LittleAfrica News Newspaper : July 11 —July 17
LittleAfrica News Newspaper: July 11 — July 17 Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora
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Space Constraints and Capacity Concerns: New York City Explores Using Vacant Schools as Temporary Migrant Shelters
The Adams administration is considering using vacant public school buildings as temporary shelters for migrants during the summer vacation months. The Mayor's Office and the Office of Emergency Management have ...
Senegal’s President Macky Sall Declines to Seek Third Term Amid Political Tensions
Senegalese President Macky Sall, amidst growing political discord, has formally stated that he will not seek re-election for a third term in the upcoming 2024 election. His announcement is likely ...
NYC Plans Private Security for Migrant Centers Amid Overcrowding, Safety Concerns, and Rising Costs
New York City is planning to employ private security firms to monitor its crowded migrant facilities, a task deemed too risky even for trained peace officers. Gregory Floyd, head of ...
Dutch Government Falls Over Immigration Dispute; New Elections Expected Later This Year
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government has collapsed over immigration policies. The four-party alliance couldn't reconcile their differences during emergency meetings chaired by Rutte on Friday, July 7th. Rutte's ...
Implementation of New York’s Delivery Worker Minimum Wage Law Halted by Court Order
A landmark minimum wage law aimed at increasing pay for nearly 60,000 delivery workers in New York City was delayed on Friday, July 7th, due to a court order. The ...
DOE Communications Director Departs Amid Controversial Public Relations Incidents
Michael Vaughn, the Director of Communications for the Department of Education (DOE), has stepped down following a series of public relations blunders. Vaughn, 55, who previously held a similar role ...
Judge Rejects Lawsuit Seeking Reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors
An Oklahoma judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by the last three survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre seeking compensation for the horrific event. Judge Caroline Wall of the ...
NYPD Forms Special Unit to Tackle Surge in Car Thefts
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is launching a specialized unit within its auto crime division to tackle a steep rise in car thefts. The unit's announcement was made by ...
