Thanks mostly to the presence and behavior of Republican front-runner Donald Trump, the 2016 presidential primary contests are among the most vitriolic and violent in the history of the United States. Trump’s rallies just in the past two weeks have been the scenes of fistfights and ugly confrontations between supporters and protesters. Moving…
With the increased demand of fish, African waters have become a hot spot for local and international fishers making this one of the highest concentration of fishing areas in the world. It is reported that an average of 1.3 billion worth of fish are illegally caught and removed from the African oceans on a…
Africa’s Rarest Antelope On the border of Kenya and Somalia lives a beautiful creature that is critically endangered: the Hirola, or “Hunter’s antelope.” The global population is around 600 animals, and it is the only existing member of its genus, Beatragus. “The loss of the Hirola would be the first extinction of a mammalian genus…
With the biggest oil project in East Africa only months away from beginning, one can only imagine the excitement, and opportunity this new venture has to offer. The Tanzania/Uganda oil pipeline is slated to begin in August of 2016 and expects to create 1,500 jobs. In addition to the immediate impact on local and…
In a huge stride forward in green energy and sustainability, South Africa has unveiled the continent’s very first solar powered airport. George Airport — located halfway between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town — has set new standards for sustainable air travel. The airport will meet 41% of its energy demand from 200 square meters…
The human brain is a system of electrical impulses, the map of which is the shape of your thoughts. Neurons communicate by transmitting electric signals between them and these signals are created by the exchange of chemicals in the synapses. And the more times you think a certain thought, the more it is electro-chemically…
The mission of Bicycles Against Poverty is all about ensuring sustainable transportation for an underprivileged community. Their mission states: “Bicycles Against Poverty utilizes bicycles to increase accessibility to critical resources, facilitate community cooperation, and build financial management skills among low income entrepreneurs.” The organization has focused their attention on East Africa, specifically in…
Hillary Clinton had a great night that must have brought a big smile to her face. Her ebullient victory speech in Florida showed the momentum her campaign carries going forward. Clinton won big in Florida, North Carolina and Ohio. The Clinton campaign initially seemed quite confident of her prospects in Illinois, but the race…
As the race for the White House speeds up and heads into winnowing territory on Super Tuesday 3 on March 15, Africans might be wondering what the candidates’ policies or views on the continent might be. Hillary Clinton points with pride to the peace deal she brokered as U.S. Secretary of State between the…
It looks like Marco Rubio’s dream of becoming President might be all but a distant mirage of the past. The once fresh faced favorite got himself dirty brawling in the mud with Donald Trump who emerged unscathed, but it doesn’t seem to have done the Florida Senator any good. Rubio trails Trump 26% to 40% in his home…
If anyone knows how to party, it’s South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma. Zuma reportedly celebrated his 75th birthday in high style. However, many citizens used this occasion as a call to protest against the controversial leader. While Zuma spent the morning of his birthday meeting with various ministers, his official birthday celebration was scheduled for…
It’s official: Facebook just upped the competition in Kenya with their low-cost solution to WiFi services. The social media giant, partnering with Surf, has already launched similar services in Uganda, Nigeria, and India, making Kenya the fourth region to get access to cheap and accessible Internet services. The service has been live for over a…
She is Vogue‘s spring star, gracing not one, not two, but three international covers of the famous fashion magazine; meet cover girl Adwoa Aboah, the stunning Ghanaian-British model. When it comes to the competitive modeling world, there are some faces with exquisite bone structure you just cannot forget. Adwoa Aboah is that young woman, and it’s no…
The prevailing attitude in Hollywood and around the world has long been that to make a successful film, you need a big budget. Ugandan filmmaker and director Isaac Nabwana is proving that is just not true. Nabwana combined his passion for cinema with a determined attitude to bootstrap his way to success. He has built…
