Senegal has been wracked by unrest, violence and sporadic social media blackouts in a country that is usually seen as a beacon of democracy and calm in an unstable region of West Africa.
Bola Tinibu takes over as president of Africa’s largest economy at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic and security challenges. (Image credit: Ben Curtis/AP)
From Nairobi to Johannesburg, I traveled on Kenya Airways on a Boeing 787–8 in economy class. Service was pleasant onboard and the meal was acceptable, but the chronically-delayed airline was late again. Kenya Airways 787–8 Economy Class Review After flying from Nairobi to New York in business class on Kenya Airways on my prior trip, I…
Critics say the Biden administration and its partners were naïve about the intentions of two rival generals and failed to empower civilian leaders.
April 27 marked 62 years since the African nation of Sierra Leone attained its independence from Great Britain. The local community of Sierra Leoneans in Colorado did not want this important historical event to pass by silently. So, they sent out invitations, prepared dishes, ordered a variety of drinks, and gathered in the halls of…
In 2024 the United States will vote to elect its 47th president. The current president, Joe Biden has said he plans to seek re-election, while the former president, Donald Trump has already declared his intentions, even while facing legal battles. On March 30th, Former President Donald Trump was indicted for 34 felony counts for falsifying…
United States Vice President Kamala Harris completed a three-nation African Tour, visiting Ghana, Zambia, and Tanzania. “It was an honour being in Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia – strengthening the very important relationship and friendship between the people of the United States and those who live on the continent of Africa” Tweeted Kamala Harris. What inspired…
Jérémy Lissouba is a member of parliament for the main opposition party in the Republic of Congo. He’s also a deputy judge in the country’s High Court of Justice and an alumnus of the Obama Foundation’s 2018 Africa Leaders Program. Over a year since the war in Ukraine began, the world remains caught in the…
The World Day of Prayer is celebrated each year on March 1st. It’s a day that goes unrecognized in the world that we live in today. The Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, as well as the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), take the day and celebrations seriously. In the Denver, Colorado, USA neighboring city of Aurora, the community…
The U.S. is reprising its playbook in Ukraine, where it has used classified information to expose plans by Russia. Next target: Chad.