On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew tore through the Caribbean and made landfall in Haiti. The Category 4 storm left extreme devastation in its wake. The affected area was still reeling from the damage caused by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that leveled much of Port-au-Prince in 2010. The Tiburon Peninsula took a direct hit…
Musical artist Rayce was born on November 8, 1983 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and musician working out of Nigeria. Rayce once told the press that music has been a major factor in his life. Additionally, he said that he expected to be “discovered” back when he was five…
The issue of assisted death is a controversial subject. Some people support it based on the fact that it reduces the suffering and pain of those whose last moments in life are characterized by pain and suffering. Those who oppose assisted death argue that it is against a person’s right of living. Most countries…
In 2014, history was made in the port Mombasa, Kenya, when Elizabeth Marami took the wheels of a super tugboat as the first woman marine pilot in all of East Africa. At just 27, Elizabeth, who goes by Liz, has been working towards this goal for over half a decade. “I am determined to…
Clashes between protesters and security forces resulting in several deaths have forced the government of Ethiopia to declare a state of emergency. The violence follows months of anti-government protests by the Oromos, the country’s largest ethnic group. They claim the government’s attempts to promote development is encroaching on many of their farmlands. While the…
Both candidates squared off once again in the second presidential debate. Moderated by Martha Raddatz, Chief Global Affairs Correspondent for ABC, and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, the debate was held at Washington University in St. Louis. The Stakes are High Set for another 90 minutes of action-packed punches, the round table…
Trump may be known for his explosive outbursts and lack of speech control; however, after the release of a recording of an incident dating back to 2005, his latest rant might just be the straw that broke the camel’s back. The recording was made during a bus ride with Access Hollywood. The audio…
As Barack Obama eases into the last months of his presidency, many are wondering what his final thoughts are as he prepares to hand over the throne to the new POTUS. President Obama took a vacation getaway to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, playing golf, enjoying the ocean, and kicking back. But if you think the President…
Eddy Kenzo, the international musical pop star, was born in Masaka, Uganda, as Edrisah Musuuza. Around the age of 4, he lost his mother. Her death left him alone to wander the streets for thirteen years, as he couldn’t find his father and did not know any other family members from either side of…
If you thought our 2016 Presidential elections were a circus, we are not the only country making news of politicians behaving badly. President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines has found himself in hot water recently after attacking Barack Obama publicly and even comparing himself to Hitler. About Rodrigo Duterte At the age…
