US Imposes Visa Curbs on South Africa Over 'Race Discrimination'
The US imposed visa restrictions on South African officials accused of discriminating against white South Africans, escalating tensions over land reform. South Africa denies the claims, calling them a distortion of efforts to address apartheid-era inequality, while the US also withdrew HIV/AIDS funding, threatening public health gains.
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Djibouti Struggles to Process Thousands of Yemeni Refugees Fleeing...
Renewed Houthi offensives in Yemen have suddenly displaced over 82,000 people, with more than 3,000 crossing the Gulf of Aden to Djibouti in a matter of days. This reverses a longstanding route used by African refugees and migrants heading toward Gulf states, placing new and extreme strain on Djibouti, which already hosts thousands of Somali, Ethiopian, and Eritrean refugees. UN officials warn supplies are nearly depleted as pregnant women, children, and exhausted families arrive in desperate conditions.
IOL | Breaking News, Business, Sports & Lifestyle from South Africa
IOL reports on a reopened murder case in Melmoth, President Ramaphosa's upcoming address on gender-based violence, and an abalone bust in Sea Point. The page also covers record fuel price hikes, addiction recovery campaigns, cricket wins, and cultural events like the World Koesister Day competition.
6 Top Stocks To Buy Now For February 2025
Forbes publishes a list of six recommended stocks to buy in February 2025, aimed at retail investors. The article contains no discussion of race, and the page requires JavaScript and an ad blocker to be disabled. It is a financial markets piece with no direct bearing on Black communities.
Mine Closure Consultant Job Opportunity at Digby Wells ...
A jobs listing advertises a Mine Closure Consultant position at Digby Wells Environmental for projects across Tanzania and Africa. The ad emphasizes that applicants must have the legal right to work in Tanzania, limiting consideration to citizens or those with valid work authorization. The posting highlights career growth and international best practices but does not address the structural context of mining's impact on local communities.
UN: More than 8.5 million people remain displaced in Sudan
More than 8.5 million people remain internally displaced in Sudan despite over 5.1 million returning home, according to the IOM. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands and created one of the world's largest displacement crises.
DR Congo conflict displaces more than 100,000 people in a week
Renewed fighting between Congolese forces and M23 rebels displaced over 100,000 people in eastern DR Congo within a week. The UN warns of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Masisi, where hundreds of thousands are already displaced. Rwanda blames Hutu militias, while the DRC accuses Rwanda of backing M23.
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The Crumbling Church of Money
Money is not a thing. It is a story we all agree to believe, and every story this large grows a class of people whose job is to author it, interpret it, and guard it from doubt.
The CFA franc: the currency 14 countries don't fully control
A money arrangement built in the colonial period keeps some of the most profitable decisions, and a share of the savings, outside the countries that use it.
Entertainment & Culture
Tickets for "Pushking Community" in Saint Petersburg on Yandex...
This is a Yandex Afisha event listing for a concert by the band Pushking Community in Saint Petersburg scheduled for 2026. The page provides ticketing information and an image sourced from VK, with no editorial content about Black communities.
Techno Trance 2025 listen and download music, tracks...
The page is a Russian music streaming and download site offering techno and trance tracks from 2025. It lists 162 compositions and notes licensing agreements with major Russian rights holders, but provides no information on artists or cultural origins.
The World's 50 Best Bars - The best bars across the world
The World's 50 Best Bars list announces its 2025 rankings across various award categories, sponsored by major liquor brands including Perrier and Ketel One. The list celebrates elite cocktail culture globally but obscures the labor, gentrification, and corporate consolidation shaping the hospitality industry. Black and Brown workers who sustain these venues remain largely invisible in the framing.
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IOL | Breaking News, Business, Sports & Lifestyle from South Africa
IOL reports on a reopened murder case in Melmoth, President Ramaphosa's upcoming address on gender-based violence, and an abalone bust in Sea Point. The page also covers record fuel price hikes, addiction recovery campaigns, cricket wins, and cultural events like the World Koesister Day competition.
How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election
Morocco's parliamentary elections feature young voters courted with football slogans, job promises, and anti-Israel rhetoric, yet many remain deeply disillusioned. The vote follows a wave of Gen Z protests and a mass migration attempt to Ceuta that left at least 100 dead. Youth unemployment stands at 37.3 percent, and executive power remains with the king.
Manning cup continues with wins for Camperdown, Greater Portmore
The Jamaica Observer reports on recent ISSA Manning Cup schoolboy football matches, noting Camperdown and Norman Manley as early qualifiers, while Greater Portmore and other schools remain in contention. The article provides standings and results across Zones A, B, and C, highlighting standout performances and surprises in the competition.
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Servants of the Continent
The great ones who carried the Black world forward. Their stories live on.
Marcus Garvey
1887 to 1940
The man behind the Black Star on our logo. He launched the Black Star Line to connect the Black world.
Patrice Lumumba
1925 to 1961
The first prime minister of independent Congo, and a voice for the sovereignty of his people.
Bob Marley
1945 to 1981
A son of Jamaica who carried the freedom songs of the Black world to every corner of the earth.