Thankfully, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa’s Senegal is over. But, the virus took a toll on the country’s tourism and economic sectors. To help improve the GDP (gross domestic profit) as well as the agricultural and economic sectors, Senegal’s president Macky Sall launched the PSE or Plan Sénégal Emergent (Emerging Senegal Plan) in 2014. About the PSE …
In a stunning address that sent shockwaves through America and the world, former Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney came out on Thursday March 3rd and gave a damning speech in an attempt to discredit Donald Trump’s candidacy and derail his almost certain path to nominee for the Republican party. The scathing, point by point…
According to a WHO estimate, nearly 10% of the population of Africa has a disability of some kind. Yet, their stories remain untold due to stigmas surrounding disability that leave them cast out from society and at the mercy of the charity of others. Ghanaian Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah was born into this environment.…
Karabo Mathang has accomplished much in her short 28 year life. She has the distinction of being the first woman in South Africa to be FIFA accredited soccer agent. No doubt that she will continue far into the future to positively affect the people of South Africa, not to mention around the globe. Childhood memories…
Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, is an umbrella term that encompasses all procedures that involve the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other purposeful injury to the female genital organs. Such procedures are shown to have no health benefits for girls whatsoever, and yet the practice continues in many…
The 2016 Presidential Election swung into high-gear on March 1st with the Super Tuesday multi-state primary contest between Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton and upstart challenger Bernie Sanders. The contests offered a mixed bag of surprises and expected outcomes as the night wore on. By the eve of the big primary battle, political…
Republican presidential candidates brawled on Thursday February 26 in the last debate before the Super Tuesday primaries on March 1, where frontrunner Donald Trump is expected to cement his status as the almost certain nominee of the fractured Republican party. The fiery free-for-all involved the three main contenders for the presidency, Ted Cruz,…
The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean off East Africa. They are each known for their gorgeous coral reefs, sparking waters, rare wildlife, and prominent nature reserves. They’re also a favorite of beloved royals Will and Kate. In fact, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went there for…
Ghana is a West African country that became independent in 1957 but has maintained a rich cultural heritage. Ghana is known as one of the most culturally diverse countries in all of Africa, and that is reflected in its cuisine. Typical food staples in Ghana include Yams, rice, and beans, but sweet potato…
Women in Kenya have had a notoriously difficult time making any progress in the laws that handle domestic violence claims. This is largely a cultural phenomenon where it has, in the past, been considered socially acceptable to “handle” your wife. Under these circumstances Kenyan women have found it difficult to get the fair…
Outspoken African Activist Jailed for Her Acerbic Tongue Calling the President of your country names might be considered freedom of speech in some places, but in Uganda, it will land you in jail. At least that is what activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi recently found out when she was summarily arrested after giving a lecture in…
An open source software mapping platform co-founded by a Kenyan woman is being used by young Somalis to help drought and famine-stricken families get emergency relief. The name of the platform is Ushahidi, which in Swahili approximately means “to witness and record.” Ushahidi has already been used to coordinate earthquake relief efforts in Haiti and Chile, record environmental damage…
Amidst Terror Attacks and a State of Emergency, Pope Francis Plans to Visit Egypt Despite the state of emergency declared in Egypt after two deadly suicide attacks on two Christian churches, the Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis is moving forward with a visit in late April. The attacks were carried out on Palm Sunday, an…
The job of the most embattled and long suffering member of the United States White House is not getting any easier. As the foremost spokesperson representing the administration of President Donald Trump, Press Secretary Sean Spicer is tasked with the seemingly impossible task of putting a positive spin on the work of arguably the most…
