African, Caribbean and Pacific Heads of State Meet in Kenya
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African, Caribbean and Pacific Heads of State Meet in Kenya

The ninth summit of African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) heads of state and government opened in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday, December 9, with a call for the establishment of...

Exile Blues: A story of  displacement and struggle
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Exile Blues: A story of displacement and struggle

Book Launch on Friday November 29 Douglas Gary Freeman’s life has been colored by the many instances of forced movements and self-imposed exile, which he details with literary heft...

Uganda Launches its First Mobile Phone Assembly and Manufacturing Plant
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Uganda Launches its First Mobile Phone Assembly and Manufacturing Plant

Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni commissioned Uganda’s first ever-mobile phone and computer assembly plant on Friday November 22, in Uganda. This comes as the government takes strides to promote ICT...

Local hip-hop artiste                 CJ Flemings: Something New
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Local hip-hop artiste CJ Flemings: Something New

Newly signed with Warner Records, his sound is bold and exciting Rosie Awori Montreal songwriter, producer and rapper CJ Flemings has been steady on the musical grind for much...

Thousands Continue to die in a bid to set foot on European soil
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Thousands Continue to die in a bid to set foot on European soil

Nothing is more heart breaking for a parent than the inability to provide for, or protect their children. These are the main motivating factors for many African immigrants to...

They weathered THE STORM Now they are Here
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They weathered THE STORM Now they are Here

Family of seven is seeking help Rosie Awori Hurricane Dorian was the most powerful storm on record to hit the Bahamas. Between September 1st and 3rd, it parked itself...

Ethiopian prime minister awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
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Ethiopian prime minister awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed’s mediation efforts were recognized globally when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 11. The award recognized Abiy’s “efforts to achieve peace...

Marc Garneau Explores Canadian Politics
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Marc Garneau Explores Canadian Politics

Through the lens of the Liberals Rosie Awori The man who many consider to be the dean of Canadian politics, Marc Garneau sat down with the CONTACT to talk...

Robert GREEN answers the call of the environment
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Robert GREEN answers the call of the environment

Running for the Green Party in Westmount/NDG Rosie Awori “I have had bad climate anxiety. I know things need to change and we urgently need political leadership that will...

KENYANS SHATTER  MARATHON RECORDS
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KENYANS SHATTER MARATHON RECORDS

For the past 16 years, Paula Radcliffe’s women’s world record of 2:15:35 remained unmatched. However, on Sunday October 13, Kenyan athlete Brigid Kosgei shattered the record with a time...