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Barack Obama’s Twilight Months in the White House
As Barack Obama eases into the last months of his presidency, many are wondering what his final thoughts are as he prepares to hand over the throne to the new POTUS. President Obama took a vacation getaway to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, playing golf, enjoying the ocean, and kicking back. But if you think the President…
Politicians Behaving Badly: Philippines President Duterte
If you thought our 2016 Presidential elections were a circus, we are not the only country making news of politicians behaving badly. President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines has found himself in hot water recently after attacking Barack Obama publicly and even comparing himself to Hitler. About Rodrigo Duterte At the age…
Eddy Kenzo: One of East Africa’s Biggest Stars
Eddy Kenzo, the international musical pop star, was born in Masaka, Uganda, as Edrisah Musuuza. Around the age of 4, he lost his mother. Her death left him alone to wander the streets for thirteen years, as he couldn’t find his father and did not know any other family members from either side of…
Ostriches in South Africa Killed Daily for Fashion
Luxury goods such as Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès bags are made from juvenile ostrich skin. The skin is also used to make wallets, belts, and shoes. The breeding and slaughter of these animals is mainly conducted in South Africa, most notably West Cape, where the region’s largest farms and slaughter houses are located.…
