The governing record of Paul Biya, Cameroon’s current leader, is making the news rounds, again. Biya assumed office as president of the centrally located African nation on Nov. 6, 1982. He’s been president now for 38 long years. Biya, now 87-years-old, became president after serving as prime minister under the late President Ahmadou Ahidjo. That…
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When Siya Kolisi lifted the Webb Ellis trophy a year ago in Japan, Nolusindiso Booi was among those celebrating the country’s third Rugby World Cup success. Also known as Cindy Booi, the 35-year-old
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Crowd1 presents itself as a high-tech crowd marketing business. It promises significant returns to its members. To start making money with Crowd1, a person needs to buy an ‘education package’ directly from the company. So is Crowd1 operating a pyramid scheme
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image copyrightGetty Images Police in Tanzania have arrested the chairman of the main opposition party in the wake of disputed polls. Freeman Mbowe was detained, along with two other Chadema leaders, for planning
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The best scams always come in disguise. And Crowd1 may be one of the the most audacious scams out there. It looks like a high-tech marketing business that’s making a ton of money for people across Africa. All you need
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image copyrightAFP Vote counting is under way in Ivory Coast, following a presidential election that was boycotted by the opposition. At least 14 people have been killed since riots broke out in August
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Former national captain Asamoah Gyan, 34, has returned to play his club football in Ghana in a move hoped to boost the local league. Gyan, the top goalscorer in Black Stars’ history with 51
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Kenyan born photographer, Polly Irungu, was able to live the American dream when her work was featured on a Nasdaq billboard in New York’s Times Square as part of Amplifying Black Voice season. On her journey, Polly also discovered how
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image copyrightAFP Algerians are voting in a referendum that is meant to cement changes made possible after long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was forced to resign last year. But opponents say it falls short
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Americans are casting their votes in the November 3 election for those who would represent them at national and local levels. The stakes are especially high for the offices of the President, Senators, and the House of Representatives. While this is taking place, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of the relations between the United…
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