Tanzania’s President John Magufuli was recently elected in October and already he is setting a new tone for the direction of the country and its leadership. His brand of leadership opens a new chapter for the East African nation of Tanzania. He…
Recently, South African Member of Parliament and opposition EFF leader, Julius Malema addressed the Oxford Union and was very candid about his approach to issues in his country. He has become the voice of the new generation of African leaders in the…
OPINION- Is ZANU-PF using First Lady Grace Mugabe to hide the true power brokers in the party and the crumbling economy?
Much has been said about Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe and her telegraphed or perceived ambitions to become president of Zimbabwe. By…
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1. Money Over Everything
This mentality translates to prostitute yourself to the highest bidder. This is the message of the culture of hip-hop. It rationalizes making decisions devoid of values and standards just as long as there is a paycheck at the…
Turkey took over the chairmanship of the G20 and was host to the November 2015 summit. The G20 countries are the most industrialized countries in the world with robust economies that set the economic agenda. South Africa is the only African country…
As student protests increase on College campuses in the US, we have chosen to highlight one story that sheds light on the things students face. This is a telling story for future International Students who intend to further their studies in the…
Uganda's Brolin Mawejje, plans to make history at the 2018 winter Olympics as the first to compete as a snowboarder from his country.
Born in the Makindye District of Kampala, Uganda, Brolin held little hope for his future. He watched as his…
The tragedy of Marikana is troubling but not surprising for the South African government. Perhaps its a testament to the fact that you can change the race of government but not the policies and ideologies of that government. This article provides a…
In our first article on Donald Trump titled, "The Endorsement of Donald Trump by Black Clergy" we focused on the announcement by Pastors Darrell Scott and George Bloomer endorsing his candidacy. In this article we will articulate why their endorsement of Donald…
Some historians argue that if churches had used their power, the Atlantic slave trade might have never occurred. By the same logic, others argue that the Catholic church and Catholic missionaries could have also helped to prevent the colonization and brutality of…