Faith Nyasuguta The African Union has revealed it is disturbed by reports indicating that Africans in Ukraine are being denied the right to cross the border to safety. The body has now called on all nations to respect international law and offer assistance to everyone fleeing the war irrespective of their race. Senegalese President Macky […]
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Avellon Williams BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Prime Minister Mia Mottley says she will be bringing measures to the island in preparation for the potential impact of the unrest in Ukraine and Russia. PM Mottley warned that the unrest could affect fuel prices, food supplies and disrupt the global supply chain. She noted, however, that Barbados’ reserves stood at over […]
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• Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of African students were trapped. • As they attempt to flee, some claim they are being discriminated against. • They claim they have been unable to cross the border because Ukrainian officials place a premium on “Ukrainian citizens.” Ekeomah Atuonwu Reports are emerging of African students trapped in Ukraine […]
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Ekeomah Atuonwu The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have staged a protest against the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) ongoing strike. The students gathered at Unity Fountain in Abuja on Monday morning, led by the national president, Sunday Asefon, holding banners and chanting songs of support. The protest was also staged in several […]
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Ekeomah Atuonwu African students in Ukraine are in dire need of government assistance to move out of the war-hit nation. Via social media, students and their supporters mobilized, asking their home governments to charter planes out of the country, sharing locations where students were stranded, and offering advice about where to find shelter. All images /Courtesy/
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Lisa Mugo American based Canadian singer The Weeknd has officially become the world’s first artist to win the Global Digital Single Award two years in a row following his record ‘Save Your Tears’. His first song to top the charts was ‘Blinding Lights’ which was number one in 2020. The song has managed to stay on the top ten list up to […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Top regulatory authorities governing global and European football have suspended Russian clubs and national teams from international games amid the Russia-Ukraine war. “All Russian clubs and national teams are suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice,” the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) said in a statement on […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Black players face discrimination on every level: public (anti-black racism from fans in stadiums), private (abusive DMs on social media) and institutional (lack of management and coaching opportunities). A recent study on racial stereotyping in football match commentary show how differently black and white footballers are talked about within the very TV studios. The […]
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