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Read MoreDenver DHS launches Pathways to the Integration of New Americans (PINA)
On Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, the City and County of Denver’s Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted an awareness open house to introduce its new program tagged Pathways to the Integration of New Americans (PINA). The event brought many DHS internal and external stakeholders together and afforded the newly formed PINA team the opportunity to […]
Read MoreColorado community showed out at the African Chamber 2nd Annual Business Awards
The African Chamber of Commerce held its 2nd Annual Business Awards recently and it was an absolute delight. The community turned up like always and the atmosphere was electric. As people trickled in and gathered for the event, there were more than 350 guests in attendance and every one of them enjoyed the packed agenda […]
Read MoreNigeria’s 2023 Elections: US announces visa restrictions on individuals ‘undermining’ Nigeria’s election
The United States Government, on Wednesday, declared that people involved in undermining the electoral process in Nigeria and their family members will be slapped with visa restrictions. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a tweet, said his country supports Nigeria’s democratic process and desire to uphold the rule of law. “To support Nigeria’s upcoming […]
Read MoreTemporary Protected Status Designated for Haiti
The extension of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Haiti for an additional 18 months, from Feb. 4, 2023 through Aug. 3, 2024 was recently announced by the Department of Homeland Security. It also announced a redesignation of TPS for Haiti, which will expand TPS eligibility to an estimated 100,000 people, providing temporary relief from […]
Read MoreUnited States and Côte d’Ivoire Partner To Protect Children From Trafficking
The governments of the US and Cote d’Ivoire recently signed a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a non-binding multi-year initiative to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor in the West African country. The partnership was signed by the US Chargé d’Affaires to Cote d’Ivoire, Joann M. Lockard, First Lady of Cote d’Ivoire, Dominique […]
Read MoreBiden Approves Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
The extension of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Somalia for an additional 18 months from March 18, 2023 through September 17, 2024 was recently announced by the Department of Homeland Security. It also announced a redesignation of TPS for Somalia, which will expand TPS eligibility to an estimated 3000 people, providing temporary relief from […]
Read MoreUnited States assumes chairship of the FOC as Canada steps aside
The United States on the 25th January 2023 officially assumed the chairship of the Freedom Online Coalition from the previous chair, Canada. The Freedom Online Coalition is a group of 34 governments that work together to advance Internet freedom, mainly through shaping global norms through Joint Statements, multi stakeholder engagements with their Advisory Network and […]
Read MoreAfrica shines brightly at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The continent had an impressive showing at this year’s FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. Out of the three representatives, two nations competed for a place in the last four of the competition. The Flamingos of Nigeria had the best outing of all the African teams. The Bankole Olowookere- led side began the competition with a […]
Read MoreAfrica Fashion Week Nigeria
–African designers on display in Lagos It was a grand celebration of creativity, style, diversity and elegance at this year’s African Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) as designers showcased their stylish pieces on the runway. For the first time since its inception in 2014, the event was held in collaboration with the Lagos Fashion Fair owned […]
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