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Japan Invests in Fisheries Facilities in Côte d’Ivoire
On November 9, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced an initiative to invest in fisheries facilities in Côte d’Ivoire. Japan is pledging 2.659 billion yen (over $20M USD) in a grant to bolster the fishing industry in the coastal nation. Known as the Project for Construction of Landing Facilities and the Central Market…
Are JLo and Drake an Item?
Few celebrities can break the internet, but JLo proves she’s still got what it takes to “Get Right” when it comes to stirring up a little celebrity gossip. The music industry is chock-full of rivalries, scandals, and a steady dose of shade, but this move has taken millions by surprise. Sure rumors were floating…
Continued Marginalization Of Anglophone Cameroon Has Led to Protests and a Call for Independence
President Paul Biya is cracking down on the minority Anglophone protest in Cameroon with the same fervor, claim protesters, as the security forces reserve for Boko Haram Islamic extremists. Accusations of human rights violations, including killings, unlawful detention and intimidation, were sent to the United Nation’s Secretary-General and the Human Rights Commissioner by a…
Delicious Dishes to Welcome in the New Year
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are important holidays that are celebrated all over the world. Many places eat traditional foods on these days, often with symbolic meaning. In some US states, cornbread and black-eyed peas are thought to symbolize luck and prosperity. In Africa, there are some similarly symbolic foods infused with…
