Black Americans Must Participate In Diversification of Public BCCCTs
Hearing little-to-nothing on the latter topic could signal that public BCCCTs are racially diverse. Frankly, to our knowledge, no widely known and broad research on this topic is available concerning Black American participation in public BCCCTs. And even if research were available, given the outcomes that Black Americans experience, there still would be good reasons to explore the topic to determine why Black American participation on BCCCTs has not produced widespread improvements for Black Americans. This Analysis Brief is unable to present newly collected statistics on Black American representative participation on public BCCCTs. However, what we present here is basic information and statistics about public BCCCTs at the Federal and top ten states and local (cities) government levels.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 02, 2022 19:08 UTC
Abortion: Reproductive Rights Organizations Take Legal Action In 11 States
Efforts to suppress the vote, and gut the electoral systems that undergird our democracy become even more important now that we must turn to the ballot box to restore abortion rights. We’re grateful to be working in coalition with groups like the Center for Reproductive Rights and the ACLU, our longstanding partners in the fight for reproductive rights, and hope that through our joint efforts across the country some relief can be granted. Louisiana: The Center for Reproductive Rights filed a case The Center for Reproductive Rights filed a case challenging Louisiana’s three separate trigger bans. Mississippi : The Center for Reproductive Rights is : The Center for Reproductive Rights is challenging Mississippi’s trigger ban and six-week ban in state court, arguing that the state’s constitution protects the right to abortion. Reproductive rights organizations will continue exploring all avenues to ensure Ohioans are able to exercise their fundamental constitutional rights.
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July 02, 2022 18:06 UTC
Little Africa in the Indian jungles in Western Ghats
Yellapur: Nestled on the foothills of the Western Ghats, Yellapur is a small town in Karnataka known for its thick forests and forest-dwellers. Life on a street of Bhagavati, a predominantly Siddi Village near Dandeli. Image Credit: SuppliedWhile maintaining their African folk rhythm they gradually adopted local languages and customs and eventually embraced the religions of the people they worked with. “There is no Siddi folk without Damami. Miriani and Milagrine Siddi head to the field to start a new day in Wadai Ukalli, a forest village near Yellapur.
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July 02, 2022 16:45 UTC
Seun Kuti cancels Morocco gig over migrant deaths
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has cancelled a concert in Morocco to mourn last week’s tragedy on the border of Spain’s Melilla enclave in which at least 23 African migrants died. Saxophonist and singer Kuti had been set to play on Saturday at the Jazzablanca festival in the Moroccan port city of Casablanca. But in a video on Instagram, he announced “with great sadness” that he and his band would not be attending. The UN has accused both Moroccan and Spanish authorities of using “excessive force” against migrants, and demanded an investigation. Jazzablanca confirmed to AFP that Kuti’s concert had been cancelled due to “a personal decision by the artist”.
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July 02, 2022 16:36 UTC
Growing Health Crisis Seen in Horn of Africa as Acute Hunger Spreads
The World Health Organization is warning of growing health risks in the Horn of Africa as acute hunger spreads there. The World Health Organization’s incident manager for the Horn of Africa, Sophie Maes, says urgent action is needed to slow the health and hunger crisis that is sickening and killing increasing numbers of people in the region. She warns the risk of disease outbreaks is higher because of a lack of clean water. She says the drought has dried up water sources, forcing people to leave their homes in search of food, water, and pasture for their cattle. “And we are seeing a spike in disease outbreaks.
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July 02, 2022 16:34 UTC
Govt Hands Over 4 Chinese Accused of Murder to Ethiopia
Kenyan police handed over four Chinese nationals suspected of killing another Chinese national to the Ethiopian Federal police National Interpol team. Ethiopian police stated that the four suspects fled to Kenya after the alleged killing of the victim, Fu Hui, at a Chinese restaurant in Addis Ababa. Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai and his Ethiopian counterpart Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael on February 15, 2022. "I held a meeting with my colleague Commissioner General of the Ethiopian Police at EFP Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Chinese nationals in Africa have been making headlines for breaking the law as well as some accusations of racism and discrimination.
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July 02, 2022 15:59 UTC
Vodacom spends R460 million in Limpopo expansion
by MTHULISI SIBANDAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – TO increase coverage and meet demand for online access, Vodacom has invested more than R460 million (US$7,481 million) into its network in Limpopo. “Our investment in network technology aims to expand broadband coverage and provide quality network service to our customers,” said Miguel Simoes, Managing Executive for Vodacom Limpopo region. In 2021, Vodacom Limpopo switched on 5G mobile networks in Polokwane and Thohoyandou. To prevent disruption to network services in the event of power outages, such as load shedding, Vodacom Limpopo Region invested more than R110 million in upgrading base station battery systems. Simoes said through efforts to reduce the cost to communicate and introduce connectivity to more areas and upgrade existing network services, Vodacom grew its customer base by 19 percent in this past year.
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July 02, 2022 15:57 UTC
Help map state’s broadband availability
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) encourages all Floridians to visit Florida’s Broadband Availability Map and Internet Speed Test. The anonymous, one-minute speed test and survey may be completed on any device, from any location, to help identify opportunities for expansion of broadband services in Florida. After taking the anonymous, one-minute speed test, results will populate the Broadband Availability Map in real time with the location’s internet speed and responsiveness. To learn more or to take the speed test, visit www.FloridaJobs.org/Broadband. Through these partnerships, the Office of Broadband encourages investment in grant funding opportunities for the broadband program that focus on the expansion of broadband.
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July 02, 2022 15:18 UTC
Role of AU as Facilitator of Peace Process in Ethiopia Very Important: Canadian Law Expert
July 02, 2022 (ENA) The role of the African Union as facilitator of the peace process in Ethiopia is “very important more than ever,” a Canadian international criminal law expert told ENA. The Executive and the Central committees of Prosperity Party have also recently stressed the need for the role of the African Union as facilitator of the process in accordance with the principle of African solutions to African problems. John Philpot said that the Government of Ethiopia maintains control over the peace process with the African Union. “The role of the African Union is very important more than ever,” he underscored. “I think it (the process) is a very positive process which is fraught with risks.
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July 02, 2022 15:15 UTC
Ethiopian Shipping to swap two fuel vessels with one big cargo ship
The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise (ESLSE) plans to replace its two fuel-carrying vessels with a larger cargo vessel that has over 60 tons of carrying capacity. However, it has been leasing out the fuel carrying vessels. The board approved its plan and once finalized, Ethiopia will not have a fuel carrying vessels. The Enterprise’s nine cargo carrying vessels have modest capacities ranging between 25 and 28 tons. After reaching 3.7 billion birr in paid up capital six years ago, the Enterprise surpassed its subscribed capital of 20 billion birr last year.
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July 02, 2022 14:12 UTC
UN claims access granted to investigate atrocities in Ethiopia
Commission to investigate latest mass killings in western OromiaUN investigators say they have secured a positive response from the government of Ethiopia to investigate atrocities committed in Northern part of the country. Established by the UNHRC in December 2021 to investigate alleged violations and abuses of human rights laws during the Tigray war, experts of the International Commission of Human Rights on Ethiopia are set to travel to Ethiopia, following the Ethiopian government’s positive response for the commission’s request for access. In May 2022, the Commission met with the Minister of Justice and senior officials of Ethiopia in Geneva, according to them. During the meeting and in a subsequent formal note to the Ethiopian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, the commission requested access to Ethiopia. The commission has already requested both the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission for access to related materials in their custody.
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July 02, 2022 13:54 UTC
Ethiopia, partners launch USD 30 million initiative to reduce maternal malnutrition
The Ethiopian government and its partners have launched a new multi-sectoral nutrition initiative that envisages reducing maternal malnutrition, child wasting and stunting in the country. Addis Ababa [Ethiopia]: The Ethiopian government and its partners have launched a new multi-sectoral nutrition initiative that envisages reducing maternal malnutrition, child wasting and stunting in the country. The newly launched program, dubbed "Addressing Maternal Malnutrition, Child Wasting and Stunting in Ethiopia," will be implemented through a partnership agreement between the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Action Against Hunger. However, despite the progress, more than 5.8 million children under five years are affected by stunting and 1.2 million are affected by wasting, it said. The UN Children's Fund said improving maternal nutrition is important to ensure women's health and achieve better pregnancy and birth outcomes in Ethiopia.
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July 02, 2022 13:39 UTC
Ethiopia, Sudan Should Avoid External Actors from Interfering in Border Dispute: S. Sudanese Scholar
Addis Ababa July 1/2022/ENA/ Ethiopia and Sudan should avoid external interference and cooperate to find solutions amicably to resolve the border dispute by themselves, Juba University Assistant Professor Majok said. CUT-29In an exclusive interview with ENA, the South Sudanese scholar noted that the leaderships of the two countries can resolve the dispute. Majok insisted that the Ethiopian and the Sudanese governments should avoid listening to outside voices because those external actors have their own interests. The relationship of the two countries existed for a very long-time, but the interest of these external actors may be something short-term not long-term. So, “the two countries should go back to the roots of their long-term relationships rather than focusing on short-term relations and avoid external voices and cooperate to find amicable solutions by themselves,” the South Sudanese scholar underscored.
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July 02, 2022 13:35 UTC
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How Jazzablanca Festival signals the return of cultural life in Casablanca
It's 45 minutes until the gates open at the Jazzablanca Festival and founder Moulay Alami is feeling the heat — in more ways than one. “So everyone wanted to help because we are the first major festival to come back to the city.”Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke performing at Jazzablanca Festival. "They of course knew the reputation we have built over the years and many were happy to return to Casablanca. Born and raised in Casablanca, the pianist was considering retiring from life as a working musician, to become an antiques collector. “Perhaps, we all needed the reminder these things are built on the back of artists and festival organisers.
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July 02, 2022 13:19 UTC
Ethiopia, Sudan can resolve border dispute without resorting to conflicts
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen said Ethiopia and Sudan can resolve recurrent border disputes without resorting to conflicts. “Appreciating the vibrant and longstanding relationships between the peoples of Ethiopia and Sudan, Mekonnen said there are various standing mechanisms the two countries can utilize to resolve the border dispute without resorting to conflicts,” the statement read. Ethiopia and Sudan have longstanding competing claims over the Al-Fashaqa border region, an area of fertile land settled by Ethiopian farmers that Sudan claims is within its boundary. Mahamat said the recent border skirmishes should not scuttle the diplomatic solutions being sought to resolve ongoing internal challenges in the two AU member states. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had also urged Sudan and Ethiopia to take concrete steps to defuse tensions and peacefully resolve their differences over the Al-Fashaqa border area, a UN spokesman said Tuesday.
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July 02, 2022 09:07 UTC