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Pawtucket Police Log June 30 - July 3
The Blackstone Valley Call & Times - Rhode Island
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At 10:25 a.m., police took into custody Ramon Adorno of 127 Harrison St. (Apt. 1), Pawtucket, on a warrant at Black Lives Matter, 225 Main St. At 12:19 p.m., officers apprehended Carlos Acevedo Cardona of 80 Hedley Ave., Central Falls, for...
African Immigrants Feel Targeted by ICE, Despite Following Rules
L.A. Focus - California
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June 26, 2025
Get More of the Stories That Matter! Stay informed with the latest in politics, community news, entertainment, and more – delivered straight to your inbox Sign up now! African migrants say they are unfairly being targeted for detention and...
I want to show you anything is possible, says Eddie the mayor
Camden New Journal
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Eddie Hanson became the new mayor of Camden in Mayor THE new mayor of Camden has said he wants to inspire people to have belief in themselves to achieve anything after becoming the first person in the role from African descent. Eddie Hanson left...
‘Centre Court? No thanks’ — Norrie wants no fuss after beating 12th seed
The Times
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There are sporting stages that are supposed to be hallowed ground. Get to play at Wembley, Lord’s or Centre Court and you are part of an indelible timeline. For this same reason the Theatre Royal Drury Lane used to make a killing by selling...
Does SADC’s post-conflict reconstruction plan marginalise transitional justice?, By John Ikubaje & Tadesse Metekia
Premium Times
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July 2, 2025
Ultimately, the SADC region needs a transitional justice policy that is not only aligned with AU instruments and informed by regional and international best practices, but also reflects consultations with stakeholders, civil society and...
ASP Daniel Koroma Becomes New Officer Commanding of Yele Police Station
News Watch Sierra Leone
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June 20, 2025
By Alie Sonta Kamara Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Daniel Koroma will on Friday 20th June 2025 assume duty as the new Officer Commanding (O/C) of the Yele Police Station following his remarkable achievements in the Sierra Leone Police...
Fancy Colored Diamond Prices Have Skyrocketed 205% Since 2005: Report
Robb Report
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July 3, 2025
While some diamonds whisper elegance, fancy color diamonds shout it—and their growing market value reflects that. Prices for fancy color diamonds have surged 205 percent over the past two decades, driven by extreme scarcity, increasing global...
Pre-season: Enyimba, Shooting Stars Ready For Eko Int’l Cup Tourney
Leadership
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July 3, 2025
Two elite teams in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Enyimba of Aba and Shooting Stars of Ibadan have confirmed their readiness for the forthcoming pre-season football tournament tagged Eko International Cup. A total of eight teams are...
Nigeria signs manpower agreement with Saint Lucia, deploys nurses to Jamaica
Premium Times
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July 3, 2025
Nigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement to deploy skilled Nigerian professionals to the Caribbean nation. A statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, said the pact aims to deepen...
David Sengeh’s Chance to Become SLPP Flagbearer Looks Difficult – John Caulker
Sierraloaded
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June 20, 2025
John Caulker, Executive Director of Fambul Tok, has shared his view on Chief Minister David Moinion Sengeh’s chances of becoming the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) flagbearer for the upcoming election. Speaking on an online TV discussion...
Juma Bah Visits Manchester City Club Ahead of Potential Move
Sierraloaded
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June 20, 2025
Young Sierra Leonean international footballer Abdulai Juma Bah has made his first visit to Manchester City, where he is awaiting a final decision regarding his next career move. Accompanied by his agent, Dennis Mork, Bah’s visit to the Etihad...
Natural Diamond Council Releases First Ever Fancy Colour Diamond Report to Celebrate Nature's Rarest and Most Colourful Treasures
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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From rare purple diamond discoveries to record-breaking sales, Paris Couture Week kicks off with a bang as new first-of-its-kind report presents the world's most coveted and rarest fancy colour diamonds. LONDON, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the...
Pre-Season: Enyimba, 3SC ready for Eko International Cup
The Sun Nigeria
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July 3, 2025
Two elite teams in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Enyimba of Aba and Shooting Stars of Ibadan have declared readiness for the forthcoming pre-season football tournament tagged Eko International Cup. A total of eight teams are billed to...
Delays and cancellations at London Gatwick today so far on Thursday, July 3 including multiple easyJet flights
Sussex World
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July 3, 2025
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick today so far (Thursday, July 3). Watch as passengers give their views on London Gatwick airport's state-of-the-art security process Getting through security at London Gatwick...
Nine dead in pirogue shipwreck off Guinea-Bissau coast
Xinhua News Agency
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BISSAU, June 26 (Xinhua) -- A pirogue capsized Wednesday evening off the coast of the Bijagos Islands in Guinea-Bissau, leaving nine of its 27 passengers dead, local media reported Thursday, citing eyewitness accounts of the tragedy. The alert was...
How heat officers help sweltering cities stay cool
Deutsche Welle
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International cities from Athens to Dhaka, Freetown and Santiago are united in their efforts to protect residents from extreme heat. Vital to this strategy is the appointment of a chief heat officer, someone who, like a fire department chief, can...
Nigeria moves to overcome hurdles in regional trade integration
Punch
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July 2, 2025
Despite its dominance in regional trade, Nigeria faces structural and policy barriers that limit the full realisation of intra-ECOWAS commerce, including poor infrastructure, fragmented customs systems, and currency mismatches. The 2025 West...
Enyimba, Shooting Stars Ready for Eko International Cup
This Day
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July 3, 2025
Two elite teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba of Aba and Shooting Stars of Ibadan have declared their readiness for the forthcoming pre-season football tournament tagged Eko International Cup. A total of eight teams are billed to...
SLFA Electoral Committee Releases Qualified Candidates For 2025 Elections
Sierraloaded
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June 20, 2025
The Electoral Committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced the qualified candidates for the upcoming SLFA Ordinary Congress elections, scheduled for August 2, 2025. The announcement follows a thorough nomination and...
African Roots of a Caribbean Odyssey of Occultism in the Age of Internet | Part 3
The Voice
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July 2, 2025
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet It was always just a matter of time before Saint Lucia’s political opposition, ahead of an election it can’t see any way of winning by the ballot, would choose to take advantage of...