers Island.” Dr.

School Designated Black Student to Be a Slave in Underground Railroad Class

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Nigeria: Fresh Violence Reported in Kajuru, Kaduna

Fresh violence has been reported in Kajuru, the local government where dozens of people were killed over a fortnight ago. Details of the violence are still sketchy as at press time, but the Kaduna State Government has condemned the violence.

Africa: Breaking Africa's Cycle of Forced Displacement

Children make up 59% of Africa's refugees and 50% of its internally displaced people. And while forced displacement continues to steal the childhoods of millions of Africans, adults aren't moving fast enough to resolve the continent's ongoing conflicts.

Central African Republic: Will the Latest Central African Republic Peace Deal Hold?

The 6 February peace accord between the Central African Republic (CAR) government and 14 recognised armed groups is the eighth such agreement since the country descended into violence in 2012.

Accelerating the Caribbean's Climate Resilience : Inter Press Service

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Malawi: Attacks Against Albinos a Full Blown Crisis

Lilongwe — Despite shocking claims by a government minister, attacks against people with albinism have reached unprecedented levels, such that these vulnerable members of society are seeking asylum abroad.

African Women Surmount Obstacles to Redefine Their Countries' Militaries

In the 17th century, a fearsome group of African soldiers defended their kingdom against invaders and marauders. Well-trained and thousands strong, the Women Warriors of Dahomey inspired fear and won battles for more than 200 years in what is now Benin.

Zimbabwe: Fuel Crisis Deepens but Minister Adamant That 'I Have Fuel in the Country'

Harare — Hundreds of people were left stranded late Monday after a sudden shortage of fuel with public transport operators hiking fares. Reports of people walking on foot to areas like Glen Norah and Mabvuku emerged as commuter omnibus operators took their vehicles to fuel queues.

Where Does Bernie Sanders Stand On Reparations? Even He Doesn’t Seem To Know

While some have suggested that at least one presidential candidate has a so-called “Black man problem,” it would appear that Bernie Sanders, another White House hopeful, hasn’t seemed to solve his own apparent problem when it comes to American descendants of slavery.

Africa: How a Green New Deal Could Exploit Developing Countries

The Green New Deal has changed the conversation among progressive Democrats about how to deal with climate change, from simply managing a disaster to how to take advantage of an existential threat to build a more just society.

South Africa: How Environmental Health Workers Can Help Climate Change Mitigation

All the evidence tells us that the world's changing climate will affect more than the environment. It will have serious consequences for people's health too. Southern Africa is in the eye of the climate change storm.

Africa: Bitter Aftertaste? Food Companies Could Face Costly Disputes Over Land in Africa

London — Food companies doing business in Africa risk becoming bogged down in decades-long legal disputes over land that could cost tens of millions of dollars, according to a report released on Monday.

From Fred Hampton to Jussie Smollett: Why We Should Always Question The Chicago PD

Jussie Smollett is in a media firestorm after being accused of staging a hate crime against himself. However, there has been some questionable behavior from the Chicago Police Department, which reminds us we have to always question this notoriously corrupt law enforcement agency.

New Documentary Illuminates 'Green Book' History That Hollywood Tried to Erase

“There’s a righteous anger that can motivate me,” she told BET. “The anger about how our history and our experience has been distorted and ignored. Yes, there are these painful stories.

Namibia: Zambezi Vendors Want Foreigners Out

About 100 street vendors in the Zambezi region staged a peaceful demonstration at Katima Mulilo last week, calling for the removal of foreign vendors whom they accuse of creating unfair competition.

Guinea Bissau: Underpaid and Abused, Domestic Workers Seek Protection

Bissau — Guinea-Bissau, one of Africa's poorest states, excludes domestic workers from its national labour law, giving them little protection against exploitation and abuse, activists say.

Africa: U.S. Begins to Pullout Troops From Africa

The United States Africa Command (Africom) has begun withdrawing troops from the continent in line with the Trump administration's priorities.

Modern Day Slavery Rated World’s Largest Single Crime Industry

This is the first in a series of six features from across the globe on human trafficking. IPS coverage is supported by the Riana Group.

Burundi in Threat to Quit Somalia Mission

The African Union is on the spot over a request by Burundi and Somalia to convene an urgent summit of troop contributing countries to discuss withdrawal of the African Union Mission in Somalia.

South Africa: We Must Ensure Equal Access to Quality Education for Children With Disabilities

At the beginning of each year, learners and parents alike brace themselves while waiting for the admission and placement of learners in schools.

Ole Miss’ History Of Endorsing Racism Fuels Hate Groups The School’s Basketball Players Protested

The University of Mississippi has acknowledged its historic connections to slavery and racial discrimination, yet it holds on to monuments to the Confederacy that continue to inspire white supremacy.

Kamala Harris: There’s No Justice For All If Parents Must Have ‘The Talk’ W

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South Sudan Peace Deal Offers Promising End to Conflict. but Challenges Remain

Many attempts at ceasefires and peace deals have failed in South Sudan. But a 2018 peace agreement, signed five years after the 2013 conflict began, has inspired hope for a lasting peace treaty.

West Africa: How Pollution and Greenhouse Gases Affect the Climate in the Sahel

Over the last decade many countries in the Sahel region - the semi-arid southern edge of the Sahara that stretches from Senegal to Ethiopia - have been embroiled in conflict. Populations in these countries are growing.

Mali: UN Mourns Three Guinean Peacekeepers Killed, Condemns Attack 'In Strongest Terms'

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN Security Council condemned on Saturday in the strongest terms the attack against vehicles of the peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which took place on Friday and in which three "blue helmets" from Guinea were killed and at least

Nigeria: 11 Feared Dead in Bloody Polls

Contrary to hitch-free polls promised the nation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday's elections were hallmarked by violence, failure of smartcard readers and late arrival of materials at many polling units across the country.

Nigeria Decides - the Yoruba Vs Igbo Trend Is Not What We Need Right Now

Millions of Nigerians have today come out to vote to elect a president that will lead the country for the next four years.

Queen Latifah To Create Affordable Housing Complex In Newark

Queen Latifah has broken barriers in both the music and entertainment industries and now she plans on doing the same in real estate.

Credibility Of Witness In Botham Jean Case ‘Questioned’ Because Of A GoFundMe Page

Ronnie Babbs is one of the few witnesses on the night former police officer Amber Guyger shot Botham Jean in his Dallas, Texas apartment. She recorded the shooting just moments after, showing Guyger talking on her phone and the paramedics removing Jean’s body.

Nigeria: Boko Haram - Multiple Blasts Rock Maiduguri, Deadly Attack in Geidam As Nigerian Elections Begin

Multiple blasts from bomb explosions suspected to be from the Boko Haram insurgents shook Maiduguri, Borno State, in the early hours of Saturday as Nigerians woke up on election day. The blasts, about 11 in number, were heard at about 6 a.m.

South Sudan: More Than Half of South Sudan's Population Facing Food Crisis

Three leading United Nations agencies warn that more than half of South Sudan's population is suffering extreme hunger, and humanitarian aid is urgently needed.

Malawi: U.S. Ready to Offer Asylum to Malawi People With Albinism

One of Malawi largest development partner, the United States of America (USA), has said it is "ready" to offer to persons with albinism--who have been subjected to immeasurable inhumane attack--asylum on condition that they follow UN procedures.

A Spotlight on those Suffering in Silence

- While news of political scandals and tweets may inundate social media feeds, numerous humanitarian crises have slipped under the radar, leaving victims “suffering in silence.

Incarcerated Men Document Their 'Hard Truth' Via Film

Madeliene Sackler (“The Lottery”) worked with 13 men incarcerated at the Pendleton Correctional Facility as they explored their decades-long sentences and the circumstances behind them via filmmaking.

Sierra Leone Takes Welcome Leap On Rape - but Next Steps Are Crucial

The president of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio has declared a national emergency on rape and sexual violence following a public outcry over the high number of rapes of young girls in the West African country.

South Africa: Angels of Death - It's Been a Year, but the Pain Is Still Fresh for Families of Ngcobo Massacre

A year after the brutal attack on five on-duty police officers in the small town of Ngcobo, in the Eastern Cape, allegedly by members of the controversial Seven Angels Ministry, the officers' names have been etched onto a wall at the police station to honour their memory.

African Union Needs to Protect the Continent's Displaced

The disproportionate impact of forced migration on women and girls was an important side discussion at the recent African Union (AU) session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AU has dubbed 2019 the year of "refugees, returnees, and internally displaced persons" - and for good reason.

South Sudan: Sexual Violence Surging in South Sudan

United Nations — Women and girls continue to face the brunt of violence in the northern region of South Sudan with persistently high and brutal levels of sexual violence, a new report found.

World's Youth Are Being Left Behind : Inter Press Service

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Uganda: Agriculture Can End Uganda's Job Problem, Says New Study

Lira — Agriculture, if fully embraced, can save Uganda from the current youth unemployment crisis, a new study has said.

South Africa: Cancer Drug Pricing Gets in the Way of Treatment in Developing Countries

Most cancers can now be detected early. This hasn't always been the case. The first big breakthrough came 80 years ago when the pap smear was introduced. Ten years later the mammogram was created and then nearly half a century ago the fecal occult blood test was developed.

Africa: Burundi Rejects AU's Troop Pullout Decision

For the 5,400 Burundian soldiers fighting in Somalia, it's time to go home, the African Union says. Burundi's President Nkurunziza disagrees and is fighting the decision.

Police Arrest Priorities Come Under Question As Scores Of Black Homicides Go Unsolved

The disproportionate number of unsolved Black homicides nationwide raises questions about the arrest priorities of police departments. The message on the billboard reads, “Mayor Pugh, stop pot arrests. Solve murders instead.” Most killings in Baltimore remain unsolved, the newspaper noted.

Family Sues Mississippi Jail That Has A Record Of Suspicious Black Inmate Deaths

A Mississippi jail finds itself, again, in the spotlight over the death of a Black inmate under suspicious circumstances.

California High Schoolers Stage Walk Out In Protest Of New Durag Ban

On Wednesday morning, students at Pasadena, California's John Muir High School staged a peaceful walk out in protest of their school district's new durag ban.

Ending the Punishment of Poverty: Supreme Court Rules Against High Fines & Civil Asset Forfeiture

NERMEEN SHAIKH: In a major victory for civil liberties advocates, the Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to limit the practice of civil asset forfeiture—a controversial practice where police seize property that belongs to people suspected of crimes, even if they’re never convicted.

The One Story Video: The Plight Of Black Immigrants In America

The One Story highlights the unfortunate intersection of America’s broken immigration system and the country’s notorious criminal justice system by speaking with activists from the Black Alliance for Just Immigration; hearing from a young man facing deportation because he was born in Senegal but

The One Story: The Plight Of Black Immigrants In America, Part 3

In this last of three parts, The One Story takes a closer looks at mass incarceration and the big business of rounding up and detaining undocumented immigrants. Black immigrants, in particular.

The One Story: The Plight Of Black Immigrants In America, Part 2

In this second of three parts focusing on the experience of Black immigrants under America’s criminal justice system, viewers are introduced to a young man who was born in Senegal but came to the U.S. with his family at the age of three.

The One Story: The Plight Of Black Immigrants In America, Part 1

While much of the immigration discussion surrounds Central Americans, there is another population of asylum seekers that have been disproportionately targeted for deportations: Black immigrants.

‘No Way to Defend Ourselves Against the Onslaught of Climate Change’

- Two of the most prominent women in the Caribbean nation of Suriname are speaking out about developed countries that release large volumes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Congo-Kinshasa: First Person - to Stop Ebola, Ask the Rebels to Help

The Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of its 10th Ebola outbreak. Since the first case was declared in the northeastern town of Beni in August 2018, almost 800 cases have been confirmed in 19 different health zones, and more than 500 people have died.

DRC’s First Peaceful Transition of Power Was At Expense of Women

Justine Masika Bihamba is founder of Synergie des Femmes, a front line women’s organization based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and local partner of Donor Direct Action.

Congo-Kinshasa: Police Killed, 'Disappeared' 34 Youth

Kinshasa — Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo summarily killed at least 27 young men and boys and forcibly disappeared 7 others during an anti-crime campaign between May and September 2018.

Senegal: Fear in Senegal As Presidential Election Stirs Up Homophobia

Dakar — Senegal's gay community is on edge as the country heads into presidential elections this weekend, with a tradition of candidates flaunting anti-gay views to gain support.

Illinois to Pass Laws to Give Women Better Access to Abortions

With the overwhelming majority of seats, Democrats in the Illinois state legislature are poised to pass two bills that would expand access to abortion not only throughout the state, but for women who live nearby.

All The Things We Didn’t Learn From The Jussie Smollett Case

I wanted to write about the Jussie Smollett situation when I first heard the accusations that he was assaulted by two men in Chicago who yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him. I wanted to write about how the incident was an example of why homophobic jokes are never just jokes.

Cop’s Relationship With Racist Group Fuels Concerns About White Supremacists In Police Departments

The apparently cozy relationship between an Oregon police lieutenant and the leader of a right-wing group has renewed unanswered questions about the infiltration of police departments by white supremacists. See Also: Is It Time For Black People To Officially Cancel Oregon?

Intricacies of a Broken System: A Convict’s Tale

- Inaccessible justice and socio-economic inequality act as core components of the United States criminal justice system. Thousands of individuals are denied their basic human rights and treated as a criminal “underclass” in what appears to be a perfectly “legal” and “just” system.

Reverse Engineering for SDGs

Dr. Kakoli Ghosh, Strategic Program on Sustainable Agriculture Management Team, FAO Ms. Loreta Zdanovaite, Partnerships Officer, Division of Partnerships, FAO

Killing Of Black Teen In Brazil Ignites BLM Movement To End Police Brutality

The killing of a Black teenager in Brazil, which has a long history of police violence against Afro-Brazilians, sparked a movement to protect Black lives. This comes against the backdrop of a new law-and-order Brazilian president coming to power with an anti-Black agenda.

Hate Crime Charges Filed Against Thug Who Called Teens The N-Word And Pulled Out A Gun

Mark Alan Bartlett, a 51-year-old white man in Miami, called a group of Black teenagers the N-word and pulled out a gun on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s national holiday. He was originally charged with carrying a concealed firearm but now, after public outcry, he will be charged with a hate crime.

Burberry Apologizes for Designing a Hoodie With a Noose Around the Neck

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Cameroon: 170 Students Kidnapped in Cameroon Released

A local official who requested anonymity said more than 50 other people that had been abducted alongside the students were released.

Nigeria: #ArewaMeToo Campaigner Maryam Awaisu Arrested

One of the leading campaigners of #ArewaMeToo, an online campaign against sexual violence, especially against women, in northern Nigeria was arrested on Tuesday.

Kenya: Activist's Death in Botched Abortion Spotlights 'Killer' Backstreet Clinics

The death of a Kenyan activist due a botched abortion spotlights how thousands of pregnant women and girls are being driven by social stigma and restrictive policies to lose their lives in backstreet clinics, human rights campaigners said on Friday. Caroline Mwatha disappeared on Feb.

Arrest Of Heavily Armed Former U.S. Military Members In Haiti Sparks Many Questions

We know their names, and where they were. But no one has given a public explanation for what several former elite U.S. service members were doing in Haiti — and why they were driving without license plates, carrying an assortment of automatic rifles, drones and other gear.

Angola: An Anguished Cry for Justice in Angola

The family of a man tortured to death by Angolan police have petitioned President João Lourenço for justice.

Africa: Climate Change an 'Imminent' Security Threat, Risk Experts Say

The Hague — Climate change threats - from worsening water shortages in Iraq and Pakistan to harsher hurricanes in the Caribbean - are a growing security risk and require concerted action to ensure they don't spark new violence, security experts warned Tuesday.

Central African Republic - Unicef Outlines Key Actions So Fresh Peace Deal Can Make Real Difference for Children

Hailing the recent peace agreement signed by 15 warring parties in the Central African Republic (CAR), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) stressed on Monday that "now is the time for action" and outlined concrete steps that armed groups, judicial authorities and the Government can take so the future of

Malawi's Health System Puts Women First. This Isn't Always a Good Thing

Policymakers, donors and international agencies have, for decades, emphasised the need to prioritise women's health services - for their own health as well as their children's.

Africa: Shutting Down the Internet Doesn't Work - but Governments Keep Doing It

As the internet continues to gain considerable power and agency around the world, many governments have moved to regulate it. And where regulation fails, some states resort to internet shutdowns or deliberate disruptions. The statistics are staggering.

South Africa: Why a Law Designed to Fight Gang Violence in South Africa Can't Do the Job

Crime weary South Africans, especially those who live in areas held hostage by gangs, recently took their troubles to the country's Parliament. This, after a parliamentary committee convened a meeting to assess the effectiveness of the country's anti-gang strategy had called for public inputs.

Black Mathematicians Sound Off On Inequality

You don’t need a doctorate in mathematics to understand the numbers and bias behind Black mathematicians’ near-invisibility in their own discipline. The New York Times notes that only 1 percent of all math Ph.D.s granted in the last decade went to Black scholars.

North Carolina Republicans Admit To Suppressing The Black Vote

A hearing was held Tuesday about Republican voter fraud scheme in North Carolina that civil rights advocates said suppressed the Black vote.

In the World of Sustainability, Colonialism is Not Dead

Zafirah Zein is a correspondent for Eco-Business*, a sustainability media organisation covering responsible business and sustainable development in Asia Pacific.

Sexual Violence Surging in South Sudan

- Women and girls continue to face the brunt of violence in the northern region of South Sudan with persistently high and brutal levels of sexual violence, a new report found.

Ghana: Sex Tourism in Ghana? I Beg Your Pardon

"Africa is a marvellous continent. Girls are beautiful and very sexy. All they want is a man who has money, and the worst is when he is white. In all, I slept with more than 1,400 girls in six different countries. I have all their pictures in my album" ~ Jean Michel, French sex tourist

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Libya: In Libya, Hard Economic Times Force Migrant Workers to Look Elsewhere

Tripoli — The well-worn description of migrants in Libya is of desperate people trapped in hellish detention centres trying to get to Europe. But many come for work, and some return multiple times despite the dangers posed by people smugglers, armed gangs, or merciless employers.

Mali: German Army Convoy Comes Under Fire in Mali

The incident occurred in the dark as German troops were returning from a UN peacekeeping mission. A Malian soldier was seriously wounded after German troops returned fire. The troops returned fire in the dark after being shot at by small arms fire and were able to return safely to camp.

Kenya’s Marginalised Say Nothing For Us, Without Us

- Julia Mutua is a resident of Kalawa ward in the semi-arid Makueni County in Eastern Kenya and a member of a women’s farmers group that runs a poultry project.

Former Federal Agent to Discuss Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America's

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Kenya: What Mapping Kenya's Child Deaths for 50 Years Revealed - and Why It Matters

The number of children who die before reaching their fifth birthday is closely monitored as a marker of social well-being and national development.

Kenya: Hopes High Before Ruling on Decriminalizing Gay Sex

Members of Kenya’s LGBT community are looking forward to a High Court ruling that might decriminalize gay sex. The impending ruling is raising hopes among LGBT persons across the region. South of Nairobi, in a remote town, models are in training in a safe house tucked in a quiet neighborhood.

Uganda: Women Ask Parliament to Decriminalise Prostitution

Kampala — Human and women rights activists have appealed to Members of Parliament not to criminalise prostitution as they debate and pass the pending Sexual Offences Bill of 2015 into law.

Family of Black Inmate Who Died Mysteriously in New York Prison Wants Answe

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Nigerian Troops Kill 37 Zamfara Bandits, Rescue 80 People - Official

Nigerian soldiers killed 37 bandits and rescued 80 kidnapped people in Zamfara in two weeks, an official said. Six soldiers also died in the operations in the troubled state, Clement Kabaide, the acting spokesperson of the army in the region said in a statement on Saturday.

'Resistance can be fun’: Angela Davis speaks in Alabama after award snub

“I have never loved Birmingham as much as I love Birmingham tonight,” Dr. Angela Davis said to a crowd at Boutwell Auditorium in downtown Birmingham.

Sixth grader arrested in Florida after refusal to participate in Pledge of Allegiance led to confrontation

He was charged with disrupting a school function and resisting an officer without violence. The unnamed boy was charged with disrupting a school function and resisting an officer without violence on Feb. 4, the Lakeland Police Department said in a news release.

Fela, Achebe and Saro-Wiwa were right about Nigeria’s politics

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and arguably its largest economy, is in electoral crisis following the 11th hour decision by the electoral commission to postpone polls due over the weekend.

Gambia: Human Rights Commission Chair Committed to "Never Again"

Prime in the mandate outcome of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is to ensure they contribute to the "Never Again" maxim of the TRRC, according to the new Chairman of the aforesaid Commission.

There Are 64,000 Missing Black Women and Girls in the United States and No

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CPJ joins call for Nigeria to ensure internet and social media services remain connected during elections

- (CPJ) – The Committee to Protect Journalists joined more than 15 rights organizations and the #KeepItOn Coalition to call for Nigerian authorities to ensure that internet and social media services remain connected during upcoming elections, and safeguard internet speeds of websites and messaging

21 Savage In First Interview Since ICE Arrest: ‘It Was Definitely Targeted’

Rapper 21 Savage has become a symbol of harsh immigration laws after he was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Atlanta on Feb. 3. The 26-year-old is now speaking out for the first time since the arrest to “Good Morning America.”

Africa: New Ways of Thinking On Health, Arts and Humanities Are Emerging in Africa

Imagine bringing the best of all academic disciplines, artistic creations, activist experience and health care knowledge to bear on understanding and addressing current health care concerns.

Teens from Parkland and Chicago Ask: 'How Many More Must Die?'

My name is Brandon Dasent, and I live in what was considered the safest community in Florida until February 14, 2018. My name is Amina Henderson, and I live on the south side of Chicago, where young people experience the carnage of gun violence nearly daily.

At least 80% of African migrants never leave the continent, but the focus is on Europe

It is well known that thousands of African migrants risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe, but even more stay within Africa to survive. Only 20% of migrants actually leave the African continent, according to the AU.

Virginia Governor and Attorney General Minstrel Black Faces Evoke America's

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White Supremacist Who Killed 66-Year Old Black Man With a Sword Apologizes,

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Africa: Millions Without Food As Hunger Rises in Africa

Nairobi — Some 257 million Africans - a fifth of the total population's 1.3 billion people are undernourished as hunger rises in the continent. The conflict-prone Central and Western blocs are the most affected.

South Africa: 'South Africans Must Take Climate Change Seriously' - Ramaphosa

It is time for South Africans to take climate change seriously, said President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday in his response to the debate on his State of the Nation Address.

Kaepernick Won. The NFL Lost.

Technically, Colin Kaepernick withdrew his collusion case. Technically, the NFL did not admit that it conspired to blackball Kaepernick from the league after he began taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice. But nontechnically speaking, the NFL lost. Massively.

NFL officials reportedly are speculating Colin Kaepernick will be paid as much as $80 million in collusion case settlement

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick and current NFL player Eric Reid have settled their collusion case against the NFL. There was no announcement on the details of the settlement.

Nigeria: Women Shut Out of Nigeria's Poll By Violence, Fraud and Sexism

Dakar — Women were attacked, threatened with violence and forced to give up their places to men during the party primaries last year Experts predict the number of women who win seats in Nigeria's Saturday elections is likely to fall below the existing 6 percent - already one of the lowest rates in

Ethiopia: Power Shift Creates New Tensions and Tigrayan Fears in Ethiopia

MEKELLE/ETHIOPIA — Disagreements over land and resources between the 80 different ethnic groups in Ethiopia have often led to violence and mass displacement, but a fast and unprecedented shift of power led by reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is causing new strains, experts say.

Nigeria: Voting Under the Threat of Boko Haram

Voters in northeastern Nigeria are eager to cast their ballots in Saturday's crucial election. But the security challenges caused by Boko Haram are immense as DW's Thomas Mösch reports from Maiduguri. Traffic is dense in Maiduguri, the capital Nigeria's remote Borno State.

MAGA Hat-Wearing Covington Students Learn There Are No Consequences For Their Racism

The investigators hired by the Covington Diocese in Kentucky cleared a group of high school students of racism when they confronted a Native-American man in Washington, D.C., last month.

Africa: Love in the Time of Climate Change - the Valentine's Traditions Under Threat

As lovers around the world celebrate Valentine's Day on Thursday, few will be thinking of the environment.

Congo-Kinshasa: Hundred Children Die Measles Outbreak

More than a hundred children in Democratic Republic of Congo have died of measles since the start of the year, an outbreak that has added to deadly epidemics of cholera and Ebola, the UN said on Wednesday.

Cameroon: Kamto Rebellion Charge Deepens Cameroon Crisis

Cameroon's main opposition leader, Maurice Kamto, has been charged in a military court with rebellion and other offences, his lawyers have said. The former government minister was arrested in Douala on 28 January after his MRC party organised protests contesting last October's election result.

Louisiana Police Wore Blackface in the 90’s to Lure, Arrest Black People Bu

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Southern Africa: Biti Warns of Rwanda-Scale Genocide in Zimbabwe

MDC deputy national chairman Tendai Biti has likened the recent brutalisation of civilians by the security forces to the Rwanda genocide of 1994 which claimed 800,000 lives. He was speaking during a panel discussion at the 6th CEO Africa Round Table underway in Victoria Falls on Wednesday.

Young people running for office in Nigeria have goodwill and the law on their side—but it’s not enough

In 18 months, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went from being a bartender and political upstart in New York to being a United States congresswoman. Her journey entailed beating out a veteran heavyweight in the Democratic Party primaries despite being outspent.

The Hidden Economic Costs of Displacement

- While the impacts of displacement on wellbeing are well-known, one group has pointed to the equally burdensome economic costs for those displaced as well as host communities.

Africa: As People Flee War and Disaster, Countries Lose 'Billions' - Study

Yaounde - People fleeing war, natural disasters or violence within their own countries could be costing countries a combined $13 billion a year, a new study released on Wednesday revealed.

Kenyan Rights Groups Demand Clarity Over Activist's Death

Rights groups are demanding an investigation into the death of activist Caroline Mwatha a week after her disappearance. Police claim she died during a failed abortion, but her family wants an independent autopsy.

21 Savage Released From ICE Custody

The rapper’s attorneys joined activists and musical collaborators in demanding ICE release him and halt deportation proceedings.

South Sudan: Amid Upheaval, Teak Forests Fall

Katire, South Sudan — Rapid felling of South Sudan's teak forests, largely by foreign-owned firms, has drawn protests - and brings environmental risks Sprawling teak forests, planted nearly a century ago to supply lumber and government income, are fast disappearing in South Sudan as timber compani

Gucci Claims Ignorance About Blackface That’s Also Controversial In Europe

The top executive at Italian luxury brand Gucci pleaded ignorance to knowing that his company could receive criticism over its sweater that resembles blackface—even though blackface is also controversial in Europe.

How Devastating is Climate Change for World Peace & Security?

- When the Security Council, the most powerful body at the United Nations, met last month to discuss the growing new threats to world peace and security, the discussion veered away from international terrorism, nuclear Armageddon and the rash of ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East, Asia an

The story of the Malawian boy who saved his village with a wind turbine comes to Netflix

As a southern African country, Malawi’s neighbors South Africa and Zimbabwe usually get all the coverage when it comes to global popular culture: both for good and bad. It’s probably why Malawians have been hotly anticipating the new Netflix feature film on a true Malawi story.

Report Uncovers High Cost of Phone Calls at Local Jails Across U.S.

“State of Phone Justice,” a new report released by Prison Policy Initiative, reveals the exorbitant cost of phone calls for people being held pretrial in more than 1,800 jails across the United States.

South Sudan: IOM Thousands Flee Fresh Violence in South Sudan, Many 'Suffering From Trauma'

Over the past few days thousands of desperate civilians have been fleeing a fresh outbreak of violence in South Sudan's Equatoria state, seeking safety in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), many "suffering from trauma.

Mali: 'Urgent Need' to Stop Mali Violence With 'Effective' Military Response - UN Expert

The state of human rights and security across Mali is a "cause of grave concern," the independent UN rights expert for the northwest African nation said in a statement on Tuesday, in which he called for an "effective military response" to end the violence and protect the civilian population.

Africa Welcomes Refugees but Freedom, Jobs Needed - Aid Groups

Nairobi — African nations, which host more than 20 million people forced to flee their homes, must enforce international agreements to better protect and provide opportunities for those escaping conflict and disaster, aid groups said on Tuesday.

READ: Flint Whistle Blower Says Government Is Still Failing Residents

In 2015, Flint pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha switched its water source from the Great Lakes Water Authority to the Flint River. She was initially dismissed and discredited by city, state and federal government officials when she released her findings.

21 Savage Is Released After Immigration Arrest, Lawyer Says

Rapper 21 Savage was released from detention on Tuesday after his arrest more than a week ago for being an undocumented immigrant, his lawyers announced. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials arrested the entertainer in Atlanta on Feb. 3.

Botham Jean’s Mom Breaks Her Silence On ‘Son’s Murderer,’ Amber Guyger

More than five months after Botham Jean was gunned down in his own home through no fault of his own, his mourning mother was still in disbelief about the questionable circumstances surrounding the police shooting that took the life of her 26-year-old son in Dallas.

Illinois’ Reform-Minded AG Challenges Jason Van Dyke’s Light Sentence

Illinois’ new attorney general, who has vowed to reform the state’s criminal justice system, challenged the light sentence that former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke received in January for killing Laquan McDonald.

Africa: Uganda Health Workers Respond Swiftly to a Suspected Ebola Death

Ugandan health workers have yet again acted with swiftness to respond to a suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case that occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the body repatriated to Uganda by relatives for burial.

Decision Reversed to Fire Sergeant Who Told Police Officers to Shoot Homele

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Nigeria: Shell Faces Trial in Netherlands for Alleged Role in Murder of Ogoni Leaders

A Dutch court will today hear the first arguments in an historic case against Shell, in which the oil giant stands accused of instigating a raft of horrifying human rights violations committed by the Nigerian government against the Ogoni people in the 1990s.

Africa: Rise in Sexual Abuse Cases in Aid Groups As More Victims Speak Up

London — Aid industry has come under scrutiny after revelations that Oxfam staff used prostitutes in Haiti during 2010 relief mission snowballed into widespread reports of harassment and abuse Leading aid agencies received at least 539 reports of sex abuse and harassment last year, an exclusive su

Baltimore’s New Acting Police Commissioner Puts Crooked Cops On Notice

Baltimore officials on Monday introduced their new acting police commissioner who said that he will stand by his officers but vowed also to clean up corruption in the department. “It’s an honor. It’s a privilege.

Gambia: 132 Soldier Graduates to Be Deployed to Darfur

A total of 132 Soldiers of The Gambia Armed Force (GAF) who graduated from a pre-deployment training programme on Friday will be deployed to the Sudanese trouble region of Darfur, next month.

Sudan Demos in Support of Women Detainees

Khartoum / El Obeid / Kassala / Wad Madani — Thousands of Sudanese took to the streets again in Omdurman on Sunday in protest against the detention of hundreds of women demonstrators, in a march called for by the Sudanese Professionals Association and other signatories to the Declaration of Freedo

South Africa could be the world’s next gas exporter, or an environmental disaster

Oil giant Total made a find that could solve some of South Africa’s economic problems, but create new ones for the environment. The French gas and oil company announced last week a “significant” gas discovery off South Africa’s southern coastline.

Farmers Secure Land and Food Thanks to ‘Eyes in the Skies’

- Six years ago while wondering how best to use her engineering skills, Tanzanian ICT entrepreneur Rose Funja decided to enter an innovation competition. Years later she has turned a digital idea into a viable business that helps smallholder farmers across the East African nation access credit.

Nigerian scientists patented a sickle cell drug using a traditional herbal remedy—then it all fell apart

The successful development of a drug for the treatment of a sickle cell anaemia using a traditional herbal remedy by Nigerian scientists was widely regarded as a very significant breakthrough in medicine in 1998.

Kenya: New Kind of Sexual Harassment Young Women and Girls Are Battling

Most women have experienced sexual harassment or even encountered sexual jokes from those around them. According to a new study, young women aged between 14 and 21 are living in fear of unwanted sexual advances, both physical and now increasingly on the interweb.

Cameroon: Nearly 70 Killed in Cameroon as Separatists Stop Youth Week Activities

Renewed fighting has killed 69 people in English-speaking regions of Cameroon, where armed separatists have ordered people to stay inside their homes as the country prepares to celebrate its national youth day.

Angola: As Angola Decriminalizes Homosexuality, Where Does the African Continent Stand?

Angola has done away with criminalizing homosexuality, removing a notorious "vices against nature" provision in its penal code. Other African nations still punish people for same-sex relationships.

Africa: Terrorism Will Not Destabilise Africa, Leaders Vow at AU Summit

After discussing the January 15 terrorist attack at the dusitD2 complex in Nairobi , where Al-Shabaab militants killed 21 people, President Uhuru Kenyatta and other world leaders vowed on Sunday to never allow terrorism to distabilise any country in Africa.

Kenya: Amnesty Kenya Raises Alarm Over Missing Human Rights Defender

Nairobi — Amnesty International Kenya has raised alarm over the disappearance of a human rights defender Caroline Mwatha who has been missing since Wednesday 6th February. In a statement, Amnesty said her disappearance was reported at Buru Buru Police Station on Thursday.

African Union Seeks 'Durable Solutions' to the Continent's Refugee Crisis

Many people who flee from crisis situations are unable to leave their own countries. DW journalists have analysed Africa's refugee crises: Internally displaced people are the most vulnerable. Africa's refugees are on the move. They flee on foot, by car, by boat, within countries and across borders.

British Airways Pilots Suspended For Sending Emails With N-Word And Blackface

British Airways tried to manage a firestorm on Sunday over pilots who were accused of using racial slurs in emails and sending other offensive messages.

The Congolese-American activist who scaled the Statue of Liberty isn’t backing down from taking on Trump

As a child in the Congo-Brazzaville, Therese Patricia Okoumou loved climbing things, particularly houses.

Chad: Army Captures Hundreds of Rebels After French Airstrikes

French and Chadian airstrikes have allowed the Chadian army to take some 250 rebels into custody. The rebel group had been making its way into Chad from Libya in a convoy of about 50 vehicles.

South Sudan: Does Juba Even Care About Protecting Girls From Sexual Violence?

In December after reports of the mass rape of women in and around Bentiu town surfaced, South Sudan's response was a denial, followed by a rushed investigation by a committee headed by the Minister for Gender, Child and Social Welfare.

Video: Florida Cop Harasses Black Father Holding His Baby And Repeatedly Calls Him ‘Boy’

Florida strikes again. Another cop has been caught on video harassing an innocent person — this time it’s a Black father holding his child.

Judge Inspires At-Risk Camden Teen To Become A Lawyer

Nearly 12 years ago Camden, New Jersey native Carmen Day sat in a courtroom before New Jersey Superior Court Judge Charles Dortch awaiting her sentence for a minor offense that she committed.

The Real Cost of Being the POC 'In the Room' Required to Shut Down Obviously Racist Products

These days “diversity” and “inclusion” are all the rage in progressive corporate cultures. As the line goes, “it is not only the right thing to do—it’s also good business.”

“Soles For Sale” Book Labeled as a “Must Read” by Chicago Schools, Drug Cou

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Famously Corrupt Chicago Police Says Jussie Smollett Is A Victim But Threatens Him With Charges

The last place a person wants to be a victim is in the city of Chicago. From Laquan McDonald to 15 men in exonerated in one day back in December 2017, the Chicago Police Department is infested with corruption.

To All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep

Note: I usually don’t vent on my blog, but I’ve recently had some people show up on the web saying I hate white people. Nothing could be further from the truth, so apparently my actual feelings need to be out there.

African Leaders Assess Refugees' Situation

Addis Ababa — The 34th session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council opened on Thursday in Addis Ababa assessed several dossiers, with highlights to the problematic of the refugees, whose situation is to be more closely analyzed during the summit to run on February 10 and 11.

African launch of the EAT-Lancet report - Nourishing Africa through improved nutrition and sustainable food systems

press release – Sustainable and healthy food systems are fundamental to reach a world without hunger and malnutrition, as well as to achieve the African Union’s Agenda 2063 vision and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

A Ugandan government plan to add “women’s curves” as a tourism attraction is demeaning

At the tail end of 2018, Miss Uganda, Quiin Abenakyo was crowned Miss World Africa at the Miss World 2018 finals in China.

Somalia: Chinese Deal Angers Fishing Communities, Sparks Concerns Over Sovereignty and Piracy

A new fishing deal signed between the Somalia government and vessels tied to the China Overseas Fisheries Association raises serious questions.

Ordinary Nigerians are leading the charge to reform the country’s corrupt police force

It’s quite common to hear stories of people arrested and detained by the police on frivolous charges in Nigeria.

Kenya: Stringent Laws Limit Access to Safe Abortions

Kenyan health officials say unsafe abortions are common in the east African nation with nearly half a million in one recent year. Abortion is prohibited unless, in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or health of the mother is in danger.

Zimbabwe: Activists Push Back on Social Media Restrictions

In Zimbabwe, rights and opposition groups are surviving by using social media to communicate with the masses as state-owned media remain reserved for ruling party officials.

Sierra Leone Declares National Rape Emergency

President Julius Bio has upped the maximum punishment for rape of a minor and called on the country to address its rape "scourge." The move follows an outcry over the rape of a 5-year-old girl by her male relative.

Cameroon: US Cuts Aid to Cameroon Over Human Rights Concerns

Videos have been circulating for some time showing men, women and children being shot by Cameroonian security forces. Now Cameroon's most important ally is taking a drastic step to force the Biya government to end this.

Ethiopia’s teff flour is no longer patented as a Dutch invention

A three-judge court in the Netherlands ruled a European patent for the products made of teff lacked “inventiveness,” ending a years-long controversy over who owned the ancient grain.

Students Suspended For Brawl While Cop In Video Who Assaulted One Of Them Goes Unpunished

Students were punished for fighting each other in a Pennsylvania high school cafeteria brawl that happened on Monday, but the cop seen on video assaulting one of the Black girls involved has faced no consequences.

Can 9-1-1 Protocols Protect Us From 'Barbecue Beckys'?

As the internet has discovered Barbecue Becky and Permit Patty, public attention to White people calling the police to threaten people of color appears to be at an all-time high. News coverage, public shaming and solutions have focused on the caller, the police and the victim.

Mozambique: Low Rainfall in South Causing Water and Food Shortages

Low rainfall in the south of Mozambique during this rainy season means that the Pequenos Libombos dam, which supplies Maputo, is only 20% full, and Maputo and Matola will only receive water on alternate days. Irrigation water for farmers will also be cut.

L.A. city attorney drops charges against prominent Black Lives Matter leader amid public outcry

Los Angeles officials on Thursday agreed to drop all criminal charges against one of the city’s most visible Black Lives Matter organizers as part of a negotiated arrangement, after hundreds of activists filed petitions, filled courtrooms and led rallies in recent weeks accusing prosecutors and po

California pollution: Latinos, blacks breathe 40 percent more pollution than whites in California, study says

Latinos and African-Americans breathe about 40 percent more pollution than white people do in California, a new study has found. The analysis was released Tuesday by the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Uganda's Women Are Not Products to be Sold to Tourists

Johannesburg — How on earth did the Ugandan Tourism Ministry think that adding "curvy and sexy" Ugandan women to the list of tourism products to attract tourists was a good idea? Tourism products... are they serious?

Sudan: Women, Girls, Gang Raped in North Darfur Attack

Um Hashaba — Five women, including three minors, were subjected to a six-hour rape ordeal at the hands of herdsmen in North Darfur on Monday.

Nigeria: 'The Corpses Were Lying On the Streets' - Nigerian Refugees Flee Boko Haram

Goura — Seconds after glimpsing Boko Haram gunmen leap out of vehicles brandishing weapons in the town of Rann, Nigeria, Abdul, 45, rushed inside the medical clinic where he worked. Raising his eyes up to the ceiling, it seemed as if he was about to murmur a prayer.

Africa: A Look At How Africa Is Tackling Foodborne Illness

Contaminated food poses a major health and economic threat to sub-Saharan Africa. While efforts are taken to provide safe food for exports, governments are reijigging the system to do more for domestic markets. Small flies can be seen buzzing around many food markets.

Protests Erupt After the Alabama Cop Who Fatally Shot Emantic Bradford Jr. Isn't Charged

An unidentified police office in Hoover, Alabama, won’t face charges in the shooting death of a 21-year-old Black man, according to a report released by State Attorney General Steve Marshall on Tuesday (February 5). “The Hoover police officer who shot and killed Emantic ‘E.J.

Support Emerges For the College Professor Who Accused Justin Fairfax Of Sexual Assault

A hashtag, #IBelieveVanessa, is getting a growing number of contributors on Twitter from people who support the Scripps College professor who accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault—which he has denied.

Tanzania: Over 80 Children Living With Albinism Killed in Past Two Years

A total of 88 people living with albinism have been killed in a period between 2018 and 2019, reveals a non-governmental organization, Under The Same Sun (UTTS) reveals.

Another Blackface Yearbook Photo Surfaces From Ralph Northam’s Alma Mater

Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam‘s alma mater, Eastern Virginia Medical School, apparently sure loves it some blackface.

Africa: UAE Arming Militias in Yemen With Weapons From Western Countries - New Investigation

press release A new open-source investigation published by Amnesty International today has highlighted how the United Arab Emirates is arming out-of-control militias operating in Yemen with a range of advanced weaponry - much of it sourced from Western countries, including the UK.

A Truly Global Effort is Needed to Eradicate FGM by 2030

- According to official data on the global prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) released by UNICEF there are 200 million women and girls in the world who have been cut. Shocking though this statistic is, it seriously underestimates the nature and scale of the problem.

On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, the Geneva Centre strongly calls for the eradication of this woeful practice : Inter Press Service

- (Geneva Centre) – On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Ambassador Idriss Jazairy, Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue, reiterates the urgent need to eliminate all forms of violence and

Congo-Kinshasa: International Expert Group Calls on WHO's Emergency Committee to Reconvene; Declare Ebola a Public Health Emergency

press release An international group of public health and legal experts say the time has come for the World Health Organization to convene the Emergency Committee once again, and for the WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to consider declaring the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republ

Africa: Islam Must Never Be Used to Justify Female Genital Mutilation

Last week, we witnessed the first-ever conviction of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the UK, more than 30 years after the practice was criminalized in that country.

Africa: New Hope for the Central African Republic

analysis A prime minister from the ranks of the rebels and no general amnesty -- these are the cornerstones of the peace treaty that has been initialed by the government of the Central African Republic and 14 rebel groups. Peace treaty No.

Africa: New UN Deal With Data Mining Firm Palantir Raises Protection Concerns

Geneva - CIA-linked software firm Palantir will help the UN's World Food Programme analyse its data in a new partnership worth $45 million, both organisations announced Tuesday, drawing immediate flak from privacy and data protection activists.

West Africa: Bolton's Risky Bet in the Sahel

In December, when US National Security Advisor John Bolton previewed the Trump Administration's security strategy for Africa, he focused more on the rising financial and political influence of China and Russia than on US plans to fight the "proliferation of Radical Islamic Terrorism" across Africa.

Activists and Artists Mobilize Against 21 Savage's Deportation

Friends and allies of She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, best known as the chart-topping Atlanta rapper 21 Savage, rallied to his defense after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced his detention.

Judge Gives Teen a Second Chance, and Now 12 Years Later -- She's Becoming

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Too Little, Too Late? Jazmine Headley Finally Gets A Public Apology

Back on Dec. 7, which feels like eons ago in this news cycle, Jazmine Headley had her baby snatched away from her at a government food stamp center in New York City. The horrific moment was caught on video, which quickly went viral.

Q&A: Continuous Struggle for the Caribbean to be Heard in Climate Change Discussions

IPS correspondent Desmond Brown interviews DOUGLAS SLATER, Assistant Secretary General at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat.

Kenya: U.S. Embassy Urges Vigilance as Extremists Target Westerners in Kenya

Nairobi — The United States embassy in Nairobi is urging heightened vigilance throughout the country as intelligence reports indicate extremist groups could be targeting westerners in the country.

Somalia: Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility for Twin Attacks in Somalia

The extremist group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for a pair of attacks in Somalia. In one, a manager of a Dubai-based ports company was shot in the head. In Mogadishu, a car bomb went off in a marketplace. Twin incidents of terrorism shook the African nation of Somalia Monday.

There’s A New Sense Of Urgency For Black Folks To Quit Smoking, Study Finds

We’ve long been warned about the dangers of cigarette smoking. A new study that was published shortly before February’s American Heart Month created a new sense of urgency for African-Americans to quit.

Twitter Questions The Timing Of 21 Savage’s Arrest By Immigration Authorities

Some Twitter users raised an eyebrow about the timing involved in the immigration arrest of rapper 21 Savage. The Grammy-nominated rapper raised the issue of immigration during his performance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” days before U.S.

As Virginia Governor Waffles on Blackface Yearbook Photo, NAACP Leader Calls His Apology “Invalid”

Democratic Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is facing calls to resign after a photo surfaced on his 1984 Eastern Virginia Medical School yearbook page showing a man wearing blackface posing next to a man wearing a Ku Klux Klan outfit.

Lights Back On at NYC Jail After Hundreds Protest, But Prisoners Still Without Heat in Winter

More than 1,600 prisoners at a Brooklyn federal detention center were forced to endure freezing temperatures during last week’s polar vortex, with no heat, no light, no hot water for showers and no hot meals.

Chicago Woman Generously Rented Hotel Rooms for the Homeless During Dangero

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Nigerian Women Struggle to Win Political Offices

When Nigerians go to the polls Feb. 16 for general elections, few will be expecting large numbers of female candidates to win.

Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Reports Progress in Controlling Ebola in Congo

Six months after the outbreak of Ebola was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province, the World Health Organization is expressing cautious optimism that it is making headway in controlling the spread of the deadly virus.

Kenya: Progress on Gender Equality Slow, Report Shows

Kenya risks failure to fully implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 within the stipulated period because of laxity in implementing critical policies, especially those touching on gender equity, a new report reveals.

Nigeria: Lagos Writes British Museum, Demands Return of Stolen Sculpture

The Lagos State Government has formally requested to the British Museum in London for the return of an extremely important sculptural wood carving, known in the UK as the Lander Stool. The state government has equally disclosed its plan to unveil the John K.

Kenya: 13 Militants Killed in U.S. Tenth Somalia Airstrike This Year

Nairobi — An airstrike by the US Forces has killed 13 Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia.

Somalia: Amisom Force to Be Reduced By 1,000 This Month

Nairobi — The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is set to be reduced by 1,000 soldiers this month in line with the United Nation Security Council resolution.

A Modern-Day Lynching?: “Always in Season” Looks at 2014 Hanging in NC & Legacy of Racial Terrorism

As we mark the beginning of Black History Month, we look at “Always in Season,” a disturbing new documentary that examines lynching in the United States both past and present.

“Do We as a Society Have a Right to Kill?”: Chinonye Chukwu’s Film “Clemency” Examines Death Penalty

As the state of Texas this week carried out the nation’s first execution of the year, we look at “Clemency,” a new film starring Alfre Woodard that examines the death penalty from the perspective of those who have to carry out executions as well as the condemned.

South Africa: ANC Looking for a Way Out On Land Issue, Malema Unfiltered

EFF leader Julius Malema says the ANC is looking for a way out of expropriation without compensation.

Nigeria: Locals Decry Herdsmen Killings, School Closure, Poor Infrastructure in Adamawa

People of Kpasham, Bali, Lawaru and Dong communities in Demsa local government area of Adamawa state, ravaged by herdsmen attacks, have cried out over lack of security and water, infrastructural decay, poor electricity supply and closure of schools.

Uganda: Government Should Formulate a Policy for Persons With Albinism

Although no accurate census exists, statistics from several organisations estimate the population of persons with albinism (PWAs) in Uganda to be between 5,000 and 7,000. It is further estimated that more than 70 per cent of the PWAs die before the age of 40 mostly due to skin cancer.

Mozambique: Nyusi Ends Visit to Mauritius

Maputo — Mozambican president Filipe Nyusi on Saturday ended a four day visit to Mauritius, at the invitation of Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Junnauth.

What Will It Take To Get More Black Coaches In The NFL?

Like corporate America, National Football League teams have just a handful of African-Americans in top leadership positions such as general manager and head coach.

Northam Exercises The Same White Privilege Steve King Has For Years

Virginia’s Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam played his white privilege card in defying calls to resign over his connection to a racist photograph—just like Iowa’s GOP Rep. Steve King has successfully done for many years.

South Africa: EFF Denounces Xenophobia Ahead of SA Polls

Soshanguve — Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has expressed solidarity with Zimbabweans and other African nationals ahead of the forthcoming elections in neighbouring South Africa.

Central Africa: CAR Rivals Reach Agreement in Khartoum Saturday

Rival parties from Central African Republic (CAR) on Saturday reached agreement on the two serious bone of contention, power sharing and interim justice, thus paving the way for a final and comprehensive peace agreement in the landlocked state.

Chicago Woman Leads Effort To Provide Hotel Rooms For City’s Homeless

As the deep freeze sweeps several parts of the country, concerns surrounding the homeless population have been heightened. Temperatures have reached dangerously cold levels and many are worried about how those living on the streets will stay warm.

Kenyans Open Up On Their #ToxicWorkSpaces and It's Heartbreaking

Kenyans have taken to social media to share heartbreaking experiences at the work places. The tales varied from sexual harassment to bullying, to being disrespected and feeling belittled.

Governor Of Virginia Refuses To Resign After Racist Images Surface

Images have surfaced of Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam‘s medical school yearbook page from 1984, which contained a photograph of two unidentified men, one in blackface and the other in a Ku Klux Klan costume. There have been calls to resign, but the governor refuses.

Nigeria: NLC Pickets Zimbabwean Embassy in Abuja

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday blocked the entrance to the Zimbabwean Embassy in Abuja, protesting against alleged unlawful arrest and detention of labour leaders in that country.

South Africa: Land and Jobs Expected to Top EFF Manifesto

After a week of mobilising communities around Tshwane, the EFF and its leader Julius Malema will present their plans for South Africa, in an attempt to convince voters to back the red berets in this year's provincial & national elections.

New Tool Maps Arrests Nationwide With Eye to Reform

Launched today (January 31), Vera Institute of Justice’s new Arrest Trends is an interactive visual guide that allows users to “access, customize and analyze decades of policing data that previously had been disparately located and difficult to interpret.

Family Of Jimmy Atichson, Who Was Unarmed And Killed By Police, Demands Action From Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

The reason why Colin Kaepernick kneeled and has been banned from the NFL is that there is police brutality against Black people. Now, in the very place where the Super Bowl will be held, two young Black men have been gunned down by police.

Black Unemployment Is Back On The Rise After The Shutdown

The unemployment rate for Black people in America has been quietly creeping back up to its sky-high levels from last year just months after the president bragged they were at their lowest.

Ending Violence Against Women & Girls in the Sahel: Crucial for Sustainable Development

- After flying into the city of Bol in the Republic of Chad, over the lush fields and receding lakes, we landed to a rapturous welcome from traditional rulers and local women. Their faces reflected a hope and dignity slipping away under the harsh reality of poverty and insecurity.

Congo-Kinshasa: How Today's Crisis in the Congo Began

This article was produced by Globetrotter , a project of the Independent Media Institute. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is both one of the richest countries in the world, and one of the poorest.

Is The Chicago Police Department Already Lying On Jussie Smollett?

Although Jussie Smollett is a victim of assault, for some reason, the Chicago Police Department has apparently felt comfortable leaking information about the investigation and casting suspicion on the actor.

Nigerians Hear How Migrating Irregularly "Is Like Killing Yourself” : Inter Press Service

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The US has issued a visa ban on Ghana for failing to accept deportees

Applying for a US visa will no longer be a straightforward process for Ghanaian nationals, for now at least.

South Sudan: Bolstering South Sudan's Peace Deal

Amid growing regional unrest, a fragile peace deal brokered between the warring parties in South Sudan has not won a broader political settlement.

High School Student Charged as an Adult After Attacking His Teacher

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Africa: Internet Shutdowns Mushroom Across Africa

The last two years have been grim for internet access on the African continent, according to analyst Robert Besseling of risk-assessment firm EXX Africa, and the situation may be getting worse.

Kenya: Dadaab Shrinks as Violence, Hunger Declines in Somalia, Study Reveals

The number of Somalis in urgent need of food assistance has dropped by almost half, while terrorist-related deaths linked to al-Shabaab have fallen by 15 per cent, according to recent reports. The United Nations suggests that the positive trends may be related.

Black Man Found Hanging In The Same Jail Where Sandra Bland Died

An African-American inmate was recently found dead after apparently hanging himself in the same Texas jail where Sandra Bland also died in 2015, the Houston Chronicle reported. Authorities at the Waller County jail said on Wednesday that Evan Lyndell Parker, 34, attempted suicide on Jan.

It’s Official, And Horrific: Ben Carson Is Taking Over NYC Public Housing

Ben Carson has proven to be one of the most deplorable secretaries of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in our country’s history. However, in the Trump administration, the worse job you do, the more you are rewarded.

Africa: Cities Need to Grow Up - Not Out - to Survive, Researchers Warn

Washington — Urban areas are expected to grow by 80 percent by the end of the next decade, and unless they grow up rather than out, they could be in trouble, according to a new report from the World Resources Institute and Yale University.

Gender Gap Made Worse by Land Degradation

- In parts of the world where the gender gap is already wide, land degradation places women and girls at even greater risk.

Zimbabwe: Police Appeal for Information On Shutdown Army Abuses

Police Tuesday placed an appeal for any information that could lead to possible prosecutions on elements within the country's armed forces linked to fierce abuses on alleged anti-government protesters past two weeks.

Cote d'Ivoire: A Shrinking Window for Justice in Côte d'Ivoire

In 2011, with Côte d'Ivoire's post-election crisis in full flow, Fatou Diabaté (not her real name) was raped in Abidjan by soldiers loyal to Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo.

Zimbabwe: Sex Workers Raped During Army Clampdown, Says Feminist Group

A coalition of women rights groups based in Zimbabwe says that a number of sex workers were raped by members of the country's security forces who were deployed to quell violent skirmishes that rocked the country 14-16 January this year.

Africa: Alarming Spike in Refugee, Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean Sea - UN

The U.N. refugee agency says there was an alarming increase in the number of refugees and migrants who lost their lives last year while crossing the Mediterranean Sea. Last year, the U.N. refugee agency says, six people died on average every day while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

Nigeria: Travails of Africans Working With UN Agencies Persist

If Nigeria had put one tenth of the looted funds to support programmes in WHO, United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), etc., Africans will not be suffering the disgrace we currently face in international circles.

Kenya: Naisola Likimani Appointed to Head Global Organisation

Ms Naisola Likimani joins SheDecides, a movement launched at the start of 2017 as a reaction to the Global Gag Rule - an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump on January 23, 2017.

Advocates Demand #JusticeForJussie Smollett

Several advocacy organizations and public figures stand with “Empire” star Jussie Smollett and call for accountability after an apparent racist and homophobic assault left him hospitalized.

Sheriff Defends Having Chicago Inmates Shovel Snow, As Polar Vortex Arrived

With the coldest weather in decades bearing down on the Midwest, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office defended its use of inmates to shovel snow—fueling the debate of modern slavery in the nation’s prison system.

Zimbabwe: Don't Glorify and Justify Rape, Women in Power Urged

Women groups have lashed at their counterparts in positions of authority for separating themselves and justifying rape cases, urging them to use their influence to protect their fellows.

FBI Reportedly Investigating Attack On Jussie Smollett And Kamala Harris Says It’s A ‘Modern Day Lynching’

The world has been shocked by the apparent racist and homophobic attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago. Thankfully, federal law enforcement was reportedly on the case and high-profile political figures like Sen. Kamala Harris have spoken out about it.

Democrats Shut Down Kamala Harris’ Proposal To End Private Health Plans

Sen. Kamala Harris created some strong buzz among progressives at her town hall with Jake Tapper on CNN Monday night. However, there was one proposal that wasn’t getting support among established Democrats — the idea of shutting down private health plans.

South Africa: World's Worst Air is in South African Coal Community

Middelburg — Thirty-five-year-old Patrick Mdluli considered himself healthy until he moved two years ago to Mpumalanga province - South Africa’s coal mining heartland. The area has the worst air quality in the world, according to a recent study by environmental group Greenpeace.

Billions of Dollars Available for Reducing and Reversing Land Degradation

- The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has debunked the notion that there is no funding available for countries to prevent, reduce or reverse land degradation.

Youth Bridge the Gap Between Climate Change and Climate Awareness in Guyana

- A group of youngsters in the Caribbean who promote environmental protection in the region is on a drive to empower other youth to address some of the big issues facing their generation.

Cameroon: Two Cameroonian Journalists Detained While Covering Opposition Gathering

Abidjan — Authorities in Cameroon should immediately release journalists Théodore Tchopa and David Eyengue Nzima, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Zimbabwe: Judge Orders Evan Mawarire's Release On $2000 Bail

Prominent rights activist and cleric, Evan Mawarire was Friday granted $2000 bail by a High Court judge, ending nearly two weeks of his remand prison detention on alleged subversion charges.

Africa: Investors Call On McDonald's and KFC to Step Up Climate Change Action

Rome — An investor group managing some $6.5 trillion on Tuesday called on six of the world's largest fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, KFC and Burger King, to reduce their planet-harming greenhouse gas emissions and water use.

Africa: 'Food Shocks' Increasing in Frequency Over Last Five Decades, Report Says

New York — Food shocks, or sudden losses of crops, livestock or fish, due to the combination of extreme weather conditions and geopolitical events like war, increased from 1961 to 2013, said researchers at The University of Tasmania in a report released Monday.

White Domestic Terror Is Thriving In the New Year

Texas authorities identified two suspected killers Tuesday who died in a shootout with Houston police officers on Monday, in what was the latest in a series of killings involving white domestic terrorists.

Me Too Movement PSAs Shift Focus Back to Survivors

Me Too Movement founder Tarana Burke took another step toward reclaiming the movement’s narrative yesterday (January 28) with the release of a series of public service announcements at the Sundance Film Festival. She discussed on these Survivor Stories on Twitter:

Puerto Rican Activists Fear Residents Will See Little of $20 Billion Recovery Grant

As the Puerto Rican government prepares to launch its next phase of Hurricane Maria recovery efforts, residents of the island are concerned that a $20 billion grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be used for businesses, not residents who are still reeling from the e

Somalia: 5 Killed, Scores Injured in Car Bomb in Mogadishu

At least one person has been killed and three others seriously injured when a bomb exploded in Central Mogadishu Tuesday afternoon. Reports indicate that police officers had tried to intercept the car when it exploded near former Parliament building in Mogadishu.

Jussie Smollett Reportedly Assaulted In Apparent Anti-Gay Attack By MAGA-Hat-Wearing Men

Actor Jussie Smollett was reportedly hospitalized Tuesday in Chicago after an apparent homophobic assault, TMZ said it confirmed. The “Empire” star was treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and released.

Stephon Clark’s Family Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Sacramento

March 18 will make a year since Stephon Clark, an unarmed Black man, was shot and killed in Sacramento. Now, his family has filed a lawsuit against California’s capital city police officers involved in the shooting. The lawsuit says Clark’s civil rights were violated.

We need to end “parachute” research which sidelines the work of African scientists

There’s growing condemnation of “parachute research” among the global scientific community.

Uganda: Government Launches Healthcare Plan for Refugees

Kampala — Government has launched the Sector Integrated Refugee Response Plan to cater for refugees and the host communities.

Nigeria: Children Who Survived Boko Haram Attacks Recover Through Drama, Art

Dakar — Growing mental health services for children who have survived Nigeria's Islamist insurgency can help prevent future violence, aid agencies said on Monday, although huge needs remain unmet.

Africa: Has Algeria Joined Africa's New 'Cocaine Coast'?

In May 2018, a record 701 kilograms of cocaine were seized by customs authorities in the port of Oran, Algeria's second largest city. The narcotics were found on board the Vega Mercury in a container of frozen meat.

Ethiopia: Women's Emancipation Has Yet to Reach Ethiopia's Rural Areas

Times are changing for the better for women in Ethiopia. The country has its first female president and half of the cabinet are women. But change is much slower in rural areas as DW correspondent Fanny Facsar found out.

Zimbabwe: 'I Went Inside Zimbabwe's Illegal Abortion Market'

Zimbabwe's tight abortion laws aren't curbing demand, they're driving them underground -- and it's about to get worse. Tapiwa Chiwenga was two months pregnant when she slipped the pink pills inside herself, lay down on her bed, and prayed they would do their job.

Nigeria: UN Seeks Protection of 7.5 Million People Displaced in Nigeria, Other Lake Chad Region Countries

The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has called for urgent protection and humanitarian solutions for over seven million displaced persons across the Lake Chad Basin (LCB) region.

Nigeria: Anti-LGBTQI+ Attitudes Remain Unchanged in Nigeria

Despite the increasing decriminalisation of same-sex relationships across the continent, some countries - like Nigeria - they are still outlawed remain unchanged in their anti-LGBTQI+ sentiments.

Colleges Keep Trying To Enlighten White Folks About Their Privileged Racial Bias

A Missouri university was planning to offer a program on campus for white students only to enlighten them about their white privilege.

Zimbabwe: SA Opposition Party to Approach ICC, UN Over Zimbabwe Crisis

South Africa — The opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party will write to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as part of its interventions to resolve the crisis in Zimbabwe.

How Ronald McNair Overcame Racism To Become A Space Shuttle Challenger Astronaut

The nation paused on Monday to remember the ill-fated space shuttle Challenger mission in 1986, including pioneering African-American astronaut Ronald McNair, who overcame racism of the Jim Crow South to excel in science.

Women’s unpaid work: Time to take concrete action

An Oxfam report released before the start of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos says unpaid work done by women across the globe amounts to a staggering USD 10 trillion a year, which is 43 times the annual turnover of the world's biggest company Apple!

Kenya: Partnership to Reduce Air Pollution Deaths in Kenya Kicks Off

Every child under the age of five in Africa is exposed to unsafe levels of air pollution risking their development physically and intellectually. The WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti says, "The financial impact is unmistakable but, like the health costs, it is often ignored.

Cameroon: Submission By Human Rights Watch to the Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights On Cameroon

This submission relates to the review of Cameroon under the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Malawi: Chakwera Lashes Out At DPP Led Govt for Failure to Protect People With Albinism

Main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful, Lazarus Chakwera, has hit at government saying it has excessively failed to protect people with albinism in the country but said his administration will "hunt and deal with the serial killers.

Zimbabwe: Rape, Brutality As Soldiers Crash Protests

The violent clampdown on protesters by soldiers and the police has left deep scars and trauma on children and women who were beaten up, raped or were forced to watch as their husbands, fathers or brothers were assaulted and tortured.

A Libyan photographer documented his country’s crisis. Then it cost him his life

In the eight years since the ousting of longtime strongman Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has been overcome with chaos and sorrow, and a power vacuum that has led extremist militias to vie for control.

Rwanda: Murekezi Faces Genocide Charges After His Extradition From Malawi

Vincent Murekezi, a Genocide fugitive who has avoided capture for the past 15 years, was on Monday morning brought to Rwanda and handed to Rwanda Correction Service (RCS) by their Malawian counterparts.

Africa: The Time for Silence is Over

2019 can be the year when the world joins forces to end gender-based violence, child sexual abuse, and incest. The sexual abuse of children is shockingly common across the globe but continues to be shrouded in silence.

5-Year Old Boy Left on School Bus For 7 Hours -- and the Driver Apparently

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Black Student Beaten and Accused of Stealing His Own Car by Police Wins $1.

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Africa: Who Issues Warning Over Ebola Outbreak Across the Region

East African countries are working on measures to prevent Ebola virus outbreaks across borders after the World Health Organisation issued a warning of the virus spreading from Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.

Africa: Are Rwanda and South Africa Irreconcilable?

The slow but stubborn unfolding of justice in a humble magistrate's court in South Africa continues to embarrass both Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa. It also undermines their intentions to normalise relations between their countries.

Principal Investigated For Heartlessly Locking Out Autistic Black Child From School Building

School district authorities in Kent, Washington launched an investigation of an elementary school principal accused of intentionally locking out an autistic student from the school building—leaving him to wander around unsupervised outside.

3 White Domestic Terrorists Sentenced To Prison For Targeting Somali-American Muslims

Three white domestic terrorists were sentenced Friday to at least 25 years each in federal prison for plotting to kill Somali-American Muslim immigrants in Kansas.

Terry Crews Rips Into DL Hughley: ‘Should I Slap The Sh*t Out Of You?’

Terry Crews has had enough of being bullied by the likes of Tariq Nasheed, 50 Cent and especially DL Hughley. The actor laid into the comedian after a back and forth on Twitter.

Africa: How Global Warming Is Adding to the Health Risks of Poor People

There is mounting evidence of the impact of climate change on human habitat and health, on plant and animal life, on water resources and shorelines. These changes are felt unevenly within - and between - nations and communities.

Zimbabwe: Rights Groups Worried Over Deteriorating Situation

Rights groups say they are worried about deteriorating human rights in Zimbabwe, as a popular activist spends another weekend in jail after the High Court deferred his bail application ruling until Tuesday.

WTH? Covington Bishop Apologizes To Nick Sandmann, Claims The School Was Bullied

Nick Sandmann has now become a star with the conservative right and evangelicals all because he is a 16-year-old, wearing a Make America Great Again hat, who was disrespectful to a Native American elder. Now, the bishop of the Covington Diocese in Kentucky is apologizing to the teen.

Africa: Companies Must Commit to Workplace Equality - Senior Business Leaders

London — Companies must commit to equality in the workplace or miss out on millennial LGBT+ talent, global business leaders warned on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

Africa: To Meet Climate Goals, World Urged to Reuse Natural Resources

Kuala Lumpur — More of the billions of tonnes of materials the world uses each year must be recycled and reused to keep climate change in check, researchers said on Tuesday.

Kenya: Families of Terrorism Suspects Live in Fear, Face Stigma

Every time there is a terrorist attack in the country, the family of Mr Stephen Wachira Ngariko cannot help but cringe at the thought that their kin might have been involved.

Sierra Leone's Laws to Protect Women Have Unintended Consequences

Age-of-consent law is complex. If it is set too high, there's a risk that it will undercut young people's agency. If it is set too low, it does not offer enough protection for vulnerable young people. This is a conundrum Sierra Leone has faced in the last decade.

Democracy isn’t doing much better in the West than it is in Africa, despite our perceptions

One day, if they follow instructions, Africa’s new democracies will grow up to be “real” like those of Western Europe and North America. This assumption makes little sense – but it influences the way many people in the West and in Africa think about African democracies.

Congo-Kinshasa: Choreographer Bolewa Sabourin Promotes Dance Therapy for Victims of Sexual Violence in DRC

French-Congolese choreographer and dancer Bolewa Sabourin is the force behind Re-Creation, a project that uses dance to provide therapeutic support to female victims of rape and sexual assault in the Kivu region of eastern DRC.

Ethiopia: For Women, Reforms in Ethiopia Bring Hope and Uncertainty

Melkam, like many other women, waits with bated breath for news about the country, which has seen massive international media coverage in the past ten months It's 6:00pm, rush hour in Addis Abeba.

Ethiopia: Breakthrough As Government, OLF-SG Agree On Immediate Ceasefire, Encampment of Rebel Army in 20 Days

As part of a continued peace conference held today in Ambo, 125 km west of Addis Abeba, a peace agreement was officially signed between the government and leaders of OLF-SG.

Black Health & Fitness Coach, Greg Dorsey, Announces #LMD60Day Challenge --

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Cameroon Struggles to Aid IDPs in Anglophone Separatist Areas

Cameroon is struggling to get humanitarian aid to hundreds of thousands of people who fled areas of separatist unrest, some of them trapped by the fighting. Meanwhile, authorities’ calls for separatists to disarm and be pardoned are failing as rehabilitation centers remain empty.

Florida Man Caught on Camera Threatening Black Teens with a Gun and Calling

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Black Author Says Broken Communities Can Be Nurtured Back to Health Through

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10-Year Old Boy Commits Suicide After Being Bullied -- His Parents Are Suin

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Sudan: Wave of Protests Rock Sudan, At Least One Dead

More than a month of protests represent the biggest challenge yet to President Omar al-Bashir three-decade rule. Rights groups say more than 40 people have been killed since protests erupted in December.

Exonerated After 30 Years: Cops Coerced A Confession In Pattern Seen Against Black Men

A Bronx, New York man, who was wrongly convicted of killing his mother, finally cleared his name after spending nearly 20 years behind bars and another 10 on parole.

Africa: Is There a 'Circular' Solution to the World's Food Problems?

Rome — The pesticide exposure, antibiotic resistance, air and water pollution and other factors caused by industrial food production could kill 5 million people a year by 2050, a new report said. That is four times the number of deaths caused by traffic accidents globally.

White Supremacist Emerges In Florida Governor’s Cabinet After Racist Ron Desantis Brags About Black Appointees

Add another entry to the long list of white supremacists associated with Florida’s racist Gov. Ron DeSantis—emerging ironically just days after the governor boasted about appointing African-Americans to his newly formed cabinet.

New York City Finally Decides To Pay For Kalief Browder’s Life

It has been nearly four years since Kalief Browder died and nine years since he was wrongfully jailed at Rikers Island. Now, New York City has finally agreed to pay $3.3 million to the estate of Browder, the New York Times reported. See Also: ‘I Thought It Was A Hoax’: Sparkle Talks R.

READ: How Texas Contributed to Rise in Pregnant Girls in Foster Care System

Texas is experiencing a teen pregnancy crisis in its foster care system, and experts say it is aided by the state’s widespread use of abstinence-only sex education programs.

Combatting Systematic Misogyny

- (The Daily Star, Bangladesh) – The past decade has seen progress being made for movements to support equality. The #MeToo and Time’s Up movements helped start conversations within the general public worldwide on the topics of sexual harassment and misogyny.

South Africa: Racism Is Still Rife in South Africa's Schools. What Can Be Done About It

It's 2019, almost 25 years into South Africa's democratic dispensation, and racism is still playing out in the country's schools. Most recently, a primary school teacher was accused of separating children according to race.

REPORT: In Wisconsin, Black and Native People Hardest Hit by Probation, Parole

A new report from the Columbia University Justice Lab released Tuesday (January 22) reveals that the rates of probation and parole (referred to collectively as “community corrections”) are disproportionately higher for Black and Native Americans than their White counterparts.

Dance Coach Denies He’s A Racist — Even Though There Are Receipts Of Racism

A former dance coach at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas is denying he is racist after his colleague, Carley Fine, was accused of being a racist.

A Pragmatic Shift Needed, to Deliver the Potential of Blue Economy

- It’s estimated that 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. Unfortunately, our water resources are under serious threats attributable to uncontrolled human activities that are severely impacting livelihoods and the ecosystem.

Libya: Displaced Population Can't Go Home

Most of the 48,000 former residents of the Libyan town of Tawergha, forcibly displaced for seven years, have not been able to return home.

Zimbabwe: Govt Blasts UK Lord's Recolonisation Call

Government has described as regrettable and unfortunate remarks by United Kingdom lawmaker Lord Adrian Palmer calling for Britain's recolonisation of Zimbabwe on the pretext of safeguarding the lives of its citizens following last week's violent demonstrations orchestrated by MDC-Alliance and its af

Nigeria Not a Place for You, Police Warns Homosexuals

A spokesperson of Nigeria police Dolapo Badmus has warned homosexuals in the country that the force will not condone the violation of the Same-Sex Prohibition Act through their activities in the country. "If you are homosexually inclined, Nigeria is not a place for you.

Angola Decriminalizes Same-Sex Conduct

Angola has finally shed the divisive "vices against nature" provision in its law, widely interpreted to be a ban on homosexual conduct. Taking things one step further, the government has also prohibited discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation.

Nigeria: Why Education Is a Vital Step On Route to Peace and Prosperity for Nigeria

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Nigeria is a country rich in resources and natural wealth. However, despite this, we are failing to equip a vast number of Nigerian children with the skills they need to succeed in the world.

Cameroon: Conflicts and Corruption in Cameroon Drain the Economy

Cameroon is finding it difficult to meet its financial commitments as the battle against armed separatists and corruption depletes the country's resources.

Trump’s Government Shutdown May Delay Food Stamps Sooner Than You Think

The government shutdown is about to get even scarier for the most vulnerable of Americans. Reportedly, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, better known as food stamps, might be delayed in February.

Newsom plans to move California Juvenile Justice Division out of corrections department

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Flint Launches Program to Help Kids Who Need Special Education Services Because of Water Crisis

Of the many well documented consequences of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan—including a decrease in fertility and an increase in infant deaths—there is another that has not gotten as much press: lead exposure in children can negatively impact IQ, concentration and academic achievement.

Cameroon’s plan for a Francophone-led tech hub isn’t being welcomed in its Anglophone region

The Cameroon government is backing a new technology hub to be called “Cameroon Silicon River” in its capital city Yaoundé, in a move that is likely to move attention from its small, but already thriving ecosystem in the country’s southwest region.

Skip TODAY Show, Watch This Interview With Nathan Phillips Instead

While mainstream media rushes to center the MAGA teens who taunted the Omaha elder, watch the Indigenous leader describe what really happened after the Indigenous Peoples March.

Making Tourism More Responsible

- Long before Joy Daniels became the manager of a travel company she was cleaning rooms at a guesthouse. But after joining a Fair Trade-certified business, a place that valued its staff, in a few years she was soon promoted to manager.

Uganda: New Wave of Female Genital Mutilation in Uganda Targets Married Women

A study by the Reproductive, Educative and Community Health Programme (REACH) has shown that traditionalists in Uganda have now shifted to circumcising married women with the consent of their families, causing the prevalence of FGM to rise drastically in older women.

Kenya: Oneya - Why We Need More Bad Women

One of my deepest concerns as a feminist and mother of a daughter is the amount of importance attached to a woman's "goodness" in relation to her worth as a human being.

Nick Sandmann And The Covington Boys Are No Angels

Written by David Dennis Jr. “Nick Sandmann and the students of Covington have become symbols of Fake News and how evil it can be. They have captivated the attention of the world, and I know they will use it for the good – maybe even to bring people together.

Nigeria: 80,000 Displaced From North-East Nigeria Since November - UN

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said more than 80,000 Nigerians have been displaced due to ongoing violence in the North-East since November, 2018.

Zimbabwe: Human Rights Commission Blasts Security Forces

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has condemned the recent military crackdown on protesters and innocent citizens saying the damage to property, vandalism and incidents of looting did not warrant use of excessive force on unarmed citizens.

Nigeria: NAPTIP Moves to Rescue 20,000 Nigerian Girls Trafficked to Mali

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it is making efforts to rescue about 20,000 Nigerian girls trapped in different parts of Mali.

Italy Is Trying To Send People To Jail For Being Racist

The African-born politician who served was Italy’s first Black cabinet minister applauded the guilty verdict of an Italian lawmaker who racially abused her–even though he’s unlikely be get punished. Calderoli, a senator for Italy’s far-right League, made the comment in July 2013.

Shaun King Apologizes To Clarissa Brooks, She Refuses To Accept

After nearly a week of being in a media firestorm, Shaun King decided to apologize to Clarissa Brooks, one of the people who he threatened to sue. She tweeted that money he raised for Cyntoia Brown disappeared, which was not true. In a piece for Medium.

‘Hate Crime’ Charge Demanded After Viral Video Shows Racist Gunman Confront Black Teens

A white gunman who was arrested after calling a group of Black teenagers the N-word in Florida on Martin Luther King Jr.’s national holiday should be hit with hate crime charges, a prominent civil rights attorney said Tuesday.

Exonerated Teen Charged With Killing Rabbi Sues Cops As Wrongful Arrests Linger

A Black teenager was demanding justice more than four years after he was falsely accused of murder in Florida. It was one of the latest cases involving allegations that police and prosecutors held a suspect in custody despite apparent proof of innocence.

How the Promise of Roe v. Wade Left Women of Color Behind [OP-ED]

Forty-six years ago today, millions of women across the country celebrated as Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion, was made the law of the land. No more hiding in the shadows, no more being ashamed to talk about abortion, we thought.

Chad Republic has kept social media shut for 300 days and counting

For almost a year now, people across Chad Republic in have not been able to access social media networks. The social media block began on Mar.

Why Are so Many Humanitarian Crises Under-reported?

Dr Martin Scott* is a Senior Lecturer in Media and International Development at the University of East Anglia, UK.

Africa: Not Sparking Joy - Marie Kondo Show Spotlights Women's Unpaid Work

Kuala Lumpur — Critics say the tidying-up guru's latest series had revealed a gender divide, with men feeling less concerned about and accountable for domestic mess A hit Netflix show featuring a Japanese guru who claims decluttering can change your life has sparked a global craze for tidying - an

Zimbabwe: Anti-Riot Police Block Bulawayo Gukurahundi March

Anti-riot police in Bulawayo Monday blocked dozens of survivors of the 1980s Matebeleland and Midlands Gukurahundi massacres from presenting their court petition calling on authorities to open an inquest into the army slaughter of an estimated 20 000 civilians.

Bringing Greener Pastures Back Home

- One month on since the Global Compact for Migration was approved, civil society has highlighted the need to turn words into action, supporting those who have been displaced or forced to migrate as a result of environmental degradation.

Africa: Youth Voices - Acting to End the Stigma of Homelessness and Menstruation in Africa

Cape Town, South Africa — Imagine, on a day when you had your period, if you had to choose between buying food or pads. What would your priority be? This difficult decision is a reality for homeless women each and every month.

Tanzania: Magufuli Has Steadily Tightened the Noose On Media Freedom. Here's How

Last year two foreign journalists were detained in Tanzania. Both were members of the Committee To Protect Journalists (CPJ) - a non-governmental organisation that promotes press freedom and defends the rights of journalists.

Africa: Migrants Do Not Bring Diseases Into Europe - WHO

A new report by the World Health Organization disputes a belief that refugees and migrants bring exotic communicable diseases into the European region. The report is based on evidence from more than 13,000 documents.

South Sudan - "The Whole Country Is Traumatised"

It has been more than a year since government soldiers attacked Mary Poni's house in the South Sudanese town of Yei. They raped her elder sister and decapitated her father - part of a harrowing string of events that would eventually push her to attempt suicide, twice.

High School Dance Teacher Tells Black Teen That Her Skin Color Clashes With

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Basketball Team Refuses To Play On MLK Day After Teenagers Display A Trump Flag

A predominately Black basketball team is refusing to play today — on MLK Day — due to entitled teenagers displaying a “Trump 2020: Keep America Great!” flag. The coach for the team is now speaking out.

Investment in irrigation is paying off for Ethiopia’s fast-growing economy

After rapid economic growth averaging 10% every year between 2004 and 2014, Ethiopia has emerged as an engine of development in Africa. And there are no signs that ambitions for further growth are fading.

High School Student Told She Was ‘Too Dark’ To Be On Dance Team

A student at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas is suing her former high school after being old she is “too dark” to be on a dance team.

Africa: Oxfam Told to Do More to Tackle Sexual Misconduct and Abuse

London — Bullying and elitism within global aid charity Oxfam have created "toxic" work environments and enabled sexual harassment by staff, an independent commission has found.

Zimbabwe: Blocked Internet in Zimbabwe Hides Government Crimes Against Humanity

The Mnangagwa regime's blocking of the internet, particularly Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and YouTube in Zimbabwe is the modern equivalent of Nazi book burnings. The world needs to act against this urgently.

Kenya: Tracing the Genesis of Majengo Slums' Connection to Terror Attacks

A story is told of one Tom Otieno, 18, from Kisumu County, born and raised in a Catholic family only to end up as a terrorist. Otieno did not fit the typical description of a would-be terrorist in Kenya, often viewed as a young poor Muslim, most likely of the Somali origin.

Africa: Communiqué On the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The African Union Commission takes note of the decision of the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Repubic of the Congo proclaiming the final results of the presidential and national and provincial and legislative elections of 30 December 2018.

Mali: 10 UN Peacekeepers Killed in Mali Attack

An attack on the UN mission in Mali has left 10 peacekeepers dead and at least 25 injured. Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen, an Islamist group with al Qaida ties, has claimed responsibility.

Sentence In Police Killing Of Laquan McDonald Inspires Activists To Call For Political Change

Black activists are calling for political action after a white former Chicago cop received a light sentence on Friday for gunning down Laquan McDonald in 2014. “If you’re a Black Chicagoan, don’t protest. Don’t take to the streets.

Iranian TV Anchor Detained By US Authorities Is An African-American

Marzieh Hashemi, the TV anchor on Iranian state television who was jailed Jan. 13 in the U.S., is a Black Muslim journalist born in the United States. Protesters demand to know exactly why she was detained by federal agents in St. Louis after visiting relatives in the New Orleans area.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Cases in Congo Expected to Double Amid Fears Outbreak Could Cross Borders

With health system at breaking point, uncertainty over how virus is being transmitted prompts fears it could range beyond DRC The number of Ebola cases recorded each day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is expected to more than double, with concern mounting that uncertainty over how the virus

East Africa: Why East African Coffee Is in Danger of Extinction

Ethiopian, Kenyan and Ugandan coffee farmers are suffering from low coffee prices hence they cannot make ends meet. The only options they have remaining are alternative crops or having the prices increase to keep them producing the cherries.

South Africa: Khoisan Will Continue to Camp Outside Union Buildings Until Their Demands Are Met

Using the Nelson Mandela statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria for shade, six Khoisan, led by Chief Khoisan SA, said the time for talking about their demands was over.

Sierra Leone: Learning to Live As a Couple When One Partner Is HIV-Positive in Sierra Leone

Jane* was pregnant when she discovered she was HIV-positive in 2008. She remembers feeling devastated. "I became utterly preoccupied with thoughts about my condition, about which I knew next to nothing other than the various myths and misconceptions and stigma around the disease," she says.

Somalia: U.S. Airstrike in Somalia Kills Dozens of Al-Shabaab Militants

The airstrike killed 52 militants, making it the deadliest operation in months that was carried out by the US in Somalia. US officials said it was ordered after the militant group attacked Somali forces.

Sudan protests one month on: 'This time it's different'

Burri, Sudan - It's been a month since a wave of anti-government protests began in Sudan. I'll admit, at first, I didn't expect it to last this long.

Scores of migrants unaccounted for after boat capsizes off Libya

Scores of migrants are feared to have drowned off the coast of Libya after a rubber dinghy capsized in the Mediterranean, a spokesperson for the UN's migration agency (IOM) has said. Three survivors who were rescued said up to 117 other migrants were on board at the time of the capsizing.

East Africa: South Sudanese Refugees Face Uncertain Future in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has been praised for its open door policy to refugees feeling war-torn South Sudan. But with no signs of the conflict ending, concerns are growing over how they can integrate into Ethiopian society. Gambela is a beautiful but dangerous region.

A Reminder That Two Southern States Still Celebrate Robert E. Lee’s Birthday on MLK Day

On Monday, when the rest of the country is taking the day off in commemoration of one of America’s civil rights heroes, the denizens of two states will get a remarkable choice: You can celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Fox News Calls Gladys Knight A ‘Freedom-Loving Patriot’ For Singing At The Super Bowl

This can’t be the support that Gladys Knight wants. The writer is referencing this statement from the 74-year-old, “I am here today and on Sunday, Feb.

LA Teachers Strike Enters Fifth Day with Thousands of Supporters

After more than a year of contract negotations with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), thousands of public teachers went on strike this week for the first time in three decades.

Morocco Group Empowers Women to Fight Partner Abuse, Rape

Victims of domestic violence are often unaware of resources available to them and are too afraid to ask. In Morocco, a new initiative aims to change that by helping women take legal action against their violent husbands.

Zimbabwe: Revolt and Repression in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwean government's decision to hike fuel prices has sparked fierce opposition. In this Q&A, Crisis Group's Senior Consultant Piers Pigou explains how economic hardship is driving ordinary citizens to unprecedented acts of resistance. What triggered this explosion of unrest?

Laquan McDonald’s Murderer, Jason Van Dyke, Is Sentenced

Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer convicted of murdering an unarmed Black teenager, was sentenced Friday to 81 months (nearly 7 years) in prison and two years mandatory supervised release, according to ABC.

In Africa’s freest country for the press, the murder of a journalist brings back dark memories

It’s an ominous data point from Ghana where such extreme bad news rarely emanates. According to RSF’s own annual 2018 World Press Freedom index, Ghana ranks first in Africa and 23rd out of 180 countries, ahead of France (33rd), the United Kingdom (40th) and the United States (45th).

Chicago Judge Acquits 3 Officers in Laquan McDonald Killing

Back in the United States, a Chicago judge on Thursday acquitted three police officers accused of covering up the 2014 murder of black teenager Laquan McDonald by a fellow officer. The acquittal came despite discrepancies between the three officers’ police reports and dash cam video showing that McDonald posed no threat and walked away from officers before he was shot 16 times by white police officer Jason Van Dyke. Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder for the shooting in October.

Zimbabwe: Five Killed as Government Attacks Fuel Hike Protesters

In Zimbabwe, at least five people have been killed and hundreds more arrested after government forces moved to suppress nationwide protests against the government’s move to more than double the cost of fuel. As protests began Monday, the government shut down internet access nationwide and deployed the military to the streets of Harare and other cities. Hundreds of people were reportedly beaten and arrested as authorities raided homes. Tichaona Zimunya: “Soldiers broke into our house in the middle of the night, destroying property in the process. They took turns to beat us, and our room was full of blood.” Tapiwa Kaseke: “They had no mercy. They wanted to kill us. But l managed to escape.” Fuel prices in Zimbabwe are now among the most expensive in the world.

Brazil: Former Rio de Janeiro Cop Identified as Marielle Franco’s Killer

In Brazil, a former Rio de Janeiro police officer with ties to organized crime has been identified as the likely killer of prominent human rights and gay rights activist and city councilmember Marielle Franco, who was shot dead along with her driver in Rio de Janeiro in March. According to a police report reviewed by The Intercept, six witnesses have identified the ex-cop as the killer. The officer—who has not been publicly named—had been kicked out of Rio’s military force and now works as a mercenary for dirty politicians and others. The witnesses say the gunman did not act alone. No arrests have been made. Franco was a longtime critic of Brazil’s police, who have been linked to hundreds of killings and thousands of incidents of brutality in Rio’s impoverished favela neighborhoods.

Shaun King Is Not Here For Us

To put it nicely, Shaun King’s involvement with Black liberation movements over the past half-decade been especially marred by controversy, contention and accusations.

STUDY: Why the Ban on Pell Grants for Incarcerated People Should Be Lifted

The Vera Institute of Justice and the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality released a new report on Wednesday (January 16) called, “Investing in Futures: Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Postsecondary Education in Prison.

Illinois Governor Finally Grants Clemency to Innocent Black Man Who Died In

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Kenya: Probe Intensified for Riverside Drive Attack After 11 Suspects Arrested

Police are closing in on more suspects believed to have played part in the terror attack at 14 Riverside Drive Complex, after the arrest of 9 on Thursday.

Africa: Factbox - Five Ways Healthier Food Can Save the World From Climate Change

London — The world's population must drastically change diets in order to prevent "potentially catastrophic" damage to the planet, scientists have warned.

Western media’s photos of dead bodies in the Nairobi terror attack dishonored the victims and failed journalism

An article by the New York Times on the Riverside terrorist attacks in Nairobi has provoked fury and consternation in Kenya. The article features a photograph by AP credited to the photographer Khalil Senusi showing bodies of victims of the attack slumped on chairs and covered in blood.

Calls To Boycott GM Grow As Black Workers Sue For Racist Work Environment

Multiple current and former employees of General Motors have sued the automaking giant over accusations of a racist workplace environment that included everything from nooses to being called the N-word and even a “whites only” sign.

Freedom Rider: Kamala Harris Destroyed Black Lives

Harris has spent her career locking up Black and brown people. She should not be allowed to shake hands, kiss babies or walk into black churches without being taken to task.

Angola: Over One Million Angolans Affected By Drought

Lubango — Studies of the food Resilience and Nutrition Security Programme in Angola (FRESAN) conducted in 2018 indicate that over 1.1 million Angolans living in the southern provinces of Huíla, Namibe and Cunene are affected by drought as a result of the climate change phenomenon.

Africa: Civil Society Petitions AU Over Zimbabwe Crisis

Harare — Civil society organisations in Zimbabwe have petitioned the African Union (AU) to intervene and resolve the crisis in the country after a strike over fuel increases left at least eight people dead.

Mauritania: Repressive Laws Restrict Peaceful Speech

Geneva — Mauritanian authorities used a litany of harsh and overbroad laws on terrorism, cybercrime, apostasy, and criminal defamation to prosecute and jail human rights defenders, activists, bloggers, and political dissidents during 2018, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Repor

Egypt: New Moves to Crush Dissent

Beirut — Egyptian authorities increasingly relied on counterterrorism and state of emergency laws to crush peaceful dissent during 2018, including by prosecuting journalists and human rights activists, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2019.

Nigeria: Heightened Insecurity Threatens Rights

Abuja — Persistent attacks by Boko Haram, intensified conflict between nomadic herdsmen and farming communities, and violent banditry in many northern states dominated Nigeria’s human rights landscape during 2018, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2019.

Mali: 'Dire' Humanitarian Situation, 'Grave' Security Concerns Challenge Fragile Peace

With over 800 schools forced to close due to insecurity, and 2.3 million vulnerable people in need of assistance this year, a top UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday that the humanitarian situation in Mali "remains dire".

Survey on UN Sexual Abuse Shifts Focus on Virtual Fugitives from Justice

- A survey of sexual harassment at the United Nations has uncomfortably shifted the focus to some of the senior UN officials who have either escaped censure – or punishment– despite a rash of charges against them, including abuse and misconduct.

Justice in America Podcast Co-Hosts Shout Out Criminal Justice Reformers

The first season of the Justice in America podcast explored the factors, from the cash bail system to immigration laws, that define the criminal justice system’s violence toward working-class communities of color.

Zimbabwe: Govt Restores Internet, Maintains Freeze On Facebook, Twitter

Zimbabwe's paranoid government Wednesday restored the internet but kept social media sites blocked as tensions remained high in a country that has seen violent protests past three days.

A Cop Charged With Felony Now Sued By Black Man He Shot

A Virginia police officer who was already charged with felonies for shooting a fleeing suspect in the back faces more legal troubles for the incident.

Why al-Shabaab targets Kenya and how to stop the attacks

Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Nairobi in which at least 14 people were killed and scores injured. The question the terror attack raises is why the group continues to target Kenya.

Mainstream Media Needs To Figure Out How To Call Racists Racist

There are certain rules that journalists have to follow that oftentimes fall at odds with the general public. For instance, I see a lot of frustration when headlines use the word “alleged” for crimes that most people feel are obvious.

Cape Town delayed Day Zero but South Africa’s water woes aren’t over

The taps are flowing more freely again in Cape Town. This time a year ago Capetonians were in a panic as the city clamped down on the use of water as the city became the world’s first major city to look like it was about to run out of water due to climate change.

Black Lawmaker Gives Perfect Reason For Rejecting Resolution That Condemns Steve King’s Racism

The lone vote against a House of Representatives resolution that denounced white supremacy said the resolution is aimed at an “unrepentant” GOP lawmaker who “wrote the president’s playbook” on how to be a racist while in government. See Also: Sen.

DNC Stops Supporting Women’s March After Tamika Mallory’s Comments On Minister Louis Farrakhan

Tamika Mallory, co-founder of the Woman’s March, appeared on “The View” earlier this week and was attacked by Meghan McCain for her support of Minister Louis Farrakhan. Now, the Democratic National Committee has pulled out of the Women’s March, which is this Saturday.

Africa: How Uganda and UNHCR Failed Refugees

Uganda hosts Africa's largest refugee population and is heralded as a model of progressive refugee policies. But damning 2018 reports have revealed fraud and corruption within Uganda refugee operations. The 1.15 million refugees in Uganda who are depending on US$1.

Kenya’s president says the deadly standoff at a luxury Nairobi complex is over

Explosions and heavy gunfire were again heard this morning (Jan. 16) at the luxury hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya, after government officials said they had secured the area and evacuated hostages.

Gabon: The Coup in Gabon Surprised Everyone. Why Forecasts, and the Plot, Failed

Coups d'états have become increasingly rare across the world. When coups - or even attempted coups - happen, they attract a great deal of attention.

REPORT: Companies Target Black and Latinx Youth With Junk Food Ads

A new study confirms what many have long suspected—when food companies target Black and Latinx youth with their advertising, they nearly always focus on fast food, candy, sugar-laden drinks and other unhealthy choices.

Cote d'Ivoire: Jubilation Among Gbagbo Supporters, but Rights Groups Lament Justice not Served

In a stunning decision Tuesday, the International Criminal Court acquitted former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo of war crimes charges. The ruling amounts to another major setback for ICC prosecutors in the first case against a former head of state at the Hague-based tribunal.

WhatsApp has engaged teams of scientists to help beat its fake news problem

Last February, Cadbury Chocolate fell victim to a hoax. The image below went viral in an Indonesian WhatsApp group called “Viral Media Johor”, and later in a Nigerian group. Obviously, the post was fake news.

Africa: World Bank Outlines Ways to Reduce the Scale of Climate Disasters

A new report from the World Bank Group warns that climate change will interrupt our world as we know it.

Cote d'Ivoire: Interview - ICC's Acquittal of Laurent Gbagbo Raises More Questions Than Answers

The former president of Ivory Coast has been acquitted of crimes against humanity, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the International Criminal Court and leaving victims still waiting for justice.

Ex-Cop Who Murdered Laquan McDonald May Receive Light Sentence

Jason Van Dyke was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 different counts of aggravated battery for each bullet that took the life of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald on October 20, 2014, in Chicago.

White Supremacist Who Terrorized Black Woman Lawmaker Goes Unpunished

A white supremacist who conducted a campaign of racial harassment against a Vermont Black woman lawmaker but won’t face any legal consequences. See Also: Here’s The Real Reason Why A Black Female Lawmaker Left Office In Vermont Vermont’s Attorney General T.J.

Zimbabwe’s government shut down the internet after fuel price protests turned deadly

After five people were killed in widespread protests against what could be among the world’s highest fuel prices in Zimbabwe, the country’s government responded by deploying the military and shutting down the internet.

NYPD Forced To Admit Spying On Black Lives Matter Protestors

The New York City Police Department was backed into a legal corner after a state judge ruled that the department must respond to a public records request about its monitoring of Black Lives Matter protesters’ cell phones and social media activities.

An upscale Nairobi building complex is under attack by terrorist group al-Shabaab

Explosions and gunfire ripped through a business complex in Nairobi on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 15), sparking fears of another deadly terrorist attack in the Kenyan capital. The Somali terrorist group al-Shabaab took responsibility, telling Reuters they were “behind the attack in Nairobi.

Cote d'Ivoire: ICC Trial Chamber I acquits Laurent Gbagbo and Charles Blé Goudé From All Charges

Today, 15 January 2019, Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "Court"), by majority, Judge Herrera Carbuccia dissenting, acquitted Mr Laurent Gbagbo and Mr Charles Blé Goudé from all charges of crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Côte d'Ivoire in 2010 and 2011.

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed Brings New Hope, but Faces Some Familiar, Old Problems

Many countries in Africa have suffered because of the gerontocratic nature of their politics, an issue I have often lamented. Some "elders", such as Robert Mugabe, lost touch with modern statecraft and the changing conditions of life - and have been toppled.

Court Thwarts White House Effort to Keep Women From Free Contraception in 13 States

Today (January 14), a federal rule goes into effect that allows employers not to cover contraception costs for workers if it goes against their moral or religious beliefs. However, yesterday, a federal judge decreed that people in 13 states and Washington, D.C. will not be affected.

Zimbabwe: ED Boost As Russian Diamond Giant Returns to Zim Two Years After Quitting

President Emmerson Mnangagwa received a boost Monday after Russian diamond giant Alrosa - the world's biggest gem producer - confirmed its return to Zimbabwe. The deal was reached Monday in talks between company executives and Mnangagwa who is in Moscow for a three-day state visit.

Chad: 40 Million Victims of Drying Lake Chad Pose Security Risk - Buhari

Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja called for more commitment aimed at redirecting water to the Lake Chad, noting that about 40 million population in the region will pose adverse migration and security challenges to the world.

Africa: Why There's a Case for Giving Foreign Aid to Authoritarian Regimes

Should democracies give foreign aid to countries that are not democracies? Democratic aid donors don't have enough money to do all the things they want to in the world, so they need to find ways to decide how to ration aid.

Liberia: American-Founded Liberian Academy's Investigation Looms Over Parents

Parents of students at an all-girl American academy in Liberia are anxiously awaiting an investigation into allegations that the charity failed to act on signs of a staff member’s sexual abuse.

White Man Brutally Assaults Black Teenage Girl On Camera

A video has gone viral of David Sean Bell, 51, of Black Mountain, North Carolina assaulting a 12-year-old girl. He punches her in the face, causing her to collapse to the ground. Bell has been arrested. See Also: ‘I Thought It Was A Hoax’: Sparkle Talks R. Kelly’s Marriage To Aaliyah

Uber Driver Fired For Racist Rant Caught on Video -- And the Black Woman He

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Nigeria: Niger Delta Agitators Threaten Attacks Over Onnoghen's Ordeal

A Coalition of Niger Delta agitators yesterday warned it would attack the nation's oil infrastructure if the Federal Government does not back down on its plan to arraign the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

Africa: The Power of 'Clicktivism' in the Fight for LGBT+ Equality

Have you ever read something online, clicked on it and then been compelled to read further? Perhaps you have liked the post, commented - or even signed a petition. Already you have been drawn in by the power of "clicktivism".

Black Man Murdered In Freeway Shooting Was Killed Because Of His Race, Investigators Say

Authorities said they believe that an innocent Black man was gunned down on a California freeway in August 2018 simply because of his skin color. Three days later, the accused gunman killed a second man.

DeSantis Uncharacteristically Pardons Groveland Four Who Were Wrongly Convicted In Jim Crow-Era Rape Case

Given his long racist history, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis uncharacteristically sided with the African-American man who were wrongly convicted nearly seven decades ago for raping a white woman.

Uganda: Managing Life After War - How Young People in Uganda Are Coping

For over two decades between 1986 and 2006, northern Uganda experienced a prolonged conflict pitting government forces against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels. The conflict, the longest of Uganda's post independence struggles, was rooted in the colonial legacy of divide-and-rule.

Somalia: One Dead, Five Wounded in Bomb Attack in Mogadishu

At least one person was killed and five others were wounded in a bomb attack in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu on Saturday night, police and witnesses said. The deceased was a woman walking on the street, while the other five were two of the commissioner's security guards and the other civilians.

Kenya: LGBT+ Refugees in Kenya Accuse UN of Failing On Protection, Shelter

Nairobi — Accommodation in Nairobi, where LGBT+ refugees were forced to flee after attacks at a camp, was criticised as unsanitary and crowded LGBT+ refugees in Kenya on Friday accused the United Nations of failing to provide adequate shelter and protection after they were forced to flee attacks a

Nigerian Female Rap Artists As Endangered Species

Yinka Olatunbosun probes the dearth of Nigerian female artists in a male-dominated rap music industry to unearth the untold story of women in the music scene MUSIC Take it or trash it, one of the most emblematic music collaborations ever recorded in Nigeria's hip-hop history is the classic track "To

Thousands Face Threat Of Eviction After HUD Contracts Expire Due To Shutdown

With the partial government shutdown on the verge of becoming the longest in U.S. history, many housing advocates fear thousands of low-income Americans are at risk of being evicted.

Philly prosecutors discover mysterious ‘six boxes’ connected to Mumia Abu-Jamal in storage room

Days after Christmas, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and some of his assistants went rummaging around an out-of-the-way storage room in the office looking for some pieces of furniture.

Rwanda: Up Close With Gafaranga, a Child Soldier Who Escaped a Militia Group

He was the youngest among other members of ex-armed groups who were recently discharged from Mutobo Demobilisation Centre in Musanze District. This was the 64th intake.

How Prosecutors Contribute to Mass Incarceration

A new animated video from Color of Change anchors the group's 100 Days of Justice campaign to hold reform-minded prosecutors accountable.

Kehinde Wiley's New Exhibit Confronts Art's Erasure of Black Humanity

The St. Louis Art Museum’s predominantly White portraiture largely ignores the African Americans that make up nearly half of the River City’s population.

Sudan's Protest Crackdown 'Impacts Our Bilateral Phased Engagement' - EU Body

Brussels — The European External Action Service (EEAS) has condemned the Sudanese authorities violent repression of protest, arrest of journalist and for not ensuring the right for freedom of expression of Sudanese citizens.

Gambia: A Deeper Look At Gambia's Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission

The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) opened this week in the Gambia as part of an initiative to tackle alleged human rights violations committed during the 22 years of Yahya Jammeh's iron rule.

Uganda: Kampala Hit By Chorela Outbreak

Kampala — Ministry of Health has confirmed seven cholera cases and one person dead in Kampala as a result of the contagious disease. The ministry is also investigating 16 new suspected cholera cases.

Blue Economy Can be a Lifeline for Africa

- By efficient management, the sustainable exploitation of resources in oceans, seas, lakes and rivers—also known as the blue economy—could contribute up to $1.

Black Transgender Woman Murdered in Montgomery, Alabama

And in Montgomery, Alabama, an African-American transgender woman was murdered over the weekend in what the Human Rights Campaign reports was the first known act of deadly violence against a trans person in the U.S. in 2019. Thirty-one-year-old Dana Martin was found in her car in a roadside ditch with a fatal gunshot. No arrests have been made. An ACLU of Alabama spokesperson said, “Dana Martin’s death is representative of the continuing danger that transgender individuals face simply for being themselves.”

Exclusive: Angela Davis Speaks Out on Palestine, BDS & More After Civil Rights Award Is Revoked

AMY GOODMAN: The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is continuing to come under fire after rescinding a human rights award for the scholar, civil rights activist and author Angela Davis. In September, the institute announced it would award Davis the Fred L.

Africa: Building the Evidence Base to Accelerate the Fight Against Modern Slavery

The best global estimate we have is that over more than 40 million people were victims of modern slavery or forced labour in 2016. With Target 8.

Jewish Voice for Peace, 350+ Scholars Sign Letter Supporting Angela Davis

Today (January 10), Jewish Voice for Peace released an open letter in solidarity with longtime racial justice activist and scholar Angela Davis. Signed by more than 350 academics, it pushes the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) to reverse its decision to rescind Davis’ Fred L.

Sundance to Screen Doc On Michael Jackson's Alleged Child Sexual Abuse

“Leaving Neverland,” which revisits two men’s accusations that the artist abused them as boys, has prompted backlash from Jackson’s estate.

South Africa: Racism Rife in the Sleepy Town of Schweizer-Reneke - Residents

The sleepy town of Schweizer-Reneke in the North West is on tenterhooks after a picture showing black and white pupils sitting separately according to race in a Grade R classroom at the local primary school went viral.

Facing Mass Deportation, Haitians Sue Trump to Preserve Temporary Protected Status

A New York City trial is challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to end temporary protected status—known as TPS—for more than 50,000 Haitians living in the U.S. Tens of thousands of Haitians were granted TPS after an earthquake devastated their country nine years ago this week.

There Are Thousands of Cyntoia Browns: Mariame Kaba on Criminalization of Sexual Violence Survivors

Cyntoia Brown was granted full clemency by Republican Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam on Monday after serving 15 years in prison. The decision follows months of intense public pressure and outrage over her case.

Nigeria: Thousands Uprooted in Latest Boko Haram Terror

Maiduguri — MORE than 30 000 people have fled their homes because of renewed clashes between the military and the Boko Haram terror group northeast on Nigeria.

West Africa: More Attacks, 'Persisting Security Challenges' Threaten Progress in West Africa, Sahel

A rising number of attacks by extremist groups, using more sophisticated tactics, risk undermining progress in West Africa and the Sahel, the region's UN envoy told the Security Council on Thursday.

Family of Man Who Died In Jail From Alleged Mistreatment Receives $3.5 Mill

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Portland Police Officer Kills Blind African American Man With Mental Illnes

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Africa: Why Sierra Leonean Women Don't Feel Protected By Domestic Violence Laws

Sierra Leone has a long history of sexual and gender based violence, dating back to the colonial era and stretching into the years of independence which began in 1961.

The results of DR Congo’s historic presidential elections are being heavily disputed

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s first ever democratic transfer of power since its independence from Belgium in 1960 is not happening without incident. Barely hours after Felix Tshisekedi was announced as president-elect, the election results are being disputed.

Ethiopia Reduces Maternal Mortality By Over 70%

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has slashed maternal death by more than 70 Percent, according to Ministry of Health. The ministry stated that mortality rate of mothers was 1,250 out of 100,000, according to the 1990 World Health Organization Report, but has now dropped to 353 out of 100,000.

Congo-Kinshasa: Embassy Warns Americans to Leave

The U.S. embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo is warning Americans to leave the country, as Congolese officials prepare to announce election results. The embassy in Kinshasa posted an alert Wednesday that said Americans in Congo should make departure plans that do not rely on U.S.

Inside the Long, Hard Fight to Stop the Bayou Bridge Oil Pipeline

Cherri Foytlin, a water protector of Din’e and Cherokee heritage from Louisiana, likes to tell a story about going to jail in Texas. In October 2018, Foytlin traveled to Dallas to protest an Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) shareholders meeting.

A search for Mozambique’s secret $2 billion debt shows how the global banking system aids corruption

From a solitary jail cell east of Johannesburg, Mozambique’s former finance minister is fighting extradition to the United States. Manuel Chang was arrested on Dec. 29 at O. R. Tambo International Airport, en route to Dubai from Maputo.

Africa: A Referendum On Land Reform in South Africa? Brexit Suggests Not

There are many valid reasons for calling for a deepening of democracy in South Africa, despite the fact that it has regular free elections and constitutional mechanisms designed to promote public participation in lawmaking.

Nigeria: UN, INEC Urge Better Security Over North-East Crisis, Polls

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of insecurity in the north-east, saying thousands of civilians have fled due to Boko Haram attacks.

Mauritania: Interview-Europe Must Cut Ties With Mauritania, Anti-Slavery Politician Says

interview Yaounde — Biram Dah Abeid, who has been jailed numerous times for his fight against slavery, says he plans to stand for president Days after his release from jail, one of Mauritania's top anti-slavery campaigners called on Europe to stop doing business with and giving aid to the West Af

Finally, Help For African Americans to Identify Unhealthy Elements in Relat

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Instead Of Helping Mentally Ill Black Man Cops ‘Just Killed Him’

A Portland, Oregon police officer shot and killed a mentally ill Black man on Sunday in a situation where his family said the cops should have suspected that he had mental health issues. He was reportedly armed with a knife when the cop shot him.

Innocent Black Muslim Couple Gets Contacted By the FBI Because of Their Ins

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Community Demands Answers After Video Shows Black Man Asking Cops For Help Before Dying

A New Jersey community is frustrated because authorities can’t explain why a Black man died after he was seen in a Facebook Live video on Saturday asking police officers for help.

Foreign backing is keeping Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir in power amid citizen uprising

Day after day Sudanese are taking to the streets to protest against the rule of Omar al-Bashir. The president, who himself seized power in 1989 when he led a coup, is facing the most serious challenge in his three decades in power.

Cops Work Overtime To Conceal The Name Of Jemel Roberson’s Killer

Law enforcement departments in Illinois that are investigating the white cop who shot and killed Black security guard Jemel Roberson outside a suburban Chicago night club in November are doing everything they can to conceal the officer’s identity.

Racist Man Arrested After Trying to Run Over Black Children, While Shouting

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Cameroon: Gabon Closes Border With Cameroon After Failed Coup Attempt

Gabon has closed border crossings with Cameroon since Monday's attempted coup against President Ali Bongo, halting trade and leaving Gabonese unable to return home. Goods and passengers destined for Gabon are stranded in Cameroon’s border town of Kiossi.

Zimbabwe: Economists - Labour Unrest, Looming Drought to Force $2 Billion Budget Overrun

Zimbabwe's ongoing labour unrest and the possibility of a drought this year could force government to overrun its budget by over $2 billion through borrowing, economists have warned. In separate interviews with NewZimbabwe.

Africa: Gabon's Coup May Be Over, but Its Many Crises Are Not

It's not just a few soldiers that are perturbed by Gabon's deepening political crises and President Bongo's ill health. In the early hours of Monday 7 January 2019, a small group of junior officers of the Gabon's presidential guard seized the national TV station in an apparent coup attempt.

Africa: Investigating DR Congo's Illegal Gold Trade

The conflict-ridden African nation is rich in gold -- and gold smugglers, who are often linked to rebel groups. But tracing commercially available gold back to illegal mining operations is easier said than done. The current mood in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is tense.

Policy Experts Say Kamala Harris Pivots on Criminal Justice in New Memoir

The senator reckons with her past as an attorney general in “The Truths We Hold: An American Journey.”

Kenya: How Rogue Tour Guides Mint Money Diverting Tourists to Private Ranches

Foreign tourists visiting Kenya have revealed harrowing details of how they are defrauded by rogue tour guides who devalue their experiences by diverting them to private ranches instead of national parks.

East Africa: MFA Says No Kenyan Affected in DRC and Gabon So Far

Kenya — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured of the safety of Kenyans living in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon amid tension fueled by election jitters and a failed coup.

Nigerian Army Releases Daily Trust Editor

The Maiduguri bureau chief of Daily Trust newspaper, Uthman Abubakar, who was detained by the Army on Sunday, has been released, the paper confirmed Tuesday.

Chance the Rapper Apologizes to Black Women For Working With R. Kelly

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Florida Felons Register To Vote As New Law Takes Effect, But For How Long?

Scores of felons in the Sunshine State rushed out on Tuesday to take advantage of their restored voting rights by registering to cast a ballot. But the state’s GOP governor tried to rain on their parade. Up to 1.

“Crime + Punishment” Exposes Racial Quotas in the NYPD & Retaliation Against Officers Who Speak Out

A group of New York Police Department officers are challenging what they call a racially charged policy of quotas for arrests and summonses.

Student Photoshopped Black Classmate As A Slave And Was Barely Punished

Kierra Nabors’ son attends Cherokee Middle School in Springfield, Missouri. The eighth grader has been bullied by a student photo-shopping an image of him as a slave. Sadly, it appears the student has barely been punished. Nabors is now speaking out.

Climate Change: Complex Challenges for Agriculture

- The unusually hot summer of 2018 showed that climate change affects a central part of our lives: agriculture. The severe drought in Liechtenstein led to large losses in the hay harvest.

Nigeria Lost $2.8 Billion to 'Oil-Related Crimes' in 2018 - UN

The United Nations says Nigeria lost an estimated 2.8 billion dollars in revenues in 2018, mainly due to oil-related crimes. This is according to a new 'Report by the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)' on Monday in New York.

Africa: Why Are Women Still So Unsafe?

Violence against women is an indicator of how prone societies are towards violence.

Getting to the Heart of Irregular Migration in Nigeria’s Markets

- Thousands of migrants mainly from Sub-Saharan Africa have died or ended up in slavery as they attempt to travel to Europe irregularly through the desert and across the sea. Many were recruited by traffickers who deceived them into believing that the passage to Europe would be safe and easy.

Sudan: Demonstrator: Govt Stepping Up Violent Efforts to Quell Protests

Sudan's government is stepping up violent efforts to quell widespread protests in the country, according to a demonstrator interviewed on a VOA program.

Rwanda: Businesses to Face Punitive Measures If Found Engaging in Child Labour

Businesses in sectors such as hospitality, mining, tea and rice plantations could face severe punitive measures if found to be engaging in child labor or indecent labour, activists and government officials have warned.

Trial Begins to Halt Trump's Termination of TPS for Haitians

Members of the Haitian community joined immigration advocates outside the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, today (January 7) to mark the start of the first trial of the Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Haiti.

New Website Maps Systems That Oppress Black Women and Girls

Color of Change launched BlackWomenToo.com in tandem with the airing of "Surviving R. Kelly" and an ongoing campaign to get RCA to drop him.

City of Flint to Stand Trial For Supplying Toxic Water

The Flint Water crisis began with the majority-Black city’s April 2014 decision to switch Flint’s water source from the Great Lakes Water Authority to the Flint River.

Africa: Human Trafficking Worsens in Conflict Zones As Militants Deploy Slaves - UN

London — Human trafficking is becoming more "horrific" in conflict zones, where armed groups keep women as sex slaves and use child soldiers to spread fear, the United Nations said on Monday, warning of widespread impunity.

Another Black Man Has Died in the Home of Democratic Donor Ed Buck

Community leaders were outraged when the L.A. County District Attorney refused to prosecute Buck last year. Now another young man is dead.

Gov. Haslam grants clemency to Cyntoia Brown

WATCH Cyntoia Brown's legal team to address media after Haslam's decision. Days before leaving office, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has granted clemency to Cyntoia Brown.

Ari Berman: Dems Introduce Sweeping Voting Rights Bill to Combat Rampant Voter Suppression

Voting rights activists are hailing a new House bill that aims to restore voting rights to millions, crack down on the influence of dark money in politics, restore the landmark Voting Rights Act, establish automatic and same-day voter registration and other measures.

Surviving R. Kelly: New Doc Says Time’s Up for Singer Accused of Abusing Black Girls for Decades

We look at the shocking Lifetime documentary series “Surviving R. Kelly,” which chronicles two decades of allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against the celebrated R&B singer and producer. R.

Is It Time For Black People To Officially Cancel Oregon?

It may be time to finally cross Oregon off the list of places where Black people should live after the latest chapter in the state’s ongoing racist saga of being unwelcome to African-Americans. See Also: Fired! Portland Hotel Workers Who Kicked Out Innocent Black Guest Finally Lose Their Jobs

Cops Hunting Jazmine Barnes’ Killer Got It Wrong Before Getting It Right. Here’s Why.

The sheriff who oversaw the manhunt for the person who killed 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes in a Houston drive-by shooting defended the witnesses who wrongly described the murderer as a white man driving a red truck. Eric Black Jr.

South Sudan: In South Sudan, Girls Forced Into War Face Gender Double Standards in Peace

Juba — Women and girls bear an additional burden in any war, as the threat of sexual violence or abuse combines with the standard risks of conflict. The conflict in South Sudan is no different.

Zimbabwe: Children More Vulnerable to Dirty Air, Water

Water and air pollution are some of the major problems faced by many cities across the world. These challanges often lead to health-related and environmental issues. But with proper treatment of water, infrastructure and waste management, it is possible to reduce such kinds of pollution.

Kenya: School Girls in Kenya Undergo Compulsory Tests for Pregnancy, Female Genital Mutilation

Nairobi — Girls in western Kenya returning to school after the Christmas break are undergoing compulsory tests for female genital mutilation in a move to crackdown against the illegal and harmful practice, a senior government official said on Friday.

Racism Flourishes On College Campuses In The Trump Era

Racism has flourished on college campuses since President Donald Trump announced his run for office in 2016. As if more evidence was needed to support that observation, sorority members at two different universities recently came under investigation for racist behavior.

Cop ‘Followed Training’ When He Shot A Black Man In The Back, Lawyer Says

Attorneys representing a white Nashville cop who shot and killed a fleeing Black suspect in July told a judge at a hearing on Saturday that their client followed his police training.

South Africa’s beautiful beaches have an ugly problem of racial exclusion and privatization

When an unassuming sheep was led onto Cape Town’s Clifton beach, the animal became the latest character in South Africa’s annual seaside race row. Clifton’s beaches were once white only and today form part of some of the country’s most expensive real estate.

Jazmine Barnes’ Killer Is Under Arrest, Cops Say. And He’s Not White

Officers arrested at least one suspect and charged him with capital murder for killing 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes on Dec. 30 in a Houston drive-by shooting, according to a statement released early Sunday morning from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Election Results Delayed As U.S. Deploys Troops to Africa

The results of last weekend's presidential vote in the Central African nation will be delayed by a week, the electoral commission has announced. The Catholic Church has warned of a popular "uprising" over untrue results.

Somalia: Getting It Wrong Again - UN Diplomacy Is Failing Somalia

The world expects the United Nations to be as above suspicion as Caesar's wife.

The “democracy of bread” is threatening to unravel Sudan’s three-decade dictatorship

The price of bread is, yet again, at the heart of protests in Sudan. On Dec. 19, demonstrations began in the eastern city of Atbara after the government phased out wheat and fuel subsidies at the suggestion of international lenders.

Congo-Kinshasa: Voter Suppression, Violence

Kinshasa — Widespread irregularities, voter suppression, and violence significantly marred elections on December 30, 2018 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Election officials should ensure that the announced results in the presidential, legislative, and provincial elections are accurate.

Coachella is the festival where underground artists go mainstream, except for African acts

By virtue of social media hype and YouTube streaming, Coachella has become something of a global festival. Yet, even as Afrobeats emerges as Africa’s international music genre, it’s seems Coachella isn’t listening.

Uganda: School Clubs to End Gender-Based Violence Help Girls Cope With Menstrual Health

Palabek Settlement, Lamwo — "I want to be an accountant when I grow up and menstruation will not stop me," says Gloria Kwero, 17, a grade seven pupil at World View Primary School in Palabek Refugee settlement.

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Deploys Troops to Gabon Over Possible DR Congo Violence

Concerns are mounting that violence will erupt in DR Congo over last Sunday's contested election. The vote was marred by delays, irregularities and voting problems.

Sounds About White! Woman Lied That Black Man In A Hoodie Attacked Her

When white folks want to play the victim, they need one key ingredient — a Black person to be the villain, even if it’s a person made up out of thin air. Kristen Rimes from South Carolina is a prime example of white people who thrive off the imaginary Black criminal. On Nov.

John Legend Participating In ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Proves Why We Love Him So Much

“Surviving R. Kelly” premiered last night on the Lifetime channel, and the docuseries exposes the singer as the alleged sexual predator that he has been accused of being for years.

Global Warming: Severe Consequences for Africa

Dan Shepard is a UN public information officer specializing in sustainability issues--including SDGs, biodiversity & climate change. Africa Renewal*

Cameroon's English-Speaking Areas Becoming Deserted

Kumbo — Towns and villages in Cameroon's restive Anglophone regions are being deserted as battles rage between separatists and the country’s military.

Malawi's Albinos Begin 2019 With Fear of Renewed Attacks

Blantyre — The brutal killing of an albino man in Malawi on New Year's Eve has renewed concerns of attacks on people with the rare genetic disorder, which causes the skin, hair, or eyes to have little or no color.

Kenya: Kuppet Rejects 'Demeaning' Pregnancy, FGM Tests for Schoolgirls

Teachers in Narok County have dismissed the directive by Commissioner George Natembeya for all upper primary and secondary school girls checks for pregnancy and female genital mutilation.

Africa: Six Aid Policy Priorities to Watch in 2019

Geneva — Not so much a crystal ball as a cracked Land Cruiser windshield: peering into the road ahead, here are six humanitarian issues to keep a close eye on in 2019.

First Hate Crime Of The Year Goes To Angry White Man

In what appeared to be the first hate crimes charge of 2019, federal prosecutors told a judge on Thursday that racial hatred motivated a white man to viciously attack a Black motorist in the nation’s capital in August. Maxim Smith, 25, pleaded not guilty in D.C.

Lawsuit Threatened After Black Honors Student Accused Of Cheating On SAT

The lawyer representing the Florida teenager whose improved SAT score was under scrutiny has threatened “every possible legal remedy” for what he described as unwarranted implications of cheating.

Jazmine Barnes’ Killing Causes Cold Case To Reopen After Possible Link

Texas law enforcement officials are revisiting a cold case that’s similar to the Houston drive-by killing of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes on Sunday by an unknown white man. The move came after Black activists suggested that the two cases could be linked.

Sudan: Are Sudan's Protests Against Bashir Regime Doomed to Fail?

For weeks, the Sudanese people have been protesting against President Omar al-Bashir. Though a diplomatic pariah, his Western back channel support means he holds the cards in a standoff unlikely to deliver major change.

Africa: Ten Humanitarian Crises and Trends to Watch in 2019

Geneva — These 10 crises and trends will help shape our coverage in 2019. Here's why they have our attention and should demand yours. From rising sea levels to withering drought and unpredictable weather: projections for what the world can expect if climate change remains unchecked are grave.

Zimbabwe: Doctors' Strike Exacerbates Health Sector Crisis in Zimbabwe

A monthlong nationwide strike by doctors in Zimbabwe has left thousands of patients without adequate treatment and many beds empty. The doctors are demanding an increase in salaries and improved working conditions.

Pregnant Black Inmate Who Died In Jail Was A Victim Of Racial Double Standard, Attorney Says

The attorney representing the family of Lanekia Michelle Brown, a pregnant woman found dead in a Mississippi jail cell in December, said officials failed to give Brown the same care as they gave a pregnant white inmate.

Walgreens Security Guard Charged With Murder For Killing Unarmed 21-Year-Old

On December 2, Jonathan Hart, 21, was shot and killed by a security guard at a Walgreens in Hollywood because he was suspected of being a shoplifter. The security guard has finally been fired and charged with murder. NBCNews.

Georgia Family Demands Answers After Black Man’s Suspicious In-Custody Police Death

State police officials took over an investigation into the police in-custody death of a Savannah, Georgia man whose family is demanding answers.

White Man Who Shot Jazmine Barnes May Have Killed Other Black People

The white man who killed 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes Sunday in a Houston drive-by shooting may have killed other Black people, civil rights attorney Lee Merrit tweeted on Tuesday.

Ethiopia, Somalia in IRC's 2019 Humanitarian Crisis List

Ethiopia and Somalia have been ranked in the top ten 2019 International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s Emergency Watchlist. The two countries, according to IRC, believe are among the countries at greatest risk of experiencing the worst humanitarian crises over the coming year.

From Mali: A Lesson in Tolerance

- We all adhere to generalizations. For example, while reading and speaking about Muslims and Christians, sweeping opinions might easily become prejudices, particularily if we do not know any individual behind the labels.

An internet shutdown is the latest frustration hitting voters in DR Congo

An internet shutdown across the Democratic Republic of the Congo is heightening fears of electoral fraud in a presidential election already marred by delays and violence. Internet connectivity in the vast central African state was already disrupted before voters headed to polls on Dec.

Nigeria: The Assassination of Alex Badeh, Insecurity and Privatisation of Police

THE images from the scene of attack, what political mourners and others of their ilk have variously described as a 'dastardly act' and other words to that effect, are not only graphic but are as gory and disturbing as they could possibly be.

Nigeria: U.S. Embassy Closes Consular Offices in Abuja and Lagos

The United States' Embassy in Nigeria has temporarily closed its consular section in Lagos and the capital city, Abuja. In a statement published on the U.S. embassy Facebook page on Monday, the closure was as a result of the government shutdown in the U.S.

Sudan Mass Protests Dispersed By Police Violence

Sudan — On Monday, the campaign of mass protests across Sudan continued, with widespread expressions of public discontent and calls for regime change, and several reports of violent suppression of demonstrations by police and security forces.

Morocco: Women Say Morocco's Invasive 'Virginity Tests' Are Assault

Invasively checking vaginal tightness and whether hymens are intact is common in rural Morocco. But women are increasingly publicly opposing this practice. They say the examination constitutes rape. Meryam is 24, more than old enough to get married.

Mali: Dozens Massacred By Armed Men in Mali

Violence between rival and Fulani communities has claimed the lives of more civilians, Mali's government said. The region has been plagued by ethnic tensions, Islamist militant groups and conflict over resources.

Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda On High Alert Over Ebola Spread in DR Congo Election Aftermath

Uganda has heightened Ebola surveillance and prevention preparedness amid fears that the general election in the troubled Democratic Republic of Congo could lead to a refugee influx.

Black Woman Racially Harassed at Walmart by Two White Men Who Followed Her

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Burkina Faso Declares Partial State of Emergency

Burkina Faso has declared a state of emergency in several provinces, after ten gendarmes were killed and three wounded in an ambush in the northwest of the country, near the border with Mali.

Widow Of The Officer Mumia Abu-Jamal Accused Of Killing ‘Absolutely Outraged’ He Received Appeal

After years of fighting, the lawyers for Mumia Abu-Jamal won him another appeal due to new evidence. Now the widow of the officer he was accused of killing spoke out to Fox News and she is “absolutely outraged.”

#NeverForget: Devonte Hart Is One Of The Lives We Senselessly Lost In 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, it is important to acknowledge the Black lives we senselessly lost this year. Some were by the hands of a police officer — but five of them were killed by their white adoptive parents.

Details About Amber Guyger Suspiciously Removed From Botham Jean Incident Report

Back on Dec. 1, a Dallas grand jury returned an indictment to charge former police officer Amber Guyger with murder for killing Botham Jean in his own apartment on September 6.

White Man Kills Black Girl, 7, In Drive-By Shooting, Police Say

A police manhunt was underway in the Houston area for a white man accused of killing a 7-year-old Black girl in an apparently random shooting on Sunday.

Twitter Reacts To Knife-wielding Racist Woman Who Threatens Black Family

Many social media users said they would have done whatever was necessary to defend their family from the knife-wielding white woman caught on video threatening a Black family, while others criticized how the couple managed the situation.

Police Calmly Arrest White Suspect Who Held A Black Man At Knifepoint

Charlottesville police were seen on video peacefully arresting a white suspect Friday night at the Downtown Mall who held an African-American man at knifepoint and threatened bystanders. SEE ALSO: Fired! Portland Hotel Workers Who Kicked Out Innocent Black Guest Finally Lose Their Jobs

South Africa: Presidency 'Still Committed' to Addressing Khoisan Concerns Amid Threats to Declare Independence

The Presidency says it is still committed to addressing the concerns of members of the Khoisan community, currently camped outside the Union Buildings, who have threatened to "take (their) country back" unless their demands are met.

Sudan: UN Calls On Sudan to Investigate Protest Deaths

Concern over the situation in Sudan has grown at the United Nations as deadly protests continue. Thousands of people have returned to the street to protest rising prices, shortages of basic commodities and a cash crunch.

Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund Collects Over One Million Usd, Says Office of PM

Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund has collected over 1,000,000 USD after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made the second call for raising the fund recently.

Zimbabwe: Can Zim End Aids By 2030?

Mary is a first-year tertiary student at one of the country's state universities. Her parents are yet to pay all her fees for the previous semester and she is struggling to pay rentals let alone buy food given the price hikes that the country has been witnessing.

DoubleTree Fires Employees Who Evicted Guest for ‘Calling His Mom While Black’

The DoubleTree Hotel in Portland, OR, has fired two employees who evicted a guest because he is black and was talking on the phone with his mother in the lobby.

Africa: Oxfam Forced to Suspend Ebola Response in DR Congo Following Pre-Election Violence

Oxfam has been forced to suspend its work in the Ebola ravaged areas of Beni and Butembo, due to violent protests following the announcement that people in these areas won't be able to cast their votes for a new president, when the rest of country goes to the polls this Sunday.

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Elections - Reversing a Dangerous Decision

After postponing long-awaited elections, the Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission has announced a second delay in voting in some conflict-affected areas - until after a new president takes office. This decision disenfranchises 1.25 million Congolese and risks major unrest.

Mozambique: Government Decrees Orange Alert

Maputo — The Mozambican government on Thursday decreed an "orange alert" because the country is now entering the peak of the 2018-19 rainy season, with risks of flooding on some of the main river basins. An orange alert is one step down from a red alert, the maximum state of disaster readiness.

A Path to Freedom? Journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal Wins Chance to Reargue Appeal in 1981 Police Killing

AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show with an update on a major development that could be the path to freedom for former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal, the award-winning journalist who was convicted of the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner but has always maintained his innoce

Sudan has blocked Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to counter anti-govt protests

Sudan’s government is looking to the internet as one way to quell swelling protests all over the country. For over a week now, protesters in major cities have demonstrated against rising bread prices besides soaring inflation and shortages in fuel.

Nigeria: Boko Haram Reportedly Takes Control of Baga After Attack On Military Base

Reports coming from credible sources indicate that Boko Haram terrorists may have taken control of Baga town, following series of heated battle with Nigerian soldiers. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how the insurgents attacked a military base in Baga in a night long shootout on Wednesay.

White Supremacist Could Avoid Murder Trial For Stabbing A Black Woman To Death

The man charged with killing 18-year-old Nia Wilson, an African-American woman, in July at an Oakland train station could avoid standing trial for murder.

Advocates Claim Another Victory Against Policies That Unfairly Keep Poor People Behind Bars

In an important lawsuit, Denver agreed to stop keeping people behind bars who paid bond but can’t afford additional fees. It’s the latest victory for advocates who call for the end of a system that disproportionately harms people of color. Denver settled a lawsuit on Dec.

White Supremacy, Colonialism and Fatphobia are Inherently Tied to Each Other

Everything that we know about “obesity” is an indictment on white supremacy, and everything about who we listen to regarding it is bullshit.

Chicago Police Tout Illegal Gun Seizure Data As Violent Crime Declines

The Chicago Police Department called attention on Monday to the high number of illegal guns taken off the streets this year, as the city was expected to report a decline in violent crime for 2018.

Congo-Kinshasa: African Leaders Voice Concern Over DRC Violence

Five African heads of state on Wednesday voiced strong concern over the violence during the presidential campaign of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where voting has been postponed until March in the regions of Beni-Butembo and Yumbi.

Africa: Isabel dos Santos and the Economic Empowerment of African Women

At a United Nations debate in New York, Isabel dos Santos, who is currently the richest woman in Africa, spoke of the economic empowerment of African women as a key to transforming society.

Cameroon Villagers Flee Suspected Separatist Attack

Bangourain — Authorities in Cameroon say hundreds of people have fled villages in a French-speaking region after suspected Anglophone separatists abducted 15 people and torched 80 houses. The French-speaking villages of Menkefou and Choupat in western Cameroon are almost empty.

Sudan: Protest March in Sudan Capital 'Biggest in Years'

Khartoum — The mass demonstration yesterday organised by the Sudan Professionals Association in Khartoum, has been described as the largest of its kind in many years.

Nigeria: Examining Role of Govt, CSOs in Ogoni Clean-Up

Ugo Aliogo in this report examines the level of commitment on the part of federal government and Civil Society Organisations in the Ogoni clean-up exercise "What sort of country is this that delights in the killing of its illustrious citizens? What have I done to deserve death? Only that I spoke the

Sudan: Arrests As Doctors, Lawyers Hold Vigils in Port Sudan

Port Sudan — Doctors and lawyers in Port Sudan, capital of Red Sea state, organised two separate protest vigils on Tuesday in solidarity with the march organised by the Sudan Professionals Association in Khartoum. The vigils were dispersed by police using tear gas.

Hotel Calls Police On Black Guest Who Did Nothing Wrong

A Black man, who was a guest at a Portland, Oregon DoubleTree hotel, accused the hotel’s security guard of racial profiling for calling the police on Sunday to have him removed for loitering.

Thousands Of Georgians Had Their Food Stamps Cut By The Trump Administration

Right about now, Georgia could use a governor like Stacey Abrams. Sadly, because of voter suppression, the most vulnerable in Georgia may suffer. The Trump administration has found a way to cut food stamps in the red state and people are suffering.

Family Suspects Foul Play In ‘Suspicious’ Death Of Lanekia Brown In Jail

A Mississippi woman demanded to know exactly how her daughter, who was three to four weeks pregnant and never had any health issues, died in jail. She suspected foul play.

Inglewood to destroy more than 100 police shooting records that could otherwise become public under new California law

The city of Inglewood has authorized the shredding of more than 100 police shooting and other internal investigation records weeks before a new state law could allow the public to access them for the first time.

Africa: To Win the Race Against Catastrophic Climate Change, We Need to Go Carbon-Negative Now

opinion We can't just slow the rate at which we add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere: we must also accelerate ways to effectively remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere Joanna Underwood is founder and trustee of Energy Vision, which researches and promotes technologies and strategies for a s

East African Community Unity Hangs in the Balance

Ugandan lawmakers have challenged the legality of the long-awaited East African e-passport, stalling launch preparations. This highlights the strains within the EAC, says Ugandan writer and blogger Eric Mwine-Mugaju.

How African cities will harness green technologies for growth and jobs

In 1967 one gigabyte of hard drive storage space cost $1 million. Today it’s around two US cents. Computer processing power has also increased exponentially: it doubles every two years. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to technological progress in the 21st century.

Council Member Promises Answers After Woman Dies In Police Custody

Nearly a month after Aleah Jenkins died while in police custody, there are still questions about what happened to the 24-year-old. Jenkins was arrested on Nov. 27 for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for possession of methamphetamines.

Africa: Q&A - Many African Countries Already Live the Future of 2°c Warmer

Katowice, Poland — As the United Nations climate conference nears an end, all eyes are on the negotiators who have been working day and night for the past two weeks to come up with a Rulebook for implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Liberian Scholar Cites Reasons for Country's Extreme Poverty

Fidel C.T. Budy, a Liberian scholar residing in the United Kingdom (UK), has discovered reasons behind unending poverty in the country.

South Sudan: UN Launches $2.7 Billion Appeal for Africa's Biggest Refugee Crisis

London — The United Nations appealed for $2.7 billion to help South Sudanese refugees on Tuesday, saying a funding shortfall for Africa's biggest refugee crisis had left many short of food, water and medicine. The appeal follows five years of civil war that have forced an estimated 2.

Nigeria: 17 Confirmed Killed in Fresh Zamfara Attack

The police in Zamfara have confirmed 17 people killed in an attack by armed bandits on a community in the state. The attack occurred in Magami Village, Faru District of Maradun Local Government Area.

Sybrina Fulton Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree From Benedict College

Ever since the tragic death of her son Trayvon Martin six years ago, Sybrina Fulton has become a powerful voice for social justice. She was recently honored by Benedict College in South Carolina with an honorary doctorate degree, WIS News reported.

Africa: The Point Much of Western Academia Misses About Africa

African Studies have a significant problem to engage collectively, explicitly, and critically with the thing that is ever more a point of discussion around the world, capitalism, more specifically with capitalism as a social phenomenon, topic and concept.

Uganda: Memoirs of a Ugandan World War One Veteran

Last month the world commemorated the Armistice Day. In France, western world leaders converged to commemorate 100 years since the First World War ended. Unfortunately, European leaders as well as the western media said that the Armistice Day was the day when the "First World War guns fell silent".

The #MeToo movement should listen to the silence of African women

It seems that Africa’s women have missed the chance to add their voices to the global phenomenon that the #MeToo moment became in 2018.

Nike’s Sales Skyrocket Despite Trump Thinking Colin Kaepernick Was ‘A Terrible Message’

Back in September, it was announced that Colin Kaepernick was one of the faces of Nike’s 30th anniversary campaign of their iconic “Just Do It” motto. There were protests from Trump worshipers with some even burning Nike gear they already bought.

Referee With History Of Racism May Face Punishment After Forcing Wrestler To Cut Off His Locs

It was the haircut seen around the world — or at least all over social media, which caused tons of rightful outrage. Andrew Johnson wrestles for Buena High in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Changing the Gender Bias in Agriculture

- Women entrepreneurs are playing an important role in transforming global food security for economic growth, but they have to work twice as hard as men to succeed in agribusiness.

Somalia: 10 Killed in Mogadishu Twin Car Bombing

At least 6 people were on Saturday morning killed and 40 injured in two seperate car bombings in the Somali capital Mogadishu. The first explosion occurred near the National Theatre killing where 5 were killed.

Africa: Towards a Strong People-Owned Media

Accra — Africa’s media is reveling in its new-found freedom.

Jay Z Is Allegedly Trying To Stop Travis Scott From Shucking And Jiving At The Superbowl

The NFL has effectively banned Colin Kaepernick from playing in the pro football league simply because he peacefully exercised his constitutional right to protest.

Overfishing Threatens Malawi’s Blue Economy

- Lake Malawi, Africa’s third largest lake, provides an economic lifeline to many fishing families. But overfishing is affecting many of these lives, with women being affected the most.

Cyntoia Brown Dealt A Cruel Blow By Tennessee’s Soulless Governor

Yesterday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted executive clemency to 11 people and none of them was Cyntoia Brown. In a news release, he said, “I am pleased to grant these acts of clemency.

The country where counting statistics is a dangerous occupation

On many maps, the Central African Republic is a blank space in the middle of a continent that is already statistically under-represented. The data taken for granted in other countries are unavailable or simply unknown here.

Africa: Merry or Misery? Shoppers Urged to Avoid Christmas Gifts Linked to Slavery

London — Christmas holidaymakers have been warned by officials and campaigners not to inadvertently fund slavery with their gift lists as awareness grows over forced and child labour used in a list of products from princess dolls to sparkly make-up.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ravaged By Ebola and War, Congo Named Most Neglected Crisis of 2018

London — With an Ebola epidemic raging and millions caught in a forgotten "catastrophe" of conflict and hunger, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was the most neglected crisis of 2018, according to an annual Thomson Reuters Foundation poll of aid agencies.

West Africa: Instability in Africa's Sahel, Spreading Outwards, Security Council Told

Sahel 'facing simultaneous challenges of extreme poverty, the dire effects of climate change' according to Ibrahim Thiaw, UN Special Adviser for the Sahel.

It will take 135 years to close the gender gap in sub-Saharan Africa

It will take more than a century to close the gap between men and women in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2018 Global Gender Gap index. North Africa fared even worse.

Congo-Kinshasa: New UN Rights Report Paints Bleak Picture in Eastern DR Congo

Internally displaced persons in Bweramana camp, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, collect food items.

Africa: 'A Common Concern for Humankind'

The United States and Hungary alone opposed the adoption on Monday in New York of a new global compact to strengthen international cooperation on large movements of refugees, help them thrive in exile, and ease the strain on major - often relatively poor - host countries.

Kenya: To the Women Who Went Out of Their Way to Improve Womenfolk

One of the greatest setbacks in Kenya's efforts to ensure gender equity and equality this year was failure by the National Assembly to pass the Bill, which would implement the two-thirds gender rule in representation.

South Africa: Global Warming Has Already Raised the Risk of More Severe Droughts in Cape Town

Between 2015 and 2017 South Africa's South Western Cape region experienced three of its lowest rainfall years on record.

Africa: How African Cities Can Harness Green Technologies for Growth and Jobs

In 1967 one gigabyte of hard drive storage space cost US$ 1m. Today it's around two US cents. Computer processing power has also increased exponentially: it doubles every two years. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to technological progress in the 21st century.

Africa: A Generation of Unschooled Cameroonians, Another Generation of Conflict?

Bamenda/Cameroon — "As we trekked, they kept on telling us that they don't want us to go to school again," says 15-year-old Martha Lum, four weeks after being released by the armed gunmen who kidnapped her along with 78 other children and staff members in Cameroon.

New Study Confirms That Black Women Are Most Abused Group on Twitter

an extraordinarily low IQ” or is “a loser,” Yesterday (December 18), Amnesty International, which classifies online abuse against women as a human rights issue, launched an interactive website “We have built the world’s largest crowdsourced data set about online abuse against women,” M

Charges Finally Dropped Against Unarmed Man Who Was Beaten While In Handcuffs

After Charles Toney was brutally assaulted by Detective Blake Kilpatrick while he was in handcuffs, he was charged with assault, resisting arrest and tampering with evidence. Thankfully, the charges against the Chattanooga, Tennessee man have been dropped .

Alabama City Where Cops Executed EJ Bradford Doesn’t Believe ‘We Have A Policing Problem’

Hoover, Alabama officials rejected the allegation that there’s a policing problem in the city, all but ignoring one of the complaints from demonstrators who are protesting the police killing of Emantic “EJ” Bradford, Jr. on Thanksgiving night in a shopping mall.

Maryland Man Finally Released After 3 Decades In Prison For A Murder He Didn’t Commit

In 1991, Clarence Shipley Jr. was 20 years old. His life was turned upside down for the murder of 29-year-old Kevin Smith. However, he was innocent and spent 27 years in prison. Shipley, who is now 47, was finally released on Tuesday.

As Climate Change Pummels Agriculture, Irrigation Offers the Best Protection

- The changing climate and extreme weather events are affecting agricultural productivity in Africa to such an extent that a panel of experts are urging governments to prioritise and invest in irrigation to ensure food security.

Uganda: How Mental Illness Ravages City Slums

Mental illness rarely gets a burst of serious national attention in Uganda. The norm dictates that suspected patients must seek first-line treatment in form of psychological help or see mental-health clinicians. But in Uganda that is a rarity.

African Art Restitution Claims Gain Traction

Paris — When a private museum in Benin displayed artifacts from the ancient Dahomey kingdom a decade ago, roughly a quarter-of-a-million Beninese flocked to see the exhibit — a stunning turnout for the tiny West African country.

How The Cash Bail System Can Literally Kill You

The in-custody death of a woman who languished in a Texas jail for months over an alleged minor nonviolent offense showed how the cash bail system can tragically kill people.

The Arduous Search for Dignity Through Integration and a Pay Check

- One of the most common words used by speakers during the Global Compact on Migration was “dignity”—granting migrants the dignity they deserve. As with any advocacy, there is a danger a word can lose meaning through overuse.

Racist Who Cyber-Terrorized Black Student Gets Light Penalty

Sitting down with a therapist for “anti-hate training” was part of the gift-wrapped slap on the wrist that a racist internet troll was given for terrorizing a Black college student through a neo-Nazi website.

Africa: Robots and Lack of Childcare Leave Women's Wages Centuries Behind

London — Women must wait 202 years before they can earn the same as men and have equal job opportunities, according to a global report released on Tuesday, which said the rise in robots and the lack of childcare were keeping many women out of work.

EJ Bradford’s Mom Accuses Alabama Of ‘Trying To Protect This Officer Who Killed My Son’

The investigation into the shooting of Emantic “E.J.” Bradford has been as problematic as the one focused on Botham Jean‘s shooting. For a reason we can all imagine, when a Black man is gunned down by police, there always appears to be extreme cover ups.

Mauritanians Who Sought Refuge in U.S. Face Deportation, Then Jail

Nouakchott — Mo had nothing but a set of jail clothes and the name of a distant cousin when he boarded the deportation flight from the United States to Mauritania, the African country he had fled.

South Sudan: UN Investigates Systematic Sexual Violence Across South Sudan

Everybody we spoke with during our visit expressed hope that the agreement will lead to durable and sustainable peace -Commission Chair Commissioners stated their hope that South Sudan's leaders can now seize the opportunity provided by the Revitalized Peace Agreement for Resolution of the Conflict,

Africa: Nigerian Comic Creates Heroes With Albinism to End Ritual Murders

Yaounde — Albinism is a genetic condition where a lack of the melanin pigment makes people's hair and skin white, which can make them vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancers A group of young Nigerians have invented an island where people with albinism live to escape being hunted down and having the

Statue Of Liberty Climber Patricia Okoumou Is Convicted For Protesting Trump

Therese Patricia Okoumou got a slow clap around the world when she scaled the Statue of Liberty on July 4. In a now famous photo, she sat with her legs crossed at the base of Lady Liberty while a police rescuer was just a few feet away from her.

Nigeria’s army is accusing international bodies of working with Boko Haram and undermining soldiers

In less than a week, Nigeria’s military has railed against two major international organizations operating in the country. On Friday (Dec.

Global Migration Compact May Help Combat the Myth that Migrants are Liabilities

Kingsley Ighobor, Africa Renewal* - In August 2018, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Theresa May visited countries in Africa, sparking hope of increased foreign direct investments (FDI) in the continent. Mr. Macron was in Nigeria, Ms.

Black Man Beaten By Cops On Video Is Lying About His Injuries, Police Say

A Tennessee sheriff downplayed the brutal beating his deputy gave a handcuff Black man on Dec. 3 and claimed that the man faked his injuries, which include a collapsed lung.

Congo-Kinshasa: Campaigning Violently Suppressed

Kinshasa — Government security forces across the Democratic Republic of Congo have forcibly dispersed opposition campaign rallies ahead of the December 23, 2018 national elections.

‘It’s Not Just My Story’: Jazmine Headley Breaks Silence After NYPD Yanks Her Baby Away

Jazmine Headley has become an international news story after a video went viral of having her baby pulled from her at a government food stamp center in New York City. The video caused outrage, especially after she was arrested and sent to Rikers Island.

South Africa: 'Every Attack On a Farm Is an Attack On Our Country' - ANC Western Cape Condemns Farm Attacks

The ANC in the Western Cape has spoken out against the spate of farm attacks in the province, and called on police to intensify their intelligence operations against those who carry out such attacks.

Africa: Women's Resistance, Inequality Marks 2018

United Nations — Despite the rise in women's resistance, women's rights continue to be sidelined and increasingly face blatant attacks, Amnesty International said.

Africa: Migration and the Economy - an Inseparable Pairing

Marrakech — On the streets of Casablanca there is only one thought on the mind of Ibrahima, a young Senegalese migrant.

South Africa: Why South African Community's Win Against Mining Company Matters

The case was brought by the community of rural UMgungundlovu, a small cluster of villages that fall under the Amadiba traditional authority on the largely undeveloped coast of the Eastern Cape Province. The place is also known as Xolobeni.

Africa: Medium-Scale Farms Are On the Rise in Africa. Why This Is Good News

Driven by population growth and growing land scarcity, most African farm households are witnessing the gradual sub-division of their land. Over time farms are getting smaller and smaller.

Nigeria: 'Signing Peace Accords Are Political Showbiz'

The Social Democratic Party, Edo Central Senatorial nominee, Mr. Idumonza Isidahomhen, argues that the gatekeepers of Nigerian security organisations have been compromised and exude trappings of partisanship

Prosecute Cops Caught On Video ‘Planting’ Drugs On Innocent Black Men, Legal Advocate Says

Legal Aid Society lawyers urged Staten Island’s district attorney to prosecute two New York City cops who appeared in body camera footage to plant drug evidence after a traffic stop of four Black men in February.

2 White Terrorists Charged With Hate Crime For Harassing Black Woman

Social media users helped investigators in Louisiana to capture two white men accused of terrorizing a Black woman at a Walmart parking lot in November.

Kenya: FGM Season Underway as Residents Devise New Methods of Beating Ban

Practitioners of female genital mutilation have devised new ways of overcoming a government crackdown on the cultural rite of passage. Unscrupulous medics have opened clinics that offer the service at a fee or even consult for parents and guardians who take their children through this rite.

Libyan Women Lose Hope in the Revolution

The civil war that brought down Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi allowed the country's women to carve out niches for themselves in public life. Now they are being squeezed out and even killed. Paradoxically, the civil war offered her an unexpected chance to work in the media.

NYPD Is Still Trying To Blame Jazmine Headley For How They Yanked Her Baby From Her Arms

The viral video showing 23-year-old Jazmine Headley having her baby pulled from her at a government food stamp center outraged the country. Brooklyn Defender Services managed to get all charges dropped against her but now the NYPD is trying to blame her for their unnecessary actions.

‘I Lost Everything’: Innocent Man Cleared By DNA Evidence Is Fighting Back

Stories about rogue police officers who frame innocent Black people and the prosecutors who put them away for crimes they didn’t commit abound across the country. People with prior criminal records are often the easiest for corrupt cops to set up.

Central African Republic: Rising Insecurity in C.Africa Threatens Wider Region, Security Council Told

Bangui — Rising violence in the Central African Republic threatens to spill across the border into neighbouring countries, creating further instability, a senior United Nations official warned on Thursday, urging continued and coordinated regional efforts to bolster peace and security.

Kenya: UN Moves LGBT+ Refugees to Safe Houses After Kenya Camp Attacks

Nairobi — LGBT+ refugees in Kenya's remote Kakuma camp are being moved to safe houses in Nairobi after they were attacked when protesting for greater protection, the United Nations said on Thursday. The refugees said they were assaulted by locals and fellow refugees outside the U.N.

Kenya Leads the Pack in Turning the Tide Against Climate Change

As disillusioned Kenyan sugarcane farmers seek other lucrative activities, the Climate Finance Unit in the National Treasury says it is looking for funds to make the crop climate resilient crop. Kenya is among the first countries to design and implement a climate smart agriculture strategy.

Florida Just Made It Even Harder To Prosecute Cops Who Shoot Unarmed Black People

Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law is what has allowed many people to literally get away with murder, as we saw in 2012 when George Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed teenager whose only crime was having brown skin.

Central African Republic: CAR - Up to 100 Civilians Shot and Burnt Alive As UN Peacekeepers Leave Posts in Alindao

The United Nations must carry out a thorough investigation into UN peacekeeping troops' response to a recent attack that killed as many as 100 civilians in a displaced persons camp in the Central African Republic, Amnesty International said today in a new report.

African Media Poorly Represented at the United Nations Climate Change Negotiations

- As negotiations at the United Nations conference on climate change come to a close, the highest expectation is that finally, there will be a rulebook to guide countries on what should be done to slow down greenhouse gas emissions that make the earth warmer than necessary, and how countries can ada

Black District Attorney Removed From E.J. Bradford Investigation Because Of A Facebook Photo

There have been many questions regarding how the investigation into the shooting of Emantic “E.J.” Bradford is being handled. Now there is another incident that is raising concerns: the Black district attorney was removed from the case.

Did a slave make your sneakers? The answer is: probably

We often talk about slavery as if it was a thing of the past–a horror from another era, perpetrated by people who have no resemblance to us. But the truth is that slave labor is still alive and well.

Liberia's Thursdays in Black Campaign Amplifies Efforts to End Gender-Based Violence

The launch of a Thursdays in Black campaign by the Lutheran Church in Liberia (LCL) recently was a public call for action against violence directed at women and girls, and an acknowledgment that such abuse “is not always physical. It can be verbal, psychological, economic.

How Botham Jean’s Tragic Death Can Change Corporate America Culture

Botham Shem Jean’s impact on people—co-workers, classmates and church family—lives on even though the 26-year-old’s life was cut short by a white former Dallas cop.

Q&A: Many African Countries Already Live the Future of 2°C Warmer

- As the United Nations climate conference nears an end, all eyes are on the negotiators who have been working day and night for the past two weeks to come up with a Rulebook for implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Racial Justice Group Testifies That Pennsylvania's Proposed Risk Assessment Tool is Racist

Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, is shining a light on the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing’s troubling risk assessment tool. The tool is a computer algorithm designed to predict a person’s potential for future criminality.

Africa: US Rethinking Peacekeeping Role in Africa

The United States is rethinking its role in U.N. peacekeeping missions across Africa, with White House National Security Adviser John Bolton and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis looking to place U.S. forces and resources elsewhere.

Africa: Ebola in the DRC - Expert Sets Out Critical Lessons Learnt in Liberia

Ebola in the Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) has now spread to urban areas. The Conversation Africa's Moina Spooner spoke to Mosoka Fallah who was head of case detection during Liberia's ebola outbreak in 2014 and 2015 about his experience, and what lessons that experience offers.

Africa: Malnutrition - the New Challenges Are Also the New Opportunities...

Last week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) organised a Symposium on the double burden of malnutrition.

‘Lynching,’ Blackface And An Afro Wig: Black Cops Terrorized By Racist White Coworkers, Lawsuit Says

Examples of rampant, uncheck racism in a Maryland police department included white cops calling for the reinstitution of lynching and painting blackface on a training dummy, according to a federal lawsuit.

Not Just the Big Guys Are Against the Compact

A few hours after the adoption of the United Nation’s Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in Marrakech, a consortium of Moroccan human rights organisations—La Vie Campesina—held a sit in protest in front of Marrakech’s Grand Post Office.

The Evolution of Moroccan Immigration: a Lesson for All Countries

One of the reasons Morocco embraced hosting the Global Compact on Migration is because it is country in which the story of immigration is deeply embedded. The evolution of the Moroccan immigration phenomenon occurred during the second half of the 20th century.

Mom Of Woman Reportedly Killed By Pastor Begs For Transgender People To Be Seen As Human

As NewsOne reported Wednesday, Kelly Stough, a 36 year-old transgender woman, was reportedly killed by Albert Weathers, a Detroit pastor, last Friday. Weathers was charged with open murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Busted! Cop Caught On Video Sucker Punching Unarmed Black Man Lied On Police Report

A video showing an apparently unprovoked Florida cop sucker-punching an unarmed Black man earlier this month was more than just shocking; it also served as proof that the on-duty officer lied about the violent confrontation.

What Cyntoia Brown And Trump Plea Deals Tell Us About Mass Incarceration

Cyntoia Brown is a victim. On Nov. 7th, 2004, she was solicited for sex by a 43-year-old man. Brown, a black girl who had fallen victim to sex trafficking at the hands of a pimp named “Cut Throat,” claims the man became violent and threatened her with his guns.

People in Africa’s largest economies oppose more migration into their countries

Anti-immigrant rhetoric stemming from far-right movements and politicians in the US and Europe has grown increasingly vocal in recent years. But, as it turns out, a majority of people in some of Africa’s largest economies do not want more immigrants either.

Issa Rae Inks Production Deal to Uplift Marginalized Screenwriters

The “Insecure” creator’s new agreement with Columbia Pictures will provide support for emerging writers working on feature projects.

Kenya: Sustainable Tree Farming Means Better Lives for Kenyan Farmers

Wood consumption — including logging and the production of charcoal — is a leading cause of forest degradation in Africa. In some of Kenya's coastal regions, recurring droughts have made the problem even worse.

Central African Republic: Former Militia Leader Arrested on Suspicion of War Crimes

A leading African soccer official was arrested Wednesday in France on charges of war crimes committed in the Central African Republic.

Anti-Abortion Mississippi Governor Blows His Racist Dog Whistle

Mississippi’s Republican governor, while speaking at an annual criminal justice forum, blew a racist dog whistle about “baby daddies”—a new low to add to his previous comments about abortion as “Black genocide.

Q&A: Conflict in Africa makes Migration Compact Useless

IPS Correspondent Danielle Engolo interviews EVANS TEKENGE MANUIKA, head of All for the Integration of Migrants in Morocco (ATIMA) - The recently adopted Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration continues to generate enormous debate as to its pros and cons.

GCM Adoption: An Approval for Change or Business as Usual?

- The Global Compact on Migration is now official.

Racist Gun Club That Won’t Admit Black Members Is Under Fire

South Carolina’s Charleston Rifle Club lost the support of two major organizations as the besieged private club finds itself under fire for refusing to accept Black members.

Antwon Rose’s Parents Sue The Former Employer Of The Pittsburgh Officer Who Killed The 17-Year-Old

Nearly six months after Pittsburgh police Officer Michael H. Rosfeld shot and killed 17-year-old Antwon Rose, he still has not been fired. His parents are now filing a lawsuit.

Q&A: The Global Compact that Respects Human Rights During all Stages of Migration

IPS Correspondent Youssef Lakhder spoke to YOUNOUS ARBAOUI, advocacy and coordination officer at the National Migrant Protection Platform (PNPM) Amid the hustle and bustle of the two-day Global Compact for Migration, IPS spoke to Younous Arbaoui, advocacy and coordination officer at the National Mi

Detroit Pastor Charged With Murdering A Transgender Woman

Transgender women of color are disproportionately the victims of fatal violence. According to the ACLU, “One in four transgender people have been assaulted because they are trans. The majority of deadly attacks against transgender people are against women of color.”

Woman’s Spine Broken For Kissing Another Woman On The Cheek

Hate crimes are on the rise for Black people but and according to the Human Rights Campaign, LGBTQ people are “twice as likely to experience any physical violence, twice as likely to experience discrimination and 1.

The White Privilege Of Implicit Racial Bias Is Simply Learned Behavior, Recycled

The recent video of a toddler’s exchange with her mother, who was recording the entire episode, served as an unfriendly reminder of how the constant reinforcement of racial stereotypes, especially from an early age, can manifest itself into lifelong false beliefs of superiority over other ethnicit

FBI Investigates Neo-Nazis Who Stomped Black Man While Celebrating ‘Martyr’s Day’

Charges were expected into possible hate crimes against white supremacists arrested for beating a Black man in Washington state on Saturday while they were in town to celebrate the so-called “Martyr’s Day,” which commemorates the death of a neo-Nazi.

Cameroon: Conflict in Cameroon Is Extracting a Heavy Toll On Ordinary People

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has let Cameroon's President Paul Biya know that his nation will no longer host the 2019 African Nations Cup competition. The decision is a humiliation. Once a powerhouse of Africa's football, Cameroon's reputation had dropped significantly.

Nine-Year-Old Girl From Alabama Hangs Herself After Racist Taunts At School

McKenzie Adams was a 9-year-old girl who was a fourth grader at U.S. Jones Elementary School. After endless racist bullying, the child reportedly hung herself on Dec. 3. The Tuscaloosa News reports that she was bullied because she was friends with another white child.

A Migrant Turned Saviour of Others

- Seven years ago, when Cameroon began experiencing inter-regional conflict, Armand Loughy, a 55-year old Cameroonian psychiatrist, strapped her youngest child on her back and with her five other children embarked on the dangerous Journey from Cameroon towards Rabat, Morocco’s capital.

Migration and the Economy—an Inseparable Pairing

- On the streets of Casablanca there is only one thought on the mind of Ibrahima, a young Senegalese migrant. “I want to go to Europe to give meaning to my life and to help my family back in my home country live a better life,” Ibrahima says.

Black Toronto residents 20 times more likely to be shot dead by police, study says

Black residents in Canada’s largest city are 20 times more likely to be shot dead by the police than white residents, according to a landmark report from the province’s human rights watchdog.

How to Support Cyntoia Brown

Last Thursday (December 6), the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that Cyntoia Brown, who is incarcerated for killing her would-be rapist when she was 16, will not be eligible for parole until she serves 51 years of her life sentence.

Africa: As Climate Talks Stutter, Africa Suffers Impact of a Warming World

Efforts to boost global action against climate change are stuttering, as several key nations have objected to a key United Nations-backed report on the impacts of rising temperatures at the COP24 talks in Poland.

Ethiopia: Dealing With Past Human Rights Abuses in Ethiopia: Building the Bridge Between Justice and Peace

opinion "Let us stand together to say: Never again shall a few people oppress us as a nation.

Africa: Rebuilding Lives While Awaiting Peace in South Sudan

Juba — In her home village in South Sudan's Yei River state, Poni Beida, 32, farmed while caring for her husband and five young children.

Africa: Human Rights in Africa - 10 Rights That Matter to You

As the Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70, DW asked people in the Gambia, Cameroon and Malawi which human rights matter most to them. 70 years ago, on December 10, 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights came into being.

Africa/Global - Green New Deal Could Be Game-Changer

Editor's note: "And yet here's the truly strange thing: I feel more optimistic about our collective chances of averting climate breakdown than I have in years.

Global Compact for Migration Backed by Most of the World

- Safe, orderly and regular migration received support today, Dec. 10, with the adoption by 164 countries of the first-ever inter-governmentally negotiated agreement to cover all dimensions of international migration.

Campus Racism Thrives Under Trump As Black Students Are Increasingly Targeted

It seems as though reports of racist incidents on college campus have popped up seemingly every week these past two years. Sadly, that is an accurate observation in the Trump era.

Sexual Harassment in Schools: The Urgency Of Revolutionized Sex Education

- 14-year-old Fatima sat opposite me, a defiance to her body language, yet a vulnerability that made me want to tell her it was okay to cry.

Walgreens Releases Statement On Unarmed 21-Year-Old Killed By Their Security Guard

Jonathan Hart was a 21-year-old Black gay man who was homeless in the Los Angeles area. On December 4, he was reportedly shot and killed in the back by a security guard in a Walgreens in Hollywood. He was allegedly shoplifting, but eyewitnesses say he was not trying to steal.

Migrant’s Compact Mischaracterized for Political Reasons

Alice Thomas is Refugees International’s Climate Displacement Program Manager.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ennobling 'Doctor Miracle'

Today (December 10) in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) surgeon-activist, Denis Mukwege, will be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with Iraqi Yazidi rape survivor and activist, Nadia Murad.

Black Gay Couple Brutally Attacked At Their Own Home In Hate Crime

While people complain the LGBTQ community is “too sensitive,” hate crimes are still on the rise, especially against LGBTQ people of color.

Communities Meet to Share and Discuss Experiences of Migration in Dakar

- Communities in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, have been meeting across the city to watch a 45-minute documentary film made by returnee migrants, with support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Africa: Five Women Leading the Struggle for Human Rights in 2018

In December 2018, hundreds of thousands of ordinary people all over the world will come together to write letters, scribble postcards, draw pictures and send emails – all of them focused on one thing: making change happen.

Africa: Oppressive, Sexist Policies Galvanize Bold Fight for Women's Rights in 2018

Women activists around the world have been at the forefront of the battle for human rights in 2018, Amnesty International said today as it launched its review on the state of human rights over the past year.

Africa's Debt Crisis - Who Is to Blame?

Mozambique's population knows what a debt crisis feels like. Teachers aren't getting paid; schools can't provide furniture for the students. "In our hospitals the doctors tell the patients: You came here for nothing.

South Sudan: Forgotten Country - Fighting the Hunger Crisis in South Sudan

Over four million people are facing severe food insecurity. Nearly two million people have fled the country. The war has left South Sudan in a state of crisis and dispair. This summer brought a change.

Cameroon: Crisis Worsens in Cameroon

What started as a struggle for equality and justice by citizens of southern Cameroon has spiraled into a full-blown crisis.

Africa: Blue Economy Can Be a Lifeline for Africa

By efficient management, the sustainable exploitation of resources in oceans, seas, lakes and rivers--also known as the blue economy--could contribute up to $1.

Africa: How Poverty Is Causing Deforestation Across Africa

Gitika Bhardwaj speaks to campaigner Obed Owusu-Addai about why solving the problem of deforestation across Africa requires tackling one of its biggest causes - poverty.

Africa: Breaking - 'Boys Club' At UNAIDS Allowed for Sexual Harassment and Bullying - Report

The investigation of an independent panel recommends reviewing whether executive director Michel Sidibé should continue in his role.

Africa: The Worst Cruelty Is Our Indifference

Today (December 10, 2018), we observe Human Rights Day. On this day, we remember that human dignity is universal and the prohibition of torture is absolute. At the same time, we know that torture, cruelty, and humiliation is still practiced with impunity throughout the world.

Minneapolis’ Black Community Sends Message To Police That It Doesn’t ‘Tolerate Racism’

Activists wanted the Minneapolis Police Department to know that the Black community feels disrespected by the police officers who decorated the Fourth Precinct’s Christmas tree more than a week ago with racially offensive items.

Lone Witness In Botham Jean Shooting Breaks Silence After Being ‘Blacklisted’: Report

The woman who said she recorded a video after former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger shot and killed Botham Jean in September came forward to talk about how posting the footage to social media affected her life. After uploading the video, major media outlets began circulating it.

Mali: Dangerous Upsurge in Abuse by Ethnic Militias

Ethnic militias have killed over 200 civilians and burned dozens of villages in communal violence in central Mali during 2018, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

Africa: Migrant Deaths Will Rise as Rescue Mission Ends in Mediterranean Sea

Leading U.N. humanitarian agencies warn migrant deaths in the Mediterranean Sea will multiply with the end of sea and rescue operations by Doctors Without Borders and its partner SOS Mediterranee.

Kevin Hart fueled a dangerous trope: the unenlightened black homophobe

He lasted less time as an Oscars host than Anthony Scaramucci did as Trump’s White House director of communications. On Friday, Kevin Hart withdrew from his role as hype man of the mediocre awards show.

Tennessee Supreme Court Issues Heartless Ruling Against Cyntoia Brown

Cyntoia Brown was 16 years old in 2004 when she shot and killed Johnny Mitchell Allen, 43, in self-defense. She thought he was reaching for a gun after he tried to solicit her for sex. Prosecutors have argued she wanted to rob Allen, not defend herself.

Africa: 'Tis the season to… Save the forests from chocolate

The holiday season is chock-full of scenes of celebration: latkes and lights, cookies and carols, collard greens and communion. And chocolate. Lots of chocolate. The two weeks surrounding Christmas are the biggest candyfest of the year.

South Sudan: Army Accused of 'Brutal' Sexual Violence

A group of human rights lawyers has filed a lawsuit against the government of South Sudan for sexual violence on behalf of 30 women and girls who were allegedly raped by members of the army and the presidential guard.

Nearly Half of All U.S. Adults Have a Family Member Who Has Been Incarcerated

With roughly 1.5 million people held in state and federal prisons and almost 11 million admissions to local jails each year, the United States incarcerates more people than any other nation in the world.

EJ Bradford’s Family Lawyers Make Progress In Shooting Investigation As Questions Linger

Attorneys for the family of Emantic “E.J.” Bradford appeared to make some promising strides behind the scenes this week as authorities continue to investigate the police shooting that killed the Army veteran in Alabama on Thanksgiving night.

Inmate Punched While Handcuffed Sues Louisville Jail Officers In Assault Caught On Video

A handcuffed Black teenage inmate was punched in the face by a white corrections officer in a Kentucky jail, newly surfaced video confirmed this week.

What Trump’s Attorney General Pick William Barr Means For Black America, In His Own Words

UPDATED: 2:29 p.m. EDT — he president’s announcement that he would nominate William Barr to be the next attorney general was a nod to both the past and future.

A UN Conference Undermined by 11th Hour Withdrawals

- When the long-awaited UN conference focusing on the rights and safety of migrants and refugees takes off in Morocco, it will be a rare, if not an unprecedented meeting, for one reason: the withdrawal of at least seven member states almost at the 59th minute of the eleventh hour.

What’s the best way to define Africa’s middle class?

The “Africa Rising” narrative has been hinged on the continent’s middle class—but the methods used to defined the size of that population has been inconsistent to say the least.

Nigeria: Igbo in North Banned From Travelling Over 2019 Polls

People of Igbo extraction in the 19 northern states have been banned from travelling to their states of origin to vote in next year's general elections.Any person who flouts the directive would be fined an undisclosed amount of money.

Africa: Niger Adopts Law to Protect Displaced People in First for Africa

Dakar — Niger has adopted Africa's first national law for the protection and assistance of people fleeing violence, floods and droughts, the government and United Nations said on Thursday.

Will New Professional Football League Allow Players To Kneel In Protest Of Racism?

A new professional football league apparently spearheaded by former Black players was announced Thursday, amid turmoil in the National Football League over its athletes protesting racism by kneeling during the national anthem.

Congo-Kinshasa: 'Every Time We Try, We Get Killed' - Confronting Torture in the DRC

A new report documents widespread abuses by the Congolese government against ordinary citizens. Things may get worse as elections approach.

South Africa's Children Aren't Getting the Mental Health Care They Need

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has received increased scientific, clinical and public attention over the past few decades. It's the most common psychiatric disorder in children - affecting 2% to 16% of the school going population.

Outrageous! Even With Video Evidence ‘Racist’ Christmas Tree Cops Not Fired

Despite having surveillance video, police officials are apparently in no rush to fire the two Minneapolis cops who decorated their precinct’s Christmas tree with racially insulting items.

Africa: Pay Now for Climate Action to Keep Costs Down Later, Governments Told

Barcelona — Governments can no longer hide from the devastating consequences of wild weather and rising seas, and must dig deeper into their pockets to curb and repair the damage, developing nations said ahead of a key U.N. climate change conference. They urged leaders at the Dec.

Africa’s fastest-growing cities are the most vulnerable to climate change globally

When it comes to climate change, Africa is in the eye of the storm. This is especially true of its fast-growing cities, where a change in climate patterns is threatening rapidly-expanding populations and investment opportunities, a new report shows.

South Africa: Wave of Sexual Assaults on Women, Girls Condemned

The head of the U.N. mission in South Sudan has condemned a recent wave of rapes and sexual assaults on women and girls near the town of Bentiu. "These attacks on vulnerable civilians are absolutely abhorrent and must stop.

ICE Detains American Citizen, Attempts to Deport Him to Jamaica

For one Florida resident, a minor parole violation turned into a nightmare that saw him jailed for weeks.

#NoMoreShackles: Why Electronic Monitoring Devices Are Another Form of Prison [OP-ED]

In his recent New York Times video essay “Prisoners Deserve a New Set of Rights,” rapper Meek Mill lists the many ways that the criminal legal system fails to protect and uphold the rights of the accused—from arrest, through sentencing and all the way up to release.

Hollywood's Black Women Who Brunch Are Ready to Step Into Their Power

Before her work on “Master of None” and “The Chi” earned her an Emmy and a growing slate of innovative projects, Lena Waithe was one of many Black women hustling behind the scenes in an entertainment industry that often disregards them.

Africa: Sustainability, Peace, Security 'Best Guarantee Against Instability' Guterres to Security Council

"Peace and development are indivisible," UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Wednesday, encouraging a stronger push along what he dubbed "the peace continuum" as the "best guarantee against instability and insecurity.

Tunisia: Climate Change Focus - Tunisia Coastline in Need of Climate Cash Boost

Efforts to mobilize the cash needed to ensure that climate change does not lead to the irreversible damage of Tunisia's coastline are being undertaken by the North African country's government, with the support of the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

New Study: Guns Have Decreased The Life Expectancy Of Black Americans

While certain Americans whine about gun control, the way in which guns affect the lives of their countrymen is rarely discussed. A new study shows the life expectancy of Americans are decreasing due to guns, and Black Americans are most affected.

Call for a Win-Win Framework at COP24

Mithika Mwenda is the Executive Director for the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). This year’s conference comes 24 years after the establishment of the U.N.

WATCH: Noname Sends Up Anti-Black Fear in New Music Video

The Chicago rapper’s new clip for “Blaxploitation” features a Black child scaring White newscasters and viewers by—you guessed it—simply living.

New Sandra Bland Documentary Calls On World to 'Say Her Name'

The feature-length documentary follows Bland’s family as they try to answer the questions surrounding her 2015 death in police custody.

Sudan: Death Sentence for Raped Teen in Sudan Named World's Worst Case for Women's Rights

London — The death sentence for a 19-year-old girl in Sudan who murdered her husband after he tried to rape her was named on Tuesday as the world's worst court ruling for women's rights this year.

Africa: The Most Effective Way to Respond to the Massive Humanitarian Need Across the Globe

Today, I am launching the authoritative Global Humanitarian Overview 2019 (GHO), which outlines what the humanitarian and donor communities must do to assist and protect the world's most vulnerable crisis-affected people.

Fire Them! Cops In ‘Racist’ Christmas Tree Incident Have History Of Unpunished Shootings And Complaints

The two Minneapolis police officers who decorated their precinct’s Christmas tree with racially insulting items remained on paid leave despite their history of complaints and shootings in the predominantly Black community they serve.

It’s about to get much more expensive to make your smartphone

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)—the world’s largest producer of cobalt—has slammed a three-fold increase on royalties paid for the mineral.

African Countries Deserve an Enhanced Climate Ambition

Robert Muthami is a Programme Coordinator at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Kenya Office. He coordinates work around socio-ecological transformation - African countries have been at the climate-change negotiating table for more than 20 years.

American-born citizen sues sheriff after he was nearly deported to Jamaica

Peter Sean Brown, who was born in Philadelphia, was detained by Florida authorities and flagged for deportation after a request from ICE, according to a lawsuit. Peter Sean Brown is a U.S. citizen born in Philadelphia.

Africa: Migrant Children Traveling Alone 'Most Vulnerable People in the World' - IFRC

A report by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) says thousands of unaccompanied children and children who have been separated from their families run the daily risk of sexual and gender-based violence as they travel along the world's migratory trails.

Africa: Armed With Coffee, Uganda's Women, Youth Look to Secure Land Tenure

Kyampungu, Uganda — The goal is to put coffee-farming in the hands of young people by encouraging land-owning farmers to let younger family members use their land Like many young rural Ugandans, Christine Kyakunda needs more land. She and her husband farm 1.

South Sudan - UN Condemns 'Brutal' Sexual Assaults On Roads to Bentiu

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has condemned a series of brutal sexual assaults on women and girls, travelling on the road to Bentiu, a town in the north of the war-ravaged country.

Africa: Women Parliamentarians Want Global Network to Tackle Discrimination

London — Female parliamentarians want a global network to combat issues including online abuse from the public and discrimination by male colleagues Female parliamentarians have called for a global network to combat issues including online abuse from the public, threats to their safety and discrim

‘You’re A Coward!’ Dad Says EJ Bradford’s Autopsy Confirms Cop Murdered Son

A private autopsy of Emantic “EJ” Bradford, Jr., showed that Alabama police shot the 21-year-old Army veteran three times from behind, one of the lawyers representing his family announced Monday.

3 Florida Cops Kill Black Mental Patient Who Only Had A Piece Of Glass

An investigation is underway in the police-involved killing of an African-American psychiatric patient on Saturday who was reportedly armed with a piece of glass. It’s unclear if the officers failed to use de-escalation procedures to avoid a fatal outcome.

Alabama Officials Pledge Silence In EJ Bradford’s Police Killing After Demands For Justice

Officials in Hoover, Alabama doubled down Monday on their vow of silence in response to demands for information about the circumstances surrounding the police killing of Emantic “EJ” Bradford, Jr. on Thanksgiving night in a shopping mall. See Also: Alabama Police Who Killed EJ Bradford Jr.

Cops Spark Outrage With ‘Racist’ Christmas Tree Decorations In Precinct With Poor Community Relations

Two Minneapolis cops, in a precinct plagued by poor relations with the Black community it serves, felt comfortable displaying their racist attitude through their choice of Christmas tree decorations at the Fourth Precinct.

Africa: Global Chocolate Supply Chain Tainted By Abuses in Brazil - Report

The global chocolate supply chain is tainted by the use of cocoa from Brazilian farms where human rights violations are common, a report released Friday said.

Africa: Timeline-the Battle to End HIV/Aids

On the 30th World AIDS Day, the following timeline shows how the epidemic spread around the world, progress made to combat it and challenges that remain. 1987 - The first treatment drug for AIDS, AZT, is approved.

The Confederacy was built on slavery. How can so many Southern whites still believe otherwise?

In July, a 62-year-old white man named Frank Earnest, one of the country's most ardent defenders of Confederate monuments, traveled 200 miles from his Virginia home to Washington, D.C., and got in line at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Meet Tammy Kemp, The Black Judge Assigned To Amber Guyger Murder Trial For Killing Botham Jean

Texas District Judge Tammy Kemp was assigned Friday to preside over the murder trial of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who shot and killed Botham Jean in his own apartment in September.

South Sudan: MSF Helps 157 Women in South Sudan After 'Dramatic Increase' in Sexual Violence

The sexual attacks and beatings in South Sudan over the last 12 days have targeted women walking to collect food to take home to their families. Groups of men numbering up to 20 have been accused of the assaults.

Africa: Many African Countries Are Flooding, Risking Decades of Development If They Do Not Adapt

Most African countries have made strong progress in achieving major development goals in the last few years. Despite this much needed progress, the past decade has seen flooding damage or destroy much of this same infrastructure, affecting millions and killing hundreds every year.

Africa: COP24 - Africans Expect Real Action On Climate Change

If climate change and global warning continue unabated, then Africa's future does not look bright. Experts warn that participants at the COP24 conference in Poland have to deliver on previous pledges.

Africa: Focus On Africa - Kenyan Gender Bill in Peril

Kenyan MPs shelve landmark gender bill in fierce battle for controversial perks.

Alabama Police Who Killed EJ Bradford Jr. Aren’t Being Transparent At All, NAACP Says

After admitting to mistakenly killing Emantic “EJ” Bradford, Jr., following a mall shooting that left two other people injured in Alabama, the credibility of local law enforcement was lacking, to put it mildly.

Dallas Grand Jury Charges Amber Guyger With Murder For Killing Botham Jean

A grand jury in Dallas on Friday charged former police officer Amber Guyger with murder for killing Botham Jean in his own apartment in September.

Parole granted for man who killed at age 14

Tony Hicks was 14 and a junior high school student when he became a killer. Tariq Khamisa was 20 years old, a full-time college student and a part-time pizza delivery driver when Hicks’ bullet ended his life during a robbery in 1995.

Africa: Children and HIV/Aids - 'We Need to Talk About Men's Power Over Girls'

Johannesburg — 360,000 adolescents are projected to die of AIDS-related diseases between 2018 and 2030.

The return of Benin’s looted bronzes is about restoring a century’s worth of heritage—and pride

More than a century after they were looted, the decades-old campaign for European museums to return African art—particularly Benin bronzes—is finally looking like a real possibility.

Fostering Green, Made-In-Africa Innovations

- Over 1000 policy makers, experts, investors and financial specialists from across Africa are gathered this week in Kigali, at a week-long Africa Green Growth Forum 2018 to discuss how to foster green, made-in-Africa innovations to meet the needs of the continent.

Uganda: Lobby Group Accuses Uganda of Illicit Arms Supply to South Sudan

The Conflict Armament Research (CAR) lobby group has accused Uganda of illicit supply of arms to South Sudan. The London-based CAR says in its latest report that Uganda was buying weapons from European countries and giving them to South Sudan, despite an arms embargo.

Africa: EU, AU Move to Ease Legal Migration to Europe

Abuja — The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have stepped up efforts with member countries to ease legal migration to European countries with a view to checking the number of youths who lose their lives taking illegal routes.

East Africa: Uganda's Double Game in South Sudan Civil War Revealed

Despite its role as peace broker in neighboring South Sudan, Uganda has been among the clandestine suppliers of weapons that originate in the EU, US and China to both sides of the bloody civil war, a new report shows.

Africa: 'What We're Eating Is Killing Us' - Global Nutrition Report

Bangkok — Poor diets are among the top causes of ill health globally, accounting for nearly one in five deaths, according to a study published on Thursday that called on governments and businesses to do more to improve eating habits.

Africa: How Can Research Support Rural Women Farmers and Entrepreneurs to Thrive?

Winnie is an entrepreneur from Uganda who runs a successful business making probiotic yoghurt and selling to other businesses and schools. When I heard her speak at a recent food security meeting in Ottawa, Canada, I learned that Winnie has not always been this successful.

Alleged Mall Shooter Arrested, Police Still Can't Explain Why Officer Killed Emantic Bradford Jr.

Police in Hoover, Alabama, announced today (November 29) that they arrested the person who fired shots inside an Alabama mall, injuring two people. Erron Brown, 20, has been charged with attempted murder. News of the arrest comes after a week of unanswered questions from officers.

VIDEO: Seeking Ways to Include Women in the Blue Economy

- Women make up about half of the over 120 million people whose livelihood depend on the blue economy. But women play only a marginal role in the blue economy with most of them earning subsistence income.

Mississippi Is As American As Any Other State

I‘ve heard some iteration of “you from Mississippi? Word? Damn, that sounds rough” every few days since I moved from the state to go to college.

Shocker! Police Actually Admit To Wrongfully Arresting A Black Man But What Price Will They Pay?

This is rare: A police chief acknowledged a “department failure” when his officers wrongfully arrested a Black man. But will there be consequences?

Congo-Kinshasa: Mass Rape Trial Crucial for Justice

Goma — The trial of a militia leader for mass rape and other grave crimes is crucial for justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Cops Arrest Black Man On His Own Block Who Was Helping A Drunk Neighbor

Helping someone can get you arrested if you are Black. This was the case for 23-year-old Samir Ahmed in Silver Springs, Maryland, who was arrested by a band of cops after helping a drunk neighbor on Nov. 17. In a now viral video, Ahmed is pinned against a car by several police officers.

Kenya: It's Time We Made Premises More Accessible to People With Disability

For most delegates, the second African Union International Conference on Maternal, New-born and Child Health convened at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi between October 29 and 31 was a normal event with the usual rush to catch a session.

Africa: Climate Change 'Biggest Global Health Threat' of Century, Doctors Warn

London — Rising heat and wilder weather linked to climate change make it "the biggest global health threat of the 21st century", with hundreds of millions more people already suffering in the last two decades, medical officials warned Wednesday.

South Africa: Will Decriminalising Sex Work Increase Trafficking?

In 2003, New Zealand did away with all laws against consensual adult sex work. Activists say South Africa can take a few lessons from it.

Africa: Charities Say Malawi Plans to Gag Critics With 'Draconian' Law

London — Advocacy groups fear that the government will use the new law to shut down organisations that speak out against corruption Charities in Malawi have accused the government of trying to rush through a "draconian" law ahead of next year's elections aimed at muzzling criticism and stifling ad

West Africa: Is Islamic State in West Africa Becoming More Hardline?

Recent activities by Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA), the Boko Haram faction that replaced Abubakar Shekau as leader in 2016, have raised questions regarding its position and whether it is becoming more hardened.

Uganda: Audit Finds UN Refugee Agency Critically Mismanaged Donor Funds in Uganda

Geneva, 28 November 2018 - The UN's refugee agency wasted tens of millions of dollars in Uganda in 2017, overpaying for goods and services, awarding major contracts improperly, and failing to avoid fraud, corruption, and waste, according to a damning internal probe.

Congo-Kinshasa: Staying the Course At the Crossroads of Ebola and Conflict

Responders to the current Ebola epidemic in North Kivu are dealing with an unprecedented scenario. This is the first time that Ebola has found its way into an area where there is complex and violent conflict.

Africa: Concerns Over Eritrea's Role in Efforts By Africa and EU to Manage Refugees

Early in 2019 the Eritrean government will take over the chair of the key Africa and European Union (EU) forum dealing with African migration, known as the Khartoum Process. The Khartoum Process was established in the Sudanese capital in 2014.

Ex-Facebook Employee Calls Out Company's Anti-Blackness

While Facebook weathers criticisms for how it handles hate speech and critics, a former employee used the social media giant’s platform to critique the way it treats Black employees and users.

Washington D.C. On Course To Pass Historic Climate Bill

The nation’s capital just took a major step toward passing the most ambitious climate bill in the country—at a time when the federal government denies the need for such laws. Yesterday (November 27), the Council of the District of Columbia voted unanimously for the Clean Energy D.C.

Black Milwaukee Is Left ‘Numb’ From The Jerry Smith Jr. Police Shooting Video, Activist Says

Updated November 30, 2018, 2:00 p.m. EDT Wisconsin Voices’ African American Roundtable called Thursday for the indictment of Milwaukee Police Department Officers Adam Stahl and Melvin Finkley in the shooting of unarmed Jerry Smith Jr.

EJ Bradford’s Mother Blames Racist Police As Protesters Call Mayor ‘An Accomplice To Murder’

April Pipkins is speaking out about the tragic killing of her 21-year-old son Emantic “EJ” Fitzgerald Bradford Jr. Six days after his death, she still hasn’t heard from police, and she is slamming the department who clearly appear to have racial bias.

It is Imperative for the Caribbean to Have a Seat at the COP24 Negotiating Table

- The Caribbean will not be left out of the negotiations at COP24 – the 24th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – that will take place from Dec. 3 to 14 in Katowice, Poland.

Malawi: Chilima Says Malawi Needs Economic Liberation - Ends North Tour With Bumper Crowds

State Vice-President Saulos Chilima says Malawi needs urgent economic liberation, bemoaning the poor state of water transport system and tourism along the Lake Malawi.

South Africa: Why and How the LGBTI+ Community Is Finding New Words to Start Old Conversations

Qhawekhazi (isiXhosa) noun. Heroine / the woman who is a hero with the courage to love another woman. A diagnosis starts with a conversation. But what if you didn't even have the words to tell a nurse or doctor who you are? Or worse, the only way to describe yourself was a slur.

Senegal Talks Green Growth this Week

Global Green Growth Week 2018 is taking take place in Dakar, Senegal from 26-29 November with a focus on strengthening collaborations, sharing experiences and best practices in the new green growth economy.

Africa: Study Sheds Light On Scourge of "Fake" News in Africa

Concerns about "fake news" have dominated discussions about the relationship between the media and politics in the developed world in recent years.

The African Union has failed to protect its young female employees from sexual harassment

For many of the young women who intern and volunteer at one Africa’s most prestigious institutions, the opportunity quickly became a nightmare. Last week, the African Union released the results of its investigation into a sexual harassment scandal.

Africa: Finance for Climate Action Rising, but Still 'Far to Go' - Analysts

Barcelona — Much more investment is needed to transition economies onto a low-carbon path, and adapt to climate change impacts Investment to tackle climate change is increasing around the world but remains far too low to limit global warming and avoid its most harmful consequences, as governments

Mike Espy Loses To A Raging Racist As Mississippi Votes For White Supremacy Over Progress

Democrat Mike Espy lost the Mississippi Senate runoff election to Cindy Hyde-Smith Tuesday night. But in reality, racism won as the state’s citizens cast ballots for a woman who has made no secret of her affinity for white supremacy.

Alabama City Where Cops Killed EJ Bradford Is More Worried About Getting Sued Than Justice

City leaders in the Alabama town where a cop shot Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr. on Thanksgiving night seemed to care more about guarding against a lawsuit than seeking justice in the killing of an innocent Black man who many were calling a hero.

School District Gets A Slap On The Wrist After Black Students Were Terrorized

The Saucon Valley School District in Pennsylvania, which is about 75 miles outside of Philadelphia, was accused of not properly handling claims of racial discrimination and has been embroiled in a lawsuit for years.

Puerto Rican Homeowners Suffer As FEMA Pays Exorbitant Prices for Home Repairs

More than 100,000 homeowners in Puerto Rico may be victims of a widespread corruption scheme involving a government-run program to fix their properties, according to an investigative report from The New York Times.

A Liberian child sex scandal raises serious questions of moral accountability for NGOs

In its chilling exposé, Unprotected, ProPublica uncovered how girls as young as 10 at the US-backed More Than Me Academy in Liberia were raped by the charity’s Liberian co-founder, Macinstosh Johnson.

Activists Warn: Don’t Retrieve Body Of American Who Tried To Force His Jesus On Remote Tribe

American missionary John Allen Chau, who was killed after an illegal mission to bring his Jesus to the remote North Sentinel Island in Andamans, has now caused chaos. Authorities are trying to retrieve his body, which could put the lives of the Sentinelese tribe at risk.

Africa: Focus On Africa - Kingsley Moghalu's Presidential Bid to End 'Oil Curse'

The rising star of Nigerian politics, Kingsley Moghalu, vows to end the "oil curse" with his 2019 presidential bid while Sierra Leone's new Unity Party engages in a daring battle for women's rights.

Nigeria: 73,400 African Refugees Given Citizenship of Host Countries in 2017 - UNHCR

Nairobi — No fewer than 73,400 African refugees were given right to citizenship by their host countries in 2018, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR) has said.

Mali: New Violence Eclipses Mali's Plans for Peace

A baby boy burnt alive in his mud-walled hut by a militia group. An elderly man killed by stray bullets as he returned home from a market. Villagers besieged by Islamist militants and now simply starving to death.

U.S. Prisons Have a Mental Health Crisis. This Story of A New York Prisoner’s Death Helps Reveal Why

A major new Marshall Project investigation looks at the the mental health crisis in U.S. prisons by diving deep into the story of Karl Taylor, a prisoner who died at a maximum-security prison in the Catskills of New York after an altercation with prison guards in 2015.

Rev. Barber: MS Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Jokes About Hangings, But Her Policies Will Strangle the Poor

AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. President Trump is heading to Mississippi today, one day before voters head to the polls for Mississippi’s hotly contested runoff Senate election.

Giving Tuesday: Contrary To Popular Belief, Black Folks Have Been Philanthropists ‘Since The Beginning Of Time’

African-Americans — despite finding themselves at the bottom rung of the nation’s economic ladder — are collectively among the top ranks of financial contributors to charitable causes.

Promoting Gender Equality On Front Lines

Jessica Neuwirth is founder of Donor Direct Action, an international organization which partners with front line women’s groups around the world. - Last week’s announcement by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) of £50m ($64.

Youth Create Businesses that Are Geared to Protecting the Environment

- An organic pesticide safe for farmers and the environment, and carbonised fuel briquettes made from agricultural waste materials and organic waste are all business ideas that promote a green economy.

People are living longer in Africa but the rise of lifestyle diseases threatens progress

People in sub-Saharan Africa are now living longer than ever before. A child born in the region today is expected to live up to 64 years on average. This is a remarkable increase of 11 years since the year 2000, when life expectancy at birth was only 53 years in sub-Saharan Africa.

African languages are lagging behind when it comes to voice recognition innovations

When internet connectivity is discussed in Africa, the conversation usually revolves around those who have access and those who don’t, namely the digital divide.

Nigeria: How Buhari Stopped Us From Fighting Boko Haram - South African Mercenary

The founder of Specialized Tasks, Training, Equipment and Protection,(STTEP), Eeben Barlow, has revealed how President Muhammadu Buhari stopped them from carrying on fighting Boko-Haram terrorists in Nigeria in 2015.

Sudan: S. Sudan - Facebook Auction of Child Bride Sparks Outrage

Child marriage is common and rarely condemned in South Sudan. Politicians and army officers often openly take girls as their wives. The recent auction of one child bride on Facebook has sparked international outrage.

Mayor Asks For ‘Patience’ When The Cops Who Killed EJ Bradford, Jr. Had No ‘Patience’ With Their Gun

There has been outrage over the killing of 21-year-old Emantic “EJ” Fitzgerald Bradford Jr.

Will Justice Be Served? Dallas Grand Jury Finally Hears Evidence In Botham Jean Case

Nearly three months after Botham Shem Jean was shot and killed in his own home by 30-year-old police officer Amber Guyger, the grand jury is hearing the case today. Guyger will either be charged with manslaughter, possibly murder, or no charge at all. DallasNews.

Barry Jenkins to Hollywood: Adapt More Black Literature

Filmmaker Barry Jenkins’ upcoming adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1974 novel, “If Beale Street Could Talk,” is the first English-language big screen version of the late author’s work.

Video Confirms Unarmed Victim Of Justified Police Shooting Had His Hands Up

An unarmed Black man who police shot has been vindicated through recently released video footage that shows he posed no threat when police fired on him at close range last year in Milwaukee. The release of the body cam video confirmed both that Jerry Smith Jr.

Africa: What You Need to Know About Africa's Blue Economy

The Blue Economy is about all activities that make sure we use the ocean sustainably while pursuing economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and a healthy ocean, says the World Bank. This could be areas such as renewable energy, transportation routes, food, and labour.

Africa: Fight Against Malaria Needs Combination of Innovative Science and Communities

Current strategies to prevent malaria using bed nets and insecticides protect millions of people from malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. Last year 175 million bed nets treated with insecticide were delivered across sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa: Home 'Most Dangerous Place' for Women, UN Study Shows

Vienna — More than half the women who were murdered worldwide last year were killed by their partners or family members, making home "the most dangerous place for a woman," a new UN study said Sunday.

Zimbabwe: Musasa - Less Than 50 Percent of Zim Rape Cases Got Proper Attention

Local pro-women support and anti-violence group, Musasa Project reports that less than 50 percent of rape cases which were brought to the attention of relevant authorities this year were satisfactorily dealt with as national statistics indicate that a woman was being raped every hour in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe: A Commercialised Army Is Dangerous for Zim

Zimbabwe Defence Forces Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. That is one name you are not likely to find at the Registrar of Companies. But that name is, in spirit and deed, there, if you understand the fact that our own army is fast turning into a commercial outfit, with all the hazards that come with it.

Alabama Cops Never Notified EJ Bradford’s Family After Mistakenly Killing Him, Aunt Says

The way cops have handled the police killing of a Black man on Thanksgiving night in a small Alabama town was increasingly appearing to be nothing short of disastrous and flat-out disrespectful.

Africa: Steps Rural Communities Can Take to Protect Their Water Resources

For rural communities in the highlands of eastern Africa, water for domestic use is not piped. They have to collect, or use it from springs or rivers and it's accessible to anyone.

Ghana: Slavers in the Family - What a Castle in Accra Reveals About Ghana's History

As a Ghanaian archaeologist, I have been conducting research at Christiansborg Castle in Accra, Ghana. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the castle is a former seventeenth century trading post, colonial Danish and British seat of government, and Office of the President of the Republic of Ghana.

Morocco: Spanish Navy Rescues 9 Moroccan Irregular Migrants Off Morocco's Coast

Morocco's navy on Saturday found the bodies of 15 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on board a boat stranded at sea for days and rescued 53 survivors, a military source said.

Sudanese Refugees in Chad Lament Food Distribution Delays

Sudanese refugees in camp Touloum in eastern Chad have refused to be classified into three categories with regard to eligibility for food assistance.

Angola Works to Get Closer to Food Self-Sufficiency

Lisbon — President João Lourenço predicted Saturday in Lisbon to place Angola close to food self-sufficiency in the course of his mandate. João Lourenço recalled that his term is five years, and his objective, if possible, is to bring Angola closer to food self-sufficiency in this period.

Your favorite wax print wasn’t really African and a Chinese takeover means it never will be

When you think of African fashion, you often think of the variety of brightly dyed fabrics worn on the continent and in the diaspora as shirts, pants, dresses, skirts and even the occasional head wrap on that cool “woke” black girlfriend.

Gender Inequality is Stunting Economic Progress

Siddharth Chatterjee is the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Kenya. - ‘Do not let us off the hook; keep our feet to the fire’. These were the words of the UN Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guterres when he promised to personally lead the global body towards greater gender equality.

Nigeria: We the Fulani Are No Killers or Trouble Makers but the Cheated Tribe of Nigeria - Emir of Keffi

Alhaji Shehu Usman Chindo Yamusa III is the Emir of Keffi, Nasarawa State capital.

Nigeria: UN Urges End to Detention of Asylum Seekers in Libya

The UN has denounced the dangers faced by migrants and asylum seekers in Libya, calling for an end to their detention. The Chief of Mission of the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Libya, Roberto Mignone said: "Refugees in Libya are faced with a nightmarish scenario.

Cops Admit Black Man Police Killed In Alabama Mall Shooting Was Not The Shooter

Police responding to a shooting at a mall in Alabama apparently shot and killed the wrong person — a Black man — leaving the suspected gunman at large following a violent episode that wounded two others on Thanksgiving night. Emantic “EJ” Fitzgerald Bradford Jr.

Cameroon Govt Cautions Foreigners Against Traveling to Restive Regions

Administrative authorities in Cameroon say they are tracking armed terrorists who this week killed a Kenyan missionary in the town of Eyumojock in the restive southwest region of the central African state.

South Africa: Expelling Pregnant Students From Residence a Grave Act of Gender-Based Violence - Dlamini

Expelling pregnant students from university residences is a grave act of gender-based violence because female students do not impregnate themselves, Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women Bathabile Dlamini has charged.

Nigeria: Boko Haram Kidnaps 15 Girls

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnapped 15 girls overnight in a village near Toumour, southeastern Niger, the local mayor said on Saturday.

Will Amber Guyger Be Charged With Murder? Former Dallas DA Weighs In On Shooting Of Botham Jean

The newly elected Dallas County district attorney was probably feeling more than a little pressure to deliver justice in the racially charged case of former police officer Amber Guyger killing Botham Jean in his own home nearly two months ago.

Global, Inclusive Partnerships Essential for the Future Sustainability of our Oceans and Seas

Lisa Stadelbauer is the High Commissioner-designate of Canada to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda; the Ambassador-designate to Somalia, Burundi; and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Nairobi. She is a career diplomat with over 25 years in the Canadian Foreign Service.

Burkina Faso: In Burkina Faso, a Local Drive to Educate Children Fleeing Extremist Violence

When nine-year-old twins Jan and Jannick started their new school term at the beginning of October, they admitted that for the first time in years they weren't scared to attend class.

Landmark California Law Bars Prosecutors From Pursuing Murder Charges Against People Who Didn’t Commit Murder

Jacque Wilson was in his car heading home from a softball game on a late August evening when his phone rang. It was his friend Kate Chatfield: She told him California Senate Bill 1437 had finally passed and was headed to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk.

Zimbabwe: Zim Delegation to Brussels - Musarara Threatens to Sue Diamonds Activist Maguwu

Harare businessman and Resources Exploitation Watch Trust (REWT) chairman Tafadzwa Musarara has threatened to sue Centre for Natural Resource Governance, (CNRG) director Farai Maguwu over alleged case of defamation.

Africa: Migrants Losing U.S.$25 Billion Per Year Through Remittance Fees - UN

London — Lowering the fees migrant workers pay to send money home could result in $1 billion more being spent on education in developing countries, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Financial institutions are under pressure after a report by UNESCO, the U.N.

There’s new evidence giving cash to the poor is more transformative than we thought

When it comes to poverty alleviation in the developing world, cash transfer schemes have been at the center of a difficult debate. For years, donor agencies and governments were urged to integrate the poor into their economies by providing them with a basic amount of cash.

Africans are being exposed to “fake news” at a higher rate than Americans

Concerns about “fake news” have dominated discussions about the relationship between the media and politics in the developed world in recent years.

What do African strongmen do after they get kicked out of office?

A mix of weak institutions, power-hungry leaders, elites kept happy through government patronage and a stifled press have helped several leaders across the continent stay in power much longer than they were supposed to. But the last few years have been particularly tough for some African strongman.

Mozambique: Frelimo Condemns Threats of Return to War

Maputo — Mozambique's ruling Frelimo Party has condemned the implicit threat of a return to war made on Tuesday by Ossufo Momade, the interim coordinator of the political commission of the main opposition party, the former rebel movement Renamo.

Nigeria: Boko Haram Killed 2,300 Teachers, Destroyed 1,000 Schools - UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has said Boko Haram has killed 2,300 teachers in the North-east since the start of the insurgency in 2009.

Mali: Tens of Thousands 'Left to Starve' As Mali Conflict Escalates

Dakar — Tens of thousands of people who have fled fighting in Mali since September are going hungry because funding has run out as the conflict has escalated, aid agencies said on Wednesday.

#BlackoutBlackFriday Returns to Uplift Economic Resistance and Black Art

Blackout for Human Rights launched #BlackoutBlackFriday five years ago to replace Black Friday’s unapologetic consumerism with a celebration of Black art and a boycott of retailers. The campaign returns this Friday (November 23).

Federal Judge Overturns Mississippi Law That Banned Abortion After 15 Weeks

The Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the state’s only abortion clinic, filed a complaint with the United States District Court for Mississippi’s Southern District within an hour of the governor signing the bill.

Shopping While Black: Boycotts Pop Up Ahead Of Holiday Shopping Season

As the holiday shopping season gets underway this weekend, several calls for boycotts have been called for against retailers accused of various racially discriminatory practices. See Also: This Too?! Police Called On Black Family For Trying On Clothes In A Store

Women Must be at the Heart of Africa's Blue Economy : Inter Press Service

Africa, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Featured, Gender, Headlines, Regional Categories, Sustainability, TerraViva United Nations, Trade & Investment - The blue economy has quite rightly been described as the ‘New Frontier of the African Renaissance’.

Never Forget: When Black Folks Armed Themselves The NRA And Republicans Suddenly Supported Gun Control

Every week there is a new shooting, from Mercy Hospital in Chicago to Thousands Oaks, California to a Jewish synagogue. Many people are asking, what will it take to get sensible gun control? For that answer, you can look to the past — arming Black people.

Scholarship For Black Medical Students Created In Memory Of Tamara O’Neal

Medical school friends of Dr. Tamara O’Neal, who was killed by her ex-fiancé on Monday in Chicago, turned the tragedy into an opportunity to support the next generation of Black doctors. They launched the Tamara E.

Africa: These Young Africans Were Just Recognised for Making a Difference

Cape Town — You may know who Millie Bobby Brown is from her role in the American TV series Stranger Things, but do you know who Kherann Yao, Deasy Helena Muzima, Detty Dione Datto, Lebohang Masango and Tchonté Silué are? You're probably wondering what they all have in common...

Kenya: Two U.S. Air Strikes Kill 37 Al-Shabaab in Somalia

Nairobi — Two air strikes by the United States forces in Somalia have killed 37 Al Shabaab militants. The first air strike left 27 militants dead while 10 others were killed in the second attack.

Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills 53 in Fresh Attacks On Borno

Maiduguri — Boko Haram terrorists have killed 53 soldiers and farmers in three days of attacks in Borno State, in a new show of force ahead of the February presidential election, AFP reported yesterday, quoting security sources.

Africa: More than 90 Media Leaders Discuss Africa's Future Media Landscape at Fourth "Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators" Forum

press release Livingstone, Zambia — Digital transformation, business models of the future and the Fourth Industrial Revolution among topics to be discussed in Livingstone, Zambia November 19, 2018 - More than 90 international media, technology, business and government and community leaders from 21

Cameroon Violence Condemned By UN Human Rights Office in Appeal for Dialogue to Address Grievances

Continuing insecurity in Cameroon has been condemned by the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) amid reports of killings by armed groups and State forces that has prompted mass internal displacement.

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Violence Puts Ebola Humanitarian Response At Risk, UN Food Relief Agency Warns

A spokesperson for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned any violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that could slow down the humanitarian response to the Ebola outbreak in the vast country's north-east, following an attack on a UN base and nearby hotels housing UN s

Africa: UN Chief Advocates for a Strengthening of Peacekeeping in Africa

Citing the "encouraging progress" achieved by United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa - which hosts half of all ongoing missions - UN chief António Guterres on Tuesday called the international community to strengthen cooperation and commitment to peacekeeping, during an open debate held at

Solar Energy Drives Social Development in Brazil's Favelas : Inter Press Service

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Eric Garner's Mother Responds as Officer Who Killed Her Son Finally Faces Disciplinary Hearing

Four years after the world watched New York Police Department Officer Daniel Pantaleo kill Eric Garner as the 43-year-old Black man repeated said, “I can’t breathe,” the New York Daily News reported yesterday (November 19) that he will face a departmental hearing for his actions.

Chicago Hospital Shooting Is A Reminder That Black Women Suffer From Domestic Violence The Most

The killing of emergency room Dr. Tamara O’Neal outside a Chicago hospital on Monday shines a spotlight on the disproportionately higher rate that Black women die from domestic abuse. See Also: Chicago Hospital Shooting Victim Dr. Tamara O’Neal Was Reportedly A Victim Of Domestic Violence

Africa: Time to Fix the Leak in Africa's Royalty Bucket

According to the Confederation of International Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), Africa is an economic and cultural growth story for creators such authors, visual artists, songwriters, music composers and publishers.

New Report: Black Voters Once Again Saved The Country In The Midterm Elections

While Stacey Abrams and Andrew Gillum may have lost their races for governor due to voter suppression and blatant racism, the midterm elections was still a success for Democrats.

Ethiopia Crackdown On Corruption, Human Right Abuses. Everything You Need to Know

An arrest so far of more than 60 officials, mostly from Ethiopia's intelligence and military apparatus, which started with the arrest of 40 on Friday November 09, has led to shocking revelations by the attorney general Berhanu Tsegaye of gruesome human rights violations of Ethiopians in the hands of

Africa: Fast-Growing African Cities At 'Extreme Risk' From Climate Change - Analysts

Barcelona — Africa's rapidly expanding cities face huge threats from climate change over the next 30 years, which could bring knock-on effects such as higher crime rates and civil unrest, risk analysts said on Wednesday.

Cameroon's Disabled Rally for Peace

Disabled people in Cameroon are protesting the deepening crisis in the country's English-speaking regions after clashes between government forces and armed separatists killed several handicapped people. A number of people caught up in the fighting have been made disabled as well.

Trump Administration's Contraception Proposal Hijacks Program for Women in Poverty

The government wants women whose employers object to paying for contraception on religious grounds to rely on a program aimed at keeping lower-incoming earning women healthy.

Who Killed Jemel Roberson? Cop’s Name Kept Under Wraps As Family Demands Justice

It’s been more than a week since a Midlothian police officer shot and killed Jemel Roberson in the parking lot of the suburban Chicago nightclub where he worked as a security guard.

Improved Husbandry Practices Boosts Aquaculture in Kenya

- Despite the humid late October midday weather in Kisumu County near the shores of Lake Victoria, Jane Kisia is busy walking around her fish ponds feeding her fish. As she rhythmically throws handfuls of pellets into the ponds, located within her homestead, the fish ravenously gobble them up.

Chicago Pastor Kicks Young Man Out Of His Church Who Was Dressed ‘Like A Woman’

Last week, an elderly preacher named Frances Kelly went viral after randomly pointing out a young man in the crowd and told him to stay away from “sissies” and “faggots.” This week, another preacher has gone viral for kicking a young man out of his church for dressing “like a woman.

South Africa: Survivors of Sexual Violence in South Africa Are Finally Finding Their Voices

The story of Cheryl Zondi, the brave young woman who took the stand in a South African court to testify against Nigerian pastor and rape accused Timothy Omotoso has recently dominated news headlines.

Africa: 'If Climate Change Goes On As Is, People Will Need to Be Relocated - We Need a Plan.'

Few governments are ready for what could be the world's biggest move, driven by climate change and conflict. Here's why.

Uganda: Refugees in Uganda - the Value of a Million Human Lives

Uganda is a front runner when it comes to forward-looking refugee policy. But financial aid from abroad only trickles in and the situation is worsening. Who should pay -- Uganda or the international community?

Uganda: Army Deployed at Congo Border Over ADF rebels

Continued attacks by rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) has prompted deployment by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) along the Uganda-DR Congo border to guard against escalation of incursions.

Tanzania: Finland Says Won't Withhold Its Funds Over Homophobia

Dar es Salaam — Finland, a European Union member, will not withhold aid to Tanzania over recent homophobic comments by some politicians, Finish media reported yesterday.

Nigeria May Become Desert, NCF Warns

Nigeria is losing about a half kilometre of its land mass annually to desert encroachment and time is of the essence before the entire country becomes a desert. The Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, Muktari Aminu-Kano, raised the alarm in Lagos on Sunday.

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Governor Calls For County Commissioner’s Resignation Days After Outcry Over ‘Master Race’ Remark

Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer on Saturday jumped on the bandwagon of voices calling for the removal of a white county commissioner who told a Black woman on Tuesday that he’s part of the “master race.

Tanzania: World Bank - Tanzania's Stance On Pregnant Schoolgirls Key to Loan Release

Dar es Salaam — The World Bank said yesterday that it had agreed with the government on a new framework that would see girls who become pregnant while in school continue with their education.

The National Struggle For Effective Community Oversight Of Police Comes To Nashville

Black communities have been fighting for effective civilian oversight of police departments since the 1960s.

Africa: Abuse and 'Vilification' of Migrants On the Rise As Borders Close

London — Vilification of migrants as criminals, rather than people needing protection, by politicians and the media is making them more vulnerable to abuse, said a frontline humanitarian worker.

‘He Just Started Shooting’: Cop Shot Jemel Roberson ‘Out Of Fear,’ Eyewitness Says

Barely a month removed from Jason Van Dyke’s conviction for his overzealous, implicit bias-fueled police execution of teenager Laquan McDonald in Chicago, history seemed to be repeating itself about 20 miles south in the town of Robbins.

Africa: Food Security in Africa Depends On Rethinking Outdated Water Law

A new study has found that outdated, colonial-era water permit systems across Africa are unintentionally criminalising millions of small farmers who can't obtain permits. This undermines efforts to boost farming production and meet economic growth goals.

Africa: Eritrea-Ethiopia Peace Leads to a Refugee Surge

Mekelle/Ethiopia — A group of Eritreans lines up outside a small, green army tent surrounded by yellow scrubland at the top of a ridge marking the Ethiopia-Eritrea border.

Black Man Who Was Beat Unconscious By Arizona Police Files $1.97 Million Lawsuit

Five officers who savagely beat a Black man in the lobby of an apartment complex in Mesa, Arizona in May have not been charged with a crime. However, the lawyers for 35-year-old Robert Johnson have now filed a $1.97 million lawsuit.

Newly Elected DA Criticizes Faith Johnson’s Handling Of The Botham Jean Case

Faith Johnson, a Black, Republican woman who lost her reelection bid for Dallas district attorney by a landslide, has been slammed for her handling of the Botham Shem Jean case. Now the newly elected DA , retired judge and Black Democrat John Creuzot, is reflecting on her work on the case.

Kroger Shooter Could Be Facing The Death Penalty

On Thursday, November 15, the white supremacist who killed two Black people at a Kroger grocery store in Jeffersontown, Kentucky was charged with a hate crime. The victims were 69-year-old Maurice Stallard and 67-year-old Vickie Lee Jones.

South Africa: 10 Questions About Expropriation Without Compensation Answered

On Thursday the Joint Constitutional Review Committee adopted a recommendation that the Constitution should be amended to allow for expropriation without compensation. News24 tries to answer some questions which might arise from this development.

Nigeria: It Rains, It Pours, It Floods - Nigeria's Growing Seasonal Problem

Over the last few years in Nigeria, seasonal flooding has killed hundreds, destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes, and displaced millions of people. This year, since the rainy season began in June, twelve states have been badly affected.

Report: Public Housing Is A Complete Disaster Under The Deplorable Ben Carson

Detroit has another reason to remove Ben Carson‘s name from one of its public schools. A new report found that public housing’s safety and health under the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HJUD) have dangerously declined under the deplorable leadership of Carson.

If consumers boycott palm oil products it could lead to more deforestation

Palm oil can be found in food and cosmetics everywhere: in fact, half of the world’s population uses palm oil in food.

Attorney Lee Merritt Blasts The White Officer Who Killed Jemel Roberson

A white police officer’s implicit racial bias is to blame for the shooting death of a Black security guard in a shoot-first-ask-questions-later approach in suburban Chicago over the weekend, one of the attorneys representing the victim’s family.

White Women Wear Hoodies In A Mall To Prove A Point About Racial Profiling

Who knew an unwritten “rule” could be enforced in a shopping center where you buy hoodies? But that’s exactly what happ[ened at Wolfchase Galleria in Cordova in Memphis, Tennessee, where no hoodies are allowed. Sometimes.

“He Was a Protector”: Remembering Jemel Roberson, 26-Year-Old Chicago Security Guard Slain by Police

Community members are demanding answers for the police killing of a black security guard in the Chicago suburbs, after 26 year-old Jemel Roberson was shot and killed by a white policeman Sunday.

Cameroon: Renewed Anglophone Fighting Displaces Hundreds of Civilians

Cameroon’s restive English-speaking regions are emptying out after renewed military raids on separatist strongholds left at least 30 people dead in two days.

Africa: Diamonds Are Not Necessarily Forever

The participants in the Kimberley Process, including 19 African governments, are meeting this week in Brussels to review the successes and failures of its first 15 years of operation and, many hope, adapt it to the demands of a changing environment.

Nigerian Govt Finally Ready to Start Ogoni Clean Up - Minister

The Federal Government of Nigeria says final processes for award of contracts for the clean up of Ogoniland will be completed this week. Ogoni area in Rivers State has over the years been destroyed by oil leaks leading to the destruction of surrounding waters and farm lands.

Nigeria: Lagos, Other Cities Face Threat of Climate Change - Higher Crime Rates - Report

Nigeria's commercial nerve centre, Lagos, faces huge threats from climate change and attendant higher crime rates over the next 30 years, researchers at UK-based Verisk Maplecroft said Wednesday in a report.

Libya: Migrants Refuse to Disembark in Libya After Being Rescued At Sea

The 94 passengers were rescued by a passing container ship last week as they were en route to Italy. After being returned to Libya they have refused to get off the ship.

State Sen. Nikema Williams Says She Was ‘Singled Out’ For Arrest During Georgia Protest To Count Every Vote

Stacey Abrams is advocating for voter justice and thankfully she has people on her side like State Sen. Nikema Williams. Yesterday, Williams was arrested at the State Capitol for standing with constituents while asking for every vote to be counted.

Cover-up? Police Narrative Of Jemel Roberson’s Killing Contradicts Eyewitnesses’

The Illinois State Police, which is conducting the initial investigation into the police-involved killing of Jemel Roberson, released findings on Tuesday that contradict reported witness statements.

West African countries are leading the way in educating men on “positive masculinity”

If the gender ratio of the 3,800 attendants of the fifth International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP), the world’s largest gathering on sexual and reproductive health and rights held in Kigali, Rwanda this year, is any indicator, deciding whether and when to have children is a woman’s job.

People in rural Mali are supporting jihadists over corrupt government officials and marginalization

In Mali, jihadist groups have taken control of more than half the country since 2012. How has such a fundamental change been possible in a country previously praised by international observers as a bulwark against radical Islam in Africa? Several factors contributed to the current crisis in Mali.

Professor Calls Police On Black Student For No Good Reason

AUniversity of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) professor singled out a Black student on Monday for the police to escort out of her classroom. Her crime was propping up her feet on a chair.

California Inmates Are Being Paid $1 An Hour To Fight Massive Wildfire

Massive wildfires are raging in California and the state is in desperate need of help. Therefore, they are calling on inmates to fight the fires and they are only being paid $1 an hour.

Protesters Ready To Raise Hell Outside Midlothian Police Department That Refuses To Name Cop Who Killed Jemel Roberson

Activists are demanding—but not getting—answers from the Midlothian Police Department about the identity of the officer who killed security guard Jemel Roberson on Sunday.

Africa: Namibia Condemns Illicit Financial Flows From Africa

The Namibian government condemns illicit financial flows from the continent, and has expressed grave concern over the billions of dollars leaving Africa and depriving it of its needed development potential.

Kenya: Thousands to Create Room for Oil Extraction

Thousands of residents of Pibor in South Sudan's Boma State will be relocated from their homes to pave the ways for the drilling of oil, officials said.

Africa: World Set to Miss Contraception Goal Leaving Millions of Women Behind

Kigali — An ambitious goal to boost the number of women using modern contraception by tens of millions by 2020 is falling far behind, said experts on Monday who say family planning helps prevent unsafe abortions and maternal deaths.

Dallas Police Association Pushing The Narrative That Amber Guyger Was Overworked

Now that District Attorney Faith Johnson, who is a Black Republican woman, has been voted out and retired judge John Creuzot, who said Amber Guyger should be charged with murder, was voted in by a landslide, the Dallas Police Association appears to be working at a frantic pace to protect the 30-yea

Black Man Paralyzed In Police Shooting Enters Political Arena

Less than a week after the 2018 midterm elections, a Black man who was paralyzed in a 2012 police shooting wants to campaign for office in 2019.

Everything We Know About The Black Security Guard Mistakenly Killed By Illinois Cop

A 26-year-old security guard at a nightclub in Robbins, Illinois was doing his job when a police officer mistakenly killed him early Sunday morning.

South Africa is on course to grow its economy again—but also reinforce inequality

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been working hard to improve South Africa’s economic situation. In October he hosted a jobs summit that’s expected to produce 275 000 new jobs a year. More recently he organized an investment summit at which participants announced commitments worth R290 billion.

Black Republican DA Who Was Voted Out Wants To Stay On The Botham Jean Case

District Attorney Faith Johnson, who is a Black, Republican woman, has been widely criticized for her handling of the Botham Shem Jean case. Even though she was voted out by a landslide, losing to retired judge John Creuzot, she is bizarrely asking to stay on the Jean case.

A Black Security Guard Caught a Shooting Suspect. Police Arrived—and Killed the Guard.

The incident began on Sunday morning when security at Manny’s Blue Room Bar in Robbins, a south suburb of Chicago, asked a group of drunken men to leave, witnesses told WGN. One of the men returned to the bar and opened fire.

Northeast Nigeria: Urgent Need to Combat Deadly Cholera Outbreaks

- The number of people who have been affected by cholera in northeast Nigeria has increased to 10,000. The disease is spreading quickly in congested displacement camps with limited access to proper sanitation facilities.

Uganda: Govt Readies to Stave Off Ebola Along DRC Border

In Uganda, officials have stepped up measures to prevent an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. Ebola has infected 319 people in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo since August, killing 198.

Tanzania: Homosexuality Illegal in Tanzania - Govt Insists

MINISTER for Home Affairs, Kangi Lugola yesterday expressed the government stand on homosexual activities, saying such acts are against the country's laws. Mr Lugola said in Parliament that the government of Tanzania will never allow such acts, which are against both the laws and the will of God.

Nigeria: Special Report - Inside the Apprehensive World of Nigerian Sex Workers in Ghana

The night is cool and so is the countenance of Rose at the prospect of attending to her first customer for the day. Business started for her about two hours ago, but on a drab motion that has characterised recent days.

Somalia: Al Shabab-Claimed Mogadishu Suicide Bombings Kill Dozens

Somalia's security forces shot dead four gunmen who tried to storm a popular hotel after four suicide blasts. Police said the death toll - from the initial 22 - was likely to rise, as some people were still missing.

Teacher Let Back Into Classroom After Repeatedly Using Racial Slur

Officials in a Pennsylvania school district had no good answers for parents and students who demanded to know why a teacher who repeatedly used the N-word in her class returned to work.

It’s really expensive for Africans to live in their own cities

For the last decade or so, lists of the world’s most expensive cities usually include London, Hong Kong, perhaps New York, and then at least one African city—recently it’s been Luanda, Angola or an unexpected city like N’Djamena, Chad.

Morehouse Accused Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Complaint

Morehouse College is being accused of protecting an associate professor who allegedly sexual harassed a first-year student on a study-abroad trip to Brazil. The student filed a lawsuit against the HBCU on Monday.

KKK Reportedly Calling For ‘Trump Supporters’ In Austin, Texas To ‘Stop Black Lives Matter’

There was a flier circulating online that was supposedly from the Ku Klux Klan, which reads, “The KKK wants you! We’re calling upon all fellow Trump supporters, to show up and protest against the radical left.

Newly Elected Dallas DA Says The ‘Appropriate Charge’ For Amber Guyger Is Murder

On September 6, 30-year-old police officer Amber Guyger killed 26-year-old Botham Shem Jean in his own home. She was charged with manslaughter and there has been outrage over how District Attorney Faith Johnson, who is a Black, Republican woman, handled the case.

Cameroon’s Anglophone separatist crisis is now a full-scale propaganda war

The Wednesday (Nov. 7) release of 78 school students who were abducted by gunmen in the city of Bamenda a few days earlier, has done little to ease suspicion or reduce the number of unproven allegations between the Cameroon government and separatist militants in the country’s Anglophone regions.

Africa: Tackling Health, Growth and Inclusivity in Africa's Booming Cities

Representatives from African cities met on 8 November to boost actions to tackle environment issues affecting human health, such as air pollution, water quality and sanitation, and to build healthy, wealthy, and sustainable future urban centres.

Congo-Kinshasa: Torture of Activists Routine in Congo

The military, police, and intelligence services in the Democratic Republic of Congo have routinely tortured political and rights activists, including by gang rape, choking and electric shock, according to an exhaustive new report.

East Africa’s volcanoes are a major hazard but also a huge renewable energy source

By & Gezahegn Yirgu, Addis Ababa UniversityMore than 100 young volcanoes—that have had activity within about 10,000 years – dot the landscape of the East African Rift – an area that runs for more than 3000 kilometres from Djibouti and Eritrea, down through Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda t

South Sudan: The Country Faces Collapse If Peace Pact Fails Again. This Can Be Averted

South Sudan is arguably the most fragile state in the world. Lacking an institutional legacy at its creation in 2011, political, security, economic, and social indicators have all deteriorated amid civil conflict.

Ethiopia - Police Unearth Mass Grave of 200 People

Police have discovered hundreds of bodies in Ethiopia's troubled area between the Oromia and Somali regions during an investigation into Abdi Mohammed. The former Somali leader is suspected of human rights violations.

Colorado Votes To Abolish Slavery, 2 Years After Similar Amendment Failed

Colorado voters have approved an amendment to their state's constitution that completely abolishes slavery — by stripping out language that still exists in the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which bans slavery and servitude "except as a punishment."

It’s Official! The Mother Of The Late Jordan Davis, Lucy McBath, Headed To Congress

While Stacey Abrams is fighting for votes in Georgia, there is some good news in The Peach State. Although Lucia “Lucy” McBath declared victory over incumbent Republican Rep. Karen Handel on Wednesday, Handel refused to concede. However, it is now official that McBath is the victor.

Empowering Women in Post-Conflict Africa

Amber Rouleau is with the communications office for African Women Rising - While its conflict ended in 2007, Northern Uganda struggles with its legacy as one of the most aid-dependent regions in the world.

How a data deficit keeps us in the dark about the real digital divide

Digital concerns underpin many of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality, good health, quality education, industry innovation, smart and sustainable cities: these all require strong information and communications technology systems to become a reality.

Tanzania’s government has arrested Africa’s top free press advocates

Tanzania’s government has arrested two top African press freedom advocates, amping up its crackdown on press freedom and signaling the creeping authoritarianism of president John Magufuli’s government.

Voter Suppression: Did it Work?

Reports of widespread voter suppression and corruption were rampant during this year’s midterm elections, and it looks like Republicans were somewhat rewarded for their misdeeds.

African scientists are closer than ever to developing a malaria vaccine

Malaria is still a major problem in Africa. There are over 200 million clinical cases each year and approximately half a million deaths. There are different ways in which malaria can be controlled. Preventive measures include use of insecticides in bed nets or indoor spraying programmes.

UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund projects underway

- The first three renewable energy projects under the US$50 million United Arab Emirates-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, UAE-CREF, have broken ground in the Bahamas, Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MOFAIC, announc

Cameroon child hostages released by kidnappers

All 78 children and a driver kidnapped in west Cameroon were released on Wednesday, but the school principal and one teacher are still being held by the armed men, a priest conducting negotiations said.

“Love Prevails”: Floridians Celebrate Massive Restoration of Voting Rights to People with Felonies

At least 1.4 million people have regained the right to vote in Florida, following the passage of Amendment 4, a statewide initiative to re-enfranchise people with felony convictions who have completed their sentences, excluding people convicted of murder or sex offenses.

Thousands of child soldiers still trapped after South Sudan war: U.N.

GENEVA (Reuters) - Thousands of child soldiers dragged into South Sudan’s civil war are unlikely to be freed soon because aid agencies lack the funds to look after them, a U.N. envoy said on Tuesday.

Florida’s Amendment 4 Would Restore Voting Rights to 1.4 Million People with Nonviolent Felonies

AMY GOODMAN: We finally turn to Florida, where voters are preparing to vote on Amendment 4, a measure that would restore voting rights to 1.4 million people with nonviolent felonies who have completed their sentences or never served time in jail.

‘Dirty Tricks’: Voters Won’t Be Denied As Brian Kemp Rigs Voting Machines

Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp stooped to a new low, even for him, in his ongoing efforts to keep Black people from voting for Stacey Abrams, the Black woman running against him for governor.

Sisters Confronted By Racist White Woman In Charlotte Say They Don’t Feel Safe Anymore

The sense of safety and security that two Black sisters in Charlotte, North Carolina, believed they had suddenly vanished after their encounter with a racist neighbor who threatened them, they said recently about the episode that was caught in a video that went viral.

Central African Republic: Shifting Alliances, Foreign Interference - Mapping the Web of Armed Groups in the Central African Republic

press release A new report by the Enough Project maps the myriad war profiteering armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR), exploring their shifting alliances and competing interests in the country's five-year war.

Kenya: Torment for Teenage Girls as FGM Season Kicks in

Hundreds of girls have fled their homes in Tiaty Sub-County ahead of the December holidays for fear of being subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM).

The abduction of 78 school students in Cameroon’s Anglophone region could be another Chibok

On Monday (Nov. 5), witnesses said gunmen abducted dozens of mostly teenage students from a secondary school in Nkwen, on the outskirt of the city of Bamenda in Cameroon’s troubled English-speaking northwest region.

Africa: Mental Health Genetics - African Solutions for African Challenges

Over the past two decades, mental health research has advanced markedly. But most mental health studies haven't included African people - either as researchers or as participants.

Africa: A Call to Action for Africa's Biodiversity Crisis

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has called on his fellow African leaders to take action to tackle the current biodiversity crisis facing the continent and do more to protect Africa's natural resources.

Cameroon Stunned By Mass Kidnap of Children

The kidnapping of 78 children in Cameroon's Anglophone region further exacerbated tensions already running high, after scores of people were arrested on the eve of President Paul Biya's swearing in ceremony.

Nigeria: Fast, Free Google WiFi Could Transform Nigerians' Health

Abuja — Nigeria is the fifth country – and the first in Africa – to get Google Station super-fast Internet at selected locations. Google Station has launched in Nigeria, bringing Internet speeds sixteen times faster than the country's average of 1.86 megabits per second.

White Man Who Claims To Be A ‘Born-Again African’ Wins Grant Meant For Black Artists

Meet the new Rachel Dolezal. His name is Anthony Ekundayo Lennon (his original middle name was David) and he has lied about being a person of color to win grants that are meant for people of color.

Sudan: UN International Day of the Girl Child - A Success Story of a Sudanese Woman

It was the night before the new school year opening day. She was seven years old then, and it was high time she joined school equally with her peers. Sleep overcame her very late, as she was waiting for her daddy to come home.

South Africa: What HHP Has Taught Us About Mental Health in the Black Community

Depression has for a long time has been referred to as a "white disease" even though close to one in six South Africans suffer from depression or anxiety The death of hip hop icon HHP, is a lesson for the black community to start taking mental health more seriously.

Congo-Kinshasa: Electric Car Demand Fuelling Rise in Child Labour in DR Congo - Campaigners

Dakar — Demand for electric vehicles is fuelling a rise in child labour in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, experts said this week, urging companies to take action as the industry expands.

Senegal: Is Govt Ready to Listen to Adolescent Girls?

In October 2017, I traveled to a small village in southern Senegal. I was there to investigate persistent allegations of sexual abuse in secondary schools. There I met 16-year-old Aïssatou, who told me that her teacher had approached her at the beginning of the school year.

Tanzania Government Clarifies 'Gay Crackdown' Report

Dar es Salaam — The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has distanced itself from sentiments against gays voiced by Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Paul Makonda. On October 31, 2018, Mr Makonda announced the creation of a surveillance squad that would hunt down gays.

Charges Against Woman Who Surrendered To Cops Over Racist Rant Video Includes Misusing 911

The white woman caught on video racially harassing two Black women in North Carolina was finally served criminal warrants, which included a charge for misusing 911.

Milwaukee Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Fatal Shooting

Mario Hobson, 31, was killed on Aug. 13 about being shot multiple times by 2 police officers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There has been outrage over his death and the police have released body cam footage. The edited and nearly 5-minute video shows the incident began with a traffic stop.

49ers Cheerleader Kneels During National Anthem

Fans who watched the San Francisco 49ers beat the visiting Oakland Raiders 34-3 at Levi’s Stadium last night (November 1) also saw a National Football League (NFL) cheerleader kneel during the national anthem. One of the Niners cheerleaders is taking a knee. pic.twitter.com/DW5SJqh9zj

Courts’ Crucial Rulings Against Voter Suppression Come Just Ahead Of The Midterm Elections

Voting rights advocates were dealt several huge victories on Friday when courts rejected blatant attempts at suppressing mostly people of color from being able to cast ballots on Election Day.

Security Guard’s Reason For Killing HBCU Student Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Details were coming out about the security guard who fatally shot North Carolina Central University student DeAndre Ballard. Sadly, it’s the same narrative we have heard from countless other shootings — the guard said he feared for his life.

Sudan’s Journalists Face Continued Extortion and Censorship by National Security Agency

- The day before Amnesty International released a statement calling on the government of Sudan to end harassment, intimidation and censorship of journalists following the arrests of at least 15 journalists since the beginning of the year, the head of the National Intelligence Security Services

Africa: Data Deficit Means We're in the Dark About the Digital Divide

Digital concerns underpin many of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality, good health, quality education, industry innovation, smart and sustainable cities: these all require strong information and communications technology systems to become a reality.

Tanzania: Amnesty Slams Tanzania's 'Dangerous' Anti-Gay Clampdown

Amnesty International said Thursday that plans by Tanzania's economic capital to hunt down and arrest suspected homosexuals were leading it down a "dangerous path".

Africa: Big Brands Are Fuelling the Business of Nutrition

Cambridge, Massachusetts — Food is an increasingly hot topic, no matter if you are rich or poor. Malnutrition - including undernutrition, overweight and obesity - affects 1 in 3 people around the world.

China is exporting its digital surveillance methods to African governments

China has consistently been ranked by digital advocates as the world’s worst abuser of internet freedom.

READ: Black Scholars and Healers Use Psychedelics to Treat Race-Based Trauma

The word psychedelic typically conjures images of overexposed visuals, wah-wah electric guitars and drugs like psilocybin mushrooms and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) that can make users experience life-altering visions.

New Report Shows Prison Can Block Access to Education for Life

The Prison Policy Initiative released a report yesterday (October 30) called “Getting Back on Course” that explores “educational exclusion and attainment among formerly incarcerated people.

The global systems which enable major scale corruption in Africa can’t be fixed in Africa

Daniela Lepiz looks frustrated. She’s in Copenhagen, at the International Anti Corruption Conference, on a panel titled “What Will It Take to Win The Fight Against Corruption in Africa?”

Your Halloween Candy’s Hidden Ingredient: Child Slave Labor

If you’re buying last-minute Halloween candy, you might want to know about a recent ruling by the US Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit in a long-running lawsuit against Nestlé and agribusiness giant Cargill that alleges the companies aided and abetted child slavery on cocoa farms in the Ivory Coast.

Africa: Raped Then Jailed - Mauritanian Women Fight to End Victim Blaming

Nouakchott — Sex outside wedlock is by far the most common cause of incarceration for women in Mauritania, accounting for more than 40 percent of female prisoners Khady knew the man who waited outside her house one evening, followed her down a dark street and put his hand over her mouth.

Africa: How Nigerian Women Are Using Whatsapp to Chat, Learn and Earn

Mobile phones have become widespread all over the world, including in rural and low-income communities. As research shows, these devices have the potential to bring about significant societal change - a fact acknowledged in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Nigeria: Air Pollution - Majority of Children Breathe Toxic Air - WHO

More than nine in 10 children around the world breathe air so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk and kills some of them, a new global health report has found.

New Docuseries Highlights the Impact of Wrong Convictions

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HBCU President Testifies In Harvard University’s Affirmative Action Case

Prairie View A&M University President Ruth Simmons took the stand Tuesday on behalf of Harvard University in a trial over admissions policies that could impact college affirmative action programs across the nation.

‘What’s The Delay?’ Kentucky Community Demands Hate Crime Charges In Racist Kroger Shootings

A reverend was leading the local call for hate crimes to be filed immediately against an apparent white supremacist accused of killing two people on Wednesday specifically because they were Black.

Despite promises, hiring of black faculty at white colleges declined

Robert Palmer knows how uncomfortable it can feel to be a black professor at a predominantly white college.

Lost in a Week of Hateful Violence, a White Man Killed Two Black Shoppers at a Kentucky Supermarket

Just days before a domestic terrorist entered a Pittsburgh synagogue and shot 11 worshipers dead, a white man gunned down two elderly African-American customers at a Kentucky grocery store Wednesday in what many are calling a hate crime.

Congo-Kinshasa: Is Your Phone Tainted By the Misery of the 35 000 Children in Congo's Mines?

Our computers and phones keep us connected but a key ingredient in them keeps children as young as six locked in a vicious cycle for about R26 a day. Until recently, I knew cobalt only as a colour.

More Unequal Than Ever, 20 Years After Post-Apartheid TRC

In 1998, South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its findings after more than two years of hearings. Today it is criticized for allowing whites to continue to reap the rewards of apartheid. South Africa was once a beacon of hope on the African continent.

Africa: UN Climate Fund Gets 'Back On Rails' Ahead of December Talks

Barcelona — The world's biggest fund for tackling climate change in the developing world has approved investment of about $1 billion in new projects and launched a process to refill its coffers, putting it back on track after a difficult few months.

Rwanda Action Plan Aims to Make Cities Green

- An ambitious programme aimed at developing six green secondary cities in Rwanda is underway and is expected to help this East African country achieve sustainable economic growth through energy efficiency and green job creation.

How A Healing Retreat for Feminist Activists Can Advance Movement Building

Earlier this year, a video went viral on Ghanaian Twitter of six teen boys raping a young girl. Despite her resistance, these boys held her down and took turns. What haunted me most was their laughter. Being a feminist activist means confronting this kind of raw ugliness on a daily basis.

Sacramento District Attorney Needs Even More Time To ‘Review’ Stephon Clark Shooting

It has been more than seven months since Stephon Clark, an unarmed Black man, was shot and killed in Sacramento.

Brazil’s New Racist President Has Anti-Black Agenda

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro, who was once on trial for racism, won Brazil’s presidency on Sunday, clearing the way for him to pursue his unabashedly racist agenda. Bolsonaro won 55.2 percent of the vote over his progressive opponent Fernando Haddad.

South Africa's Held My Mum in Jail for 60 Days. Her Crime? Peaceful Protest.

The treatment of sixteen middle-aged women, imprisoned without bail for demonstrating against poor service delivery, says a lot about South Africa.

Finally! Police Chief Confirms That Kroger Shooting Was A Hate Crime

A Kentucky police chief finally acknowledged what was obvious to most people: the killing of two Black people by a white supremacist last week in suburban Louisville was race related.

Women’s Climate Leadership More Vital Than Ever In Light Of Climate Change Report

Osprey Orielle Lake is the founder and executive director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International and co-chair of International Advocacy for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature.

Africa: Born Neither Male Nor Female, a Tale of Raising an Intersex

"The doctor told me that I had delivered an intersex baby and after explaining to me what this meant, he advised me to take it to Mulago National Referral Hospital for surgery. To say I was shocked is an understatement. I did not know whether my child would survive," Shamira Namaganda recalls.

Nigeria: Future of Health 2018: Will the Brain Gain from Nigeria's Diaspora revive the Health Sector?

"Daddy, you know this would never have happened when you were working in Lincoln, right?" Dr.

Nigeria: More Hardship for Nigerians As Inflation Rises Again

After recording 18 consecutive months of decline, inflation in Nigeria has taken a growth path, which is not to the benefit of the public, especially as prices of food items rise, with potential hunger and malnutrition as the outcomes. According to the report, the 86.

Africa: Women's Voices Must Be Heard, Their Needs Prioritized - Sahle-Work Zewde

Addis Ababa — We are honored to join you today in celebrating the UN Security Council’s landmark resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, along with efforts undertaken since the resolution was adopted eighteen years ago.

Journalist Kimberly Holmes Wiggins Turns Her Pain Into Power After Losing Her Husband

When Kimberly Holmes Wiggins met her husband Rasheed at Duke University years ago, she knew she had found her soulmate. She was drawn to his sensitive, caring, and unique soul.

In African cities, the “gig economy” is called the economy

By One of my favorite anecdotes from a few years back is of the Nairobi Uber driver who asked this New Yorker, “Do they have Uber in the US?” Since then, I’ve encountered many drivers from Lagos to Cape Town and noted how quickly ride-sharing has spread in some of the big African cities, alth

Kenya: Majority Coffee Farmers Are Men, Aged Over 60, Reveals New Study

Thirty one per cent of coffee farmers in the country are Standard Eight dropouts, a new study says. The survey carried out in all the 31 coffee growing counties also established that 66 per cent of farmers have managed to get education beyond secondary school level.

Mail Bomber Targeted Andrew Gillum In Governor Race Against Opponent Who Blew Racist Dog Whistle

The racist dog whistle that was blown by the GOP’s nominee for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, against his opponent Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, apparently caught the attention of the alleged mail bomber Cesar Sayoc.

Nigeria: Why Our Youths Are Daring Deserts, Mediterranean - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the greatest investment Europe and America can make in Africa now is helping the continent accomplish inter-basin water transfer to recharge the Lake Chad.

Rihanna And Colin Kaepernick To Reportedly Team Up For Social Justice Project

Several celebrities have shown their solidarity with football player Colin Kaepernick as he fights to spread awareness about social injustice.

Coalition Demands Internet Companies 'Change the Terms' to Fight Hate

The principle of an open and equitable internet theoretically permits people from oppressed groups and the White supremacists who hate them to organize and advocate for their communities online.

Deputy Who Killed Unarmed Black Man: ‘It Has Been A Very Disruptive Thing In My Life’

In 2015, 43-year-old Eric Harris, who was unarmed, was fatally shot by Tulsa County Reserve Deputy Robert Bates in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

RIP Maurice Stallard And Vickie Lee Jones: Victims’ Families Mourn After Kroger Shooting

A horrific and reportedly racially motivated shooting at a Kroger grocery store outside Louisville, Kentucky on Wednesday (Oct. 24) ended with the deaths of two African Americans. The victims’ families are now left grief-stricken after the suspected white gunman opened fire in a rampage.

AirBnB Is Tired Of Being Called Racist, So Here’s How They’re Trying To Win Black Folks

Airbnb has come up with a new policy change that it hopes will help the company win over users of color after months of racist complaints. RELATED: Can The NAACP Help Airbnb Hosts Become Less Racist?

A Moral Debt: The Legacy of Slavery in the USA

Journalist James Gannon has inherited a controversial family legacy - that of a clear descendancy from General Robert E Lee, who led the Confederate Army against the Union during the American Civil war in the mid-19th century.

Recruited from Nigeria to be a computer technician—then forced into prostitution in Italy

When Blessing Okoedion arrived in Italy from Nigeria, she met a woman she was told to call Madam Faith, who explained to her the work rules.

Africa: EU Turns Attention to Morocco in Bid to Slow African Migrant Flow

As migration patterns from Africa into Europe shift westward, European leaders are turning their attention, and their money, toward efforts to stem the fast-growing human traffic between Morocco and Spain.

Cameroon: Homes, Villages Burned as Cameroon Targets Separatists

Some of the thousands of people who fled the volatile English-speaking regions of Cameroon before the Oct. 7 presidential election have returned nome to find that their houses and villages have been burned to the ground.

What Every Black Voter Should Know If They Experience Suppression At The Polls

Incidents of voter suppression—much of it targeting African-Americans—have dogged the registration period and now early voting sessions in several states across the nation. Georgia has emerged, arguably, as the epicenter of the Republicans’ effort to suppress the Black vote in 2018.

White Supremacist Who Targeted And Killed 2 Black People In Cold Blood Is Arrested Peacefully

UPDATED: 7:49 p.m. EDT — It would appear that Kentucky law enforcement was going out of its way to protect a white man accused of shooting two Black people to death on Wednesday.

Detroit City Official Wants To Force Relocation By Shutting Off People's Water

Detroit has a population of about 670,000 people, down from 2 million in the 1950s. The majority-Black city is 139-square miles, of which 24 square-miles are vacant land. Now, the cash-strapped city must contend with how—or if—to provide services to the entire municipality.

READ: On The Progress and Pain of 'Racial Justice Cinema'

This year presented a bumper crop of narrative films from Black and Brown artists—including “Black Panther,” “The Hate U Give,” “Blindspotting,” “BlacKkKlansman” and “Monsters and Men”—that centered racial justice themes.

Rolling blackouts in Africa are disproportionately impacting the poor more than the rich

If you are part of the moneyed class in Africa, you are less likely to experience blackouts. That’s the premise established in a paper published late last month in Cambridge University’s African Studies Review journal.

Why #MeToo Needs to Talk About Predatory White Women

It was a “normal day” for Jeremiah Harvey, a 9-year-old Black boy who was shopping in a crowded bodega in Brooklyn with his mother and little sister—until he was terrorized with a false accusation of sexual assault that will traumatize him the rest of his life.

Angola's Path to Justice - Prosecuting the Guilty and Recovering the Stolen Billions

The dramatic recent arrests of high-ranking figures linked to former Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos has gripped the public. Yet little or nothing has been revealed about the struggle to recover the billions of dollars stolen from the public purse during Dos Santos's corrupt regime.

Rwanda: Prosecution Drops Charges Against 13 Genocide Suspects

The National Public Prosecution has dropped charges against 13 people who were suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis.

Nigeria: UN Begins Return to Nigerian Headquarters Eight Years After Bombing

The UN family in Nigeria says it has begun partial movement to the UN House, Abuja, eight years after the August 26, 2011 bombing by the Boko Haram insurgents. UN Resident Coordinator, Edward Kallon, disclosed this at the celebration of the 73rd UN Day on Wednesday in Abuja.

MacArthur Foundation Commits $148 Million to Criminal Justice Reform

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is ramping up its commitment to criminal justice reform.

Man Gets Light Sentence For Hate Crime After Threatening Black Neighbors With Noose

A man indicted for threatening his Black neighbors with a noose in Texas will spend time in prison, a judge said Wednesday. However, he received a lenient sentence for the federal hate crime. Glenn Eugene Halfin, 64, of Grapevine, will serve a one-year sentence.

Liberia: MTM Situation - 'A Tip of the Iceberg'

Amid the public outburst of anger and indignation over the rape and abuse of over a dozen girls by a staff of the More Than Me (MTM) Academy, along with attempts by its founder, Katie Meyler, to cover-up evidence and protect the culprit, Macintosh Johnson (now deceased), the chair of the SHEROES In

Rich in Agriculture, Madagascar Suffers from Extreme Malnutrition

Hanitranirina Rarison is an agronomist specializing in food sciences in Fanilon’I Madagasikara. She is also a Girl Guide and actively involved in its nutrition advocacy program.

Uganda: Chaos Rocks Kyambogo as Students Protest Fees Increment

Kampala — Tear gas and rubber bullets yesterday rocked Kyambogo University as students protested the increment of tuition fees by the university management.

'Decolonizing Wealth' Addresses Philanthropy's White Supremacy Problem, Offers Solutions

In the United States, seven of the richest grant-making foundations own roughly over $100 billion in assets.

Racial Equity Strategies for Workforce Development

Background: In 2017 Race Forward produced a racial equity readiness assessment tool for workforce development agencies to clarify how racial bias and inequity is operating within their institutions and provide concrete steps for proactive measures to counter those policies and practices.

Madagascar: Children Amongst Thousands Held in Life-Threatening Prison Conditions - New Report

People - including children - who have not been found guilty of any crime are dying in Madagascar's prisons due to appalling conditions, Amnesty International said today, as it released a report highlighting how the Malagasy authorities' excessive use of pre-trial detention is harming the poorest p

Here We Go Again: Halloween Used As Excuse To Be Racist Against Black People

Halloween brings many things: pumpkins, candy, trick-or-treating, to name but a few. But another surefire guarantee is racist costumes, displays and events around October 31. Already, people have started with their offensive behaviors and actions this year, mocking Black people as if it is nothing.

Nigeria: Killing of Farmers Threatens Food Security in Northeast Nigeria

Repeated attacks against farmers risk aggravating the food crisis in Northeast Nigeria. Farmers must be protected so they can cultivate their lands and return to their families alive, urged the Norwegian Refugee Council today.

Kenya: Richard Quest Speaks On His Sexuality for the First Time On African Soil

Nairobi — CNN's Richard Quest has for the first admitted while in Africa that he is gay. The Quest Means Business presenter, who spoke in Nairobi during an interview on Capital In the Morning, said he is unapologetic about it and advocates for decriminalization of same-sex unions.

Senegal: Is Senegal Ready to Listen to Adolescent Girls?

In October 2017, I traveled to a small village in southern Senegal. I was there to investigate persistent allegations of sexual abuse in secondary schools.

Nigeria: Snap Shot Pictures of Poverty in Nigeria Aren't Accurate. Here's the Real Deal

Studies that reflect the movement of poverty levels at a particular point-in-time attract a lot of attention. They also inform academic and policy debates across the globe. In Africa, where poverty levels remain high, these snapshots of poverty levels are a big deal.

Nigeria: Climate Change - Danger Is Looming in Nigeria, Research Group Warns

Awka — A Nigerian health research group, Nigeria Working Group of the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (NWG-CCGHR) has said that danger is looming in Nigeria as a result of the devastating effect of climate change.

Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court Dissent Paves The Way For A ‘Racist’ Census

The Supreme Court’s ruling Monday night that Trump’s commerce secretary doesn’t have to explain under oath his reason for adding what some say is a racist question to the 2020 Census was a major victory for the president.

All The White Women Calling Cops On Black People Now Have A New Hotline

In a masterful piece of satire, a video released on Monday promotes an “emergency hotline” for white women who are thinking about calling 911 on Black people doing routine activities—like sitting in a coffee shop or barbecuing in a park or trying to enter your own apartment building.

Reports Show Chicago Schools Just As Segregated As Ever

Apparently, there has not been an overwhelmingly significant change in Chicago public schools as far as desegregation 55 years after one of the largest boycotts in the city’s history. The area’s school system is still segregated along racial lines, according to reports published this year.

Breaking: Officer Who Fatally Shot O’shae Terry Reportedly Identified

The officer who shot and killed O’shae Terry on Sept. 1 in Arlington, Texas has reportedly been identified, according to attorney S. Lee Merritt, who is representing the Terry family. See Also: Is There A Cover-Up? Dallas Won’t Release Amber Guyger’s 911 Call After She Killed Botham Jean

Details Of Botham Jean’s Family Lawsuit Against Dallas Are Revealed

The family of the Black man who was killed by a police officer in his own Dallas apartment last month still has plans to sue the city, according to a new report.

Thailand Tells Black People Don’t Come Here

Thailand is not hiding its use of racial profiling to identify which foreigners its immigration enforcement agents are targeting for expulsion.

Supporting Morocco’s Quest to Close USD24 Billion Green Investment Gap

- Science has increasingly made it clear that the world is on an unsustainable growth model where economic development is occurring at the expense of the environment. The need for a well-balanced approach has therefore become a necessity rather than a luxury.