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ACREF - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc
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The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc, (ACREF) was created in direct response to the numerous distortions, half-truths and omissions seen almost daily in the popular media regarding Africa, her people and the African Diaspora.
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#Israel #Palestine #SouthAfrica
#EthnicCleansing #evil #genocide #PalestinianAuthority #Kenya #human_trafficking

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PA warns against ‘agents of displacement’ in Gaza after South Africa flight
Palestinian authorities say shadowy companies and entities are working in line with Israel on human trafficking.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Memorial to Black US soldiers who died in WW2 quietly removed.

#military #racism #ChickenShit #bias #bigotry #AfricanAmerican #TrumpAdministration #WW2

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Flag bearers of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division, known as Screaming Eagles, at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands, on September 11, 2024. Source: Newsweek
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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How the #USA overtook #China as #Africa's biggest foreign #investor

#minerals #metals #lithium #RareEarths #cobalt #tungsten #SaisCari #DFC_OIG #FNBNamibia

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How the US has overtaken China's investments in Africa
As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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Mamdani cites Malcolm X during first Friday prayers after NYC mayoral win
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani attended Friday prayers at a mosque in Puerto Rico.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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UN rights office warns of continuing atrocities in Sudan’s el-Fasher
UN estimates 82,000 of el-Fasher's total population of 260,000 fled after RSF atrocities, with many still trapped.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Donald Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Trump tells military to plan for 'action' over his claim that Nigeria allows killing of Christians
The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.
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November 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Trump caps refugee admissions at 7,500 - mostly white South Africans
The move, which will apply for the next fiscal year, marks a dramatic cut from the previous limit of 125,000.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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#wolesoyinka #visa #nigeria #AfricanLiterature #racism
Trump administration strips Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka of US visa
The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Bank of England chief Afua Kyei tops 2026 Powerlist as UK's most influential black person
Afua Kyei, 43, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank's £1 trillion balance sheet.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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The 'radical' Manchester event that changed Africa forever
A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Bookstore-Café: Culture for All in Dakar
In Dakar, a new cultural venue has just opened its doors: the Plumes du Monde bookstore-café.
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October 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Raila Odinga: Kenya's former prime minister dies in India at 80
President Ruto leads the tributes to Kenya's former prime minister and long-time opposition leader.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Somalia embraces Swahili to strengthen East African Community ties
President Mohamud says adopting Swahili 'important for our integration into the region'.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Van Jones and the moral vacancy of American commentary on Gaza
US pundit’s 'dead Gaza baby' joke exposes the moral vacancy that defines US media on Palestine.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Supreme Court Allows Lisa Cook to Remain at Fed, for Now
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October 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The US and Russia’s proxy war is bleeding Africa
Behind anti-colonial slogans, the Sahel is the front line of a new Cold War – and Africans bear the cost.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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The #UnitedKingdom formally recognizes the state of #Palestine - and is joined by #Australia, #Canada and #Portugal - with #France expected to follow.

#Palestine_UN #MiddleEast #KierStarmer #twostatesolution

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Starmer announces formal UK recognition of Palestinian state
Canada, Australia and Portugal also announced the move on Sunday, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing leaders of giving a "huge reward to terrorism".
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September 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Judge Rules Fed Governor Can Remain in Role, for Now
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September 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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In Trump’s Federal Work Force Cuts, Black Women Are Among the Hardest Hit
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August 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
Cook says the US president "has no authority to do so" in defiance of Trump's escalatory move against the central bank.
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August 26, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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#PRLog: Dr. Samuel Waymon withdraws from participation in #CARIFESTAXV.

U.S. based musician #Sam_Waymon will not travel to #Barbados for this month's #Caribbean Festival of Arts.

#music #NinaSimone #ACREF #SQI_Entertainment #Tryon #NorthCarolina

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Dr. Samuel Waymon Credit: Carri Bass Photography
August 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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As #UN looks to #Kenya, could new global hub deepen #inequality in #Nairobi

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As UN looks to Kenya, could new global hub deepen inequality in Nairobi?
Kenyans veer between hope for prosperity and wariness as UN plans relocation of key offices from Western cities.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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‘Disgraceful step backward’: USDA ends support for Black farmers, saying it ‘sufficiently’ handled discrimination

Agency will no longer use the term #sociallydisadvantaged.

#Black #Hispanic #NativeAmerican #Asian

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‘Disgraceful step backward’: USDA ends support for Black farmers, saying it ‘sufficiently’ handled discrimination
Agency will no longer use ‘socially disadvantaged’, which describes people subjected to discrimination, including Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian groups
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July 23, 2025 at 5:22 AM