Inflation and economic crisis in Nigeria has led to stampedes during Christmas charity events, resulting in the deaths of at least 67 people, many of them children, due to the lack of adherence to public safety measures.
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Pharrell Williams joins UNESCO as goodwill ambassador, pledges to support education and culture
Pharrell Williams has been appointed as a UNESCO goodwill ambassador, aligning with his mission to support marginalized communities through education and philanthropy, and will represent UNESCO at international cultural events and support the organization’s educational and cultural programs worldwide.
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Seven creative ways to teach students about Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa offers a vibrant celebration of African culture and Black pride, and educators can teach its seven principles by assigning projects that foster unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
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Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade
Benin has passed a law granting citizenship to descendants of slaves who can prove their ancestry, as part of a broader effort to reckon with the country’s role in the slave trade.
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Biden announces $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million for African infrastructure investments
President Biden announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million in new U.S. investments in infrastructure projects under the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor initiative, emphasizing trade, investment, and sustainable development.
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From yuck to profits: Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive
Farmers in Nyangambe, Zimbabwe have turned to farming maggots as a sustainable and cost-effective way to produce animal feed and garden manure, reducing production costs by up to 40% and helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Liberia’s warlord-turned-senator Prince Johnson dies at 72
Prince Johnson, a former warlord and senator in Liberia, has died at the age of 72 after being named one of the “most notorious perpetrators” by the country’s post-war truth and reconciliation committee.
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UK Conservatives pick Kemi Badenoch as new leader, first Black woman to head a big British party
Kemi Badenoch has been named leader of the opposition Conservative Party, pledging to bring the party renewal by pushing for a smaller state and rejecting identity politics.
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Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
Easy Solar and Altech, two locally owned companies, are providing solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa, helping to reduce reliance on kerosene and other fuels and improve access to electricity.
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Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
Hurricane Helene has killed at least 227 people in six states, with the majority of the deaths occurring in North Carolina, and FEMA has provided over $27 million in individual assistance to survivors.
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Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the best defensive players in NBA history, has died at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of charitable and humanitarian work.
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Lack of birth certificates puts Cameroon’s Indigenous people on the brink of statelessness
The Baka and Bagyieli Indigenous communities in Cameroon are facing challenges in obtaining birth certificates and national identity documents, which is hindering their access to education, health care, and employment opportunities.