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“Queen of Katwe” Movie Review
Queen of Katwe is a new 2016 biographical drama produced by ESPN Films and Walt Disney Pictures. The motion picture was directed by Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding) with the screenplay by William Wheeler. It is an adaptation of a 2012 book authored by Tim Crothers entitled, The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life,…
United Nations Addresses Issue of Drug-Resistant Diseases
The United Nations has entered the discussion on the issue of drug-resistant diseases, which are believed responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths every year. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in fact referred to antimicrobial resistance as a “fundamental threat” to global health at a recent UN General Assembly meeting. Officials at the recent meeting…
Zambia’s Catherine Phiri: A Shining Star Both In and Out of the Ring
Female boxing has gained serious momentum over recent years and one of the biggest rising stars hails from Zambia. Catherine Phiri debuted in the ring on July 25, 2011, defeating fellow Zambian fighter Esther Chalwe. Five years later, Phiri would make history after dethroning current Mexican champion Yazmin Rivas. Phiri became the first Zambian female…
Up in Smoke: Elon Musk’s Facebook Satellite Disaster
Mark Zuckerberg was set to provide millions of people with free internet access in Africa. Internet.org was poised to help those without internet service finally connect to the world. The project, aimed at working to “connect two-thirds of the world that don’t have internet access,” offers a platform for businesses and internet providers to join…
