In Nairobi, Kenya, filing a complaint against the local police department may not be as easy as one thinks, in fact, it can turn quite deadly. That’s what happened with a local resident, Willie Kimani, a human rights lawyer representing those who can’t afford proper defense. Mr. Kimani was working with a client who filed…
Born in New York City, this English reporter, politician, and famous historian has made headlines once again, and this time it’s not for his writing with Time Magazine. Boris Johnson, a conservative who has spent the last year influencing the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, hit the headlines once again with…
With only about a week under the belt of the now “free” United Kingdom, the country remains severely divided about the recent decision to remain alone regarding a variety of topics including immigration and free trade, to name a few. Even the leaders of the movement have found themselves stuck between a rock and a…
It’s summertime, the sun is setting, cold drinks in hand and you feel like a child again as you wait to set off your box full of fireworks. That’s what millions of families will be doing over the next few days as the 4th of July weekend is upon us. Known for it’s colorful…
Imagine crossing the countryside by moonlight, constantly looking over your shoulder in fear of being abducted, murdered, and your body parts harvested for “voodoo magic”. That is the fear thousands of albinos live with on a daily basis. Some African nations have a long history of hunting down those with albinism. With corrupt politicians looking…
It’s mid afternoon, you’re trying not to doze off in the middle of class, and you find yourself passing time doodling on your notepad. In the zone, allowing your brain and hand to freely dictate, you look up only to find a police officer standing at your desk ready to arrest you. That is…
The title reads, “Hunting for Humans: Malawi albinos murdered for their bones,” an article written by CNN only a few weeks ago as the Malawian people struggle with a terrifying and ongoing ritual. The report goes on to state that April was one of the bloodiest months on record, indicating that four people were captured,…
Wema Sepetu made her debut as a beauty pageant contestant back in 2006, winning Miss Tanzania and representing her country in the Miss World pageant later that year. After gracing our televisions with her beauty, it wasn’t long before Sepetu made her way to the big screen, securing her fame in the Tanzanian film industry.…
Once again fear struck the heart of humanity as yet another terror atrocity occurred, this time on Tuesday at the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul Turkey where at least 36 people were killed and over 140 injured. The blood-soaked triple-bomb assault brings home the grim new reality facing the global community today. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim indicated…
Imagine sitting in your home, outside a “peaceful” protest against the country’s government is occurring. Suddenly, shots are fired and a wall of bullets begin flying, catching anyone and everyone in its path, killing at least five people and wounding more than sixty. That was the scene on June 6, 2016 when the people…
The glamorous stage where the English National Ballet performs is worlds away from the grinding poverty of the Kuwinda slum in Kenya. Yet that stage appears to be where one former Kuwinda resident is destined to be seen. Sixteen-year-old Joel Kioko is a phenomenon in the ballet world. Like many male dancers, he came to…
Venice Biennale is an arts organization in Venice, Italy that organizes a prestigious bi-annual contemporary art exhibition. Art collectors and dealers flock to the event and it helps artists get discovered and make sales. This year is a landmark year for Nigeria, with a special pavilion for Nigerian artists included. This is the first time in…
In a political move that would only appease his most ardent voter base, United States President Donald Trump removed the country from the Paris Climate Agreement; in doing so, Trump unequivocally affirmed his personal belief about climate change being a hoax. Trump’s decision has been widely criticized in diplomatic circles, by other nations, and in…
A legislative proposal being considered in the Egyptian Parliament would require citizens to acquire a license if they wish to access Facebook and other online social networks. The social media license would be issued by the government only after the Egyptian citizen has furnished his or her national ID number, email address and the usernames…
