Africa is disproportionately affected by climate change, with 110 million people affected by climate, weather and water-related hazards in 2022, and the rate of temperature increase in Africa has accelerated in recent decades.
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U.S. Africa Collaborative Housing Exposition offers solutions to global affordable housing crisis
The U.S. Africa Collaborative recently held the 2024 Pan African City Exposition at Bowie State University to exchange ideas on affordable housing solutions across the African Diaspora, with emphasis on Africa, the U.S., and the UK.
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Hurricane Beryl strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it nears the southeast Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it approaches the southeast Caribbean, prompting warnings from government officials and the closure of schools and businesses in affected areas.
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South Africa’s new government brings Black and White together. It’s also reviving racial tensions
South Africa’s new coalition government has brought together a Black President and a White opposition leader in a picture of unity, but the power-sharing agreement has renewed racial rifts and sparked controversy over the presence of White people in senior government positions.
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2024 marks first ever International Day of Play
Play is a fundamental right of every child and is essential for learning, socialization, emotional development, and physical health, and governments and other stakeholders must prioritize policies, training, and funding to integrate play into education and community settings worldwide.
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Juneeteenth, independence and the African Diaspora
Juneteenth is a celebration unique to the African-American community in the United States, marking the day that freedom reached all slaves in Confederate states during the American Civil War, and is now celebrated with speeches, family gatherings, and educational activities.
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In South Africa, traditional healers join the fight against HIV. Stigma remains high in rural areas
Traditional healers in South Africa’s Bushbuckridge town have been trained by researchers to conduct HIV testing and counseling, in an effort to ensure as many people as possible know their status and to reduce the stigma associated with HIV.
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Mexico celebrates election of first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico’s first woman president, breaking through the glass ceiling and marking a significant moment for gender equality and female empowerment in the country.
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Biden’s anti-NAFTA moment is here
The Biden-Harris administration is implementing a bold trade policy to ensure America leads the clean energy economy of the 21st century, investing in domestic manufacturing and creating a green jobs boom, while protecting American jobs from Chinese competition.
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White House celebrates Kenyan President William Ruto
President Biden and the White House hosted a state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, marking 60 years of partnership between the two countries and announcing new economic cooperation initiatives.
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The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
The African National Congress party lost its majority in a historic election result, putting South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of apartheid, and the ANC will now likely need to look for a coalition partner or partners to remain in the government.
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Commentary – Haiti: A chronology from inside Congress and deep cry for the U.N. and the world to help
The people of Haiti are in crisis due to gang violence and corruption, and while the U.S. and Congressional Black Caucus have provided support, the nation’s own leaders have betrayed the nation and the U.S. needs to take action to address the issue.