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Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered his speech on the Day of Reconciliation for 2020, tackling everything from GBV, COVID-19, and Black Lives Matter.
In May, Burundi held a presidential election which was won by Evariste Ndayishimiye, candidate of the ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party.
Ndayishimiye was hurriedly sworn in after the untimely death of president Pierre Nkurunziza in June.
Rights violations continue
The Council encouraged donor countries which had suspended aid to Burundi to continue dialogue towards resumption of development assistance.
A report by a UN watchdog in September said human rights violations were still being committed in Burundi, including sexual violence and murder.
The country was plunged into a crisis in April 2015 when Ndayishimiye’s predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, which he ultimately won in July 2015.
His candidature, which was opposed by the opposition and civil society groups, resulted in a wave of protests, violence and even a failed coup in May 2015.
Hundreds of people were killed and over 300,000 fled to neighboring countries.
… who would be the first African American secretary of defense.
But … , doctors struggle to sell Black Americans on the vaccine.
“Fewer … than half of Black Americans say they would get a … at best, with many Black Americans … saying they want more …
KOLKATA, India — Major crop damage due to climatic conditions has forced the the world’s largest rice producer — China — to import rice from India for the first time in decades. “This year China [...]
Dick Allen hit the ball so hard, fans in Philadelphia started showing up in batting practice during his rookie season just to watch him hammer shots over the Coca-Cola sign atop the left-center field roof at Connie Mack Stadium. The rousing attention, he got that early. The rightful acclaim, sadly, he had to wait much […]
One of the four elements of Hip-Hop (MC's, DJ's, graffiti and breakdancing breaking/b-boying) is now a proper Olympic sport. Today (Dec. 7), it was announced that "breaking" will be included as part of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. 2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. From the racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of George Floyd and so many other Black and Brown Americans … Continued
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The formal bail application of Willah Mudolo has been delayed after it was postponed on Tuesday.
It’s Tuesday 8 December, and this is TheSouthAfrican.com Daily News Wrap - with the latest news you really need to know - when you need it.
Tensions have been rising across South Africa recently, after EFF representatives caused 'unrest' during a series of impromptu farm visits.
With two members of the far-right Crusaders group now behind bars, a third - Harry Knoesen - will contest the terror charges filed against him.
Two people arrested for allegedly stabbing a 90-year-old pensioner to death and severely injuring her blind 71-year-old son have abandoned their bail application.
Author Ijeoma Oluo challenges us to embrace true liberation
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense, according to four people familiar with the decision. If confirmed by the Senate, Austin would be the first Black leader of the Pentagon. Biden selected Austin over the longtime front-runner candidate, Michele Flournoy, a former senior […]
[New Times] President Kagame has rallied Rwandans to support Antoine Kambanda in his new responsibilities as Cardinal within the Catholic Church.
A new education model is taking a fresh approach to preparing youngsters for the future.
S.E. Williams | Executive Editor California’s Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Chair, Dr. Shirley Weber, recently teamed with California’s Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and hosted a virtual town hall to engage and inform the Black community and others around issues related to COVID-19. The timing was right as the virus is, once again, exploding […]
The post A Conversation with Black Leaders about COVID-19 and CA’s Black Communities appeared first on Black Voice News.
Today, we mourn the loss of vibrant actress and entertainer, Natalie Desselle Reid, who was well known for her roles in B.A.P.S., Cinderella and Eve. We commemorate her art and celebrate her contributions to the entertainment industry with 9 things we learned from her Instagram.
It was after midnight in Lagos on 21 October when Elisha Sunday said he got a call from his brother Victor's phone: a stranger told him Victor had been shot dead by soldiers at Lekki Toll Gate.
Western Bureau: A new ward being constructed at the St James Infirmary at a cost of $24 million will be ready for occupancy by the end of January. The St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) says the new ward is approximately 85 per cent ready and...
Individuals who have been sentenced to prison for a crime are already paying their debt to society. They should not also be forced to pay to help plug holes in the budget of a local warden or sheriff.
There appears to be no end in sight to the injury woes currently being experienced by Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs.
Afriforum announced on Monday that they would argue against the decision to rewrite matric exams to court, and the EFF agree with them.
The Gauteng Department of Health said contact tracing of Gauteng students who attended the matric rage event in KZN is currently underway.
The SIU said it will be looking at documents, contracts and allocations going as far back as 2014 at National Lotteries Commission offices.
Hampton grads stay winning! It was just announced that Rashida Jones, a 2002 graduate of Hampton University, will become the next president of MSNBC. Jones is set to take over the president role at MSNBC on February 1st, 2021. She is currently the senior vice president at NBC News and MSNBC, where she leads breaking news […]
The post Hampton University Grad Rashida Jones Named Next President of MSNBC appeared first on Watch The Yard.
As President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris continue to staff their incoming administration, plans are underway for the nation’s 59th inauguration. The inaugural ceremonies are slated to take […]
The post Plans Are Underway For Inauguration Of Joe Biden And Kamala Harris appeared first on Essence.