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…
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…
On July 18, the world will remember the legacy of Nelson Mandela, one of the most important and charismatic leaders in history. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was more than just a statesman; he was an African man who stood up for his people in the name of freedom, fairness and peace. Although he spent a great…
In the central region of Malawi, a nation besieged by droughts and dangerous food shortages, unmanned aerial vehicles at the Kasungu Aerodrome are being loaded with emergency supplies to distribute across needy communities. These drones are airborne thanks to a collaboration between the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund and the Government of Malawi. According…
Dar es Salaam began to make headlines last year for being the first major city in east Africa to fully implement a bus-rapid transit system, and now the capital of Tanzania is being talked about even more after it was announced that the city is the winner of the 2017 Sustainable Transport Award. The award…
Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah of the British Household Cavalry has been appointed by Queen Elizabeth II to be her equerry, which means that he will soon be seen at Her Majesty’s side during public appearances. The appointment of Major Twumasi-Ankrah comes at a time when Prince Phillip, Her Majesty’s husband, has announced that he will…
