Lagos, Nigeria, is surrounded by water, but only 1 in 10 Nigerians have access to the public water utility. Instead, most people rely on boreholes they drill themselves, or they collect water from nearby sources. Those who can afford it purchase water from suspect water vendors, or Mai Ruwa. This water is often unsanitary,…
ISIS has formally claimed responsibility for the London terror attack on the British Parliament within 24 hours of the brutal tragedy. According to a posted Amaq media statement, “The perpetrator of the attacks yesterday in front of the British Parliament in London is an Islamic State soldier, and he carried out the operation in…
Getting recognized for your talent is a beautiful thing, and it’s only customary that one makes an acceptance speech on such occasions. That’s exactly what Mohammed Anas did during a televised speech while accepting the “Man of the Match” award. Mohammed, a Ghanaian soccer player for the Free State Stars, slipped up during his…
Donald Trump certainly has a way with words, for better or for worse. His newest quote—“You’re behaving very badly”—is aimed at North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. The comment comes after administration officials met to discuss North Korea, among other topics. Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that military…
Enhanced Internet Access in Kenya Kenya recently announced an ambitious program to use digital resources to generate income opportunities for thousands of young people. The Ajira Digital Initiative plans to introduce teens to useful internet training platforms and job portals. Kenya hopes to train up to a million young people to freelance online in…
Comedian Ben Stiller is back in the news, this time teaming up with Vine sensation Jérôme Jarre to spread awareness about the famine in Somalia and to help bring aid to the devastated region. Jarre and Stiller have teamed up with American Refugee Committee (ARC), a non-governmental organization, to help raise money and deliver much-needed…
British PM Theresa May to Invoke Article 50 Next Week Brexit is once again in the news, this time on the verge of becoming official as Theresa May prepares to invoke Article 50 next week. What is Article 50? In summary, Article 50 states that any European country withdrawing from the EU must notify the…
China is notorious for blocking online content and restricting its population from accessing certain websites, but no one thought that the popular DIY site Pinterest would be on the government’s radar. But, according to watchdog services, China has officially blocked Pinterest. The restriction covers all of mainland China, and sources indicate that the block…
Chuck Berry was a pioneer, trendsetter, and lover of all things rock and roll. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1926, Berry faced an uphill battle to become a recognized rock and roll icon. After a few run-ins with the law, Berry turned his focus towards his dream. Through his love for music, passion for…
It’s official: FBI Director James Comey has denied any wiretapping by the Obama administration during Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. Trump has continued to stand by his claims that Obama placed illegal listening devices to listen in on him during the presidential elections—a claim that Trump continues to refuse to withdraw. If that weren’t enough,…
Women, time and again, “break the glass ceiling.” Simply put, they break barriers and accomplish great things despite obstacles they may encounter. Some women, as fate would have it, like to be on top of the ladder. Up at the point that few people ever reach – the majority of those high achievers being…
Glitz, glamour and the famous red carpet all added up to the 69th Emmy Awards show in hazy-hot Los Angeles Sunday evening. Funny man Stephen Colbert hosted the annual show that recognizes excellence in television and emerging media. Handsome Anthony Anderson was one of the first stars to hit the event. He knew he looked…
We live in a fast-paced world where systems quickly integrate, as do our relationships with the rest of the world. Seminars and summits are frequently convened in a bid to help improve opportunities and give access to resources to all countries. It is not every day, however, that these seminars are viewed in a positive…
We live in a fast-paced world where systems quickly integrate, as do our relationships with the rest of the world. Seminars and summits are frequently convened in a bid to help improve opportunities and give access to resources to all countries. It is not every day, however, that these seminars are viewed in a positive…
