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African countries are becoming the new theatre for the rivalry between China and Russia to play itself out, said a report, adding that although China still has a strong presence in African nations, the latter still rely on Russia for military assistance, despite the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine. The Geopolitik reported that the Russia-Africa Summit 2019 produced contracts to supply military armaments and equipment to more than thirty African countries. Businesses, including state-backed commercial interests, have invested heavily in security sectors, technology and industries that extract natural resources such as oil, gas, gold and other minerals.A report by the…

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The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website.More than one child out there has gotten in trouble for using their parents’ Amazon Prime account — we just know it. It’s too easy to use the app (or even devices with Alexa) to place an order, even if that order is something that Mom or Dad did not approve of. Keeping those accounts locked down is key if you have mischievous kids… or even ones who may make purchases without realizing what they’re doing. But when one…

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Shares of Iamgold Corp. soared more than 20 per cent after it signed deals to sell the company’s interests in exploration and development projects in Senegal, Mali and Guinea to Managem for US$282 million. Iamgold shares were up 59 cents or nearly 24 cents at C$3.09 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Maryse Bélanger, Iamgold’s chair and interim president and CEO, says the sale is the result of a strategic review and sale process. Bélanger says the proceeds, together with a financing agreement with Sumitomo, meet the remaining funding requirements to complete of construction at the company’s Côté gold project in…

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In the Southwest, Indigenous people were held in bondage even after the Civil War — a hidden history with lasting scarsDecember 20, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EST(Adria Malcolm/FTWP)Comment on this storyCommentFARMINGTON, N.M. — It wasn’t until he was about 80 years old that Carlos Gallegos finally learned the word for what he is.Bobby Gallegos watched his hard-of-hearing father sounding out the word. Heh-NEE-sah-roh.What it meant, Bobby explained, was that Carlos’s grandfather had been enslaved, along with thousands of other Native Americans in the Southwest in the years before and after the Civil War.“Dad never talked about slavery,” Carlos said, though…

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The Monroe County Library System is offering children’s activities for Christmas break.• A Christmas Break Take-Home Bag is available at the Summerfield-Petersburg and the Maybee branches. The bag includes activities and challenges that children can complete at home.• A Boxing Day Take and Make Kit can be requested through the Carleton Branch. The kit includes a craft, recipes and a history of Boxing Day, which is celebrated Dec. 26. Supplies are limited. For a kit, call the branch at 734-654-2180.• Three Christmas Break programs have been set by the L.S. Navarre Branch Library, 113 E. Second St. All sessions will…

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Thalapathy Vijay’s highly anticipated bilingual film Varisu is gearing up for a grand release for the biggest festival Pongal. While the buzz is already sky high, the makers today have unveiled the third single from the film titled Soul of Varisu and it’s a soothing melody that is all about mother’s love. In the beautiful voice of singer Chithra, the lyrical song captures the moments of son and mother.  Composed by S Thaman, the lyrics are penned by Vivek. Previously, two songs from Varisu were released, Ranjithame and Thee Thalapathy have become a massive hits amongst audiences. Sharing the third…

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While the devastating impacts of the Russo-Ukrainian war following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 are well reported on, the secondary impact on Africa is less well understood – principally in economic terms, but also strategically. More thinking is also needed into the possible global configuration of power after the war where a contest over narratives may potentially swing (even partially) in Russia’s favor. To examine these issues, this article reflects on the impact of the war on the African continent, the likely drivers of a world order beyond the war, and Africa’s possible responses to it. Beginning with…

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A Raleigh mother and daughter duo have teamed up for a five-book series focused on a skunk.Carol Moser and her mom, Alexandra, are the creators of “Stan The Skunk,” a collection of humorous stories where the parent and child take turns reading.Carol wrote the book, while her mother illustrated it.How did you start your business? What was your inspiration?Carol Moser: It was early days of the pandemic, schools were closed, and I really wanted to give my 4 year old a good start in reading. Unfortunately, many of the early readers we found were either too daunting…

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