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In Richard Okorogheye's memory, he is being honoured with a blood donation drive
A blood donation drive has been created in memory of 19-year-old Richard Okorogheye, who had sickle cell disorder who was found dead in...
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Soweto Pride celebrations mark end of harsh South African third wave
Wrapped in rainbow flags, dozens of South Africans celebrated delight on Saturday inside the historic black township of Soweto, and the...
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Kenyan elderly women learn to defend themselves against sexual attack
In the alleyways of a Korogocho slum in Kenya, 15 women, many of them grandmothers, have enrolled in twice-a-week taekwondo classes at a...
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Ethiopia announces partial second round vote that includes Amhara, Oromia regions
Ethiopia said Monday it would not hold polling in at least 26 constituencies during the next round of landmark national polls due to...
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The farm where Nelson Mandela started his anti-apartheid journey is at risk of closing for good
Liliesleaf Farm, where Nelson Mandela started his plan to throw out the apartheid regime is at risk of closing for good due to COVID-19,...
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New family code draft proposes to allow same-sex marriage in Cuba
A new family code draft for Cuba offers same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children. In order for the draft to go ahead, it must be...
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Embracing the Afro in revolt against Venezuela's 'bad hair' stereotype
Two years ago, Victoria Mejias abandoned her slavish pursuit of sleek tresses -- a common obsession in Venezuela where hair and race...
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South Africa announces COVID 'vaccine passport' plans
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday his intention to introduce a "vaccine passport", amid widespread mistrust of...
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