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GLAAACC’S Business Evolution Program Takes Businesses to the Next Level

October 7, 2021

At 35, GLAAACC’s 2021-22 BEP cohort is almost triple the number of participants from the previous year. ... read more »

Ethiopian PM Begins 2nd Term Saying War Exacts ‘Heavy Price’

October 5, 2021

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was sworn in Monday for a second five-year term running a country in the grip of a nearly year-long war against Tigray forces he described as ``hateful`` toward the nation, while a handful of visiting African leaders urged him to hold things together. ... read more »

Ethiopia’s Oromo Protest, Demand Freedom for Jailed Leaders

October 4, 2021

Members of Ethiopia's largest ethnic group, the Oromo, protested Saturday against the government and called for the release of jailed opposition figures as they gathered in the capital for their annual Thanksgiving festival of Irreecha. ... read more »

Distribution Problems, Hesitancy Slow Uganda Vaccination Bid

October 4, 2021

The light bulb hanging from the ceiling flickered on and off, infuriating the technician in this remote Ugandan town as he checked the refrigerators filled with vaccine doses to confirm they were still working. ... read more »

Africa Internet Riches Plundered, Contested by China Broker

October 4, 2021

Outsiders have long profited from Africa's riches of gold, diamonds, and even people.?Digital resources have proven no different. ... read more »

Algeria Blasts French Leader, Bans Flights, Recalls Diplomat

October 4, 2021

Algeria has refused permission for France to fly military planes in its airspace and announced the recall of its ambassador from Paris in the wake of what it said were ``inadmissible'' comments attributed to French President Emmanuel Macron. ... read more »

McDonald’s hires diversity chief amid corporate turmoil

November 5, 2020

Reginald Miller will become the company's global chief diversity equity and inclusion officer on Nov. 9. ... read more »

Entrepreneurs Kick Off National Campaign to Fund Black Businesses and Bridge the Black Wealth Gap

July 9, 2020

The 10K Project is an economic movement to create a 100% Black-owned crowdfunding platform ... read more »

Johnson is Banking on South L.A.’s Success

January 9, 2020

As executive director of Community Development Banking for JPMorgan Chase, Malcolm A. Johnson leads the company’s initiatives to assist residents, businesses, schools and nonprofits. ... read more »

Rep. Chu Holds Oversight Hearing on SBA’s 504/CDC Program