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Marielle Franco, Radical Black Female Politician, Executed In Brazil

She was killed after a Black women's empowerment event.
New South Africa President Endorses Transfer of Lands from Whites to Blacks

Barely a month into his presidency of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, also president of the African National Congress (ANC), has…
UN Women Chief: Sex Abuse Cases Tip of Iceberg

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency promoting equality for women says the global spotlight on sexual…
Haiti Fights Back After Trump’s Repeated Insults

The nation is changing the narrative around it.
South Africa Parliament Votes To Confiscate White-Owned Land Without Compensation

“The time for reconciliation is over."
Is Corruption At The Core Of The Attempt To Remove South Africa’s President?

Jacob Zuma defied an order from ANC party officials to resign from office, triggering a political crisis in South Africa.
Racism Against African Immigrants Still On The Rise Around The World

African immigrants are increasingly finding themselves in hostile, unwelcome environments across the globe as racist, xenophobic, populist movements thrive, especially…
Brazil offers e-visa to Americans in bid to increase tourism

SAO PAULO (AP)—Brazil is making it easier and cheaper for Americans to apply for a visa following a decline in…
Liberia’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Faces Fury After Party’s Defeat

One of the most celebrated African leaders in recent memory will soon pass the baton to her successor, sports hero…
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Hospitalized Just Two Days After Receiving Honorary Degree

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has been hospitalized for a kidney infection, but is expected to make a full recovery, her family said.
South African Jazz Legend and Anti-Apartheid Activist Hugh Masekela Dies at 78

South African jazz trumpeter and anti-apartheid activist passed away after a battle with prostate cancer. “After a protracted and courageous battle with…
Ghanaian Women Up Against U.S.-Owned Gold Mine that Destroyed Their Farms

On the website of the Colorado-based Newmont mine, the top page reads in bold letters: “Culture of Zero Harm.” This…
Is There A Government Conspiracy Against Haitian Immigrants?

The president and his administration are deliberately sabotaging legal Haitian immigration through a number of political channels, advocacy groups and…
H&M’s South African Stores Shut Down After Protests Over ‘Monkey’ Hoodie

The country reacts to the racist hoodie.
South African War on Corruption Moves into High Gear

A shakeup in the African National Party has boosted hopes that new party officials will make a clean sweep of…
South African Activist And Poet Keorapetse Kgositsile Dies At 79

South African poet Keorapetse Kgositsile died in Johannesburg at the age of 79.
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