California Black Freedom Fund: $100m to fight systemic racism
The 25 US funders will provide resources to Black-led organisations to address a ‘history of underinvestment’.
Africa in the news: AfCFTA launches, Africa secures COVID-19 vaccines, and Niger and the Central African Republic vote
Trade begins under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement After a six-month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, trade kicked
World Leaders Condemn Pro-Trump Riot at US Capitol
International leaders expressed shock and condemned the unprecedented scenes on Capitol Hill as a pro-Trump riot breached the U.S. Capitol
Angola: The ‘pandemic of indifference and fear’ kills the soul
Notwithstanding COVID-19 restrictions surrounding Christmas liturgies in Angola, the Bishop of Benguela warned the faithful to guard against indifference and fear.
Biden has a chance to revive America’s alliances
EU and Asian allies are keen to embark on new era of co-operation
China to leapfrog US as world’s biggest economy by 2028: Report
China is expected to overtake US as world’s biggest economy five years ahead of earlier predictions, a think-tank said.
How To Obtain A Visa On Arrival In Togo
The process of obtaining a visa on arrival to Togo was simple and straightforward, but I came prepared. Instructions: Visa On Arrival In Togo After stamping out of Ghana in Aflao, I walked directly across the road (sorry, no pictures)
Number of journalists killed for their reporting doubled in 2020
December 22, 2020 This story, plus Congress expands payroll assistance to local news outlets, Newsmax issues a clarification about claims that a voting software company manipulated election results, and more, all in today’s media headlines. Top StoriesMedia BusinessPress &
Practical Problems of Flying During COVID-19
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The Coronavirus Vaccine Is a Chance for Europe’s Soft Power in Africa
This is the European Union’s chance. But it’s going to take some explaining to its citizens. If the prosperous, democratic, and stable EU wants to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control, it’s going to require a major, global effort to