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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
Madagascar’s president says he’s in hiding due to coup attempt
President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, has revealed he is sheltering in a “safe place” after an attempt on his life, following weeks of protests calling for him to resign. In a live broadcast on Facebook to the nation, the 51-year-old said, “a group of military personnel and politicians planned to assassinate me”. Rajoelina chose not…
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Renowned transgender activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies aged 78
Renowned Black transgender activist and author, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, passed away on Monday,...
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“Our victory is clear” – Tchiroma proclaims win in Cameroon’s presidential election
Cameroon’s tense political climate intensified Tuesday after opposition leader Issa Tchiroma...
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Supreme Court to rule on GOP effort that could redefine Black political power
The Supreme Court is once again preparing to weigh the future of the Voting Rights Act, this...
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Mali hits back at U.S. with matching visa bond rule for American visitors
Mali’s government has announced that U.S. citizens seeking entry into the country will now be required to post a visa bond of up to $10,000, matching a similar restriction introduced by the United...
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Madagascar’s presidency reveals ongoing attempt to seize power
Madagascar’s Presidency, led by Andry Rajoelina, has revealed there is an attempt to seize power illegally and by force in the country. After a few hours, an army unit known as CAPSAT allegedly claimed...
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TikTok star Mainly Mannie reveals he contracted HIV from his ex
TikTok star and content creator Mainly Mannie took to the social media platform on Saturday to announce that he has been diagnosed with HIV, and he contracted the virus from his ex. Per the New York...
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Trump says Tomahawk missiles could be sent if Russia refuses to end the Ukraine war
President Donald Trump on Sunday warned that he may authorize sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Russia fails to move toward ending its war. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en...
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Trump orders use of ‘all available funds’ to ensure troops don’t miss paychecks during shutdown
President Donald Trump has ordered the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops receive their paychecks on Wednesday despite the ongoing government shutdown....
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237 protesters arrested in Ivory Coast ahead of presidential election
Authorities in Ivory Coast arrested at least 237 people on Saturday as police moved to break up a banned protest denouncing what activists described as the country’s slide toward authoritarian rule....
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Texas man shares journey of learning to read at 66
Servennia Wyatt, a 66-year-old Texan, is an inspiring example that it’s never too late to learn to read. Since joining Literacy Lubbock in February, Wyatt has been developing his reading and writing...
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‘We cannot support this’ – MIT president draws line on Trump’s funding proposal
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has rejected a White House initiative that ties future federal funding to universities’ acceptance of President Donald Trump’s political priorities....
