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…
“Akube” is definitely a record you’ve heard played at African clubs across the globe. Nigerian singer and rap artist Dotman’s real name is Olatunji Oladotun Alade. He was born on December 9, 1993, in Ogun State, Nigeria. Interestingly, while he is often praised as a songwriter, Dotman does not know how to play an instrument…
Eight years is a long time to follow a tradition, and the Obamas are putting one of their staple holiday activities to rest this year, as the family lights their last tree in the White House. The nostalgic, touching, and festive ceremony was the 94th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting, which was held at the…
It’s official: Steven Mnuchin is going to be our next Secretary of the Treasury. As one would expect, the act of appointing yet another millionaire to Trump’s administration has the Democratic Party clenching their teeth, but even Republicans and Trump supporters are a bit stumped by the Donald in his recent appointment. Steven Mnuchin has…
In early 2017, the National Football Team of the Gabonese Republic, affectionately known as the Panthers, will host the Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament they hope to win for the first time. Winning the Cup could be a springboard to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, which is why Gabonese fans are…
Most people have seen the YouTube video of Walter Scott, backed turned, fleeing from police officer Michael Thomas Slager when he was shot multiple times. It was April 5, 2015 when the incident occurred and justice is still at a standstill for this horrific tragedy. The video depicts Scott dropping what appears to be the…
It appears that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian continue to be a hot topic as the original report of Kanye returning home to his family after his hospitalization has been revealed to be false. That’s right, Kanye never returned home after his medical ordeal, and reports now claim he’s staying in an outpatient…
The final match of the 10th Africa Women’s Cup of Nations was a glorious celebration of football, family, and hope. The Nigerian Lady Super Falcons came away victorious for the eighth time in the history of the Cup, and the Cameroonian Indomitable Lionesses had to accept their third defeat at the final match of…
The violent and untimely death of Chris Msando, Director of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ICT Department, has sent shockwaves throughout Kenya and around the world. With the upcoming elections, Kenyan citizens are still coming to grips with what yet another death means for the fragile state of politics in the country. Msando was reported…
Iomikoe Johnson was 25 when she noticed a small spot of white skin under her arm. She worried it might be skin cancer, but then she noticed patches of white popping up elsewhere on her body. Johnson has vitiligo, a condition that may eventually turn her skin completely white. Though the condition once had her…
At age 23, Suzanne Silantoi Lengewa of Nairobi is a recent Kenyatta University graduate who is working in her first job. She enjoys her work as a communications officer for the Centre for Behaviour Change Communications, but Lengewa has her sights set on her next job: she is hoping to win the seat of…
On Michelle Obama’s recent visit to Denver, the former first lady made an inspiring speech in front of an audience of 8,500. Though the speech itself was not recorded, the Denver Post reported that Obama’s speech contained poignant comments about her experiences as the first black woman in the Oval Office. Her message was largely…
