by News Headlines | Mar 22, 2023 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
The United States city of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $9.25m to settle a class-action lawsuit by protesters who said that the city’s police force responded with excessive force when demonstrations broke out over the 2020 killing of George Floyd. On Monday, the city...
by News Headlines | Mar 22, 2023 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has condemned the police action against him and his supporters as a sign of “fascism” in the country. “Fascism at unprecedented levels with police in Islamabad raiding homes without warrants to abduct...
by News Headlines | Mar 22, 2023 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
AMY GOODMAN: And finally, Dipti Bhatnagar, I want to ask you about another major story out of Mozambique, the recent death of the popular rapper, the cultural icon, Azagaia, just 38 years old, inspired so many with his music, singing about injustice, about...
by News Headlines | Mar 22, 2023 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
The Kenyan police have used tear gas and arrested several senior opposition politicians as hundreds of people protested against President William Ruto, the high cost of living and claims of cheating in last year’s election. Veteran political figure Raila Odinga, who...
by News Headlines | Mar 21, 2023 | Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Current News Headlines
Egypt’s foreign minister has said talks with Turkey on the possibility of restoring ties to the ambassadorial level would happen at “the appropriate time” during the first visit to Cairo by Turkey’s top diplomat since relations ruptured a decade ago. At a joint news...
by News Headlines | Mar 21, 2023 | Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Current News Headlines
Millions of Nigerians have headed back to the polls as Africa’s most populous nation held gubernatorial elections amid tensions after last month’s disputed presidential vote. New governors are being chosen for 28 of Nigeria’s 36 states on Saturday as the opposition...
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