For many people, the archetype of African tourism has been the European model of the “safari.” Tourists come from distant lands, perhaps escaping the boreal winter, and bring hard currency and fuzzy preconceptions. They are seeking a once-in-lifetime experience, provided by a tourist industry that now employs about 7% of the Continent’s workforce. A quietly…
Not satisfied with revolutionizing the space and automotive industries, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk also has his sights set on completely transforming long-distance travel. Recently, the entrepreneur tempted the world with a tantalizing glimpse into the future when he announced on Twitter that another one of his business ventures, The Boring Company, had received…
United States President Donald Trump has carried out the first major reorganization of his White House staff. This change, which comes at a time when Trump and a few of his close associates are being targeted by various investigations, has prompted the immediate resignation of Press Secretary Sean Spicer, the controversial spokesperson for the Trump…
During a jumbled and bizarre interview with The New York Times, United States President Donald Trump stated that the ongoing investigation being conducted by former FBI Director Robert Mueller should not have to veer into his personal business dealings. Less than two days later, financial news media giant Bloomberg reported that Special Counsel Mueller is…
O.J. Simpson Granted Parole; Could Soon Leave Prison One of the most controversial and polarizing figures in the history of the NFL has been granted parole and could soon be released from his Nevada prison. Orenthal James Simpson, better known as O.J, and “The Juice,” is a former NFL star who was sentenced to…
The continued wave of mass migration from Africa to Europe has led to a huge range of political and humanitarian issues, and as a result, Europe is becoming increasingly divided into left-wing pro-immigrant and right-wing anti-immigrant camps. On the pro-immigrant side are countless NGOs that have been helping European governments to patrol the waters off…
Unlike President Donald Trump, former United States President Barack Obama is not very active on Twitter. Prior to his tweet in support of Republican Senator John McCain who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, Obama’s most recent Twitter update was posted on June 22, when he mentioned that the issue of healthcare should transcend politics…
One of the most senior and respected legislators in the United States has been diagnosed with an aggressive type of cancer that is being characterized as the most difficult battle the Republican Senator has ever faced. On July 19, days after he entered the hospital for surgical treatment of a clotting growth above his eye,…
International football fans who enjoy the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations are in for a treat. Ahmad Ahmad, the new president of the Confederation of African Football, has announced a significant expansion of the Cup of Nations, which is expected to undergo a few changes as soon as approval is granted by the…
R&B singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in the news for yet another scandal. Somewhat reminiscent of allegations against the musician in the 90s for engaging in group sex with minors, claims were made this week that the man best known for “I Believe I Can Fly” is keeping young women against their will in a sex…
Models are typically known for being very attractive, but there are some who stand high above the rest, and one of these young women is Somali-American Fatima Siad. Besides having spectacular bone structure, a wide dazzling smile and bright eyes, the Boston-raised beauty has a depth that goes beyond the physical model standards. Siad was born…
During a few weeks in November, a group of young Kenyans competed in the fourth edition of the Africa Tech Challenge, a professional skills competition sponsored by AVIC International, a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China. More than 100 competitors showed off their carpentry, masonry and steelwork skills at the future site of…
After a break from acting, Nigerian movie star Omotola Jalade Ekiende has made her triumphant return to the big screen. During her time off, she was working on building her business, a film village in Badagry, as well as continuing her philanthropic work with the Omotola Youth Empowerment Programme. Speaking to This Day, Ekiende said,…
Although the hiplife genre began in the 1980s, Ghanian musician Sarkodie has done perhaps more than any other artist to help the genre grow and spread. Hiplife uniquely blends the genres of highlife and hip hop. An an unofficial ambassador for the genre, Sarkodie raps in his native Twi language and doesn’t shy away from…
