Africa Eye: One man’s search for a new life in Europe
Africa Eye investigates the struggles facing illegal migrants between Nigeria and Europe.
Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party, parade, film festival, and more — WHYY
It was a festive Sunday in Philadelphia, as folks celebrated Juneteenth in several parts of the city. In Center City, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, or AAMP, hosted a Juneteenth block party where hundreds of people jammed to hip hop and dance classics like “The Wobble” and Jay‑Z’s “I Just Wanna Love You.” The block party…
How the Swahili Language Can Lift Up the African Continent
After so many years of talk about its potential, the African continent is waking up to understand and appreciate the power of unity represented by a language. The African Union (AU) officially adopted Kiswahili or Swahili as one of the official working languages of the African continent, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government…
African Women Are Taking a Stand in Colorado, USA Politics
Hanna Bogale is one of 7 candidates running to fill two at-large positions on the Aurora, Colorado city council. As a second-generation Ethiopian American, she believes it is critical for more Africans to become involved in politics to encourage the younger generation to get their voices heard. “Everybody in the African community hears American politics and…
Giant African Snails Make the Headlines in America
From a cursory look, at least two dozen US news organizations reported this story about African snails on their websites and TV broadcasts. We are not even counting the ones that reported the story in other forms. It’s the custom of many African immigrants living in the United States that when they travel to the continent,…
Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict Is Dominating Africa Headline News
Tensions in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have gone from talking about the potential for conflict into what is now the aftermath of a war between the country’s federal government in Addis Ababa and the regional government in Tigray. An estimated six million people live in the Tigray region. Since fighting began on November 4,…
How to reignite Africa’s growth and avoid the need for future debt jubilee
In ancient times, debt jubilees were customary after wars or dramatic events. By wiping out debts, these jubilees sought to avoid polarization and social tensions. Today, the massive dislocations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic provide justification for the international community
How to Pretend You’re in Dakar Today
Gorée Island is one of a handful of islands reachable by ferry from mainland Dakar.Credit…Sebastian Modak/The New York Times How to Pretend You’re in Dakar Today The Senegalese capital has an aura that seeps into the soul. Bustling and
In Somalia, U.S. Troop Withdrawal Is Seen as Badly Timed
Somali presidential elections are scheduled in just a few months, war is erupting in neighboring Ethiopia, and Shebab militants are still strong. The timing, Somalis say, could not be worse.
Covid-19 Spared Africa — A Reality American Media Won’t Admit
In journalism, there is such a thing as agenda-setting – how the mass media — newspapers, radio, and TV, and the plurality of online channels — prioritize the news for publication. The idea that some news stories would take precedence over others gained credence with thought leaders, Maxwell McCombs and Donald Shaw, during the 1968…