Africa – Page 19 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Independent Sources: The Black Russians

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

On this edition of Independent Sources hosted by Garry Pierre-Pierre, Zyphus Lebrun interviews a filmmaker, Yelena Demikovsky who is producing a documentary about the African Americans who sought refuge in Russia from the US’ Jim Crow system of segregation. Sarah Pizon speaks to Dr. Marta Morena Vega and Desiree Gordon about the multi-million dollar relocation and renovation of one of the country’s leading institutes for Afro Latino culture. … Read More >Independent Sources: The Black Russians

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New satellite survey reveals Africa’s deserts actually filled with BILLIONS of trees

Posted on October 18, 2020October 18, 2020By Editor

A groundbreaking new study of high resolution satellite imagery using a deep-learning algorithm has found that, contrary to popular opinion, there are at least 1.8 billion trees in the Sahel and Sahara deserts. … Read More >New satellite survey reveals Africa’s deserts actually filled with BILLIONS of trees

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Pentagon Drafting Plans to Withdraw US Troops From Somalia – Reports

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020By Editor

According to insider reports, US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon and his senior national security advisers to begin drafting plans for a total withdrawal of US forces from Somalia. … Read More >Pentagon Drafting Plans to Withdraw US Troops From Somalia – Reports

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Russian Foreign Ministry Calls Sudan Peace Agreement ‘Important Step’ for Reconciliation

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020By Editor

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday called the recent signing of a peace deal between the Sudanese government and several rebel groups an “important step” toward national reconciliation in the African country. … Read More >Russian Foreign Ministry Calls Sudan Peace Agreement ‘Important Step’ for Reconciliation

Shows

On Contact: Origin of white supremacy

Posted on September 28, 2020September 28, 2020By Editor

On the show this week, Chris Hedges discusses the origin of white supremacy and how it plays out in contemporary society with historian Gerald Horne. Horne is the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston, Texas. … Read More >On Contact: Origin of white supremacy

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Gold mine collapses in eastern Congo, killing at least 50 people – local NGO

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020By Editor

At least 50 people are presumed dead after an artisanal gold mine collapsed near Kamituga in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mine was the second such facility to collapse in a week. … Read More >Gold mine collapses in eastern Congo, killing at least 50 people – local NGO

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Dozens of militants enter DRC’s regional capital Bunia, overrun local prison – media

Posted on September 7, 2020September 7, 2020By Editor

Fighters from the CODECO militia grouping have made their way into Bunia, a major city in Democratic Republic of Congo’s northeast, authorities report, saying the invaders are demanding the release of comrades from a local prison. … Read More >Dozens of militants enter DRC’s regional capital Bunia, overrun local prison – media

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French anti-terrorist unit in Mali kills civilian in bus incident

Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020By Editor

A French military unit deployed in the West African country of Mali has killed one civilian and injured two more on board a bus that approached its convoy. The anti-terrorist unit has been on alert after a recent roadside bombing. … Read More >French anti-terrorist unit in Mali kills civilian in bus incident

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US AFRICOM Conducts Airstrike Targeting Senior Leader of al-Shabaab in Somalia

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020By Editor

US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced on Tuesday it had carried out an airstrike against a senior leader of the Islamist militant group al-Shabaab. … Read More >US AFRICOM Conducts Airstrike Targeting Senior Leader of al-Shabaab in Somalia

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US military active in 22 African countries

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020By Editor

US Special Forces are active in at least 22 African countries, with many questioning the nature of their involvement. For the first time ever, UNICEF will combat child suffering in the US. And is money being put before health and safety in college sports? … Read More >US military active in 22 African countries

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