With the 2016 Paralympics now underway, the global audience is sure to be awed as they witness a slew of inspirational stories. With that said, few of the stories appear to be as compelling as the story of women’s world champion hand-cyclist, Justine Asher. The 44-year old Asher hails from South Africa, where she now…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there have been no new cases of yellow fever in the two African nations which have been battling a yellow fever epidemic since December 2015. As of September 2, Angola has had no new confirmed cases since June 23, and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had…
The artistry and talent of the Nigerian film industry are being showcased to an international audience this week at the 41st Toronto International Film Festival. Every year, TIFF highlights the cinema of a specific urban center as part of its City to City program, and for 2016 the focus is on the exciting…
When Britain decided to leave the European Union officially in June 2016, global markets were rocked to their very core initially, and the Dow Jones and the British Pound took a beating. The British people voted for Brexit in spite of a UK treasury report that found that the nation’s productivity and GDP…
In late-July, Democrats suffered an embarrassing scandal when a series of hacked emails form the Democratic National Committee were released into the public. The hacked emails contained evidence that the national party showed a preference towards former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US Presidential Election over her opponent, Senator Bernie…
Animal behaviorists and biologists are continually learning about the degree of intelligence that animals possess. The list of intelligent animals that often come to mind include chimpanzees, dolphins, and dogs. Some may have heard the phrase, “an elephant never forgets.” Along with having amazing memory, pachyderms have recently demonstrated emotional behavior that came…
Renowned Swedish photographer Pers-Anders Petterson brilliantly chronicles the vibrant, rapidly growing world of the African fashion scene from 2010-2016 in his acclaimed book, African Catwalk. The 168 page book contains 80 color illustrations carefully selected from his vast library of images. Petterson wanted to challenge stereotypes and dispel myths about both the African…
Fans of the most celebrated mobile device in the world waited a long time to learn about the latest version of their favorite object of desire. Once the announcement was finally made official, many enthusiasts were left in shock to wonder: What would Steve Jobs do? Apple’s announcement of the upcoming iPhone 7…
More Trouble for Chris Brown Chris Brown has found himself in trouble with the law, yet again. The singer is at the center of a legal dispute, which has resulted in his arrest. A woman who claimed Brown threatened her with a gun called police to the singer’s home in the early morning hours of…
According to media regulators in China, television shows that promote Western lifestyles are now banned. The Chinese Xinhua news agency reported recently that China would ban entertainment from the West that showed admiration for Western lifestyles or made jokes about classic Chinese traditions. The government is seeking to keep internet celebrities, stars, and…
President Robert Mugabe, the elderly and controversial leader of Zimbabwe known for his excessive spending, has donated one million USD to the African Union Foundation. The donation did not come directly from President Mugabe’s pockets; the amount was raised through a series of cattle auctions organized by a number of Zimbabwean farmers. President Mugabe used…
Madonna has a long history with Malawi. She has adopted four children from the nation, most recently four-year-old twin girls Stelle and Estere. She also founded the charity Raising Malawi, an organization devoted to helping Malawi’s one million orphans, with a focus on health, education, and community support. The latest venture for Madonna and Raising…
Fans of the HBO series True Blood are devastated as they learn of the death of Nelsan Ellis. The 39-year-old actor played fan favorite Lafayette on the show. According to an initial statement released by his manager Emily Gerson Saines, Ellis died “after complications with heart failure”; however, a new statement was later released confirming…
The dust is only now beginning to settle over the 2017 G20 Summit in Hamburg and, as expected, US President Donald Trump stole most of the headlines. However, in spite of much of the focus being on Trump and his relationships with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the most recent…
