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Mia le Roux, first deaf Miss South Africa, is crowned after divisive competition. (Courtesy photo)

First Deaf Miss South Africa Crowned After Divisive Competition

by WI Web EditorAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Mia le Roux has become the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa, while Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the competition after being trolled over her Nigerian heritage.

Anderson Sandiford collecting his prizes from Minister of People Empowerment Kirk Humphrey (Courtesy photo)

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A New Dawn for Inclusive Education

by WI Web EditorAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

The East African Community One Network Area expanded with the entry of Burundi, effective Aug. 1. Burundi joined Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania, as partner states that implemented the ONA that effectively reduces the high cost of telecommunications in the region. (Courtesy photo)

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Burundi Joins EAC’s ONE Network Area, Reduced Communications Costs

by WI Web EditorAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation the Hon. Matthew Samuda (center left), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry (center right), sign a $61-million grant agreement on Wednesday, July 31. Leonard Francis (left) Lambrini Kolios (right) serve as witnesses. (Courtesy photo)

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Jamaica to conduct study on reverse osmosis technology impact on water supply

by WI Web EditorAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper welcomes actress and producer Kim Fields. (Courtesy photo)

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Bahamas Acting Prime Minister Cooper Welcomes Actress Kim Fields

by WI Web EditorJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Joanne Abbot, British Embassy development director and deputy ambassador, announced a new partnership aimed at increasing horticultural production for export and to enhance trade relations. (Courtesy photo via X)

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Zimbabwe, U.K. Trade Soars to $800 Million, Local Farmers to Increase Horticultural Exports Through New Scheme

by WI Web EditorJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala serves as director-general of the World Trade Organization. (Courtesy photo)

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African Group Backs Dr. Okonjo-Iweala for Second Term as WTO Director General

by Stacy M. BrownJuly 17, 2024July 18, 2024

Dr. Mohammad Nagdee, a Barbadian national, emerged as the successful candidate during a rigorous three-stage recruitment process that was initiated in December 2023. (Courtesy photo)

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Dr. Mohammed Rafik Nagdee Appointed New Executive Director of the CCREE

by WI Web EditorJuly 17, 2024July 18, 2024

The second annual Black Health Connect conference was held in D.C. July 11-14. Black Health Connect Africa hosted a panel on improving health care on the continent, focusing on building viable partnerships among locals. (Eden Harris/The Washington Informer)

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Black Health Connect: Working to Improve Health Care, Foster Partnerships in Africa

by WI Web EditorJuly 15, 2024July 16, 2024

Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali junta leaders bid farewell to ECOWAS. Military leaders of the three Sahel nations formed a new alliance to deepen economic and security relations after exiting ECOWAS. (Courtesy photo)

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Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Junta Leaders Seal Breakaway from ECOWAS

by WI Web EditorJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024