It has been said that success is opportunity meeting preparation. If you have dreamt of going to the United States of America and you are a driven young person and you would like an opportunity to go to the United States for…
Thobela. Molweni. Sanibona. Dumelang. Ndaa. Reperile.
See, I've been practicing. How-zit? (Applause.) Did I leave anybody out? All right, well, I didn't want to leave anybody out here.I want to thank Vice Chancellor Max Price, who's here, as well as Archbishop Njongonkulu. It's…
Dakar, Senegal
11:22 A.M. EDT
MRS. OBAMA: Oh, merci beaucoup. Bonjour.
STUDENTS: Bonjour.
MRS. OBAMA: Comment ça va? Jerejef waa Martin Luther King. Teartu bi rafet-neu. (Applause.) It is such a pleasure and such an honor to be here in the land of teranga. (Applause.)
I want…
When Barack Obama was elected to the American Presidency Africans were so excited as most of the world in what seemed as an impossible feat given America's racial past but alas November 4, 2008 we all became believers. Africa as a continent…
Studying in the United States can be a very daunting experience when resources are limited. For students coming from Africa they soon find out that its more expensive than what they anticipated before they left their country. Here are some resources of…
This is a telling story for future International Students who intend to further their studies in the USA especially for graduate work. While all the situations may not mirror what every African student will face it definitely provides a learning opportunity. We…
On the outskirts of the northern Tanzanian town of Geita sits a cluster of makeshift tents constructed from plastic sheeting and bits of wood and metal. The area, which resembles a refugee camp and is known by residents as Sophiatown - or…
Presidents Obama & Bush
As the G W Bush presidential library opened in Dallas, Texas I could not help but reflect on the Bush legacy and policy toward Africa as a whole. For Africa, Bush was an ally who spearheaded several causes. President…
Critically acclaimed and popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's releases her fourth book but third novel, Americanah. She describes it as a story about 'Love, Race & Hair'. In this novel she deals with relationships and the struggles related to immigration and…
Customarily Zimbabwe’s traditional healers are governed and regulated by the Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association. Other spiritual practitioners may perform the same tasks but not belong to the organization. The unconventional non-ZINATHA members are known to society as n'anga. N'anga are often…