African Diaspora

Constitutional referendum to remove presidential term limits divides Central African Republic

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Takeaways from AP’s report on bodies from migrant boats buried on the beach in Senegal 

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In a refugee camp in Kenya, food shortages left kids hungry even before Russia ended grain deal

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Jamaica uses crowdfunding, focus to hit Women’s World Cup high point against France

While the French players appeared gloomy, the Jamaica players embraced each other on the Sydney Football Stadium field and cheered.
/ July 23, 2023

A man lies in a Kenya morgue. His family says he’s one of at least 35 shot dead by police this month

Human rights organizations expressed concern over the police killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions reported this month.
/ July 22, 2023

After decades of struggle in Israel, dozens of African Hebrew Israelites face deportation

The Hebrew Israelites believe they are descendants of the biblical tribes of Israel who were ultimately taken as slaves to…
/ July 22, 2023

Mass grave with at least 87 bodies found in Sudan’s volatile Darfur region, United Nations says

News of the mass grave comes after Human Rights Watch called for the International Criminal Court to investigate atrocities in…
/ July 15, 2023

Group wants International Criminal Court to probe Darfur atrocities

Human Rights Watch said members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and their allies rampaged through Misterei in Darfur.
/ July 11, 2023

Coach of Zambia Women’s World Cup team accused of sexual misconduct, report claims

Bruce Mwape, coach of the team set to play in World Cup, has been accused of coercing players into having…
/ July 9, 2023
white Christian nationalists, Uganda anti-gay law, theGrio.com

White Christian nationalists are exporting homophobia and pushing antigay laws in Africa

Uganda just enacted one of the world's strictest anti-gay laws. White Christian nationalists from America have spent millions to pass…
/ July 6, 2023