In his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, March 4th, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, spoke about various topics. Initially, I listened for a bit, but I needed to step away because I felt the speech included too much that didn’t resonate with me. However, I tuned back in, especially…
The vibrant Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) of Aurora’s First Presbyterian Church joyfully came together with women around the globe on March 9th to mark World Day of Prayer. This cherished celebration, now a delightful annual tradition for the group, united members of the Presbyterian Church, PC-USA congregation, the Cameroonian community, friends, and other Christians to…
In a recent speech in the US Congress, President Donald Trump said that the US would be cutting aid to Lesotho, adding that it was an African nation that “nobody has ever heard of”. We took to the streets of Maseru, Lesotho’s capital city, to get their reactions. #Lesotho #donaldtrump #TrumponLesotho Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa…
Government officials in the small African country of Lesotho were shocked by President Trump’s dismissive remarks that “nobody has ever heard” of their country.
The Trump administration is dismantling the United States Agency for International Development, USAID. They had been doing humanitarian work in more than 100 countries. We hear from NPR correspondents around the world about what the agency had been doing on the ground and what it’s elimination could mean.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second inauguration on Jan. 20, thousands of miles away in Nigeria his return to power has reignited hope among Biafra secessionists. Some view him as a possible ally in their decades-long battle for autonomy – though at least one analyst thinks they should lower their…
ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST — Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decadeslong military presence. It is the latest African nation to downscale military ties with its former colonial power. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said the pullout would begin in January. France has had as many as 600 troops in Ivory Coast.…
YouthRoots is a non-profit organization you probably have never heard of. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, it taps into the power of young people to make decisions that affect their lives. We discovered YouthRoots and their work on November 13th when we attended a gathering at the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies titled “Connectedness in a Disconnected World.”…
The Cameroon Anglophone crisis remains a daily news topic. Although it might appear neglected, numerous concerned citizens are eager to highlight it to the global community. Cameroonian Anglophones, including Lyombe Eko, seek to educate others on Cameroon’s history and relevant issues and advocate for a resolution. The Anglophone Dilemma and the Unforgettable Past Through its myriad…
The recent community dinner organized by the Students for Africa group at the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies was special. It was special because the concept of uniting the community for dialogue occurs only occasionally in this town. As a participant, I had not seen anything like this for quite some time,…