Photos: Red Carpet – Applause Africa 6th Annual African Diaspora Awards NYC
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NYC: Four more babies born with congenital Zika virus syndrome
The Health Department issued yesterday a Health Alert informing health care providers that four additional babies have been born with congenital Zika virus syndrome in New York City since the Department announced the first case of Zika-related microcephaly in July. … Read More
NYC: What you need to know about the sodium in your food
The Health Department today launched the “Look Before You Eat” campaign, which reminds New Yorkers to look for the sodium warning icons on menus when dining in chain restaurants throughout New York City. The salt shaker icon – part of … Read More
NYC: City Council passes resolution affirming NYC as a Sanctuary City
Resolution 1321 sponsored by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Brand Lander and Council Member Carlos Menchaca, affirms that despite president-elect Donald Trump’s senseless threats, NYC will remain a Sanctuary City for immigrant residents. New York City has been at the … Read More
NYC: The kindergarten application process is on!
The kindergarten application process is officially underway since November 30! All students born in 2012 who currently live in New York City are eligible to attend kindergarten in September 2017. All families, including those of students with disabilities and current … Read More
Gambia: Wife of jailed Gambian opposition politician wants Yahya Jammeh investigated
posted in: Africa, Gambia-Gambie
In her first reaction to the change of government in the Gambia, Mrs. Nymuna Ndure-Darboe, wife of jailed leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), says the defeated Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh, “should take responsibility for all crimes committed in … Read More
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital launched in Johannesburg
posted in: Africa, Afrique, South Africa - Afrique du Sud
The dream of former South African President, Nelson Mandela, became a reality on Friday with the opening of a magnificent children’s hospital in Johannesburg. Former deputy chief justice, Dikgang Moseneke, who gave the keynote address at the event, said the … Read More
Aspiring AU chairperson Bathily says Africa lacks ‘vigorous private sector’
posted in: Africa, African Union-Union Africaine, Afrique
One of the leading contenders for the African Union chairperson position, Senegalese diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily, has strongly argued that public and private economic players must “pull together” to build an “African social base” for the development of the continent. Speaking … Read More
Adama Barrow becomes Gambia’s third President
posted in: Africa, Afrique, Gambia-Gambie
Adama Barrow, who defeated President Yahya Jammeh in the 1 December polls, will become Gambia’s third president, after Sir Dauda Jawara and the incumbent. Barrow, a 7-party coalition candidate in the polls, was declared winner by the independent electoral commission … Read More
Opposition leader Adama Barrow ends Jammeh’s 22-year reign of terror
posted in: Africa, Afrique, Gambia/Gambie
Gambia’s dictatorial leader, Yahya Jammeh, on Thursday suffered a shock defeat in the country’s presidential elections, losing to the 7-party coalition candidate Adama Barrow, the electoral commission has said. Electoral commission chief, Alieu Momarr Njai, declared on national television that … Read More
Oxfam kick-starts global campaign to end violence against women and girls
Gender inequality is both the cause and the consequence of violence against women and girls, said Oxfam on Thursday, as the agency launched a new global campaign called ‘Enough: Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls’ to stop … Read More
Opposition Coalition candidate Adama Barrow says his candidature is a symbol of national unity
posted in: Africa, Afrique, Gambia/Gambie
Adama Barrow, the presidential candidate of the seven-party opposition coalition, in Gambia’s December 1, polls, has said his candidature is a symbol of national unity, promising to work with coalition partners to unify a divided nation. “The position of president … Read More
African experts discuss strategies to stem illicit financial flows
posted in: Africa, African Union-Union Africaine, Afrique
Financial experts, analysts and lawyers from around Africa met in Nairobi to discuss strategies to curb illicit financial flows from the continent, which deny states revenue estimated at US$50 billion annually, through tax evasion by foreign multinational corporations. Experts from … Read More
Air Travel expenditure to rise 24% with introduction of African Passport in 2018
African air travel spending is expected to rise 24% with the introduction of the pan-African passport that will enable African travelers to visit other African countries without a visa by 2018, a new research, released by ‘Sabre’, one of the … Read More
Africa’s line-up for Cape Town International Jazz Festival announced
posted in: Africa, Afrique, South Africa - Afrique du Sud
Organizers of Africa’s biggest jazz festival on Wednesday announced a glittering list of artists who are confirmed to perform next year. The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) is hosting the event for the 18th year between March 31, and … Read More
African airlines launch new push for single aviation market in 2017
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African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has intensified its campaign for opening up the African airspace by declaring support to the African Union’s (AU) initiative towards a single air transport market by 2017, AFRAA Secretary-General Elijah Chingosho said on Friday. Realization of … Read More
24th African Diaspora International Film Festival to take place from November 25 to December 11
The African Diaspora International Film Festival – the largest Black life centered international film showcase on the East Coast – is back for its 24th edition from Nov. 25 to Dec. 11 with a total of 66 films from 30 … Read More
Open Letter from City Council urges immigrants to remain calm and use city services
By City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca and Council Member Daniel Dromm To New York City’s Immigrant Communities: During these uncertain times we must remind ourselves of who we are as a city and hold steadfast … Read More
Immigration: New York Elected Officials and Advocates Call on City to Pass Bill to Combat Fraudulent Immigration Services
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[New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Council Members Daniel Dromm, Carlos Menchaca, and Rafael Espinal joined New York Immigration Coalition and community advocates in a press conference, ahead of a joint hearing by the New York City Council … Read More
Rich countries turn blind eye to needs of climate-vulnerable countries – Oxfam
Although the United Nations’ climate conference in Marrakech made it clear that the Paris Agreement is here to stay, it did little to fix the Agreement’s biggest flaws that leave poor and climate-vulnerable countries in danger, according to global development … Read More