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Africa 

Sudan: Fighting in Khartoum intensifies after generals briefly appear

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Air strikes, street battles and artillery fire shook Sudan’s capital Khartoum and the major southern city of El-Obeid on Thursday, witnesses told AFP. “Artillery fire targeted paramilitary bases of the Rapid Support Forces,” said a resident of El-Obeid, 350 kilometres (220 miles) southwest of Khartoum. Fighting between the RSF and the regular army, led by feuding generals, has killed at… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Davido disburses N237m to Nigerian orphanages

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On Thursday, Nigerian music star Davido said he had disbursed N237m to several Nigerian orphanages. The singer disclosed this in a statement on his social media accounts. The donations come 16 months after he distributed N250m to 292 Nigerian orphanages. Ahead of his birthday in November 2021, what started as a joke after the singer challenged his colleagues to contribute… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

ARKADIA Festival Announces 2023 Lineup With Chromeo, Dr. Fresch, Elderbook, Jai Wolf, The Glitch Mob, and TROYBOI

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ARKADIA Festival Announces 2023 Lineup With Chromeo, Dr. Fresch, Elderbook, Jai Wolf, The Glitch Mob, and TROYBOI – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Friday, July 21, 2023 · 645,562,737 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events &… Read More
Africa 

FIFA Women World Cup: Female referees inspiring girls to ‘dream big’

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The FIFA Women’s World Cup kick off on Thursday (Jul.20). If the focus will be on the players, other stars of the pitch are referees. For the 6th edition of the tournament hosted by New Zealand and Australia, 33 female referees have been chosen. They will work to inspire an entire generation together with a further 74 female assistant referees… Read More
Africa 

UK: Black women celebrated in new photography exhibition

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At London’s Somerset House an exhibition reflects on the historical representation and shifting legacy of Black women in visual culture. It runs through September 24. ‘Black Venus’ wants to move away from the othering of Black women, as well as the sexualised stereotypes to display contemporary works by 18 Black women and non-binary artists. “Black Venus is an exhibition that… Read More
Africa 

Libya: Rights experts denounce discriminatory travel policy

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Under the policy, all women and girls are mandated to fill out a detailed form providing personal information, reasons and previous history of traveling without a male guardian. Those who refuse to complete or submit the form are denied exit.  “Not only is this policy discriminatory, but it also restricts the freedom of movement of women and girls, including students… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Guterres ‘strongly condemns’ Russian attacks on Odesa and other ports

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In making its decision, Russia also withdrew safe passage guarantees for ships carrying grain and other foodstuffs navigating in the northwestern part of the Black Sea. Over the past year, the Initiative has facilitated the export of more than 30 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain to global markets via three Black Sea ports, including Odesa. Grain deal stalled The Black… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Musawa outlines plans to boost growth in Nigeria’s creative economy

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Musawa, who spoke during a briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, explained that the goal is to deliver a national strategy that supports Tinubu’s promise to double the nation’s economy to $1trn within eight years. She noted that, as already demonstrated by the bold decisions of the President, the current administration has transformative agenda that has at its… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Soundtrack for BBC drama Champion, “a love letter to Black British music”, is out now

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The soundtrack for BBC One drama Champion is out now via Def Jam 0207. The show, described as “a love letter to Black British music”, began broadcasting on July 1. It was created by Candice Carty-Williams, who penned Queenie and Notting Hill Carnival: A West Side Story. The series follows South-London rapper Bosco Champion (played by British singer-songwriter Malcom Kamulete,… Read More
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