Today's Date: April 19, 2024
Prime Minister announces appointment of the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories   •   El Car Wash Partners With “CARD” to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace   •   Statement from the Minister of Indigenous Services on the preliminary findings from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the   •   Kellanova and Shaw's join No Kid Hungry to help end summer hunger for kids and families in Maine   •   Hartford HealthCare makes Earth-friendly pledge of carbon neutrality by 2050   •   Engel & Völkers Dallas Fort Worth Presents $20,824 to Special Olympics   •   MCR and BLT Complete $632 Million Refinancing of 53-Hotel Portfolio   •   Strengthening Canadian research and innovation   •   LS Cable & System Welcomes $99 Million Investment Tax Credit Under Section 48C of the Inflation Reduction Act   •   H2 Green Mining and Ohmium Sign Agreement to Boost Green Hydrogen in Chile   •   Coming into Force of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation's Child and Family Services Law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win   •   Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and Ross Stores Celebrated 10-Year Anniversary of "Help Local Kids Thrive" In-Store Fundrai   •   Energy Transition Accelerator Advances with New Secretariat, Expert Consultative Group   •   T2EARTH Celebrates Earth Day by Leading the Wood Products Industry towards a Sustainable Built Environment   •   Island Fin Poké Co. Celebrates Earth Day by Sharing Its Sustainable Efforts Toward a Greener Earth   •   Clarification of Details Regarding Oceansix's Engagement with RB Milestone Group LLC   •   Eaton to announce first quarter 2024 earnings on April 30, 2024   •   USAA to Gift Vehicles to Military and Their Families in 2024   •   Divert Announces Purchase of New Site in Lexington, North Carolina for Future Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility   •   University of Phoenix College of Nursing Faculty Leadership Selected for Prestigious Fellows of the American Association of Nurs
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 Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa:
Nigerian Rebels Attack Another Chevron Facility 
Government forces say they forced rebels to retreat; MEND rebels warn FIFA against holding soccer tournaments in Nigeria this year

Official Says Ethiopian Troops Back in Somalia   
Officials say soldiers began arriving there Friday

UN Boosting Telecommunications to Improve Health in West Africa   
World Health Organization says Africa is lagging behind other parts of the world in treating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and Malaria

Namibian AIDS Meeting Emphasizes Locally-led Programs   
Assistant US Global AIDS Coordinator says local input essential for success

US Soccer Team Takes Time Out for South African Kids 
US National Soccer team took a break from their preparations for the Confederations Cup to meet with a large group of South African children affected by HIV/AIDS

Sierra Leone Government Denies Role in Opposition Leader's Alleged Questioning   
John Benjamin of the opposition Sierra Leone People's Party says U.S. authorities questioned him on his arrival in the U.S. about human rights abuses and atrocities in Sierra Leone



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