The election was supposed to be over in Gambia and even after President Yahya Jammeh acknowledged his loss and conceded to his opponent, nearly a week later Jammeh is now rejecting the results of the election based on “serious abnormalities.” “After a thorough investigation, I have decided to reject the outcome of the recent election.…
President Obama took the defense of America very seriously when he ordered a full investigation regarding the involvement and potential influence of Russian hackers and the outcome of the presidential election. On December 9, 2016, Obama ordered the CIA to launch a comprehensive review of the recent hits against the United States and their cyber-security,…
Medical workers in Kenya have been on strike for almost a week with deadly consequences for the African country. President Kenyatta announced Wednesday that almost 20 patients have died, and news agencies report that 87 patients have escaped from the country’s psychiatric hospital. The death toll will continue to rise unless a solution can…
It’s official—Nana Akufo-Addo has won the Presidency of Ghana. Of course, this isn’t the President-elect’s first rodeo; in fact, he ran for office under the New Patriotic Party in both 2008 and 2012. However, this year he focused on the ongoing struggle of Ghana’s high unemployment rate and the poor economy, and frustrated voters…
Mushiya Tshikuka is taking the doll industry by storm, giving even Barbie a run for her money. Tshikuka is a Congolese hair stylist and television figure challenging the status quo when it comes to doll hair and authenticity. As a mother of two, Tshikuka couldn’t bring herself to allow her children to play with…
In September 2015, Martin Shkreli, CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, was the object of worldwide anger when he announced that the price of the drug Daraprim was being raised from $13.50 a dose to $750. Shkreli, according to the The Daily Beast, became the most hated man in America. Daraprim is used to treat malaria…
Morocco recently took a significant step in its goal to extract 52% of its total energy from clean sources by the year 2030. As reported by Alister Doyel of Reuters the first phase of the Noor power plant, which lies near the Moroccan town of Ouarzazate, is complete. Altogether, the first phase of Noor…
A project agreement signed in September between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of the Republic of Uganda infuses much needed grant aid of up to 2.136 billion yen for the reconstruction and recovery efforts in the area. Decades of conflict in the northern region of Uganda caused economic displacement, infrastructure…
Melania Trump may be used to extravagant things, but don’t count on her appearing in your favorite designer dress at upcoming events. That’s right, a handful of famous designers have flat out denied Mrs. Trump the honor of showcasing their awe-inspiring work. Sophie Theallet kickstarted the movement after writing an open letter to fellow designers…
Sarah Palin, one of Trump’s earliest supporters and a potential candidate for the Veterans Affairs Secretary position, has had a change of heart in her recent support. This time, it’s about Trump’s Carrier deal. You know the news: “Trump saves thousands of jobs from Mexico.” But the reality is that Trump didn’t save as many…
The epidemic of HIV has been a scourge around the world for decades. Since the 1980s, there have been many advancements in treatment options. With treatment, the virus is no longer a death sentence. However, the majority of HIV sufferers around the world have not been able to access these expensive, life-changing medications. We have…
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…
