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PRESS ADVISORY Not My Africa!  The instructive pedagogical nuances embedded in Africa’s oral traditions assert that Africa has informed and inspired the dawn of civilization in diverse regions and cultures throughout the…

 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York Tel. 718-991-3161       You should know that on Monday, April 28th, the New York State Senate – in a Resolution…

By Godfrey Olukya  24-4-2014 Merck Sharp and Dolme, (MSD) a Medicine company based in USA , reiterates today its support to the World Immunization Week, an annual initiative launched by World Health Organization (WHO) and its…

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York Tel. 718-991-3161Things That You Should KnowYou should know that on June 24, 2014, New York State will host its Primary only for…

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By Godfrey Olukya  24-4-2014Following the tragic death of a 13-year old Kenyan girl who underwent female genital mutilation (FGM) last Monday, an organization that helps FGM victims obtain restorative surgery to reverse FGM…

By Godfrey Olukya President Yoweri Museveni has commended Religious leaders in Africa over promoting unity.He said that all leaders of various religions in Africa have played a big role of bringing people together…

By Godfrey Olukya 18-4-2014 DHL are seeing robust growth from their financial services customers in Africa and while the banking sector continues to play a significant role in economic development for the continent,…

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York Tel.  718-991-3161You should know that according to some news reports, there is a movement afoot in Albany to break up the…

By Godfrey Olukya  17-4-2014Stéphane Richard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orange telecommunication company, gave a bonus to the 10 millionth customer of Orange Money in Dakar, SenegalMiss Kanny G., who had…

By Godfrey Olukya  15-4-2014More than 5000 power and water professionals, including utility heads from Nigeria, Uganda, Namibia, Senegal, Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa, will gather for the 14th …

By Godfrey Olukya      14-4-2014Somali business leaders have called on Federal Government to establish legal framework to ensure Security of InvestmentLeading businesses, government officials and International businesses…

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By Godfrey Olukya 10-4-2014  The African Innovation Foundation (AIF)  has today  announced the ten  finalists of the prestigious Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2014.Ten African innovators have created practical…

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York Tel. 718-991-3161…

By Godfrey Olukya The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has leased its 5,000 metric ton capacity warehouse in northern Uganda town of Gulu to a private company Afgri-Gulu Ltd, for a groundbreaking venture that will conduct…

By Godfrey Olukya 7-4-2014Novartis (NVS) has announced today that two million treatments of its pediatric antimalarial are arriving in Zambia thanks to the ongoing efforts of the company in collaboration with…

April 4th, 2014 On Friday, at a press conference held at his district office, Council Member Vallone announced the Educational Ambassador Program for high school students within the 19th Council District. Following a recent…

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York Tel. 718-991-3161You should know, that the new administration at 1 Police Plaza, is showing great respect and a new sense…

By Godfrey Olukya    4-4-2014Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has joined this year's Africa finance & investment forum (AFIF) as an official partner providing the pan-African forum a Latin perspective, a first for…

By Godfrey Olukya  3-4-2014The African Union (AU) Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan held it's second meeting yesterday and today in ethiopa's capital Addis-Ababa .The Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry, former…

Tribute to Ratan Barua, (June 30, 1954 - April 1, 2014)Yesterday, the Bangladeshi Buddhist community of New York lost a beloved leader in Ratan Barua.  New Yorkers of all faith traditions will mourn this loss.…

By Godfrey Olukya 2-4-2014    Following  President of the Republic of Sierra Leone,  Ernest Bai Koroma  official visit to Abu-Dhabi on 20th January 2014 where he held fruitful discussions with high level officials of…

***PRESS RELEASE***Council Member Daniel Dromm stood with Rosalie Friend from Change the Stakes, left, and parents Danny Katch and Dudley Stewart to inform parents that children can opt of the English Language Arts standardized tests…

Over the weekend, I went into my personal chamber the Latin calls it “introspection”.I was very honest to my lone self. I said to myself, I am a Pan African nut who always publicly attempted to change the horrible conditions…

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORKOFFICE OF DANIEL DROMM37-32 75TH STREET JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 (718) 803-6373**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Contact: Josey Bartlett, (718) 803-6373 x 202, cell: (503) 515-4550, …

By Godfrey Olukya   31-3-2013GSK  today announced a series of new investments in sub-Saharan Africa designed to address pressing health needs and contribute to long-term business growth, The Africa press has reported.Speaking at…

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF MAJORITY LEADER & COUNCIL MEMBER JIMMY VAN BRAMER 47-01 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 205 SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104 (718) 383-9566CONTACT:    …

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz District 32 Bronx County, New York Tel 718-991-3161God Hates Ugly - What About COLA?The New York State 2014-2015 Budget is due on April 1st, and one more year…