On Tuesday, Liberians go to the polls to elect their next President. Incumbent Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is facing strong opposition from Harvard educated Winston Tubman and soccer sensation George Weah. Mr. Weah previously failed to win because of his lack of education.…
President Paul and Chantal BiyaThe citizens of Cameroon have gone to the polls to elect their President. The field includes incumbent President Paul Biya and 22 opposition candidates. The aging President Paul Biya has been ruling the nation since 1982 effectively cementing his…
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf & Leymah GboweeActivist Leymah Gbowee If you had never heard of Leymah Gbowee now is the time to watch the powerful and inspiring documentary, "Pray the Devil Back to Hell." Leymah Gbowee along with President…
The Root released its Root 100 2011 List of Influential Black people. On that list are three Africans whose work is creating global converstations. Award winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie #74, Zambian born Economist Dambisa Moyo #21 http://www.dambisamoyo.com/ and Architect David Adjaye…
Dr. Tererai Trent is now known as Oprah's Favorite guest www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Tererai-Trents-Story-Video . Her story is not only inspiring but it will give new a definition of what education means for poor young girls in Africa. Dr. Trent was born in the remote…
As we continue our series on Heroes in the Diaspora we feature CNN Hero: Derreck Kayongo. Mr. Kayongo is a Social Entrepreneur who has been nominated as a Top 10 CNN Hero for 2011. He is Founder and Chairman of the Global…
Dr. Helena NdumeAs we continue our series The New Face of Africa we feature Dr. Helena Ndume an ophthalmologist working in Namibia to help people see again. Helena Ndume is New Face of African progress. She studied medicine in Germany before returning…
In remembrance of Dr. Wangari Maathai
The European gospel that was preached by David Livingstone and many such colonialists who perverted religion to pilfer land and resources from the Africans taught that Africans were the descendants of Ham and were therefore cursed so no good could come out of…
President Sata and Vice President Scott (in the middle)Zambia has successfully elected Michael Sata and Guy Scott as the President and Vice President respectively. After a few days of political wrangling Rupiah Banda conceded defeat in stating that he had failed to understand the needs…