Category: Healthcare
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Feeding the Revolution: How the Black Panther Party Outpaced the U.S. Government in Serving the People
By Historical Wire Tap | Pan-African News Blog In the late 1960s and early 1970s, as Black communities across the United States struggled under the weight of poverty, police brutality, and systemic neglect, a new kind of revolution was taking placeโnot with guns, but with groceries. The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, founded in 1966…
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๐ธ๐ณ Senegal Faces Potential Delay in IMF Support Due to Debt Data Concerns
Senegalโs efforts to restore financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may face delays as the global lender seeks clarification on how the countryโs debt data was misreported for years. This development comes at a crucial time for the West African nation, which is navigating economic challenges while preparing for a contentious presidential election.…
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๐ฆ๐ทSeven doctors face trial for homicide in Maradona’s death
Seven members of the medical team that treated Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona before his death will go on trial for homicide starting Tuesday in Buenos Aires. The case revolves around allegations that negligence by the health care professionals contributed to the World Cup winner’s death in 2020 at the age of 60, which triggered…
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๐จ๐ด Colombian man arrested for hiding cocaine under toupee at Cartagena airport
Colombian police arrested a 40-year-old man at Cartagenaโs international airport for attempting to smuggle 220 grams of cocaine hidden beneath a toupee while preparing to board a flight to Amsterdam. The drugs, valued at โฌ10,000, were detected by a scanner, leading to his immediate detention. Authorities confirmed he had two previous drug trafficking convictions. Cocaine…
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๐ธ๐ฑ Sierra Leone’s ‘kush’ made using ingredients imported from abroad
Kush is a cheap and deadly drug that has swept through at least six West African countries in recent years. Sierra Leoneโs President Julius Maada Bio last April called for a crackdown on it, describing the drug as an โepidemicโ and a โnational threatโ. He launched a task force on drug and substance abuse, promising…
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๐ฟ๐ผ A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) โ At dawn, 65-year-old Nelly Mutandwa swapped her pajamas for leggings, a T-shirt and sneakers. She grabbed a bottle of water before heading to an unconventional workout spot: a cemetery in Zimbabweโs capital, Harare. Surrounded by rows of graves, she joined other members of the Commandos Fitness Club in an hour-long session…
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What Drives Population Growth in Africa and Decline in Europe? Insights into South Sudan, Niger, Angola, and Benin vs. Eastern Europe and Island Nations
As 2024 comes to a close, the demographic landscape across the globe reveals stark contrasts, with Africa leading the way in population growth while several regions in Europe and island nations experience significant declines. According to recent data, African nations such as South Sudan, Niger, Angola, and Benin are at the forefront of this growth,…
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The Corporatization of Marijuana: From Entertainers to Politicians, Immigration, and the Global Agricultural Industry
The global marijuana industry has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, evolving from a counterculture movement to a lucrative corporate venture. As legalization sweeps across the United States and beyond, the involvement of entertainers, politicians, and multinational corporations has transformed cannabis into a global commodity. However, this corporatization brings significant implications, including its ties…
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The Impact of Donald Trumpโs Executive Orders on Africa: A Closer Look
Donald Trump’s presidency began with a series of executive orders that carried far-reaching implications, not only for the United States but also for Africa. These policies spanned critical areas such as trade, energy, climate, and immigration. Analysts have highlighted the potential negative impact these decisions could have on African nations, with several policies directly affecting…
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