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Eritrean skier raised in Alberta qualifies for 3rd Winter Olympics | Globalnews.ca

David Bale1 day ago03 mins

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shannon-Ogbnai Abeda made history in 2018 as the first Eritrean to compete in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics. Now, the 28-year-old is heading back to the world’s biggest stage but this time, his journey carries even deeper meaning. Raised in Fort McMurray, Alta., Abeda stood out…

Report: 67 journalists jailed for their work across Africa

David Bale3 weeks ago08 mins

WASHINGTON — At least 67 journalists are imprisoned across Africa, reflecting the continent’s ongoing struggle for a free press, according to a report released Thursday. The cases in Africa contribute to a global total of 361 journalists jailed as of Dec. 1, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, or CPJ. It is the second-highest…

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Eritrean skier raised in Alberta qualifies for 3rd Winter Olympics | Globalnews.ca

Report: 67 journalists jailed for their work across Africa