Today: September 19, 2024
The banjo’s journey began not in the mountains of Appalachia but across the Atlantic, in Africa. Its ancestry traces back to a variety of African lute-like instruments, brought over by enslaved Africans to the Caribbean and the Americas. In this new world,…
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa has joined forces with Prosper Africa to bolster trade and investment relations between the United States and South Africa. They aim to cultivate stronger ties and promote mutual benefits through bolstering trade and investment between the…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, renowned rapper and music mogul, finds himself embroiled in a storm of controversy. Combs is facing a barrage of serious allegations, including sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, abuse of power, and coercion. These accusations span over three decades, with…
South Africa is gearing up for its upcoming general election, set to take place on May 29th. This election could mark a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, with polls indicating that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) might not secure…
Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to integrate Google’s artificial intelligence platform, Gemini, into its upcoming iPhone software, according to reports from Bloomberg. This potential collaboration between the two tech giants could mark a significant development in the AI industry and…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for combating corruption in Africa by providing advanced tools for detecting irregularities, enhancing transparency, and streamlining public services. By analyzing vast datasets, AI can uncover patterns indicative of corrupt practices in government procurement, where contract awards…
President Biden’s Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States (PAC-ADE), will convene at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, on Monday, March 18, to discuss issues key topics on improving African in Diaspora programs. According a to press release from the…
American streamer Kai Cenat, along with fellow streamer Fanum, has cut short their West Africa tour and left Ghana due to severe network issues. According to network providers, multiple undersea telecommunication cable failures caused widespread internet outages in over a dozen countries…
Major internet outages were reported in a dozen countries across Africa including South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Guinea, Ghana, Niger, and Burkina Faso on Thursday. According to network operators and Internet watch group, the internet outages were a result of multiple…
Last year for Women’s History Month, I compiled an article “Honoring the Many ‘Firsts’ of African American Female Ambassadors.” The article included 14 female former ambassadors and was meant to be a work in progress to eventually include more of the approximately 55 African American women who have…
