Recently an African pastor, Emmanuel Momoh, of Sierra Leone found one of the largest diamonds ever unearthed. The 709 karat diamond was discovered by the pastor in the region of Kono, which is a diamond-rich area. At 709 karats, the diamond is the thirteenth largest diamond ever found. The largest diamond ever mined was…
Everyone knows the catastrophic impact of the ivory trade on elephants across the world. This year alone, a rare tusker elephant was slaughtered by poachers in Kenya’s Tsavo National Park. This is not a new phenomenon; for centuries, trophies of big kills have decorated hunting halls, castles, and homes. In an unusual twist in response…
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became Africa’s first female elected head of state and the world’s first elected black female president in 2005. She was also elected in 2016 to be Chair of the Economic Community of West African States. In 2011, she received the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with Leymah Gbowee of Liberia…
By the end of this decade, citizens of African nations expect to be recipients of a new travel document that will allow them to move freely across the Continent and without the bureaucratic process of applying for entry visas—a move that is in stark contrast to the Brexit referendum, which could see the United…
Famine in Somalia is an ongoing struggle, and currently the country is facing even more of a crisis than ever. One woman, Fatumata Hassan walked over 100 miles in search of food, water, and sanctuary. Now, she and her children live in a camp for people displaced by the famine—a small reprieve from her…
The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) are once again moving forward in the shadow of a boycott. Two of South Africa’s most beloved soaps, Muvhango and Skeem Saam have withdrawn themselves from the awards in an effort to shed light on the unfairness of the award ceremonies. Their objection is that television…
To celebrate reaching the milestone of 93 years of age, what else would you expect from a birthday party? Robert Mugabe, known for his lavish parties and living life to the fullest, certainly hasn’t slowed down any since his last gathering. In fact, his 93rd birthday bash was certainly one for the record books.…
The 2017 SAFTAs are using the theme of ‘SA has got it, let’s celebrate it’ and one thing they are celebrating is acting talent. In this golden age of television, South Africa has just as much acting talent on display as other parts of the world. Here is a look at some of this…
Every prestigious awards show builds up excitement, especially when it’s the SAFTAs—the South African Film and Television Awards. This year’s 2017 SAFTA nominees have been announced in a field where 400 production companies submitted their work for entries. SAFTA is also known as the Golden Horns, and each award winner receives a stunning Golden…
First Lady of Zimbabwe Could Prolong the Mugabe Dynasty As President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe celebrated his 93rd birthday in February, the international press wondered whether he has enough vitality left in him to make it to the end of this decade as the first and sole ruler of this nation, which gained independence…
