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Published on Dec 11, 2019

Record Number Of African Migrants Heading To U.S. Through Mexico - The Daily Wire

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of African migrants attempting to travel into the U.S. through Mexico. In 2007, the Mexican government started keeping records on migrants from countries in Africa. At that time, The Los Angeles Times …

Source: Africa News
Published on Dec 10, 2019

Okudzeto Ablakwa demands fresh probe into killing of 44 Ghanaians in The Gambia

General News of Tuesday, 10 December 2019 Source: Myjoyonline.com 2019-12-10 Members of parliament are pushing for a fresh probe into the execution of some 56 West African migrants including 44 Ghanaians in The Gambia back in 2005. The renewed calls come …

Source: Ghana MMA
Published on Dec 8, 2019

Record number of African migrants at U.S.-Mexico border

The number of African migrants heading to the U.S. through Mexico has more than doubled this year — from roughly 2,700 in 2018 to 5,800 today, according to data from the federal government. That figure has been steadily rising since 2007 — the year the …

Source: Los Angeles Times
Published on Dec 6, 2019

Ghanaian lawyer spearheads war on gender-based violence

By DAVID MUCHUI More by this Author When he came to Kenya five years ago, Ghanaian lawyer John Burke Baidoo had a straightforward agenda – to work with like-minded organisations in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). Mr Baidoo, now a resident …

Source: Nation
Published on Dec 9, 2019

Microfinance contributes much more to the economy than we realize – Godwin Ehigiamusoe

The microfinance banking terrain in Nigeria has arguably been a quite slippery field. In the midst of it all however, one organization, LAPO Microfinance Bank, has seemingly towered above its peers. In this interview with Business Hallmark, Dr. Godwin …

Source: Hallmark
Published on Nov 27, 2019

Liberia: Prison Facilities Benefit Essential Drugs For Improved Inmates’ Health - Front Page Africa

Monrovia – Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) and Rural Human Rights Activists Programme (RHRAP) in partnership with the Finn Church Aid (FCA) with support from the European Union Tuesday November 26, 2019 donated huge consignment of …

Source: Liberian Times
Published on Nov 25, 2019

The Possible Negative Impacts of the Internet on Human Rights of Nigerian Citizens: A Cause for Alert!

I have taken observation of the rising nature of the internet and all of its surrounding developments as well as the negative effects or impacts it has created. Of recent, Nigerian National Assembly is legislating on Protection from Internet Falsehoods, …

Source: News Chronicle
Published on Nov 27, 2019

Niger: Committee Against Torture reviews report of Niger, experts urge respect for human rights in counter-terrorism and ...

The Committee against Torture this afternoon concluded its consideration of the initial report of Niger on measures taken to implement the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, during …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Nov 23, 2019

African migrants in Russia describe ‘hell on Earth’

First they spat angry words at Remy Bazie. Then they struck him in the face with an iron bar, knocking him unconscious. The men who jumped the Ivory Coast migrant at a crowded Moscow train station last November did not rob him. But they damaged his jaw to …

Source: Los Angeles Times
Published on Dec 2, 2019

One year later, and still no trial date for Pete Mihalik murder accused

“He is the only awaiting-trial prisoner kept in Drakenstein,” said Jansen. “I would like to bring an application to bring my client closer. He is being kept in isolation.” The court had scheduled the hearing of the application for December 4 but prosecutor …

Source: Herald
Published on Oct 7, 2019

Legal aid as important for economy as hospitals and schools – claims new IBA-World Bank report

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 October 2019: A new report from the International Bar Association (IBA) Access to Justice and Legal Aid Committee and the World Bank claims that, improving legal aid services is as important for economic growth as providing …

Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph
Published on Oct 29, 2019

AWLA Ghana sets up court users committee in Tema

African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) in Ghana, has set up a Court Users Committee (CUC) to ensure effective and fair justice delivery for court users in the Tema Metropolis. The committee consist of members from AWLA, Ghana Police Service, Domestic …

Source: Herald
Published on Oct 8, 2019

The Role of the Media in the Sustenance of the Liberian Democracy - Perspective

The Perspective Atlanta, Georgia October 8, 2019 The President and members of the Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas, Officials of the Liberian Government, Officials of United States Government, Representatives of the Press Union of …

Source: Liberian Times
Published on Aug 24, 2019

South Africa: Legal Aid SA Staff Suspend Strike ‘Until Further Notice’

Legal Aid South Africa says its employees have suspended their strike action until further notice. In a statement issued on Friday, national spokesperson Mfanafuthi Shabangu said the staff had resolved to return to work, and that service at all courts and …

Source: Ghana MMA
Published on Oct 8, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Naa Odofoley Nortey set to be named Ghana FA's first female general secretary

Member of the Ghana Normalisation Committee Naa Odofoley Nortey has been lined up as the next general secretary of the Ghana Football Association, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The legal practitioner will replace Isaac Addo in a substantive …

Source: Ghana Soccer Net
Published on Nov 29, 2019

News24.com | Pete Mihalik murder: Accused struggle to find lawyers for high court trial

It has been a struggle to secure lawyers willing to represent two of the men accused of a suspected hit on Cape Town advocate Pete Mihalik, the Western Cape High Court heard on Friday. Prosecutor Susan Booysen said there had been problems getting legal …

Source: News24
Published on Jul 26, 2019

Architect of Sierra Leone’s post-war police force speaks out

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 July 2019: The man who single-handedly crafted a new police force for Sierra Leone, after a ten year long rebel war – retired British Police Inspector Keith Biddle, has broken silence. Speaking in an exclusive interview a few …

Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph
Published on Sep 30, 2019

OP-ed: The failed war on drugs: What Africa needs to do

The new AU Plan of Action on Drugs Control (2019-2023) includes a commitment to review and collate drug policies across the region and provide continuous support of the epidemiology network and its research across the region. (Photo: Gallo Images / …

Source: News
Published on Nov 25, 2019

20 Most Dangerous Places For Gay Travelers (And The 5 Safest)

A new report details the most dangerous—and safest—places for gay travelers.GettyDepending on where they’re headed, gay travelers can face great risks. In April, the country of Brunei enacted an Islamic law making it legal to flog and stone LGBTQ people to …

Source: Forbes

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Published on November 21, 2019 - 16:00 GMT

Legal aid staff lawyers still without fair agreement, announce work-to-rule

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting tomorrow, the Legal Services Society (LSS) staff lawyers are taking work-to-rule job action. All legal aid centres will remain open. However, the 26 LSS staff lawyers will now only be …

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Published on September 3, 2019 - 16:59 GMT

Legal Aid is in Crisis: Funding shortfall in BC targeted by new CBABC President

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) announces Kenneth (“Ken”) Armstrong as its new President for the 2019-20 term. Ken is a 25-year member of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) …

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Published on July 11, 2019 - 12:00 GMT

Injured Workers Call to Stop the Cuts to Legal Aid

BARRIE, Ontario, July 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Injured workers and their supporters are holding an action at noon outside the constituency office of new Attorney General Doug Downey, to demand an immediate reversal of the funding cuts to legal aid and …

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Published on June 24, 2019 - 17:33 GMT

Community Legal Clinic Launches Formal Appeal of Legal Aid Ontario’s Decision to Cut Funding

TORONTO, June 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic (CSALC) announced today that it will file a formal appeal to Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) regarding its decision to cut funding to CSALC. CSALC is a community legal clinic …

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Published on June 14, 2019 - 18:29 GMT

Legal Aid cuts will reduce services to injured workers

TORONTO, June 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 12th Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic was informed that our clinic’s budget was reduced by 22% retroactive to April 1st. As one of the “worker focused” specialty clinics in Ontario, we received one …

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Published on November 22, 2019 - 15:00 GMT

Victory for the Student Movement: Ontario Court Quashes Student Choice Initiative

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a unanimous decision rendered yesterday, the Divisional Court quashed the Ford government’s Student Choice Initiative, which mandated universities and colleges to allow post-secondary students to opt out of …

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Published on April 26, 2019 - 14:51 GMT

Estonians created the world’s first sharing economy based legal aid platform Hugo.legal

The first artificial intelligence-based legal aid platform HUGO.legal matches people in need of legal aid with the lawyer most suitable for them TALLINN, HARJUMAA, ESTONIA, April 26, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Estonians created the world’s first …

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Published on April 29, 2019 - 22:00 GMT

The Association of Community Legal Clinics of Ontario calls on government to rescind cuts to legal aid

TORONTO, April 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Community Legal Clinics of Ontario (ACLCO) is extremely concerned about announced funding cuts to Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) and urges the Attorney General to reconsider these cuts. Community …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 19:29 GMT

Court rules Sierra Leone government policy banning pregnant girls from attending school is a breach of human rights

West Africa’s top court orders Sierra Leone to revoke a ban on pregnant girls in school, ruling it's a discriminatory violation of the right to equal education. ABUJA, NIGERIA, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Economic Community …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 15:45 GMT

Silverthread Capital Corporation Expands Services With New Hires

Small Independent Boutique Capital Advisory Firm Attracts Talent With Its Novel Business Model NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silverthread Capital Corporation, formerly a portfolio company of a …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 12:30 GMT

Utah Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges a Navy Veteran in Utah with Mesothelioma to Call Them for Direct Access to ...

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Mesothelioma Victims Center is 100% focused on making certain a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma anywhere in Utah receives the best possible financial compensation …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 12:00 GMT

Idaho US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Now Appeals to A Navy Veteran or Person with Lung Cancer in Idaho Who Had ...

BOISE, IDAHO, USA, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Idaho US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate fears that most Navy Veterans or people with lung cancer in Idaho will not link their lung cancer to asbestos but people who had heavy …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 19:55 GMT

Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action against Correvio Pharma Corporation and Certain Officers – ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announce that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Correvio Pharma Corporation (“Correvio” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CORV) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 07:00 GMT

Red Piranha closes latest Capital Raise oversubscribed

Topping off a standout year, Red Piranha has completed its recent capital raise in the amount of AUD $2.5 million, far exceeding initial expectation. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The offer which opened on 18 …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 18:19 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Investors of Investigations of the Following Mergers

WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating: Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: PGNX) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 16:00 GMT

Glancy Prongay & Murray Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Energy Transfer LP

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming January 21, 2020 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Energy Transfer LP (“Energy Transfer” …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 16:00 GMT

Glancy Prongay & Murray Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Plantronics, Inc.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming January 13, 2020 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Plantronics, Inc. (“Plantronics” or …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 16:00 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for TEUM, INFY, PCG, and REAL: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Class Actions on ...

BENSALEM, Pa., Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 16:00 GMT

Glancy Prongay & Murray Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Baxter International, ...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming January 24, 2020 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Baxter International, Inc. (“Baxter” …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 03:03 GMT

Survey of Guam Residents Reveals Broad and Deep Opposition to Cockfighting and Other Forms of Animal Cruelty

90 percent of Guamanians want to see territorial anti-cruelty law passed, while 61 percent back the federal ban on cockfighting WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Animal Wellness Foundation and …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 15:00 GMT

ABEO ALERT: Zhang Investor Law Reminds Investors of JANUARY 2 Deadline in Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Abeona ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zhang Investor Law announces a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of shareholders who bought shares of Abeona Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ABEO) between May 31, 2018 and September 23, 2019, inclusive (the “ …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 14:45 GMT

BioRestorative Therapies Receives Patent in Israel For Its Metabolic Program

MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. (“BioRestorative” or the “Company”) (OTC: BRTX), a life sciences company focused on stem cell-based therapies, today announced that the Israeli Patent Office has issued …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 14:22 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The RealReal, Inc. - REAL

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The RealReal, Inc. (“RealReal” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: REAL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@ …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 14:19 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Baxter International Inc. - BAX

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Baxter International Inc. (“Baxter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BAX) Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@ …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 14:18 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Wanda Sports Group Company Ltd - WSG

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Wanda Sports Group Company Ltd. (“Canopy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WSG) Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 14:15 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Sealed Air Corporation - SEE

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Sealed Air Corporation (“Sealed Air” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SEE). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@ …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 14:15 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Pareteum Corporation - TEUM

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Pareteum Corporation (“Pareteum” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TEUM). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 14:12 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Yunji Inc. - YJ

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Yunji Inc. (“Yunji” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: YJ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888- …

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