Understanding the Repercussions of “Weinergate” The election to succeed President Barack Obama has been an unfortunate affair that has had more in common with reality television than with politics. As Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton wait for American voters to cast their ballots, a maelstrom of scandals has swirled around both candidates. On…
Moonlight shines a spotlight on the life of a young African-American boy named Chiron and his tempestuous journey to adulthood. This independent film was written and directed by Barry Jenkins, who based it on a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney called In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. Ever since it premiered at the Telluride…
Now that Jacquiline Njoki Mathenge, Robin Pik Kipkoech, Robert Thuo Ndiritu, and Geoffrey Mwendwa Nzomo have returned to Kenya with their Master’s degrees from the International University of Japan (IUJ), they all plan on forging a connection between Kenyan companies and the Japanese private sector as they begin their careers. Armed with newly acquired…
Uncertainty is casting a shadow on the Motherland as football fans wonder how the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations will unfold. The stage has been set and the group stage matches have been drawn, but there are doubts about the host nation’s ability to provide African players and fans the security they deserve. The…
Sudanese doctors are taking a stand in protest against the deteriorating conditions and low wages at government-run hospitals. An independent doctors union known as the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors (CCSD), said that only emergency cases would be seen by medics within government hospitals. Some privately-run hospitals are remaining open. What Happened? Approximately 95%…
Nigerian record producer, audio engineer, piano player, and recording artist Maleek Berry was born on August 11, 1987, in South London in the U.K. as Maleek Shoyebi. He grew up listening to such artists as Boyz II Men, Tevin Campbell, Michael Jackson, and Jodeci. He was also inspired by seeing other young performers breaking…
Huma Abedin was once a highly respected political influencer, acting as Clinton’s top aide with integrity, professionalism, and respect. However, due to her ongoing battle with her husband’s addiction to sexting other women, including underage girls, Huma Abedin has become a woman undone. The Start of Her Unraveling It all started in 2011…
The plight of elephants and their decline has been a problem for years. They are an endangered species now but risk becoming extinct if efforts to preserve them are not successful. Their existence is essential to preserving the biodiversity of the environment they inhabit. These gentle, intelligent mammals are killed for their valuable tusks.…
The status of hundreds of France’s child migrants is in question, following the evacuation and closure of the largest migrant and refugee camp, located near Calais. Dubbed the “Jungle” camp, this facility has been home to migrants for months and even years. Now, the inhabitants of the camp face a stark reminder that they have…
Elon Musk, the new solar shingle powerhouse? Tesla founder, Elon Musk, showcased his latest technology to investors, demonstrating elegance and solar efficiency. Musk took one of the sets of the popular old tv show, “Desperate Housewives,” and transformed it into a classy, seamlessly-designed solar powerhouse. The key to his marketing is to make solar…
The dust is only now beginning to settle over the 2017 G20 Summit in Hamburg and, as expected, US President Donald Trump stole most of the headlines. However, in spite of much of the focus being on Trump and his relationships with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the most recent…
The 2017 G20 Summit is officially over, and as most experts predicted, the two-day summit in Hamburg had more than its fair share of highlights. From the huge protests and violent riots that went on outside of the summit to the many meetings and agreements that took place within, here are some of the most…
Earlier this year a young, single, attractive, and progressive businesswoman shocked the political status quo of the Rwandan Republic by throwing her hat in the ring of the presidential election. Rwanda is no stranger to women participating in politics; in fact, this democratic nation has the highest level of legislative female representation in the world,…
When the National Football Team of Ghana played a recent friendly match against the United States, all eyes were on Samuel Sarfo, a player who has gone from police corporal to team security guard to central defender. The Black Stars fell 1-2 against the Stars and Stripes, but this match was a personal victory for…
