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Arts/Culture
The historic migration of the Yorubas of Ghana from Nigeria
The historic migration of the Yoruba people from Ile-Ife has shaped Ghana’s Yoruba community through trade, faith, and family ties.…
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Diaspora
Three historic Black civil rights activists born on Valentine’s Day
For many people, 14th February is a day to buy lots of chocolate, send a card to a loved one,…
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Personality
Marcus Garvey issued posthumous pardon after 101 years
Jamaican-born Black nationalist and pan-Africanist, Marcus Mosiah Garvey has been issued a posthumous pardon more than 101 years after his…
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Giving
DC’s GaDangme Association celebrates 40th anniversary with donation to Teshie Orphanage
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the GaDangme Association of Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area, donated basic items, and a scholarship…
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News
John Mahama sworn in as 9th President of Ghana in January 2025
John Dramani Mahama has officially taken the oath of office as Ghana’s 9th president after securing a decisive victory in…
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Technology
Pioneers of progress: 15 Black scientists who changed our world
The work and pioneering done by Black Americans has historically gone unrecognized across many areas/fields, including science. Black Americans make up 12% of the…
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Politics
Ghana’s huge gender gap in presidential politics
Ghana has a huge gender gap in politics, with a paltry 6 females out of 67 presidential candidates since the…
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Politics
Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party has been elected president and will be the country’s first female leader, results…
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Finance
WTO reappoints Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a 2nd term
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has agreed by consensus to reappoint Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as…
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Sports
Zambia’s Barbra Banda is BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year
Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda has been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. She received the most…
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