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african unions

'A Journey from Sand to the Octagon'

May 16, 2026

'Francis Ngannou, born on 5 September 1986 in the village of Batié in Cameroon’s West region, grew up under tough conditions. When his parents separated when he was six, his mother became the sole caregiver and by age ten he was shovelling sand for less than two dollars a day, working in a mine with

health

Ebola Hits Congo’s Ituri Province: A Late‑Stage Warning

May 16, 2026

The African Union’s health agency announced that the Ebola virus has spread across Ituri, a province in eastern Congo. Ninety‑plus deaths have been reported, though only four were confirmed by lab tests. Of the 246 suspected cases, thirteen have now been verified as true infections. The outbreak

sports

Paul Reed: From Orlando\'s Courts to the NBA

May 16, 2026

Paul Reed\'s journey in basketball started in Orlando, Florida, where he spent his early years. Born in 1999, he grew up in a family that valued sports and hard work. African-American by ethnicity, Reed\'s upbringing in a U. S. household shaped his identity both on and off the court. His father\'s b

politics

Crypto Law Gains Ground in Senate

May 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee gave the crypto sector a significant boost by approving the Clarity Act, marking the first major law aimed at regulating digital currencies. The vote split largely along party lines, with 15 Republicans and only nine Democrats in favor; Democrat Ruben Gallego of Arizona

sports

Global Cup Show: Music, Soccer and a Push for School Funds

May 15, 2026

Global Citizen is setting up the biggest halftime show in World Cup history, a plan that mixes pop stars and football to fund education for kids worldwide. The event will feature names like Madonna, Shakira, BTS and the Coldplay singer Chris Martin, who helped design the show. The goal is to channel

business

Starbucks workers fight back amid union conflict

May 15, 2026

For years, Starbucks employees have faced tough times trying to organize unions across the U. S. Since 2021, reports claim workers supporting union efforts have dealt with threats, harassment, and even police calls during protests. These actions worry human-rights experts who say they might break in

health

Heart Disease Surge in Africa: What the Health System Can Do

May 14, 2026

Recent data show that heart attacks and related problems are climbing fast in sub‑Saharan Africa. Cities grow, people eat differently, and many now live with high blood pressure or diabetes—factors that feed this trend. Because the region’s hospitals were built mainly to fight infections and hel

sports

A Road Less Traveled to the NBA

May 13, 2026

Daniss Jenkins grew up in Dallas, Texas, where basketball was more than a hobby—it was part of daily life. From an early age he practiced on local courts, competing against peers who would later become teammates or rivals. His love for the game was nurtured by a family that valued hard work and resi

opinion

Oregon’s Economy: A Call to Adapt or Stay Stuck

May 13, 2026

The Prosperity Council is shifting from listening to giving advice, and two very different viewpoints are now in the spotlight. One side says Oregon’s economy is already solid, so we should keep raising wages and protecting public services. The other argues that the state is entering a new era where

politics

Macron’s African Promise: Big Money, Small Change

May 13, 2026

Macron met with Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge and talked to students in Nairobi, then announced a $27 billion investment package at a Franco‑African summit. The plan includes a “first‑loss guarantee” that would let private investors take on initial losses, hoping to pull more money into African proje