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The Real Estate Board is urging members of the public to verify the legitimacy of dealers via its website to avoid becoming victims of real estate fraud. This comes against the background of a case currently before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish...
He replaces Debretsion Gebremichael, whose immunity from prosecution was removed Thursday.
Meanwhile, Amnesty International said Thursday that scores of civilians were killed in a \"massacre\" in the Tigray region, that witnesses blamed on forces backing the local ruling party.
The \"massacre\" is the first reported incident of large-scale civilian fatalities in a week-old conflict between the regional ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), and the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize.
\"Amnesty International can today confirm... that scores, and likely hundreds, of people were stabbed or hacked to death in Mai-Kadra (May Cadera) town in the southwest of Ethiopia's Tigray Region on the night of 9 November,\" the rights group said in a report.
Amnesty said it had \"digitally verified gruesome photographs and videos of bodies strewn across the town or being carried away on stretchers.\"
The dead \"had gaping wounds that appear to have been inflicted by sharp weapons such as knives and machetes,\" Amnesty said, citing witness accounts.
Witnesses said the attack was carried out by TPLF-aligned forces after a defeat at the hands of the Ethiopian military, though Amnesty said it \"has not been able to confirm who was responsible for the killings\".
It nonetheless called on TPLF commanders and officials to \"make clear to their forces and their supporters that deliberate attacks on civilians are absolutely prohibited and constitute war crimes\".
Abiy ordered military operations in Tigray on November 4, saying they were prompted by a TPLF attack on federal military camps -- a claim the party denies.
The region has been under a communications blackout ever since, making it difficult to verify competing claims on the ground.
Abiy said Thursday his army had made major gains in western Tigray.
Thousands of Ethiopians have fled across the border into neighboring Sudan, and the UN is sounding the alarm about a humanitarian crisis in Tigray.
Total confirmed cases = 35 (new cases = 5)
Total recoveries = 19
Total deaths = 1
Active cases = 15
\tFigures valid as of close of day May 24, 2020
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May 20: Extreme social distancing ends, country zoned
\tGovernment announced an end to extreme social distancing on Wednesday signaling the end of Three Phases of lockdown.
The Vice President received donations worth over P964 000, from different organizations and individuals to help government combat Covid-19, government confirmed on May 12.
Other contributors included:
\t\tGhana Community in Botswana = P100 000
\t\tBotswana Tribal Association = P10 000
\t\tBotswana Democratic Party Women’s Wing = P153 000
\t\tMazars Audit firm = P201 000
\t\tFormer MPs Association = P30 000
\t\tAwil College = P20 000 and television content worth P1.6 million,
\t\tKerala Semajam Botswana = P250 000
\t\tOld Apostolic Church who donated Personal Protective Equipment worth = P100 220
May 11: capital Gaborone declared high-risk area, ‘quarantined’
\tGovernment on Monday declared the capital Gaborone a “high-risk area” and advised residents to limit their movements from henceforth.
A statement issued by Dr. Kereng Masupu, coordinator of the presidential task force on COVID-19 read: “Following the confirmed COVID-19 case of a truck driver who came into Gaborone through the Tiokweng border on Sunday 09 May 2020…
\t“… the COVID-19 Presidential Task Force would like to advise the public that only those who have been issued Pink Permits for travel into and out of Gaborone are suspended with immediate effect until further notice.
A phased return to work measure starts today with a series of strict guidelines among which are:
\t\tMaintaining a register of employees, visitors, customers etc. that interact with a facility
\t\tObservance of social distancing of 1 – 2 metres apart
\t\tProvision of sanitizers and means of washing hands at premises
\t\tWearing of face masks (home-made)
\t\tDeny entry to persons who fail to abide by guidelines
\tPresident Eric Masisi was personally at the airport in Gaborone to receive a donation from American TV star Steve Harvey.
Doctors who helped stop Ebola call on Joe Biden's transition team to address COVID-19's racial and economic inequities. The evidence shows a safety net under the most vulnerable protects us all.
In this week’s Defender… Joe Biden vows to do right by the Black community after his historic victory with Kamala Harris. Find out what his plan is to “Lift Every Voice.” Defender Managing Editor ReShonda Tate Billingsley takes on President Trump after refusing to acknowledge Biden’s victory as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. The doors […]
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Somali worshippers attend the prayer ceremony at the Isbaheysi Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia, 19 August 2012, to celebrate Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
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Muslims across the country are celebrating Idd-ul-Fitri on Saturday marking the end of Ramadhan.
Minister of endorsement and religious affairs Sheikh Noor Mohamed Hussein announced Eid ul-Fitri celebrations to be on Saturday after the moon was sighted in Hodan district Mogadishu.
\"On this blessed occasion of Idd-ul-Fitri, I'm wishing all Somalis a happy Eid may Allah accept our prayers, we ask the citizen to contribute in helping the needy,\" said president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo.
During the month of Ramadhan, believers fast and pray.
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing... View Article
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Confirmed cases = 18,480
\t\tNumber of deaths = 475
\t\tRecoveries = 6,307
\t\tActive cases = 11,698
\tStats valid as of close of day June 18, 2020
June 18: tally nears 18,000; over 1,700 recoveries in a week
\tTallies show that 1,761 recoveries have been recorded in one week as COVID-19 toll nears 18,000.
Total confirmed cases = 17,735
Total recoveries = 5,967
Total deaths = 469
Active cases = 11,299
\tFigures valid as of close of day June 17, 2020
June 17: 17,148 cases; govt hails role of media
\tThe government has underlined the centrality of the media’s role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Confirmed cases = 17,148
Active cases = 11,070
Recoveries = 5,623
Deaths = 455
\tJohn Hopkins Uni stats valid as of close of day June 16, 2020
June 16: 16,658 cases, 3-year govt response plan
\tThe government has developed a three-year Health Sector Response plan for the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Osagie Ehanire disclosed yesterday.
Total confirmed cases = 16,658
Total recoveries = 5,349
Total deaths = 424
Active cases = 10,885
\tFigures valid as of close of day June 15, 2020
June 15: 16,085 cases, resident docs strike, Abuja concert controversy
\tTrue to a threat made weeks back, resident doctors in the country are going ahead with a strike action starting today over poor pay and a lack of personal protective equipment for health workers.
Total confirmed cases = 16,085
Total recoveries = 5,220
Total deaths = 420
Active cases = 10,445
\tFigures valid as of close of day June 14, 2020
June 13: 15,181 cases; more evacuations underway
\tEvacuation of citizens continues aith the Foreign Af
The City of Cape Town says Guy Fawkes has become notorious for assaults, damage to property and scores of fireworks-related complaints.
Cyril Ramaphosa will be itneracting with members of the public on Wednesday. We've got details of the live stream and how to get involved here.
Unfortunately for Payton she was spotted dipping under a set of ropes at the boarding door near the ticket gate at Terminal 3 around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday morning.
By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.com The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute hosted a virtual roundtable of Black mayors on Thursday, moderated by TV Evangelist and best-selling author Bishop T.D. Jakes, and came away with $3,000 in donation pledges. After Jakes led a broad discussion with four Southern mayors of what they hope for from President-elect Joe Biden’s […]
Police have arrested 102 businesspeople for allegedly refusing to accept the Zimdollar.
In a Press statement, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said 28 cases were set to appear in court and cautioned traders against rejecting the volatile currency.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that traders and business entities who continue to refuse to accept Zimbabwe currency, bond notes and coins as legal tender in business transactions risk being arrested and taken to court for the law to take its course,” he said.
Nyathi urged members of the public to continue reporting businesses that refuse to accept bond notes which are a legal tender.
Some traders and businesses are not accepting bond coins, $2 and $5 notes.
At the time of publishing, Musk's COVID-19 tweet was retweeted 70 000 times, quoted more than 21 000 times and received close to 270 000 likes.
[This Day] A global alliance, championed by the United States, has committed itself to assist Nigeria and other West African countries to combat terrorism.
TRU Colors, based in Wilmington, North Carolina, is providing a national platform for dialogue between the African American community and local law enforcement to change the narrative and promote understanding and unity.
Since 2017, TRU Colors has been bringing people from across racial and economic divides together by hosting in-person events where people from different backgrounds meet-up and talk to each other over a beer.
“We wanted to take this same concept and create a “blueprint” to be a catalyst for peaceful conversations and do our part to help ease the tension between the African American community and local law enforcement,” stated Khalilah Olokunola, EVP of Human Resources.
The video shows a conversation between retired Missouri State Trooper, Ron Johnson, with Olokunola and her colleague Spree, TRU Colors’ Digital Marketing Specialist.
Due to the restrictions limiting in-person group interactions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, TRU Colors is creating a virtual “gathering around the table” by inviting people after they watch the video to post a :30 video response to this conversation ice-breaker, imagining you are gathered with others for a sit-down discussion:
“I would like others sitting around the table to know this one thing about me…”
The “blueprint” provides the ability for everyone to be seen and heard.
Nairobi — The Judiciary has introduced an electronic filing system of cases in Nairobi courts.
Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Ann Amadi said the system, which will take effect from July 1, is aimed at increasing efficiency in handling of cases.
\"This is a key part of the Judiciary's efforts to increase the use of technology in all its functions and achieve higher levels of efficiency and convenience to our stakeholders,\" she said.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), police, and members of the public have been advised to familiarize themselves with the e-filing system by visiting the Judiciary portal ahead of its launch.
Following the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in the country in mid March, the Judiciary has been stepping up efforts to incorporate the use of technology in delivering services to Kenyans.
An elated Jaheem Wilson (second left) accepts a tablet that will assist with his online learning and preparation for Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams, from VM Chairman Michael McMorris (second right) at a thanksgiving service celebrating VMBS's 142nd anniversary and start of its Members' Month activities at Escarpment Road New Testament Church of God in Kingston.
Former Amazon, Inc. employee Chris Smalls sued his former employer on behalf of a class of similarly situated African American and Latino workers for its failure to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with other safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As New York City was fast becoming the epicenter of this deadly and … Continued
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WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AFP) - Most Republican lawmakers have yet to acknowledge Joe Biden as America's next leader, a departure from political norms that suggests President Donald Trump retains an iron grip on his congressional flock.
By Ben Jealous After four exhausting years of President Donald Trump and four excruciating days of vote counting, the election was called for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Saturday. Hallelujah! Those days of counting felt agonizingly slow to many of us, but the momentum was always on our side: Democratic voters—mostly […]
To provide immediate aid to eligible customers most in need during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd announces a new program, Helping Hand. For a limited time, this financial-assistance program provides an additional one-time grant of up to $300 to help low-income residential customers, and those who express financial hardship, reduce past-due balances. “As the number … Continued
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The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) will be holding its Annual Children's Educational Summit on Saturday, November 14, 2020. With a theme of Powering Through the Pandemic, this year's half-day summit will be held virtually and educate childcare business owners on how to pivot and diversify their income following the fallout of COVID-19. Lisandra Martinez, … Continued
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A renewed operation to enforce the COVID-19 protocols is set to kick off on Thursday, following a directive by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions will present the 2020 Black Music Honors in national broadcast syndication November 21 thru December 13, 2020. Television and radio personality Rickey Smiley returns as host of the
