Elechi Amadi was a former soldier, author, and voice of the African people. Author of ‘The Concubine‘, which is considered to be an outstanding work of fiction by many, died on June 29. Amadi was born in 1934, residing in Rivers State, Nigeria, the young author and inspiration obtained his education at the University…
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…
Esther Muthoni Passaris is known in Kenya in the world of politics and philanthropy. Born in the coastal city of Mombasa to Greek and Kenyan Kikuyu parents, she has become a successful businesswoman and philanthropist, establishing the much lauded “Adopt-A-Light” program, which succeeded in reducing crime by increasing lighting in many poverty-stricken neighbourhoods. She also possesses…
In the wake of the controversial 2016 presidential election that she was widely expected to win, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been staying busy even though she currently does not hold a political post. A few months after the election, Clinton embarked on a speaking tour to thank her supporters and to share…
United States President Donald Trump is a liar and a clumsy politician unable to orchestrate Machiavellian plots; such was the characterization that can be inferred from the testimony given by James Comey, the ousted former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8. Although Comey had prepared a lengthy…
There was a time when an African nation was proud to be the “S” in the BRICS acronym used to describe the most powerful emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. After the spectacular crash of Wall Street at the height of the global financial crisis in 2008 came to pass, the BRICS…
