Sahle-Work Zewde: Moving Towards Gender Equality in Ethiopia
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The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and the Ivory Coast Elephants
The stage is tenuously set for the Gabonese Republic to host 16 African national football teams who will compete for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, which many football analysts believe might be a recapitulation for the Elephants of the Ivory Coast. In mid-December, Gabonese Sports Minister Nicole Assele visited the stadium in Oyem,…
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Assassinated
“Do not forget Aleppo!” were the final words Ambassador Andrey Karlov heard just before he was shot dead by an off-duty police officer while attending an art exhibition. The incident, caught on video, is being called an “act of terrorism” and a direct provocation against Russia. Aleppo has been held by rebel forces for…
Nana Akufo-Addo: A New Leader for Ghana
Nana Akufo-Addo is the newest President-elect of Ghana, hoping to make some serious changes to the country during his tenure in the office. Akufoo-Addo was born on March 29, 1944, in Accra to a prominent royal and political family. Nana Akufo-Addo is married to Rebecca Griffiths-Randolph, his second wife, and has five children. After…
Christmas in Ethiopia: A Sacred Celebration
Did you know that Christmas comes twice a year? Well not really, but Ethiopians celebrate this revered holiday on January 7th instead of December 25th. The later date is due to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church using the old Julian calendar, which puts Christ’s birthday about a week or so later than the rest of the…
