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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
Guinea-Bissau halts U.S.-backed newborn hepatitis B trial over ethical concerns
Guinea-Bissau has put a halt to a U.S.-backed hepatitis B vaccine study involving newborns, pending a formal ethical assessment, the country’s health minister announced on Thursday. Health Minister Quinhi Nantot said the trial moved forward without review by the country’s full ethics panel, noting that a six-member committee did not convene during the project’s initial…
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Ugandan police arrest top Bobi Wine ally amid post-election tensions
Police in Uganda have detained a top ally of opposition leader Bobi Wine, accusing him of involvement...
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Nigerian police confirm mass church kidnapping after initial denial
Police in Nigeria have now confirmed the kidnapping of a group of worshippers from three churches...
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Trump drops Greenland tariffs after threats shake NATO and Europe
President Donald Trump reversed course on Wednesday, abandoning the tariffs he had threatened...
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Man facing 98 years in prison after allegedly selling cars on Facebook Marketplace before stealing them
A 24-year-old Kansas City man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly sold cars to several victims on Facebook Marketplace before he returned to steal them. Per KCTV5, the Kansas City police said...
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Michelle Obama says she would be against Barack running for a third term if law were amended
Michelle Obama recently weighed in on her husband, President Barack Obama, running for a third term if the law were amended, saying that she would “actively” oppose it. Per The Hill,...
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“Catch of the Day” ICE operation stirs anxiety and anger across Maine
Federal immigration enforcement has turned its focus to Maine, a state with a relatively small undocumented population but a large and visible community of African refugees concentrated in its biggest...
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Post-coup Guinea-Bissau military sets date for national elections
Guinea-Bissau’s ruling military authorities say the country will return to the polls later this year, announcing a firm date for elections months after seizing power. In a decree issued Wednesday,...
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Trump’s Expanded Visa Bans: Power, Mobility & Justice
In this episode of The BreakDown with Sandra Babu-Boateng, we unpack the sweeping impact of President Trump’s expanded visa bans and immigrant visa freeze affecting dozens of nations including Uganda,...
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Ghana’s Year of Return: Key Diaspora Lessons
Ghana’s Year of Return was one of the most successful diaspora engagement campaigns in modern African history. It attracted millions of visitors, generated billions in tourism and investment, and...
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African-American Leaders Warn Africa
In this episode of the breakdown, we look at how African-American leaders are issuing a stark warning to Africa and we break down why diaspora leaders are sounding the alarm—what global power shifts,...
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ICE operations trigger legal wrangling and public confrontations in Minnesota
Federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota has triggered not only daily clashes on the streets but also a growing legal confrontation over the scope and response to the crackdown. On Tuesday, federal...
