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…
Dr. Amina Mohamed Defeated in Bid to Become Next Chairperson of the African Union Commission President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya nominated Dr. Amina Mohamed as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission, but despite his efforts, Dr. Mohamed was defeated in the 6th round of polls by Chadian foreign minister Moussa Faki Nahamat. What…
In January, 2017, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated that negotiations with Boko Haram were continuing in order to obtain the release of the remaining girls who had been kidnapped by the extremist group. January 8 marked the one thousandth day that 276 schoolgirls between the ages of 16 and 18…
Emmett Till’s Accuser Admits to Fabricating Story Emmett Till’s death was a driving force in the American Civil Rights Movement. Now, his tragic story is once again making headlines after a recent revelation from Till’s accuser, Carolyn Bryant. Bryant, 21 at the time of the incident, operated a grocery store with her husband Roy…
Once again, Madonna is in the news in relation to Malawi. The singer previously adopted two children from the African nation and has established a charity there called Raising Malawi. While in the country this month, rumors began circulating that she was planning to adopt more Malawian children. Although the rumor came from an…
The Wild World of Koffi Olomide Despite rumors of his death that circulated earlier this year, Koffi Olomide is most definitely still alive and kicking. Moreover, at the age of 61, the Congolese musician is still releasing chart-topping hits, including recent songs like ‘Tshou Tshou Tshou,’ ‘Selfie’ and ‘Mwana Ina.’ Olomide’s career can only be described…
The Wild World of Koffi Olomide Despite rumors of his death that circulated earlier this year, Koffi Olomide is most definitely still alive and kicking. Moreover, at the age of 61, the Congolese musician is still releasing chart-topping hits, including recent songs like ‘Tshou Tshou Tshou,’ ‘Selfie’ and ‘Mwana Ina.’ Olomide’s career can only be described…
As the biggest storm to hit the United States since 2004, Hurricane Harvey has been dominating the headlines, and it’s no wonder, since the storm has left many parts of Texas inundated by flood waters. The storm originally reached land on Friday as a Category 4 hurricane, where it caused extensive damage to the towns…
Dangerous Curves: Nicki Minaj Makes Sexy Fashion Statement at MTV VMAs At a time when flimsy see-through outfits have become the norm within celebrity circles, American rapper Nicki Minaj had to find a way to elevate her sex appeal to scandalous levels at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. In recent years, transparent dresses were…
