In what many are calling the “October Surprise,” Clinton is fighting back and demanding accountability from the FBI. This all comes in the latest chapter of the Clinton email scandal. FBI Director James Comey acted to notify Congress of his recent findings in the email controversy. This time, the emails were not based on…
Msizi Africa is an international charity founded in 2007 by Lucy Herron to fight hunger. This South London-based organization is registered with the UK Charity Commission as a Lesotho charitable organization, and they give children in Lesotho nutritious food. Also, this team works closely with several local projects with the sole objective of helping…
It was only a few days ago that the polls indicated that Clinton had the presidency in a clinch, soaring to the lead and securing the win. However, just days before the final election, Trump may have just received the biggest “October Surprise Gift” of the election. Clinton is facing new allegations and a…
The number of reported cases of cancer in Namibia is on the rise. Statistics show a 29% increase over the last five years according to the Cancer Association of Namibia, with 1625 cases being reported in 2006, and 3092 cases in 2012, and 3000 new cases reported between 2013-2014 alone. Skin cancer has primarily…
Professional athletes are known for their outrageous multi-million dollar contracts, copious amounts of spending, and lavish lifestyles. But did you also know that the wives and girlfriends of these god-like role models also have a taste for the finer life? Sports power couples are becoming a thing, and if you thought movie stars had a…
Canadian-born Abel Tesfaye, known to millions as The Weeknd, has been building quite a name for himself as a singer and songwriter. The incredibly talented 26-year-old hit the scene in 2010 when he anonymously uploaded several songs to his YouTube account. Famous for his elusive personality as much as his unique hairstyle, The Weeknd…
It wasn’t that long ago that Khoudia Diop was being bullied for her dark complexion; however, this Senegalese model is now breaking the boundaries of beauty and proving that all shades can be wondrous. It doesn’t take long to see why Khoudia Diop, who refers to herself in social media as the “Melanin Goddess,” is making…
They came by the thousands to gather outside Siriraj Hospital and the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Dressed in pink and gold, the colors of health and royalty, they prayed for the recovery of their beloved King. After a lifetime of service, His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX of Thailand, was dying. His…
The Al Jazeera news agency reported recently that Somali security forces had arrested U.K. journalist Hamza Muhamed and several colleagues on October 18th, 2016. The authorities released the British reporter by Thursday. Mr. Muhamed, an experienced newsman, has covered developments in the tense East African nation on several occasions for Al Jazeera during the past few…
The nation of Kenya recently swore in a new Chief Justice. David Maraga, one of three Court of Appeals judges to apply for the position, received approval to serve in the important judicial post. He appeared before the Parliamentary Justice and Legal Affairs Committee earlier this month to respond to questions from legislators considering…
African rock art, or petroglyphs, are cultural and historical treasures. Many of them are among the oldest human artworks on Earth. They provide a window in time, giving us a glimpse of the lives, worldviews, and even the climate of our distant ancestors. Some petroglyphs are straightforward depictions from prehistory, while others are deep mysteries.…
On May 29th, the Rwandan National Electoral Commission (NEC) made the unsettling announcement that it would oversee social media use by candidates in the upcoming election. This was widely perceived as a means of handicapping the opposition candidates. President Paul Kagame has handily won two prior elections, and analysts are giving him very high odds of…
In June of 2014, the tech climate in Nigeria shifted dramatically when The Rockefeller Foundation announced a $500,000 grant in favor of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN). PIN is an ongoing project headed by social entrepreneur Gbenga Sesan that strives to familiarize underprivileged Nigerian youth with future careers in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). PIN’s Life…
Although it may not compare to thoroughbred horse racing in terms of popularity, prestige or prize money, the sport of ostrich racing easily offers as much excitement. In fact, if anything ostrich racing is even more exciting. While horses tend to run gracefully with their jockeys delicately perched on top of their backs, ostriches are…
