Today: November 17, 2024
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to lift some sanctions on Niger, Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso. The decision came after extensive discussions during an extraordinary summit on political, peace, and security matters at the State House in…
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has announced his decision to step down when his term ends on April 2. However, he did not state a new date for the presidential election originally scheduled for Sunday, February 25. In a televised interview on February…
New banknotes with the portrait of King Charles III will enter circulation in Britain on June 5, according to the Bank of England. The new banknotes will showcase the king’s image in denominations of five, 10, 20, and 50 pounds. These notes…
Presidents’ Day is one of 11 holidays Congress established, including Labor Day and Thanksgiving, celebrated on the third Monday of February every year. While Congress declared the holiday, the federal holiday only applies to the government and the District of Columbia. This…
After watching their first Black president relentlessly attacked by the conservative right, it’s time the Ivy League school took some responsibility. Dr. Claudine Gay, the first Black and second woman president of Harvard University, resigned her position on Tuesday (Jan. 2), after months of attacks from right-wing…
One year post U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the U.S. has made significant strides in fulfilling its $55 billion commitment, emphasizing a partnership that's more than just monetary but a multifaceted engagement. This progressive collaboration, highlighting initiatives like the Digital Transformation with Africa and…
In Francophone Africa, a movement reminiscent of the Arab Spring is emerging, which could be termed the 'Francophone Spring'. This upheaval traces its roots back to the colonial era, specifically to the 1884 Berlin Conference. Jean Claude discusses the ongoing complexities and…
Over the course of the last week, leaders from over a dozen African nations assembled in Germany for the G20 Compact with Africa Summit. The aim of this summit was to support private investment in the world's poorest, yet rapidly developing, continent.
The…
The March for Israel anticipates a turnout of 40,000 to 60,000 participants between 1 and 3 p.m. Road closures have been implemented.…
In a 234-188 vote on Tuesday night, the House of Representatives passed a GOP-led measure to officially reprimand Representative Rashida Tlaib. The move came after Rep. Rich McCormick, a Republican from Georgia, introduced the censure, alleging that Tlaib had spread what he…
