A genocide that killed nearly 20% of Rwanda’s entire population, over 70% being of Tutsi decent, during a 100 day massacre has gone down in history as one of the most horrific mass murders of our time. Ending in July 1994, it has been over two decades since the atrocious acts, and Rwanda is still…
Zanzibar is not a country, but an archipelago of islands off the coast of eastern Tanzania. There are two larger islands, Unguja (often referred to as Zanzibar) and Pemba, with the tourist destination and historical town of Stone Town on Unguja Island. Zanzibar has a political union with nearby African mainland country, Tanzania, but maintains…
With the largest migration of refugees since World War II, it’s no secret that Europe has faced a constant battle between offering protection and balancing their capacity to help. The majority of people fleeing their home country looking for a safer and better way of life come from Syria, but that’s not the only…
Blac Chyna has certainly made a name for herself over the last several years, and most recently she’s back in the spotlight once again. After dropping a bombshell on fans that she and Rob Kardashian were expecting a baby together, the two announced that they were getting married! Of course the recent news hasn’t gone off…
Rocking the stage and winning Best Actress in a Musical at the 2016 Tony Awards for her role in ‘The Color Purple’, this British singer and actress has certainly made a name for herself in recent days. Cynthia Erivo was born in Stockwell, South London to Nigerian parents on January 8, 1987. After attending…
David Cameron has years of political experience, starting out as a Member of Parliament in 2001 to serving as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2010, this conservative identifies himself as a One-Nation Conservative aligning himself with both sides of the political spectrum including liberal economic and social stances over the years.…
In Nairobi, Kenya, filing a complaint against the local police department may not be as easy as one thinks, in fact, it can turn quite deadly. That’s what happened with a local resident, Willie Kimani, a human rights lawyer representing those who can’t afford proper defense. Mr. Kimani was working with a client who filed…
Elechi Amadi was a former soldier, author, and voice of the African people. Author of ‘The Concubine‘, which is considered to be an outstanding work of fiction by many, died on June 29. Amadi was born in 1934, residing in Rivers State, Nigeria, the young author and inspiration obtained his education at the University…
It’s summertime, the sun is setting, cold drinks in hand and you feel like a child again as you wait to set off your box full of fireworks. That’s what millions of families will be doing over the next few days as the 4th of July weekend is upon us. Known for it’s colorful…
With only about a week under the belt of the now “free” United Kingdom, the country remains severely divided about the recent decision to remain alone regarding a variety of topics including immigration and free trade, to name a few. Even the leaders of the movement have found themselves stuck between a rock and a…
