James Charles is making history as the first male spokesperson for Covergirl. But this “man in makeup” is not basking in the limelight as one would expect. Instead, he’s facing a firestorm after his controversial tweet about Ebola and his trip to Africa, in which he wrote, “I can’t believe we’re going to Africa today…
Trump’s at it again, doing what he loves best: rallying people with fervor, passion, and complaining about “lies.” This time, it’s in Florida where Trump met with his supporters. Reportedly, 9,000 people showed up to hear what the president had to say, including his ongoing theme of “we will continue to win, win, win.” But…
The Maji Maji Rebellion, otherwise known as the Maji Maji War, dates back to the early 1900s when Germany colonized the region which is now Tanzania. The rebellions were sparked by a controversial policy designed to force the local tribes to grow and pick cotton for export. The War resulted in tens of thousands…
When cities become economically relevant, their skylines tend to transform and also become relevant. An aesthetic and imposing skyline often denotes prosperity and a bright future. Such is the case with Tokyo, Seattle, Sydney, New York, and Rio de Janeiro. In Kenya, the Nairobi skyline has historically been similar to the urban horizon of…
President Donald Trump issued an executive order in January that would cut off all funding to international groups that provide abortion services and/or provide information on abortions. Known as the “global gag rule” or the “Mexico City Policy,” this ban has been placed by Republican administration in the past and removed under Democratic rule.…
Trump’s no stranger to controversy, but his latest heat is coming from the recent resignation of NSA (National Secuirty Agency) advisor Michael Flynn. The uproar comes after Flynn reportedly misled the Trump administration regarding his communications with the Russian ambassador. Not only did he brief the administration with spotty information, but Flynn also wrote,…
Former First Lady of Gambia Was Generous Wife of Dictator Equatorial Guinea is the new home of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh and his wife, Zineb Suma Jammeh, having been forced out of the country after a controversial election. Yahya Jammeh was in power for 22 years. He had participated in a coup two…
A Thriving Port The East African nation of Kenya today maintains a thriving sea port located at Mombasa. Last year, a new terminal significantly enhanced the facility’s commercial capacity. This dynamic center serves as a hub for goods transported to (and from) many nearby nations: Rwanda, Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Burundi, northern Tanzania and…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s New Project is a Giant Tunnel Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is widely known for his ultra-successful ventures Tesla and SpaceX; in the near future, however, he will also be known as the founder of the Boring Company, an engineering firm that will attempt to solve massive gridlock by means of…
First, there was a rumor that Madonna’s recent trip to Malawi was to adopt a child. Then, Madonna categorically denied the rumors. Now, the truth has come out. Madonna has in fact adopted twins from Malawi. The 4-year-old girls are named Estere and Stelle. Madonna officially confirmed the news with an Instagram picture of…
