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Farafina- The Black Link Tour Commences in USA
Farafina- The Black Link Tour Commences in USA
By: Michael Mike
An initiative to reclaim and rebuild a grassroots peoples’ solidarity movement linking Africa and the USA- Farafina has been launched
According to a statement, Africans on the continent and in the diaspora can and must take the lead both for their own sake and for the future of humanity and the planet.
The statement also added that young people, women and artists making use of new technologies and innovative pathways for radical change must build on the work of earlier generations and mobilize broad intergenerational and transnational linkages.
It said: “The first step is dialogue which must be in person as well as through virtual communication channels. Phase 1 of the tour launches in March 2023. Phase 2 will be an in-person strategic retreat in the fall of 2023.”
Those on Farafina the black link 2023 Tour are Coumba Toure, Faya Rose Toure, Malika Fortier, Ainka Sanders, Nunu Kidane, Patricia Servant, Emira Woods, Marcia Thomas, Althea Anderson, Belvie Rooks, Ash lee Woodard Henderson, Ayesha Imam and many more.
Where to connect for Tour include: Selma, Alabama (March 1 to March 7, 2023); Oakland, California (March 8 to March 10, 2023): New Market, Tennessee (March 11 to March 13, 2023) Meeting with The Highlander Research and Education Center 1959 Highlander Way New Market, TN 37820; Gastonia, North Carolina, (March 12, 2023). The Delegation will meet with Ayesha Imam, a panafricanist and founding director of
BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights in Nigeria, to discuss.
Others are in Washington, DC (March 14 to March 17, 2023); Celebrating Women’s History Month on March 16 at 4 pm at Howard University. Howard University Interdisciplinary Research Building
2201 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20059; and New York, New York (March 18 – March 20, 2023).
The delegation will end the tour in New York City to meet and network with progressive organisations working toward strengthening solidarity between Africa and United States.
The tour is being package by Priority Africa Network (PAN, www.priorityafrica.org), an Oakland-based organisation with the mission to “build intergenerational bridges within the African diaspora to advance Pan-Africanism ideals that enable an inclusive and equitable society for all people.” And
Kuumbati.com, a Dakar based production house, which focus on stories for children, women and Africans.
Farafina- The Black Link Tour Commences in USA
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
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