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Meet Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Africa’s first female head helping the continent fight COVID
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — People stand when Dr. Matshidiso Moeti enters a room at the World Health Organization’s Africa headquarters in Republic...
Brooklyn Park City Council censures Councilmember Boyd Morson
The Brooklyn Park City Council voted to censure Councilmember Boyd Morson of the Central District on Monday night after violating the city’s “respectful workplace...
Moderna signs with Kenya for first mRNA facility in Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Moderna signed a memorandum of understanding with Kenya’s government on Monday for the drugmaker’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in...
Community unites to raise funds for Momanyi-Hiltsley’s senatorial campaign
Members of the Twin Cities African immigrant community and friends of Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley gathered in Brooklyn Park on Sunday to help raise funds for...
People from South Sudan, Sudan get temporary US legal status
WASHINGTON (AP) — People in the U.S. from Sudan and South Sudan can stay with temporary legal status to escape the conflict and natural...
Ladysmith Black Mambazo coming to Minneapolis
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has resumed its global touring and will take the stage at The Dakota March 15th.
Speaking to me by phone from Hampton...
Brooklyn Park Councilmember Boyd Morson to be censured, removed from committees after alleged violation...
Boyd Morson, elected in November 2020 to the Brooklyn Park City Council to represent the Central District, will be removed from his committee assignments...
Brooklyn Park wraps up Black History Month with focus on youth health and wellness
The Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks ended Black History Month celebrations with a showcase focusing on health and wellness of the African and African...
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines...
Minneapolis and St. Paul lift mask mandates
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul today announced the lifting of their cities’ mask mandates that went into effect on January 5 as...
FIFA suspends Zimbabwe, Kenya over government interference
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — FIFA suspended Zimbabwe and Kenya from international competitions on Thursday for government interference in the running of their national soccer...