Today: March 31, 2025
Mayor Bowser’s Balancing Act in Trump’s Washington In the turbulent political landscape of Donald Trump’s second presidency, Washington, D.C., finds itself at the crossroads of pragmatism and principle. Mayor Muriel Bowser, once a vocal critic of Trump’s policies, now engages in a…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been plagued by years of violence and conflict, especially in the eastern region, where the M23 rebel group has been a major threat to peace and stability. This ongoing battle has not only affected the…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a deepening crisis as of February 2025 as political instability, insurgencies, and humanitarian crises converge, especially in the east. Goma, an essential political and economic hub, has become the center of the ongoing conflict. Over…
Trump’s Directive to Prioritize Afrikaner Refugees Amid Controversy The Trump Afrikaner refugee policy has sparked intense debate over the future of U.S. immigration practices. In a new executive order issued on February 8, 2025, former President Donald Trump directed government officials to…
In a significant milestone for Africa’s fintech landscape, Moniepoint announced yesterday, October 29, that it has successfully raised $110 million in a Series C funding round, elevating its valuation to $1 billion and securing its status as the continent’s eighth unicorn. This…
By Dr. Kimberly F. Monroe From their epic losses spring the fruits of a solidarity that binds us,Human to human,Oppressed to oppressed “What is Palestine to the US?” by Mumia Abu Jamal “My sisters, you are so beautiful,” Ali Mohamed Jeddha greeted…
Recentlly, Hyper Kids Africa, a group of kids from Uganda, met and performed with big acts in the black African music and movies scenes including Akon, Kevin Hart, and Grammy-award winner, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy. The Ugandan Hyper Kids,…
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom, has clinched the title of Mr. Olympia 2024 in the Men’s Open Division. The landmark victory marks him as the 19th champion in the competition’s six-decade history and the first of Nigerian origin to…
In an era of instant communication, the prolonged absence of a nation’s leader can spark a wildfire of speculation. Cameroon finds itself at the center of such a storm, as 91-year-old President Paul Biya’s month-long public absence following a visit to China…
African descendants in the Americas who can trace their ancestry to the Republic of Benin are now eligible for the country’s citizenship. This move is in acknowledging the nation’s complex legacy in the transatlantic slave trade and reconnecting descendants of enslaved Africans…
