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Who is Alpha Conde, Guinea’s toppled president? - NewsDay Zimbabwe

The overthrow of President Alpha Conde in Guinea capped a steady slide from grace for the veteran opposition leader and human rights professor who critics say failed to live up to pledges to deliver democratic restoration and ethnic reconciliation. A dishevelled Conde appeared in a video circulating on social media as he was being held […]

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“I want to remain true to self, but also true to my fans and just giving them a good project, a great project to be able to listen to, but also for different artists to be able to feed off of, create off of, come up with different ideas and just being at the forefront of just making a solid album, a solid, complete album.

Joyner Lucas recently dropped a viral homage to Will Smith, fittingly titled “Will.”

Top Dawg Entertainment’s rising rapper Reason teams up with his veteran label mate ScHoolboy Q for a brand new single, “Pop Shit.”

Chloe x Halle recently confirmed the album title’s meaning with fans on Instagram Live.

Ask a doctor and they may tell you of the dangers of wearing a waist trainer and how it compresses your organs or makes you unable to breathe.

Like most women, I want to use whatever products or garments I can to help me look and feel good, so I do wear a waist trainer regularly.

I can definitely feel the difference in the support of my spine and my ability to keep my core muscles engaged.

That is the current story of AT&T (T) honcho Randall Stephenson is retiring with a golden goodbye.

Randall Stephenson found himself on the receiving end two weeks ago when he announced his retirement at 59.

The chief executive of the United States decided to crown the announcement with a complimentary insult to Stephenson.

Randall Stephenson, the CEO of heavily indebted AT&T, which owns and presides over Fake News @CNN, is leaving, or was forced out.

The President’s rage towards Stephenson stems from the fact that he was the boss of CNN news channel.

While many “people across the political spectrum erred” in comparing the coronavirus to the flu, it isn’t their fault, Dennis Saffran argues at American Greatness.

Many media critics of President Trump are “dismayed” at his call to “get our country open” again, casting “the lockdown debate as a straightforward battle between a pro-human and a pro-economy camp.”

Indeed, many “prominent African-American entertainers” are happy to be pictured with him, and Farrakhan even “has his own place of honor in the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the Washington Mall.”

“Call it a symptom of Trump Derangement Syndrome,” snarks Tristan Justice at The Federalist: “CNN’s Brian Stelter suffered an on-air meltdown Sunday over conservative media paying any attention to arguably the largest spy scandal in American history”: the Obama administration’s campaign against the incoming Team Trump.

Of course, those media do cover the pandemic, while Stelter ignores the fact that “CNN led the media’s infatuation with Russiagate conspiracy theories distracting the country from preparing for the kind of pandemic seen today.”

\tGhana’s case count passed 6,000 mark reaching 6,096 on Tuesday according to tallies released by the Ghana Health Service.

\tNo new figures were released on Monday but the government through the Information Ministry will release new tallies at a press conference scheduled for later today.

\tGhana maintained her spot as West Africa’s most impacted after the Health Ministry released latest figures yesterday.

AFP Fact-check – Ghana’s leader falsely claims his country fronts COVID-19 testing

\tGhana recorded a boost in recoveries with a record 1,086 discharges authorities reported early Saturday.

\tGhana’s case statistics passed the 5,000 mark after 427 new cases were recorded according to head of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Aboagye.

One photo that circulated this week was a picture of Knixia and Knaomi Smith, also known as @knixandkna, on Instagram.

What was even more adorable was the video they posted along with their photo dump that included the duo rapping to their latest single, “Brown Sugar Baby,” which can be found on all streaming platforms.

“Brown sugar baby, making hits and sipping tea,” rapped older sister Knixia.

When scrolling on their page, you’ll see many more delightful photos of not only the two cheeky sisters but also their entire family, including their mom, dad and 1-year-old brother.

Trevor A. Edwards is President of NIKE Brands for NIKE, Inc. In this role, Edwards is responsible for leading all category and geographic business units, the Jordan Brand and Action Sports, which includes Hurley International LLC, Digital Sport and brand management throughout the world. Edwards also leads NIKE’s wholesale, retail and e-commerce operations.

Previously, Edwards was Global Brand & Category Management Executive Vice President. Edwards has led some of the brand’s most significant break-through innovations, including spearheading the creation of Nike+, a revolutionary sports training experience that connects digitally enabled footwear with digital services.

Edwards has also helped transform the digital landscape and position Nike as a leader by using social media to connect with consumers globally.

The “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” alumna flaunted her curvaceous figure on camera on Wednesday, May 13, and left fans drooling over her post.

Kalysha blasted Nicki Minaj’s “New Body” feature with Kanye West as she twerked her clappas in front of a bathroom mirror.

The single mother of one’s Instagram caption read, “Ain’t no miles on this here #quarantinebody #quarantinebodywhodis 😩😂 #newbody #newbodywhodis”

The former “GUHHATL” star’s sexy body post comes days after folks accused her of having plastic surgery.

Ciara and Nayvadius “Future” Wilburn‘s son, Future Zahir Wilburn, may have ushered in his sixth birthday in the midst of a global pandemic, but his mom and stepdad Russell Wilson weren’t going to let that be a reason not to celebrate.

The sweet couple threw a socially distanced obstacle course and indoor camping birthday bash for the six year old that looked like more fun than most birthday parties during normal times.

Future’s dad also wished his “twin” a happy birthday over social media, albeit more succinctly.

Along with the birthday boy Future, the two are parents to 3-year-old Sienna Wilson and are expecting a baby boy this year.

Most of Mali, in West Africa, lies in the Sahara. A landlocked country four-fifths the size of Alaska, it is bordered by Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, and the Côte dIvoire. The only fertile area is in the south, where the Niger and Senegal rivers provide water for irrigation.

Caravan routes have passed through Mali since A.D. 300. The Malinke empire ruled regions of Mali from the 12th to the 16th century, and the Songhai empire reigned over the Timbuktu-Gao region in the 15th century. Morocco conquered Timbuktu in 1591 and ruled over it for two centuries. Subjugated by France by the end of the 19th century, the land became a colony in 1904 (named French Sudan in 1920) and in 1946 became part of the French Union. On June 20, 1960, it became independent and, under the name of Sudanese Republic, was joined with the Republic of Senegal in the Mali federation. However, Senegal seceded from the federation on Aug. 20, 1960, and the Sudanese Republic then changed its name to the Republic of Mali on Sept. 22.

In the 1960s, Mali concentrated on economic development, continuing to accept aid from both Soviet bloc and Western nations, as well as international agencies. In the late 1960s, it began retreating from close ties with China. But a purge of conservative opponents brought greater power to President Modibo Keita, and in 1968, the influence of the Chinese and their Malian sympathizers increased. The army overthrew the government on Nov. 19, 1968 and brought Mali under military rule for the next 20 years. Mali and Burkina Faso fought a brief border war from Dec. 25 to 29, 1985. In 1991, dictator Moussa Traoré was overthrown, and Mali made a peaceful transition to democracy. In 1992, Alpha Konaré became Malis first democratically elected president.

In the early 1990s, the government fought the Tuaregs, nomads of Berber and Arab descent who inhabit the northern desert regions of Mali and have little in common with Malis black African majority. The Tuaregs accused the government

X Factor alumni Simone Battle was found deceased in the bedroom of her Los Angeles home this past Friday morning.

While the 25-year-old’s death is still under investigation, law enforcement suspects it was a suicide. However, no cause of death has been formally announced yet.

Battle was a contestant on the first season of X Factor and was mentored by Simon Cowell; unfortunately she was quickly eliminated from the show.

Even after the rejection, she still made her mark. She soon later landed a spot in the pop group G.R.L., which is a reboot of the Pussycat Dolls.

Many friends, family and members of the music community took to social media to express their emotions after discovering the news.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Simone Battle of G.R.L,” said Robin Antin, founder of Reign Deer Entertainment RCA Records and the Pussycat Dolls.

Friend and fellow music artist Derek Butler was the initial person to confirm the news on Instagram, posting a photo of Battle with the caption: “I’m still in shock and in disbelief to have confirmed the death of my childhood friend.”

The remaining members of G.R.L. also issued a statement on Twitter that stated, “Words cannot express the depth of our loss. Simone’s incredible talent was only surpassed by the size of her heart.”

I haven’t written my weekly column for five years, moving on to digital content and films, and running a think tank at Cal State Dominguez Hills.

When I joined the NAACP in 1982, Larry and I were vice presidents together, in what was the greatest youth movement this local chapter had seen, growing to more than 15,000.

For 15 years, Larry and I ran on the same page in the Los Angeles Sentinel (1993-2008).

When the Urban Issues Breakfast Forum began in 1999, Larry was there and he rarely missed a forum in 20 years.

Anthony Asadullah Samad, Ph.D., is the executive director of the Mervyn Dymally Institute at Cal State Dominguez Hills, host of the Urban Issues Forum and author of the upcoming book, “A Thousand Times NO To The Status Quo: Selected Counter Cultural Commentaries of A. Asadullah Samad” (1991-2014).

The gunman in a deadly rampage late last year at a military base in Florida communicated with al-Qaida operatives about the attacks in the months leading up to it, U.S. officials said Monday as they laid out new details of a shooting that killed three American sailors.

The FBI learned of the contacts between Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani and operatives of al-Qaida after breaking the encryption on cellphones that had previously been locked and that the shooter, a Saudi Air Force officer, had tried to destroy before being killed by law enforcement.

“We now have a clearer understanding of Alshamrani’s associations in the years, months and days leading up to his attack,” Attorney General William Barr said at a news conference in which he sharply chastised Apple for not providing help in unlocking the phones.

Once unlocked by the FBI, the phones revealed contact between Alshamrani and “dangerous” operatives from al-Qaida in the Arabian Pensinsula, or AQAP, and also showed how he had been radicalized overseas for at least the last five years, officials said.

Law enforcement officials left no doubt that Alshamrani was motivated by jihadist ideology, saying he visited a New York City memorial to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and posted anti-American and anti-Israeli messages on social media just two hours before the shooting.

For many years now, Ruth Elaine Ferguson has been a conduit of news and information to the African American community, as well as others, through her work as the editor of the North Dallas Gazette.

“After Ruth became the editor of the North Dallas Gazette our paper experienced many accomplishments and milestones.

“Ruth was diligent, caring, and trustworthy with everything that she did for North Dallas Gazette.

“We will greatly miss you Ruth Ferguson, editor and social media director of North Dallas Gazette 2005-2020.”

There will be a balloon release in honor of Ruth Ferguson on May 22 at 6 p.m. at Flag Pole Hill Park (8015 Doran Cr., Dallas, TX 75201).

Six of Los Angeles County’s largest nonprofit health systems with hospitals, clinics and care facilities across the region have come together united in a mission to encourage community members to put health first and access care when needed.

Health care providers remain committed and available to serving the community’s health care needs – including emergency, primary, specialty and urgent care.

The BetterTogether.Health public service effort will include messages on multi-language television and radio, as well as billboards, newspapers, magazines, digital, social media, online information, links to vital health care resources and more.

“Those caring for patients in our hospitals, urgent care centers, clinics, testing centers and through telemedicine have responded with remarkable dedication, resilience and skill,” says Johnese Spisso, President, UCLA Hospital System and Associate Vice Chancellor, UCLA Health Sciences.

“Receiving timely treatment by skilled medical professionals is essential to helping us achieve for our patients and communities the best possible outcomes,” says Tom Priselac, CEO, Cedars-Sinai Health System.

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is on the spot after calling for a stakeholders meeting to discuss possible resumption of flight operations.

In the letter KAA, which manages the airports in the country, had anticipated resumption of flights soon and wanted to hold the meeting to assess the level of preparedness.

“In preparation of the imminent resumption of passenger operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are hereby invited to a virtual meeting to be held on Wednesday 13th May 2020 at 11.00hrs,” read the letter.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Library (CPL), one of the largest libraries in the U.S. with over 385 professional librarians, and the CPL Foundation have partnered to host “Live from the Library,” a daily story time from Chicagoans for children everywhere.

Chicago Public Library is proud to partner with the Obama Foundation in bringing a new, 5,000-square-foot CPL branch to the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park and offering specialized programs and events for children, as well as spaces in which to learn and create.

The library includes spaces for reading and study, including homework help; a dedicated children’s area and a YOUmedia program for teens to explore the world and their own creativity using new technologies; and meeting space that will be available for public use.

“Public libraries are essential institutions, and that’s why we’re bringing a new branch of the Chicago Public Library to the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side.

Since 1873, Chicago Public Library (CPL) has encouraged lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through innovative services and programs, as well as cutting-edge technology.

http://svy.mk/1iqglGW Why is it that so many black people are not interested in Black History or Black History Month. Could it be that there is a Cognitive Dissonance when it comes to addressing issues in the black community. We say one thing, but our actions are inconsistent with our verbiage. Watch the video, then take the survey. Were interested in what you think! http://svy.mk/1iqglGW

Black History is rich and diverse. Despite what you were taught in most classrooms in America, Black History did not begin with slavery. And it continues beyond the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.

Our goal, though ambitious is to present the history of African people (in America and throughout the diaspora) in a rich and responsive medium.

We have combined curated content from multiple sources, original content from Black scholars and contributors, images, video and audio to facilitate the learning process. The process is ongoing and we have lots more to do.

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The drastic decision by the new LSK council comes almost a year after the Committee on Senior Counsel chaired by Supreme Court judge Justice Mohamed Ibrahim completed the process of identifying the 24.

Besides Mr Kipkorir’s grievances over the nominations, the new LSK council chaired by Nelson Havi, in a letter to lawyers, said there had also been contention over the composition of the committee and the impartiality of its members in particular, the three judges who were members.

The judges in the committee were Justice Ibrahim, Justice Martha Koome, representing the Court of Appeal, and Justice Jacqueline Kamau, representing the High Court

“Concerns were and continue to be raised on the validity of the Advocates (Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges) Rules, 2011.

Going forward, LSK now wants legal opinions to be sought from three advocates appointed by the council, two of who are Senior Counsel, on what changes should be made in the rules to guarantee fairness and integrity of the process.

In fact, The Advocates (Senior Counsel Conferment And Privileges) Rules, 2011 states that besides one using the designation of Senior Counsel or its abbreviation, SC, any other privileges have been left to LSK Council to determine.

Financially, over half (52%) of black women in the study are currently facing or anticipating a negative financial impact as a result of the pandemic, as compared with only 20% who are not, and half (50%) say that their ability to work effectively has been negatively affected by the pandemic.

The CDC is the most trusted source of information (57%) for Black women when it comes to the pandemic (followed by news channels at 42%).

However, Black women currently use news channels most (69%) to gather information, followed by news websites (43%), the CDC website (32%) and then state government websites and social media (both 31%).

Black women view Dr. Anthony Fauci (66%) as the most trusted leader/expert when it comes to information on the pandemic, followed by state governors (46%) and city mayors (30%), while President Donald Trump is the least trusted (1%).

The majority of Black women were already planning to vote in the upcoming presidential (63%) and state (62%) elections, and the COVID-19 crisis does not impact their plan to vote.