Fidel Castro seized power in Cuba in 1959, implementing new policies that quickly alienated the US government, while developing a close relationship with the former USSR. Within two years, this tension eventually led to one of America’s most infamous standoffs, the Cuban Missile Crisis. Castro’s hardline regime caused millions of citizens to flee Cuba…
Trump’s certainly been making headlines as he continues to tap those he wants to join his administration. One of the most controversial picks is his choice of Jeff Sessions for Attorney General. So what do we know about Mr. Sessions? Well first, he certainly aligns himself with the conservative platform on immigration and women’s rights…
Last year, animal lovers around the world raised their voices en masse to protest the killing of Cecil, a much-loved lion in Zimbabwe. The majestic feline with a black mane had fallen prey to the whims of Dr. Walter Palmer, a dentist based in Minnesota. While Cecil is hardly the only lion to succumb…
George W. Bush left an administration full of loose ends, including the War on Terror and the presence of US troops in Iraq. Barack Obama’s first order of business — and his often forgotten earliest victory — was his ability to clean up the mess that was left behind by the previous president. Obama campaigned…
The man behind one of Nigeria’s biggest hits, “Duro”, singer-songwriter, musician, dancer, and producer Tekno Miles’ real name is Augustine Miles Kelechi. He was born on December 17, 1992 in Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria. When he was eight years old his parents enrolled him in a performance arts school where he learned how to…
In a fiery blaze of glory, Kenyan leaders burned over 5,000 guns in hopes of curbing the ongoing struggle of illegal firearms. The flickering mass looked more like a ritual bonfire than a pile of weapons, reaching over 15 feet high with three stacks of guns ready to go up in flames. Deputy President William…
Kanye has certainly had his fair share of the news lately, from his support of President-elect Trump, to his phantom concert several months back, to his recent rant on stage during a concert after which he canceled his tour. And now it seems he may have had a nervous breakdown. That’s right — shortly after…
Gambia has joined Burundi and South Africa in leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC). Representatives from Gambia claim the court is institutionally biased against Africans while supporters of the court claim that by leaving, all three countries are attempting to cover up crimes by their respective governments. The court, created in 1998 by a…
The Cuban Missile Crisis, rooted in the Cold War, began during 1959 after Fidel Castro overthrew the government and seized control of Havana. As a result, Castro began increasing trade with Russia, hiking taxes, and nationalizing US properties. By 1961, the United States severed all ties with Cuba, while attempting a failed coup.…
Millions of people hop on Facebook every day, so it’s no wonder that most of them get some form of their news from the social media giant. But how accurate and genuine are the stories being told on this free-for-all information platform? “Pope Francis Shocks The World, Endorses Donald Trump.” That was the number one…
