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The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations is On!
Fans of international football are enjoying the first month of 2017 with two tournaments in progress: the Central American Cup in Panama and the Africa Cup of Nations in the Gabonese Republic. Of these two tournaments, the Africa Cup is the most attractive due to the caliber of players, many of whom play in…
Can IEBC Ensure a Fair 2017 Kenyan Election?
The IEBC, or Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, is an independent agency founded in 2011, aimed at supervising the election process in Kenya. The commission is comprised of nine members, all of whom are appointed by the President and confirmed by Parliament. Logistically, the IEBC offers structure and order during the election process. They…
With the Explosive Note 7 in the Past, Profits Soar at Samsung
Korean electronics giant Samsung is off to a great start in 2017 as the company reported operating profits of $9.2 trillion in the final quarter of 2016. This represents a quarterly improvement of 50 percent, which is impressive even for companies that operate in the competitive sector of consumer electronics. What makes the quarterly…
Meghan Markle Inspires African Girls – But Will She Be the Next Princess?
Meghan Markle had already garnered fame as a television actress on the show Suits, but her level of recognition went practically into outer space recently when it was announced that she was dating Prince Harry of the British royal family and grandson of Queen Elizabeth. She has maintained a prominent spot in international headlines ever…
