Somalia orders media not to publish al-Shabab ‘propaganda’
President Mohamud has launched a counterinsurgency campaign against the al-Qaeda-linked group.
Africa Bright Spots Remain Despite Negative Headlines
If you are like me I am sure you’ve been wondering what is going on with recent news from the African continent. For example — I met a gentleman who I’ll refer to simply as a friend — at a restaurant in Aurora, Colorado on January 16. After a brief conversation, he quickly asked me…
In Case You Missed It 10/26/15 — 11/1/15
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. This week brings news of a beer merger which impacts consumers in Africa, a change in AGOA trade benefits, and terror in Somalia. Beer Merger Hints at Economic Change Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to pay $100…
Denverite Encouraged by Resilient Spirit of Kenyans
September 21 marked a day of shock and confusion for many people in Kenya when news spread of an attack at the Westgate Shopping Center in Nairobi’s trendy Westlands neighborhood, an area frequented by many foreigners. A total of 67 people were reportedly killed in the siege that lasted about four days. Terrorists tortured, killed,…