Trump is facing another hit on his immigration ban which restricts Muslims from seven different countries from entering the United States. The latest realization: half of the nations on the list are African. Countries such as Libya, Somalia, and Sudan continue to struggle with civil unrest, war, and atrocities, causing millions to flee…
As one of the most advanced and developed economies in Africa, the Republic of Kenya has been experiencing some regrettable setbacks in terms of income inequality, population overgrowth, urban development, and housing supply. In 2017, housing officials in Kenya are looking for ways to ameliorate a deep shortage of affordable dwellings that has the…
Isabel dos Santos is not only the richest woman in Angola—a nation in which 2/3rds of the population lives on less than $2 a day—but she is by far one of the wealthiest women on the entire African continent. Dos Santos is an engineer by training and degree and she has put that knowledge…
It’s been several weeks since Obama transitioned from the most powerful position in the United States, but how is he fairing as a private citizen? Well, when he’s not living a life of luxury and rubbing elbows and kite-surfing with billionaires, Obama is simply having the time of his life. As one can imagine,…
Amnesty International and other human rights groups are calling for an investigation into protests in Cameroon. In December, protests in the city of Bamenda and elsewhere turned into violent clashes with the police, leaving four protesters dead and dozens more injured and/or imprisoned. Some protesters claim that the police and soldiers sent to disperse…
In Lilongwe, capital city of Malawi, the Vice President of World Bank Africa recently watched a video produced by a young man who built a wind turbine in his own backyard to provide supplemental electricity for his family. The young man, William Kamkwamba, also presented the World Bank official with a book about his…
An Innovative Economic Approach Today entrepreneurs around the world applaud the work of Dr. Victoria Kisyombe, the founder of an innovative micro-credit firm called “SELFINA.” Her efforts have helped give low-income women in Tanzania the funding tools they require to start new businesses. She developed a method to help women seeking startup capital in rural…
Black history is under-represented—or even misrepresented—in the media, so it is obvious why a film about Mansa Musa could be influential. Although director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan are considering producing a film about the wealthy African ruler, any particulars about the potential film are uncertain at this time. However, if the…
Can sports help a nation heal from the deep wounds caused by armed conflict, racial strife and genocide? In Africa, the answer may be yes; the Continent has already experienced such healing in the Republic of South Africa, where the late Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest African leaders of modern times, believed that…
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon—a national football team mired in controversy due to a boycott by eight top players—are the winners of the 31st Africa Cup of Nations, the most popular football tournament on the Continent. Cameroon, a national football team that has certainly seen better times in the 1980s and 1990s under the…
After ten years, TED Global is returning to Africa; Tanzania to be specific. Recognized leaders from different sectors are set to facilitate the conference with the aim of educating Tanzanians on different societal issues and factors that can contribute to the growth of their nation. With the vision of transforming the world, TED Global has…
After ten years, TED Global is returning to Africa; Tanzania to be specific. Recognized leaders from different sectors are set to facilitate the conference with the aim of educating Tanzanians on different societal issues and factors that can contribute to the growth of their nation. With the vision of transforming the world, TED Global has…
Since 2006, BET’s Black Girls Rock Awards have been honoring the achievements of black women in the arts, politics, sports, and other arenas. With a focus solely on black women, it’s the first and only award show of its kind. Importantly, the night showcases women of all ages and talents, all of whom serve as inspiring…
Christabel Ouko, the widow of Dr. Robert Ouko, Kenya’s former Foreign Affairs Minister from 1979-1983 and 1998-1990, died on Monday in a road accident in Kisumu along the Awasi-Kericho highway. According to the local traffic police, her car veered off course at the Muhoroni junction killing her instantly. Coincidentally, it was the same area where her late…
