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Kamala Harris Wins California Senate Seat

On Tuesday night, Kamala Harris became the second black woman elected to the United States Senate. Before her victory on Tuesday, Harris was the 32nd and current Attorney General of California since 2011. Prior to Harris, the only other black woman to…

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Who Is Benin’s New President Patrice Talon?

Independent candidate Patrice Talon has been elected President of Benin. He secured 65% of the votes in a second round run-off election with incumbent; Lionel Zinsou received only 35% of the vote. His victory interestingly comes after he was narrowly defeated by…

Hot Feed by Editor October 28, 2014

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Inauguration Address: Botswana President Ian Khama

On October 28, 2014 Botswana's President Ian Khama addressed the nation after he was sown in by Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo. I have the honour and privilege of taking this solemn Presidential Oath of Office. In doing so, I am once more humbled…

Culture Hot Feed by Editor May 15, 2012

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Zanu PF: Mugabe we want a succession plan NOW

Mugabe took over the party Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (Zanu PF) from its founder Ndabaningi Sithole and worked his way to the top and has pretty much always had his hands firmly gripped on the reigns of power until now…

Hot Feed by Editor April 27, 2012

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Mozambique:The borrower has now become the lender

Mozambique has come a long way from the days that Mozambicans lined the streets of Harare and were treated like dogs by Zimbabweans. Zimbabweans used the derogatory term “Mosken” to describe those of Mozambican heritage who were refugees during the brutal terrorist…

Hot Feed by Editor October 10, 2011

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Nobel Laureate Johnson Sirleaf: About to be voted out

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.…

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Paul Biya Cementing his Dictatorship in Cameroon

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…