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Nov 27 2025EDUCATION

Unveiling Madrid's Forgotten African Roots

In the heart of Madrid, a new wave of tours is taking visitors off the beaten path, shining a light on the city's African heritage. This history, often overlooked in Spanish education, is being brought to life by passionate guides like Kwame Ondo. Ondo, who grew up in Spain, noticed the absence of B

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

South Africa Left Out: A Diplomatic Snub

South Africa is in hot water with the U. S. after a public spat between their leaders. The latest move? South Africa is not on the guest list for the next G20 summit in the U. S. in 2026. This comes just days after South Africa wrapped up hosting this year's event. The U. S. president made this ann

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Caring for the Soul: A New Approach to Treating Chronically Ill African American Patients

In the world of healthcare, there's a big focus on treating the body, but what about the soul? Spirituality plays a huge role in overall well-being, especially for those dealing with long-term illnesses. Yet, it's often overlooked in regular medical check-ups, particularly for minority groups like A

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

KaVontae Turpin: A Journey from Louisiana to the NFL

KaVontae Turpin, a name that has become synonymous with speed and skill on the football field, has a story that goes beyond his impressive stats. Born and raised in Monroe, Louisiana, this American athlete has made a name for himself in the NFL, playing for the Dallas Cowboys. His journey is one of

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

G20 Summit: A Missed Opportunity for the US and Global Unity

The G20 summit in Johannesburg wrapped up with a notable absence: the United States. This wasn't just any absence; it was the next president of the G20, the U. S. , skipping out on the event. President Donald Trump's administration decided to boycott the entire two-day event, which was supposed to b

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Truth: Beyond the Headlines

In South Africa, a brutal murder brought two men together. Michael Mogale, who is Black, and Peet Van Staden, who is white and Afrikaner, stood over a victim beaten to death. This event highlighted the country's severe crime issue, with a murder rate much higher than in the United States. However, t

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

G20 Gathers in South Africa, U. S. Absent but Climate Talks Heat Up

Leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies met in Johannesburg this weekend, but one major player was missing: the United States. The U. S. skipped the summit due to some old and not very convincing claims about South Africa. This left the other countries to discuss important topics like climate

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

G20 Gathers in Africa Despite U. S. Absence

World leaders from the G20 met in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a significant summit, even though the U. S. chose not to attend. This gathering was unique because a declaration was adopted right at the beginning, which is not the usual way things are done. Typically, these declarations happen at t

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Malaria Testing: Small Steps, Big Impact

Malaria is a tough opponent. It's been around for ages, and beating it isn't easy. But, there's some good news. Recent data shows that malaria rapid tests are getting better at being recorded and reported in four African countries. This might not seem like a huge deal, but it is. Why? Because accur

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Cost of Health in Nigeria: How Spending on Chronic Illnesses Affects Families

Nigeria is facing a big problem. More and more people are getting sick with long-term illnesses. These are not the usual diseases you might think of, like malaria or infections. Instead, they are conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. These illnesses are costly to treat. And when famil

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