Prince Harry has not always been the most popular prince in the Kingdom; in fact, he’s had his fair share of controversy, troubles, and soul searching. But now, this “spare” heir has grown into a man and is finding purpose in his life. Prince Harry spends a considerable amount of time helping those in…
President Obama officially addressed the press for the last time as Commander-in-Chief on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Obama echoed some of his previous comments about the challenges Trump may face in the White House, whether or not the new president will take his advice on the main issues, and of course, his last-minute decision to…
Kenya has been working hard to clean up its political swamp. Not only does the nation have the IEBC to help supervise, educate, and monitor the election process, but it also has an anti-corruption commission. The EACC, or Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, was established in 2011 and is comprised of a total of three people.…
South African athlete Caster Semenya tied the knot with long-time partner Violet Raseboya in ceremonies held in Pretoria on January 8, 2017. Semenya wed Raseboya in a glitzy event at the Chez Charlene Wedding Venue. For the ceremony, Raseboya went with a sheer white dress with embossed floral design on top. Meanwhile, Semenya wore…
Superstars Adele and Drake have come out on top of the U.K.’s Year-End Charts as well as 2016’s Nielsen Music Charts in the U.S. The way people consumed their music varied, with a mix of traditional album sales, digital downloads, and streaming. The way people consume music is always changing. It’s evolved from records…
Gambia’s President, Yahya Jammeh, says he will not step down until the Supreme Court has completed its ruling regarding the disputed election—a ruling that’s not expected to be resolved until May 2017. The controversy comes after President-elect Adama Barrow defeated the President in December’s election. According to Barrow, he is scheduled to be sworn in…
Theresa May, Britain’s Prime Minister, has finally made her stance on the President-elect known, calling him “unacceptable” in reference to his comments about grabbing and degrading women. As everyone knows, Donald Trump somehow skirted the controversial leak of an audio clip with him bragging about his ability to take advantage of women, kissing them against their…
Travel Noire is not simply a travel website, but a movement among black millenials to explore the globe. Expounding on a unique mission and an overlooked demographic, this world culture and travel movement is designed to target the travel needs of young black adults through feasible tips, travel packages, and community forms. How It…
Fans of international football are enjoying the first month of 2017 with two tournaments in progress: the Central American Cup in Panama and the Africa Cup of Nations in the Gabonese Republic. Of these two tournaments, the Africa Cup is the most attractive due to the caliber of players, many of whom play in…
The IEBC, or Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, is an independent agency founded in 2011, aimed at supervising the election process in Kenya. The commission is comprised of nine members, all of whom are appointed by the President and confirmed by Parliament. Logistically, the IEBC offers structure and order during the election process. They…
Ethiopia has long been considered a model for other African nations. The country’s unique style of federalism has up until now been successful at keeping ethnic tensions from dividing the nation, and this is in large part due to Ethiopia’s robust constitution. However, ongoing tensions between the federal government in Addis Ababa and the…
Kenya’s growing technological pursuits have coincided with a surge in entrepreneurial endeavors, particularly, among the country’s innovative youth. Tesh Mbaabu is a young Kenyan tech entrepreneur, having started several successful companies almost immediately after completing his degree in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi in 2015. Notably, Mbaabu’s ventures into the technological sphere commenced prior to earning his degree; having started Tesh Technologies Limited,…
As the most influential Silicon Valley company in the world, the footprint of tech giant Google in Africa has been mostly limited to branding its consumer products and financing humanitarian projects. However, things are starting to change in 2017, with Google paying more attention to the nascent tech startup scene and the potential of funding…
It has been two years since beloved Zimbabwean lion Cecil was tragically killed by an American dentist. The killing brought a viral wave of anger against the dentist and also shined a light on the troubling and growing trend of trophy hunting. Sadly, Cecil is in the news again after a similar death for his son, six-year-old…
