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Culture by Editor October 31, 2016

Robert Mugabe’s Reconciliation Experiment (1980-1982)

After Independence, then Prime Minister, Robert Mugabe retained officials of the former Rhodesian government. They included Ken Flower, head of Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) who had previously attempted to assassinate him during the struggle for independence. The CIO were responsible for establishing…

East Africa by Editor October 28, 2016

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The Political History of Kenya’s KANU, KADU & KDP in the 1960s

After Independence, Kenya retained the British system of administration that had been used during colonialism. Many members of KADU (Kenya African Democratic Union) joined the ruling KANU (Kenya African National Union). The Kenya African National Union (KANU) favored a centralized government approach…

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10 Reasons Not to Watch HBO’s Insecure by Issa Rae

Misogyny is a central theme: Issa and her friend Molly call each other the “b” word reserved for female dogs just like in rap videos so what difference does it make when it is a black woman who massacres the image of…

Culture Land Issues Society by Editor October 21, 2016

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South Africa’s Native Land Act of 1913

By 1920, South Africa was advancing economically because of the mineral discoveries of the late 19th century and an industrial revolution was taking place. After the Anglo-Boer war of 1899-1902, Britain controlled South Africa. During this time there were huge labor shortages…

Africans With Global Voices America Society Video by Editor October 17, 2016

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10 Questions Every Black Person Should Ask Trump & Clinton

What is your response to sentencing of domestic terrorists who are bombing black churches? Will you advocate mandatory minimum sentences to those who commit acts of terror against black people? Black youth unemployment is one of the biggest issues affecting…

Central Africa Culture by Editor October 10, 2016

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The Independence of the Congo (1959-1960)

By 1959, the Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo- DRC) was producing about 9% of the world’s copper, 6.5% of the tin, 49% of the cobalt, 69% of the world’s industrial diamonds. 53million pounds worth of palm oil, cotton and coffee were…

Culture East Africa by Editor October 6, 2016

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Economic Cooperation in East Africa After Independence (1961-1983)

Economic cooperation between countries in East Africa began with a customs union between Kenya and Uganda in 1917, which the then Tanganyika joined in 1927. This was followed by the East African High Commission from 1948 to 1961, the East African Common…

West Africa World News by Editor October 3, 2016

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s Speech on Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary

Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray for our…

Gamechangers Theories World News by Editor September 29, 2016

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African Solutions to Fighting Malaria

API PALU- ANTI MALARIA DRUG Api Palu is the brainchild of Dr. Valentin Agon. The medicine is produced by his company, API Benin which has been creating natural medicines for over 25 years. More than three billion people around the world are at…

Central Africa by Editor September 26, 2016

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Ethnic Hierarchy in Ruanda- Urundi from 1890

Until the end of World War I, Rwanda and Burundi were a part of German East Africa. During the period when they were known as Ruanda-Urundi, the territory was inhabited by three ethnic groups: the Twa, the Hutu and the Tutsi. Historians…