A popular news organization highlighted an African leader with several degrees and praised his education as something to be emulated. There was no mention of how this education has translated to tangible results. The fact of the matter is that the economy…
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…
The white settlers in Southern Rhodesia conducted a referendum in 1923 to end British rule and established a new constitution under a system called ‘Responsible Government’. Under this new government there was little interference from the British. The white settlers could pass…
In the beginning women fought for the right to be viewed as human. In those days women in general were viewed as sub-human hence the women’s suffrage movement. Women wanted the right to vote and the right to enter the workforce as…
In 18th century South Africa, there were mainly two groups of people who were readily identified by the languages they spoke: the Sotho and Nguni. The Sotho language was spoken by the northern Sotho or Pedi, the southern Sotho and the western…
Dr. Hillary Rono in collaboration with a team of technologists, eye specialists, public health doctors and product designers have designed a unique smartphone-based system for comprehensive eye testing suitable in any part of the world. The mobile phone app can serve as…
Women's History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society and corresponds with International Women's Day on March 8th.
Rwanda is the only country where there are more women in parliament than…
March is Women's History Month, so we will feature various women who made a difference in Black life and culture.
Mary Church Terrell, one of the early women of color engaged in lecturing and other activities for recognition of women and Negroes,…
One of the most prestigious awards shows, The Oscars will be broadcast on Sunday. This year's Academy Awards have generated more controversy because only white actors and actresses were nominated for all categories. It is reported that in the recent past no…
During the period after independence there was a mass exodus of Portuguese nationals coupled with weak infrastructure, nationalization, and economic mismanagement. In addition, during most of the civil war, the government was unable to exercise effective control outside of urban areas, many…