Imagine walking into a bank to open an account. You need this account to start a business. The friendly banker welcomes you with a warm smile and helps you choose the perfect account for your startup. Now he asks for your ID. Unsure about what to present them, suddenly you realize that you never…
Rumor has it that Hillary Clinton has decided to hang up her hat for the White House and focus on a more local mission: New York City Mayor. That’s right—chatter is buzzing that Clinton may in fact be interested in taking on the Big Apple. What began as a bit of mischief by right-wing publications…
Omarosa Manigault, known for her fiery attitude and combative nature during her time on the reality show The Apprentice, apparently made more of an impression with Trump than people thought. In fact, Trump has made it official: Omarosa, the star that “America loves to hate” has just been appointed to his new administration. Now…
President Barack Obama has worked hard over the last eight years to bring about change, and some of that change came in the form of Executive Orders. While opting in for an executive order may be the easiest way to bypass Congress and enact change, it comes with a few pitfalls—something Trump has openly…
The official presidential inauguration is soon approaching, and as the country braces for another transition into an unknown administration, politicians are beginning to unite. Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on Friday, January 20, 2017. Those in attendance: Bill and Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush,…
President-elect Donald Trump has continued to stand strong against allegations that the Russian government had anything to do with rigging the presidential election and influencing his win over Hillary Clinton. This despite his direct plea with Russia during a press conference where Trump looked directly into the cameras and stated, “I will tell you this,…
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…
President Paul Biya is cracking down on the minority Anglophone protest in Cameroon with the same fervor, claim protesters, as the security forces reserve for Boko Haram Islamic extremists. Accusations of human rights violations, including killings, unlawful detention and intimidation, were sent to the United Nation’s Secretary-General and the Human Rights Commissioner by a…
From Homo Erectus to Homo Economicus: The Nairobi Mall Wars The Republic of Kenya is known as the Cradle of Humanity due to its rich abundance of human fossils, which include some of the earliest instances of Homo erectus. When future anthropologists excavate in a few centuries, fossils and artifacts from the 21st century…
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…
