https://static01.nyt.com/images/2020/12/08/multimedia/08aroundworld-dakar8/merlin_162339690_64a3281b-9390–4aee-a886-b9c9d40f4089-moth.jpgGorée Island is one of a handful of islands reachable by ferry from mainland Dakar.Credit…Sebastian Modak/The New York Times How to Pretend You’re in Dakar Today The Senegalese capital has an aura that seeps into the soul. Bustling and
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https://im-media.voltron.voanews.com/Drupal/01live-166/2020–12/AP20337736793182.jpg?imwidth=800WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is aiming to instill public confidence as well as claim major credit for the forthcoming coronavirus vaccines with a White House summit Tuesday featuring experts who will outline distribution plans in detail. Officials from President-elect
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https://im-media.voltron.voanews.com/Drupal/01live-166/2020–12/000_1J06OV.jpg?imwidth=800The United States on Monday placed Nigeria on a religious freedom blacklist, paving the way for potential sanctions if it does not improve its record. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo designated the U.S. ally — for the first time —
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An apostle said Monday that wearing a face covering during the pandemic is “a sign of Christlike love,” adding to numerous statements supporting masks made over the past nine months by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
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shareSharenocloseShare pagelinkCopy linkAbout sharing image copyrightAFP Ghanaians are going to the polls to elect a new president and parliament in a country seen as one of the most democratic in West Africa. Eleven candidates
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https://im-media.voltron.voanews.com/Drupal/01live-166/2020–12/afp_cameroon_vote.jpg?imwidth=800YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Scattered violence marred Cameroon’s first election to appoint regional councils on Sunday, with one voter killed by separatist insurgents in the English-speaking Northwest region. President Paul Biya hopes the vote will appease critics who say he has
DetailsSaturday’s winter storm is kept utility companies in the state quite busy this weekend, and it will likely remain that way for until Tuesday in some areas.» Download the FREE WMUR appAs of 1 p.m. on Sunday, approximately 40,500 power outages remain across the state. According to officials at one point more than 61,000 outages…
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https://im-media.voltron.voanews.com/Drupal/01live-166/2020–12/reu_london_india.JPG?imwidth=800LONDON — Thousands of people protested in central London on Sunday over Indian agricultural reforms that have triggered mass demonstrations in India. A crowd of demonstrators converged on the Indian embassy, located on Aldwych, a major artery in the
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https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/2446332/sp/244633200/playManifest/entryId/1_agdisadj/format/download/protocol/https/flavorParamIds/0DAKAR — Wood and charcoal burning account for 50% of Senegal’s household energy consumption, contributing to air pollution and deforestation. To reduce ecological damage, an association called Nebeday, which means “tree” in Wolof, the predominant local language in Senegal, hires