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What is Kamala Harris’ Networth?

Kamala Harris is a millionaire and part of the 1% in America in terms of household income, according to financial disclosures and tax documents from the senator. Between Harris and her husband, fellow attorney Doug Emhoff, their combined net worth comprised of…

Featured Gamechangers West Africa World News by Editor September 23, 2020

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Africa’s Richest Man Makes His Biggest Bet: An Oil Refinery

Even during the pandemic, 30,000 workers are hard at work on the eastern side of Lagos, working on a project that holds out the promise of transforming Africa's biggest economy, Nigeria. It’s here that Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, plans to spend…

Featured by Editor September 21, 2020

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Zimbabwe- Russia Platinum Project to Continue as Planned

The African Export-Import Bank has completed a due diligence study allowing it to proceed with a $500 million syndicated funding program. Great Dyke Investments, owned by Russia’s Vi Holding and Zimbabwean investors, is seeking $2 billion project to complete the project. The Darwendale…

America Featured The Caribbean by Editor September 17, 2020

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Barbados to Remove Queen as Head of State

Barbados announced Tuesday it plans to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state next year, marking the first time since 1992 that a commonwealth realm has ditched the long-reigning queen as its constitutional monarch. Barbados Governor-General Sandra Mason announced in a speech…

Featured West Africa World News by John Akina September 11, 2020

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Nigeria: First Decade After Independence

At Nigeria’s independence in 1960, the country was composed of three main regions: the Muslim Fulani/ Hausa in the North, the mostly Igbo East and the west which had mostly Yoruba people. At elections in 1959, the country was politically divided with…

America Featured by Editor September 2, 2020

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Georgetown Coach John Thompson Jr. dies at age 78

Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known as "Big John" throughout college basketball, has died at age 78. He was the first Black coach to lead a team to the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball championship, he helped mold N.B.A. stars like Patrick Ewing…

East Africa Featured by Editor August 27, 2020

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Ethiopia is set to launch its second satellite into space

Ethiopia is finishing plans to launch its second satellite into orbit next month, just eight months after the launch of its ETRSS-1 Satellite last December. The country’s space ambitions, backed by China’s funds and its satellite launch sites, has seen Ethiopian engineers…

Featured West Africa by Samantha Johnas August 25, 2020

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Cameroon: Independence & Ahmadou Ahidjo

From the 16th century, Cameroon was known for exporting slaves. The first commercial treaty was signed in 1856 with the British. Prior to World War 1, the area now known as Cameroon became a German colony but after the war, they were…

East Africa Featured by John Akina August 17, 2020

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Seychelles under Mancham and Rene (1964- 1993)

The Seychelles are a small island off the coast of the African continent. The country consists of 115 islands. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres (932 mi) east of mainland Africa.They became a British colony in 1903. The Island was…

Central Africa Featured Society by Editor August 15, 2020

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Burundi Demands $43 billion in Reparations from Belgium & Germany

Burundi wants Belgium and Germany to pay $43 billion in reparations for harm done during decades of colonial rule over the nickel-producing East African nation. The move follows similar calls for compensation by the Democratic Republic of Congo after Belgian King Philippe…