Out of the 18 candidates that are currently running in the Somali elections taking place over the next several weeks, Fadumo Dayib is the only woman. Dayib’s competition includes Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, an incumbent who is noted for his history as a scholar and activist. To date, Mohamud has been in power for approximately…
Tuesday night, October 4, 2016, was the night for the right-hand man. VP candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine took to the stage in their first debate on national television. With a recent report of nearly 40% of Americans unable to name the current VP candidates, both camps are hoping to get a little limelight during…
If Trump’s very public plea with Russia to hack US servers didn’t give you chills, then perhaps the results of the Clinton campaign being hacked shortly thereafter should. It’s no secret that Trump and Putin have a special relationship, but is Russia trying to infiltrate and influence the 2016 election? What We Know About…
Ugandan native Alfred Olango was fatally shot in the latest incident involving police brutality. Olango was reportedly shot only minutes after the police arrived at a strip mall located in El Cajon, CA. The police responded to a call citing that a “mentally ill” man was acting erratically behind a restaurant, weaving in…
It’s been just over a week since the first 2016 presidential debate and after tons of social media scrutiny, news coverage, and headlines, the two candidates are finally starting to see their results. Clinton has claimed five key battleground states including Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Change in Polls This recent…
Anthony Weiner, otherwise known by his online name, Carlos Danger, has found himself in hot water once again. Not the second time for a texting scandal, oh no, not even the third. Apparently, Mr. Weiner can’t keep his wiener to himself. This time he is accused of sexting with a 15-year-old girl in his fourth…
The gloves are about to come off as both candidates step onto the podium and try to win over America. The first of several highly anticipated debates kicked off on Monday September 26th, 2016. Will Trump be able to go a full 90 minutes without making a statement that causes outrage? Will Clinton be able…
With the political debates just around the corner, everyone is beginning to get a bit antsy when it comes to this year’s presidential elections. From Donald Trump’s wishy-washiness on his “birther” accusations to shuffling around the immigration topic, Republicans are still unclear on many of his political strategies. Hillary Clinton’s has not had much more…
The Ugandan Rapper Keko is well aware of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. In 2014, while leading a highly successful music career, she found herself in a downward spiral of drug and alcohol abuse. Luckily she was able to pull herself out, and now uses her fame to keep other young Ugandans from…
Recently, a popular Kenyan web series has grasped the attention of many both within and outside of its target audience. Tuko Macho is a groundbreaking web series, which means “we’re watching” in Swahili. The group takes justice into their own hands by capturing and punishing those who have committed atrocities and who are considered to…
