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State of Emergency Declared in Ethiopia
Clashes between protesters and security forces resulting in several deaths have forced the government of Ethiopia to declare a state of emergency. The violence follows months of anti-government protests by the Oromos, the country’s largest ethnic group. They claim the government’s attempts to promote development is encroaching on many of their farmlands. While the…
Marvel’s Luke Cage: More Than Just Your Average Superhero
Marvel’s Luke Cage, Netflix’s newest series, is in one word – amazing. Never before has a series in the superhero genre so captivatingly spoken about African-American history and culture while delivering a binge-worthy storyline. This show alone makes paying for Netflix worthwhile. If you haven’t seen it, check out the official trailer. The series…
East Africa’s First Female Marine Pilot Breaks Gender Barriers
In 2014, history was made in the port Mombasa, Kenya, when Elizabeth Marami took the wheels of a super tugboat as the first woman marine pilot in all of East Africa. At just 27, Elizabeth, who goes by Liz, has been working towards this goal for over half a decade. “I am determined to…
The Job: Kim Kardashian Heist
The verdict is still out as to whether this jewelry heist was masterminded by anyone within Kim’s circle, but recent video surveillance and a statement from a former bodyguard has officials scratching their heads. According to Nina Ritcher, an American tourist who was staying nearby, “Everyone in the area is going about their daily life.…
