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Black Society News
Face2Face Africa’s Society section offers in-depth news articles on Black society, African society, and the broader Black community. Stay updated with the latest Black news, including stories that shape and influence communities across Africa and the global Black diaspora. Discover insights and trends affecting the lives and cultures of African society, and explore the issues that matter most to the Black community worldwide
ECOWAS announces plans to cut taxes to lower cost of air travel in West Africa in 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of flying within West Africa. At their meeting in Abuja in December 2024, ECOWAS leaders agreed on a plan to significantly lower air travel costs, which is intended to boost regional unity and access, according to Africa News….
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Roger Lumbala: Ex-Congo rebel leader sentenced to 30 years in France for atrocities long left unpunished
A French court on Monday gave former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala a 30-year prison...
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Supreme Court reopens death row case linked to prosecutor accused of racial jury bias in Mississippi
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case of a Black Mississippi death row inmate...
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Trump administration vows to tackle SNAP fraud, but experts question how big the problem really is
The Trump administration is taking a hard line on the nation’s largest food aid program,...
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Ugandan military admits to holding priest declared missing for days
The Ugandan military has confirmed it is holding a Catholic priest who was declared missing for about a fortnight, claiming he was involved in “violent subversive activities”. In a short statement,...
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Rep. Ilhan Omar claims ICE pulled over her son
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said her son was pulled over by ICE agents on Saturday and demanded that he prove his citizenship. “Yesterday, after he made a stop at Target, he did get pulled...
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Michelle Obama reacts after Maryland students make videos asking her to speak at graduation
Former First Lady Michelle Obama personally responded to the social media campaign launched by graduating seniors at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, who are seeking to have her speak at their 2026 commencement....
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Russell Simmons responds after ex Kimora Lee Simmons said she and her kids’ fathers have no relationship
Renowned record executive and entrepreneur Russell Simmons stated that “there are two sides to every story” after his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, claimed that she has no relationship with...
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How a Florida chef saved a dedicated customer after noticing he had stopped coming to their restaurant
78-year-old Charlie Hicks had been going to the Shrimp Basket restaurant in Pensacola, Florida, twice daily for a decade. His order for lunch was always a cup of gumbo, light on the rice, and he...
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‘So silly’ – Grimes says ex Elon Musk has blocked her on X, and her ‘only priority is co parenting’
It appears that Elon Musk and his ex-partner, Grimes, are not on good terms, as the singer claims that the South African-born billionaire has blocked her on X, the social media platform he owns. ...
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Refugees from Mali allege sexual assaults by Russian fighters
Armed men burst into a family’s tent in Mali in the middle of the night, forcing everyone outside at gunpoint. The relatives could not understand what the fighters wanted. Then the men made them...
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Trump administration argues sign language services undermine Trump’s grip on his public image
The White House is fighting against calls to restore live American Sign Language interpretation at press briefings, arguing in court that such a requirement would interfere with President Donald Trump’s...
