This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa. In this week’s news, Nigerian filmmakers get a big break and Ghana’s women take to the roads. Toronto International Film Festival Turns Spotlight to Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria was chosen by the Toronto International Film Fesitval (TIFF) to take part in its 2016 City to City program.…
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa. In this week’s news, Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg visits Nigeria and Kenya, and African migrants flow into Mexico. Mexico Issues Transit Visas to African Migrants According to an Associated Press story reprinted by the Colorado Springs Gazette, authorities in Mexico have recently issued transit visas…
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa In this week’s news, South Africa looks to the cosmos, Morocco seeks reinstatement in the AU and Zambia hopes for a peaceful election. South African Observatory Discovers Hundreds of Galaxies A radio array telescope in South Africa, known as MeerKAT, has discovered hundreds of previously…
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up In this week’s news, two albino brothers in Cameroon fight discrimination through song, and South African courts move closer to bringing President Jacob Zuma of South Africa to court. Albino Brothers Turn to Music to Fight Prejudice Albino brothers, Rene…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up In this week’s news, Ethiopia’s former health minister seeking to be next WHO chief, and African chefs want you to savor an African dish. African Chefs Using The Web to Promote Their Dishes For those who travel…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, Cardiopad and Ethiopian Airlines are recognized for their excellence, and ancient treasures are returned to Egypt. Cardiopad Creator Wins Engineering Prize Arthur Zang, an engineer from Cameroon, won the African Prize for Engineering Innovation…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, Uganda silences social media, South African gold miners move forward with a lawsuit, and rescued circus lions find new life in a South African preserve. Social Media Blocked in Uganda The Ugandan government…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. Papa Wemba’s Legacy Celebrated Worldwide The musical legacy of Papa Wemba, the Congolese musician who died on April 24, is being celebrated not just throughout the Africa continent but around the world. Wemba collapsed on stage…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, Darfur decides to vote on their political future, Nigeria looks to the cosmos, and Ethiopia turns to bamboo for economic boost. Darfur Holds Controversial Election Darfur, a Western part of Sudan, is holding a…
For the seven years or so that he’s been in office, U.S. President, Barack Obama has focused on the African continent. This is something that is not talked about much, despite such accomplishments as holding the first US-Africa Leaders’ Summit in 2014. Before him, President George W. Bush was praised for his Africa policy. Since the…