Editor’s Note: In this piece, Keshawn Young argues that America appears to be the “sore loser” in the “scramble for Africa,” a battle it is waging against Russia and China in Africa. On October 21, United States Representative for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, Ilhan Omar, called out America for its continuing struggle to establish strong…
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, much of the world mourned her passing. But the Western world, where the legacy of British colonialism stands out, mourned even more. But the reactions from the African continent are not so clear-cut. The monarchical system of Great Britain wreaked havoc on the continent – and many problems…
William Ruto was recently declared president-elect of Kenya, but victory did not not come without contestation. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the runner-up, is challenging the results. Odinga received 48.8 % of the votes compared to 50.5 % for Ruto. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Odinga referred to the results as “null and void.”…
DENVER — (AFRICA NEWS MATTERS) Each week our staff at Africa News Matters compiles a list of important Africa stories to feed your curiosity. WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? Ethiopian Video Journalist for Associated Press Released on Bail With World Press Freedom Day approaching, the detainment of Ethiopian video journalist of the Associated Press Amir Aman Kiyaro deserves…