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Kenya on the Hook for Millions in National Worst Corruption Case

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 11, 2019

You’re in for a wild ride when your favorite news show begins like this:

“The Dams, the Scums, the Hyenas and the Thieves and that’s just the beginning.”

That was the voice of Francis Gachuri, anchor person for a lively news show on Citizen TV in Kenya. The topic was deadly serious – billions of shillings designated for the construction of two hydroelectric dams had gone missing and the company that took the money – CMC di Ravenna – just declared bankruptcy.

NBA, FIBA and Senegalese Basketball Federation to host 17th edition of Basketball Without Borders Africa in Senegal

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 11, 2019

New York and Dakar, Senegal – The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Senegalese Basketball Federation today announced that Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa 2019 will take place Sunday, July 28 – Wednesday, July 31 in Senegal. The 17th edition of BWB Africa will be held at The NBA Academy Africa in Saly and at the Dakar Arena in Dakar. BWB Africa 2019 will bring together the top male and female players ages 17 and under from throughout Africa to learn directly from current and former NBA and FIBA players, coaches and legends and to compete against the best

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Black Fact of the Day: July 9, 2019 – Brought to you by Black365

July 9, 2019

On this day, July 9, 1964, Will Mercer Cook started his term as the United States Ambassador to Senegal. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at www.Black365.US

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Black Fact of the Day: July 8, 2019 – Brought to you by Black365

July 8, 2019

On this day, July 8, 2018, Ethiopia and Eritrea declared an end to their 20-year conflict. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at www.Black365.US.

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Death toll from clashes at Sudan rallies climbs to 11

Fay Abeuelgasim and Samy Magdy, AP NewsJuly 4, 2019

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — At least 11 people were killed in clashes with Sudan’s security forces during mass demonstrations demanding a transition to civilian rule, Sudanese activists said Monday.

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Senegalese in Wall Street Protest Fear Offshore Oil/Gas Resources Lost to Fraud

Global Information NetworkJune 28, 2019

A foreign investor with mineral assets throughout Africa is alleged to have made a secret payment of $250,000 to a company run by the brother of the president of Senegal, in a bid to obtain the country’s assets, according to recently published reports in the BBC and Global Witness.

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2019 NBA Awards: Giannis Antetokounmpo Wins NBA MVP

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing WriterJune 27, 2019

As the 2019 NBA Awards came to an end on Monday, Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the 2019 NBA MVP at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Tears streamed down his face as the 24-year-old gave an emotionally charged speech after receiving the NBA’s highest honor. He thanked his family and the support system that he felt led him to this moment.

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Joint Statement on Violent Protests That Have Left Haiti at a Standstill

Sentinel News ServiceJune 27, 2019

“We must do all that we can to ensure that Haiti does not become a failed state as this crisis unfolds.”

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Former President of Egypt Dies on Stand in Contentious Court Hearing

Global Information NetworkJune 20, 2019

The former president was known to have been suffering from several ailments, including diabetes and liver disease.

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US, Iran voice resolve in brinkmanship, say war not sought

Matthew Lee, Associated PressJune 20, 2019

The United States and Iran said Tuesday they were not seeking war with each other as tensions simmered between the two in the Persian Gulf and President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. would respond to any attack.

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Record Number of African Migrants Coming to Mexican Border

ANDREW SELSKY and PATRICK WHITTLE. Associated PressJune 20, 2019

A total of 170 asylum seekers arrived in recent days.

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Opportunities Abound in Ethiopia for African Americans

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterJune 20, 2019

The government of Ethiopia is rolling out the welcome mat to African Americans to explore the business opportunities and tourist destinations throughout the historic nation.

During a visit to Los Angeles on June 14, Ethiopian Ambassador Fitsum Arega outlined the many prospects for investors, companies and entrepreneurs to benefit by engaging with the country, which is experiencing an economic upswing under the administration of Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed.

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Sudan Protesters Urge Night Rallies Amid Standoff with Army

HUSSEIN MALLA and SAMY MAGDY, Associated PressJune 20, 2019

At least 128 people have died since the security force’s crackdown on June 3, according to the protest organizers.

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African Cocoa Growers Take Hard Line on Prices – Better Ones Or Else!

Sentinel News ServiceJune 18, 2019

Strike! That’s the sound of the world’s top two producers of cocoa who say they are suspending their sales for better prices. The governments of Ivory Coast and Ghana are trying this time-honored strategy to address the imbalance between farmers’ income and money made by foreign commodity markets who scoop up most of the profit. If the strategy sounds familiar, it’s the same one described in the Greek play Lysistrata where the women withheld affection from their husbands in order to secure peace and end the Peloponnesian War. Currently, the majority of money does not reach the farmers who live

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Orthodox Church in Ethiopia Blocks Gay Group Planning Tour

Sentinel News ServiceJune 18, 2019

Pride parades, gay friendly diners, movies, books and fashion. The gay life style is coming to town but the welcome mat is still far from ubiquitous. Ethiopia, home to Abiy Ahmed, the “hugging president”, has yet to come to terms with LGBT or Q. In fact, some Ethiopian bloggers have been openly unfriendly to say the least. Africa was once the place where alternative lifestyles might even land someone in jail. But Dan Ware, president of the U.S.-based Toto Travel, which organizes trips for gay and lesbian travelers, as well as close friends and family, was not deterred. Ware, who