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Ugboma becomes first Nigerian winner of Mister Tourism Africa
The Sun Nigeria
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June 6, 2025
By John Ogunsemore A tourism advocate, Fabian Arinze Ugboma has emerged Mister Tourism Africa 2024/2025, making history as the very first Nigerian male to win the coveted continental title. The Miss Tourism Africa and Mister Tourism Africa is the...
African Community Mass returns to Casselberry after pandemic disruptions
American Catholic Tribune
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June 5, 2025
Bishop John Noonan | Diocese of Orland website It is the third Saturday of the month, and a diverse community of Africans, Haitians, and others gather for the monthly African Community Mass. Known for its lively music, drum beats, and colorful...
How will bills passed during the 2025 Texas legislative session affect African Americans in Dallas?
Dallas Examiner - Texas
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June 6, 2025
(The Dallas Examiner) – During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, several bills were passed, and many are still pending the governor’s signature. There are multiple bills that may disproportionately affect African Americans in Dallas and across...
You Need To Read These 10 Books, If You Want Good African Queer Women Representation
Zikoko!
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June 6, 2025
If you’re here, you’re hungry for queer women representation in books that don’t just tick boxes but shatter them. These books below serve up magic, pain, love, and rebellion with queer women who are messy, fierce, tender, and unapologetically...
Weaponising law against democracy in Africa
Premium Times
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June 6, 2025
The use of legal tools to entrench political power and sideline opponents is increasing in Africa. This ‘lawfare’ often presents as presidential term-limit manipulations, reshuffles of the judiciary and exploitation of legal procedures to sustain...
Driving sustainability in Africa: Nature restoration, carbon markets & responsible mining
CNBC Africa
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June 5, 2025
Africa's mineral-rich landscape has long been coveted by global players seeking to tap into its vast resources. With the continent holding over 30% of the world's mineral reserves, including critical elements like lithium, cobalt, copper, and rare...
A Sikh Captain America? Why religious diversity matters in comics
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 6, 2025
“Captain America doesn’t wear a beard and a turban, and he’s white.” Vishavjit Singh looked at the boy who uttered those words, and then he looked at himself — a skinny, bespectacled, turbaned, bearded Sikh in a Captain America suit. “I wasn’t...
7 queer African works of art: new directions in books, films and fashion
New Pittsburgh Courier - Pennsylvania
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June 6, 2025
by Gibson Ncube, Stellenbosch University and Andy Carolin, University of Johannesburg Queer African creatives have been making their mark around the world through a range of forms – books, films, fashion, art, music. Their work wins awards, sets...
Avian flu threatens 30 000 jobs and food prices in South Africa
The Namibian
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June 6, 2025
Following a ban on imports of chicken and related products from Brazil earlier this month, an industry expert says in addition to nutritional concerns over a lack of this protein source, an estimated 30 000 jobs in food processing, logistics, and...
The borders in Africa must not be allowed to divide us — Abl...
Modern Ghana
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Foreign Affairs Minister and North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged African countries to turn borders into bridges of connectivity rather than barriers to unity. According to him, diplomacy must directly impact the lives of ordinary...
Cameroon civil society urges persuasive, not punitive govt approach to drive ID adoption
Biometric Update
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June 6, 2025
Cameroonian civil society organizations are asking the government to make some legislative changes that could also change the perception citizens have about the necessity of the national ID card they are being called upon to obtain. This is the...
NC native was first African American woman to ride a motorcycle solo cross coutry
WFAE - North Carolina
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June 6, 2025
Her name may not be well known, but Bessie Stringfield’s prowess and bravado on a motorcycle are legendary. Stringfield taught herself to ride a motorcycle as a teen. She went on to become the first African American woman to travel across country...
Bora selected for African American Museum & Library
South Florida Times
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June 5, 2025
DANITA DEHANEY: “This project is about more than bricks and mortar,” said the president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and chair of the African American Museum & Research Library (AAMRL) Board. PHOTO...
EU-backed programme urges African artists to explore AI
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 6, 2025
The Science, Technology & the ARTS (S+T+ARTS) Afropean Intelligence initiative, a project of the European Commission, has called on African artists to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a medium to showcase their creativity and drive social...
Cultural exchange between South Africa and China: A focus on growth and opportunity
Daily News
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June 4, 2025
The Chinese Consulate in Durban, South Africa has revealed plans for deeper cultural exchanges and educational opportunities for local students. In an exclusive, yet candid interview with the Daily News this week, Li Zhigong, the Chinese Consul in...
Leadership of CAR’s Bangassou Diocese Denounce “theatre of all kinds of violence” in Southeast, Call for Dialogue
ACI Africa
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June 6, 2025
What began as a local self-defence initiative against militants such as the Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC) rebel group is now, the Catholic Bishops warn, threatening to become part of the problem. “This latter movement, born...
Lafarge Africa Strengthens Its Commitment to Education Through 2025 Nationwide Children’s Day Events
Bella Naija
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June 6, 2025
“Children: Our Future and Our Responsibility” – this potent theme resonated profoundly as Lafarge Africa, a prominent leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions and the manufacturer of a spectrum of cement brands, marked an inspiring...
The Heritage Society offers two Juneteenth tours honoring Black history
Defender Network - Texas
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June 6, 2025
Following emancipation, the Fourth Ward became one of the city’s most vibrant African American communities. Credit: Kijana WisemanLong before Houston’s gleaming towers lined the skyline, the land near Buffalo Bayou held a different kind of story,...
African Medical Centre Of Excellence (AMCE) Opens Its Doors To The Public As It Seeks To Transform Healthcare In Africa
MENAFN
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June 5, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) officially opened today, marking a historic milestone in Africa's journey towards healthcare sovereignty. The US$300 million tertiary medical facility, developed by African...
Europe Will Never Leave Africa, We Must Negotiate To Our Benefit– Prof Akanbi
Leadership
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June 6, 2025
At the Annual Pan-African Intercultural Dialogue organized by the Center for Black, African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, culture experts have urged African countries to leverage on their...