The Week in Brief for the DMV Diaspora: Elections, TPS, Local Laws and Help
Early voting dates, TPS status by country, local immigration laws in Montgomery and Prince George’s, and low-cost screening in Maryland: this week’s essentials.
Pink October: How to Find Low-Cost Breast Cancer Screening in Maryland
Maryland public programs fund breast and cervical cancer screening for people with limited income. The criteria and how to find your county’s program.
Montgomery and Prince George’s: Local Immigration Laws and Where to Find Help
What Montgomery and Prince George’s counties’ official sources say about their 2026 immigration measures, the federal lawsuit, and where to find help.
TPS for Africans: Where Does Each Country Stand? Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon and Sudan
TPS ended for Ethiopia (Aug 18, 2026), Somalia (Aug 14), South Sudan (Aug 7) and Cameroon (Aug 2025). Sudan is still designated. What USCIS says and what to do.
November 3 Election: Early Voting in the DMV, Dates and Steps for Maryland, Virginia and DC
Early voting dates and steps for the November 3, 2026 election in Maryland (Oct 22-29), Virginia (through Oct 31) and DC (Oct 26-Nov 1), from official sources.
U.S. Visas in Africa: Routine Processing Moves to Regional Hubs, What Families Should Know
Since August 1, 2026, routine U.S. visa processing in 25 African countries has moved to 20 regional hubs such as Abidjan, Dakar and Kinshasa. What changes and what does not.
Two DMV Counties Rank in the National Top 3 for African-Born Residents
Montgomery County (62,763) and Prince George’s County (61,443) rank 2nd and 3rd in the U.S. for African-born residents, behind Harris County, Texas.
The New Afriquetoday.com Is Live: Web TV and Diaspora News in One Place
Afriquetoday.com has a new look: live TV, replays, news by country, a free app and a WhatsApp channel for the African diaspora in the U.S.
African Immigrants in Prince George’s County: 61,443 Residents, a New County Report Shows
A 2026 county report counts 61,443 African-born residents in Prince George’s County, Maryland, up 58% since 2010. Where they come from, where they live, income and housing.
The Cameroonian Cultural Festival of North America (CCFNA) Officially Relaunches Its Activities
The Cameroonian Cultural Festival of North America (CCFNA) is pleased to announce the official resumption of all its activities, after a period of interruption caused by instability in Cameroon. With the significant improvement of the situation on the ground, the organization wishes to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to peace, unity and constructive dialogue within the…
