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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
Trump sues the BBC for $10bn over edited Jan. 6 speech
President Donald Trump has taken legal action against the BBC, filing a lawsuit on Monday that seeks $10 billion in damages and accuses the British broadcaster of defamation and unfair business practices. The 33-page complaint, lodged in a Florida court, alleges that the BBC aired a “false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of…
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Rwanda-backed M23 signals Uvira exit after swift seizure in eastern Congo
M23 rebels backed by Rwanda say they plan to pull out of Uvira, a key eastern Congolese city...
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Over $10k raised for TGI Friday’s waitress filmed comforting toddler after he threw a tantrum
Handling young children while traveling can be challenging sometimes, especially when they...
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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...
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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 sentence, delivering a rare conviction tied to atrocities committed during the Second Congo War and getting praise...
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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 whose conviction was secured by a prosecutor repeatedly accused of excluding Black jurors. This has reopened...
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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, claiming that fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is rampant and costly. Officials...
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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...
