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Gambia’s Jammeh: Will He Leave or Will He Stay?

Africa, Featured, NewsBy Staff ContributorJanuary 17, 2017Leave a comment

Gambia’s President, Yahya Jammeh, says he will not step down until the Supreme Court has completed its ruling regarding the disputed election—a ruling that’s not expected to be resolved until May 2017. The controversy comes after President-elect Adama Barrow defeated the President in December’s election. According to Barrow, he is scheduled to be sworn in…

Japan Invests in Fisheries Facilities in Côte d’Ivoire

Africa, Featured, NewsBy Staff ContributorJanuary 3, 2017Leave a comment

  On November 9, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced an initiative to invest in fisheries facilities in Côte d’Ivoire. Japan is pledging 2.659 billion yen (over $20M USD) in a grant to bolster the fishing industry in the coastal nation. Known as the Project for Construction of Landing Facilities and the Central Market…

Sauti Sol – Afro Pop with an Acapella Core

Africa, Entertainment, FeaturedBy Staff ContributorDecember 29, 2016Leave a comment

  Sauti Sol formed in Kenya in 2005, initially as an acapella group. The group’s style pivoted shortly after formation, leading them to become the world-famous afro pop powerhouse they are today. Their music remains focused on the vocal skills of Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, and Savara Mudigi, but also features the guitar prowess of…

Germany Proposes an African ‘Marshall Plan’

Africa, Featured, NewsBy Staff ContributorDecember 23, 2016Leave a comment

  German development minister Gerd Muller announced earlier this year that he was proposing a “Marshall Plan” for Africa that would see massive German investment in Africa. Modeled after the post-World War II aid program that restarted the devastated European economy, Muller’s plan would provide millions of Euros in funding for youth programs, training and…

Ayo Jay: Profile In Music

Africa, Entertainment, FeaturedBy Staff ContributorDecember 22, 2016Leave a comment

  African clubs across the globe have been spinning Ayo Jay’s “Your Number” since it came on the scene. Nigerian singer and performer Ayo Jay was born Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. on August 9, 1989, in London, England. He is also known in some circles as Boy Wonder and was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He discovered…

Mr. Eazi: Profile In Music

Africa, Entertainment, FeaturedBy Staff ContributorDecember 15, 2016Leave a comment

    The prolific singer known as Mr. Eazi was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He attended elementary and secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria. Upon graduating he moved to Ghana where he attended the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, located in Kumasi, Ghana, where he graduated as a mechanical engineer. He…

Gambian President Jammeh Rejects Results of Election After Initially Conceding

Africa, Featured, NewsBy Staff ContributorDecember 12, 2016Leave a comment

The election was supposed to be over in Gambia and even after President Yahya Jammeh acknowledged his loss and conceded to his opponent, nearly a week later Jammeh is now rejecting the results of the election based on “serious abnormalities.” “After a thorough investigation, I have decided to reject the outcome of the recent election.…

Nana Akufo-Addo: President-Elect of Ghana

Africa, Featured, NewsBy Staff ContributorDecember 10, 2016Leave a comment

  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…

Dotman: Profile In Music

Africa, Entertainment, FeaturedBy Staff ContributorDecember 8, 2016Leave a comment

  “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…

Uganda’s King Mumbere of Rwenzururu Charged With Murder

Africa, Featured, NewsBy Staff ContributorDecember 5, 2016Leave a comment

  On November 27th, King Charles Mumbere, monarch of the Rwenzururu kingdom in Western Uganda, was arrested for murder in the death of Constable Godfrey Kasimba on March 24th, 2016. After his court appearance amid heavy security, King Mumbere will remain at the high-security Nalufenya Prison until December 13th when he returns to court, according…

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