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NPHC West Africa, the Divine Nine, Black Greek life - Heritage tourism impact in Ghana

JANUARY'S Black Greek chartering illustrates how organised diaspora networks drive off-season tourism, social investment, and long-term economic engagement in Ghana.Black Greek-letter organisations ...
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Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism

Greece's parliament approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from Libya on Friday, despite strong criticism from the United Nations refugee agency and Europe's ...
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Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Supports First Woman Deacon in Africa Mission

In a first for the global Orthodox Church, the Greek Orthodox Church in Africa has backed the ordination of a female deaconess by the Archbishop of Zimbabwe to serve the Church's growing mission in ...
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Greek ‘Hoop Dreams’ Follows Undocumented Daughters of African Migrants Shooting for Basketball Stardom

Born in Athens to West African parents, two teenage girls with their hopes set on basketball stardom are the subjects of “Home Court,” a documentary from directors Elpida Nikou and Rodrigo Hernandez ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Dozens more migrants reach a Greek island south of Crete as smugglers seek new routes

ATHENS, GreeceATHENS, Greece — A boat carrying 91 migrants has reached a small island south of Crete that is seeing a spike in the arrival of people attempting the long and dangerous crossing from ...
World Socialist Web Site

Greek government bans asylum applications from North Africa in collaboration with the EU

Greece’s right-wing New Democracy (ND) government has imposed a three month temporary suspension of all asylum applications from migrants reaching Greece from North Africa. The measure was rammed ...