African Countries Grappling with Growing Diaspora Dual Citizenship
Quartz: "Jawar’s case is one of many that highlights an increasingly common issue for many African countries...for their citizens to literally pick a side and not be allowed…
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Seven Mali Soldiers Killed in Suspected Jihadists Ambush
Reuters: "Suspected Islamist militants had raided the villages of Gouari, Djindo and Fangadougou on Wednesday." Photo: YouTube Jihadist warfare in West Africa, unleashed after Libya's takeover, continued in…
Happy Birthday Malcolm X–The Oxford Union Debate Speech
Photo shows Malcolm with Eric Anthony Abrahams, president of the Oxford Union. Source: torch.ox.ac.uk Today, May 19, marks Malcolm X's birthday. He was born in 1925 in Omaha,…
AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE WILL HOLD VIRTUAL WORKSHOP PROMOTING YOUTH LEADERSHIP
We are convening a workshop, in partnership with the Project Pakati by the African Leadership Institute, to bring together policymakers, experts, practitioners and youngest trailblazers in public service…
Barbara’s Watch’s Over
Barbara Allimadi. Barbara’s Watch’s Over I. As we mourn, We celebrate you, Barbara! Daughter of Bungatira And Kal Patiko. We celebrateYour exemplary life Of courage— The courage to…
RAINBOW PUSH COALITION CALLS FOR COVID-19 AID TO AFRICA
Rev. Jackson: “Africa deserves and needs our support as the virus begins to spread within the continent with an impact that will be more devastating due to poor…
WBAI’S BLACK STAR NEWS SHOW WILL DISCUSS COVID-19’S IMPACT ON AFRICA
Allimadi: "In today's show, we will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Africa. I will be joined by Senegalese born publisher and journalist Mamadou Niang proprietor of NextMedia.…
Sounding the Alarm about Coronavirus in Africa by Diaspora Group
Update: Since this posting, with its warnings about the potential Coronavirus Disease spread in Africa, sadly, 18 countries in Africa reported cases as of March 13th. Currently, most…
MAYA ANGELOU: “STILL I RISE”
Maya Angelou: "Out of the huts of history’s shame, I rise. Up from a past that’s rooted in pain, I rise." Photo: Facebook The great African-American poet Maya…
BOB MARLEY’S REDEMPTION SONG: “SONGS OF FREEDOM”
Bob Marley: "Won't You help to sing, These songs of freedom? 'Cause all I ever had, Redemption songs." Photo: Facebook The one and only Bob Marley (6 February…