It’s official—Nana Akufo-Addo has won the Presidency of Ghana. Of course, this isn’t the President-elect’s first rodeo; in fact, he ran for office under the New Patriotic Party in both 2008 and 2012. However, this year he focused on the ongoing struggle of Ghana’s high unemployment rate and the poor economy, and frustrated voters…
A project agreement signed in September between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of the Republic of Uganda infuses much needed grant aid of up to 2.136 billion yen for the reconstruction and recovery efforts in the area. Decades of conflict in the northern region of Uganda caused economic displacement, infrastructure…
Morocco recently took a significant step in its goal to extract 52% of its total energy from clean sources by the year 2030. As reported by Alister Doyel of Reuters the first phase of the Noor power plant, which lies near the Moroccan town of Ouarzazate, is complete. Altogether, the first phase of Noor…
In September 2015, Martin Shkreli, CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, was the object of worldwide anger when he announced that the price of the drug Daraprim was being raised from $13.50 a dose to $750. Shkreli, according to the The Daily Beast, became the most hated man in America. Daraprim is used to treat malaria…
Melania Trump may be used to extravagant things, but don’t count on her appearing in your favorite designer dress at upcoming events. That’s right, a handful of famous designers have flat out denied Mrs. Trump the honor of showcasing their awe-inspiring work. Sophie Theallet kickstarted the movement after writing an open letter to fellow designers…
“Akube” is definitely a record you’ve heard played at African clubs across the globe. Nigerian singer and rap artist Dotman’s real name is Olatunji Oladotun Alade. He was born on December 9, 1993, in Ogun State, Nigeria. Interestingly, while he is often praised as a songwriter, Dotman does not know how to play an instrument…
Sarah Palin, one of Trump’s earliest supporters and a potential candidate for the Veterans Affairs Secretary position, has had a change of heart in her recent support. This time, it’s about Trump’s Carrier deal. You know the news: “Trump saves thousands of jobs from Mexico.” But the reality is that Trump didn’t save as many…
Eight years is a long time to follow a tradition, and the Obamas are putting one of their staple holiday activities to rest this year, as the family lights their last tree in the White House. The nostalgic, touching, and festive ceremony was the 94th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting, which was held at the…
It’s official: Steven Mnuchin is going to be our next Secretary of the Treasury. As one would expect, the act of appointing yet another millionaire to Trump’s administration has the Democratic Party clenching their teeth, but even Republicans and Trump supporters are a bit stumped by the Donald in his recent appointment. Steven Mnuchin has…
In early 2017, the National Football Team of the Gabonese Republic, affectionately known as the Panthers, will host the Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament they hope to win for the first time. Winning the Cup could be a springboard to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, which is why Gabonese fans are…
