There is a growing dichotomy in Kenya in terms of food and health: malnutrition and hunger are major issues in some parts of the country, while in other parts, middle-class problems like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity are beginning to emerge. For many decades, the Kenyan Government has battled malnutrition and diseases such as…
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…
Time Magazine has released their annual list of the most influential people of 2017. The list includes important figures including world leaders, artists, and athletes. The 2017 list includes a number of African and African-American individuals of note. Among those who made the list this year are athletes LeBron James, Simone Biles, and Colin Kaepernick, musicians John Legend and Alicia Keys, actress Viola…
An explosive new Vanity Fair report about the Donald and Melania Trump marriage has also provided new insight into the relationship between Melania and Ivanka Trump. President Trump’s relationships with both women, his wife and his daughter, have always been closely scrutinized. Both relationships are certainly unlike any we’ve seen with any previous First Family. As First…
A Nigerian government official attracted worldwide attention this month for cutting off the hair of a number of female employees. Andrew Kumapayi is a commander for the Nigerian Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Rivers State, Nigeria. He was performing a “routine inspection of officers’ hair and nails” when he determined some hairstyles to be non-compliant. Images…
Israeli musician Idan Raichel blends styles to share music with a message of peace. A keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and composer, his music draws from Middle Eastern, Latin American, and African musical styles. His lyrics are almost always in Hebrew and he often uses bits of traditional Hebrew texts. LA Times described what Raichel does as creating “a zesty…
