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Two Israeli embassy staff members shot and killed in Washington, suspect shouts ‘Free Palestine’

Muhamad Yehia.. CAiro Two Israeli embassy staff, identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were shot and killed in Washington near the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, shouted “Free, free Palestine” when arrested. Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot and killed …

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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un furious after failed naval destroyer launch

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo The country’s leader said the damage caused to the 5,000-tonne ship during its unveiling was the result of ‘absolute carelessness’ and ‘irresponsibility’. North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has strongly criticised officials for the damage caused to a new naval destroyer during a failed launch ceremony this …

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Why the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Negotiations Matter

Does Ethiopia have the right to construct the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) or does Egypt have the right to prevent this from happening? To get a sense of what’s at stake for each of these countries and what can be done, we interviewed two experts—one from Egypt and the …

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The African Festival of the Arts: Using Culture to Span Continents

DSC_1584For 26 years, Africa International House has brought the African Diaspora to the U.S with their unique cultural celebration, the African Festival of the Arts. Held each Labor Day weekend in Chicago, the Festival offers a glimpse into the many unique treasures of the African Continent as well as African-centric …

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South Africa’s Jobodwana joins world sprint elite and aims to stay there

South African runner Anaso Jobodwana is aiming high after winning third place in the 200 metres, he said after the race. His under-20-seconds time puts him in the running elite and he plans to stay there, he told RFI, while paying tribute to compatriot Wayde Van Niekerk. Poultry famously featured …

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Pharrell Williams Could Face Pro-BDS Backlash in South Africa

Concerts scheduled by U.S. pop star Pharrell Williams in South Africa next month face disruptions from pro-Palestine protesters over a promotional deal he has with major retailer Woolworths, which has trade ties with Israel The Grammy award-winning producer and performer has been targeted by the South African branch of the …

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Photos: LGBTQ Africans express identity in ‘(Limit)less’ ways

“I think the world tends to place African and LGBTQ identities in opposition with each other,” Odera, a queer Nigerian-American, said to photographer Mikael Owunna. “I am lucky because, I have built a home and inner fire within myself that simply does not accept the binary. And it certainly doesn’t …

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S.African economy faces turbulence: central bank’s Kganyago

South Africa’s economy faces a turbulent time as the prospect of rising U.S. interest rates and a slowing Chinese economy complicate policy-making, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Reuters Economist of the Year event, Kganyago said China’s devaluation of its currency to stem an economic …

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