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US issues new visa photos requirements
The US State Department issued on Friday new requirements for those applying for American visas and passports effective November 1, 2016. “Beginning November 1, 2016, applicants for US passports and visas must remove their glasses for their application photos. This … Read More
New UN chief Antonio Guterres lists key priorities
UN Secretary-General-designate Antonio Guterres has said he would focus on bringing peace to conflict zones, and work towards alleviating the suffering of vulnerable people around the world, particularly refugees. “The United Nations has the moral duty and the universal right … Read More
Skin bleaching is epidemic in Africa, says CODESRIA
There is an epidemic of skin bleaching in various areas of Africa as the transformation of living human bodies is becoming an increasingly common practice on the continent, says a senior official of a leading pan-African research body based in … Read More
Political polarization in DRC may spark ‘large-scale violence,’ UN envoy warns
The top United Nations official in DR Congo has warned of “an extremely fragile political situation” in country, where “actors on all sides appear more and more willing to resort to violence to achieve their ends”. He therefore called on … Read More
Africa is biggest victim in land grabbing, says The Land Matrix
Africa is the continent most impacted by land grabs, with 422 deals covering a total area of 10 million hectares, The Land Matrix, an independent global land watchdog, says. The organization, an independent initiative that collects data on land acquisitions … Read More
AU member states sign African Charter on maritime security
posted in: Africa, African Union-Union Africaine, Afrique
African Union (AU) member states on Sunday signed an African Charter on Maritime Security, Safety and Development in Lome, Togo, with the Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said that without securing the Oceans, the continental ‘blue economy,’ would be jeopardised. … Read More
ECOWAS President Marcel de Souza calls for smaller families
posted in: Africa, Afrique, Ecowas-CEDEAO
President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr. Marcel de Souza, on Tuesday urged member states to sensitize their communities to reduce the number of children they have in order to enhance economic development and reduce migration. … Read More
Friends of the Congo to host all-day forum to commemorate victims of conflict in the DRC
Friends of the Congo, the African Great Lakes Action Network, and other members of the African Great Lakes Coalition are hosting an all-day forum on Saturday, October 15, 2016, to commemorate the victims of the conflict in the Democratic Republic … Read More
The Africa-America Institute recognizes US-Africa private sector at 2016 Annual Awards Gala
By Isseu Diouf Campbell During the United Nations General Assembly, the Africa-America Institute celebrated and recognized the extraordinary dedication and pioneering achievements of US and African leaders at the AAI 2016 Annual Awards Gala. The 2016 Honorees were Aliko … Read More
Photos: Red Carpet Africa-America Institute 2016 Annual Awards Gala
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Photos: Tracy Reese Spring Summer 2O12 – New York Fashion Week
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Photos: Jewel by Lisa – Arise Made in Africa NY 2011
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Photos: Backstage – Harlem’s Fashion Row 2011
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Justice League NYC stands in solidarity with Standing Rock
posted in: African Immigrant New Yorkers
Justice League NYC, a criminal justice task force, and its founding organization, The Gathering for Justice, support the courageous efforts of Native people and activists of all backgrounds to stand against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. We recognize … Read More
Africa Week 2016: UN, AU and African governments to foster partnerships for continental growth
The UN will hold this week a four-day conference in New York to foster partnerships between the UN and the African Union (AU), and with African governments to enhance sustainable development, good governance, peace and stability in Africa. The conference … Read More
UN expert expresses concern over Yahoo aided US e-mail surveillance
UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye on Friday said reports that Yahoo complied with US intelligence demands by searching the e-mails of hundreds of millions of customers … Read More