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Senegal Launches Largest Wind Farm in West Africa

As part of its plan to push for more renewable energy, Senegal inaugurated what it describes as West Africa's largest wind power plant on Monday.The zero-emissions power plant will supply up to 15% of Senelec's energy production. Senelec is Senegal's national electricity company. …

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The Legacy of Zumbi of Palmares in Brazil

Zumbi (1655 – November 20, 1695), also known as Zumbi dos Palmares was a Brazilian of Kongo/Angola origin and a quilombola leader. He is one of the pioneers of resistance to slavery of Africans in Brazil. He was also the last of the kings…

Featured West Africa World News by Editor March 10, 2020

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Nollywood + Bollywood= Namaste Wahala Movie

The biggest movie producers, Nollywood and Bollywood have joined forces to create a love story, Namaste Wahala set to premiere in April 2020. The movie is a celebration of love from the perspective of two cultures. The creator and producer, Hamisha…

America Featured Gamechangers by Ana Mosioa-Tunya March 3, 2020

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AG Gaston: Economic Freedom Fighter & Civil Rights Financier

AG Gaston was one of the most important icons of the civil rights era. He was one of the financier of the civil rights struggle that ended discrimination in America. He was the man who wrote the check that financed the civil…

America Featured News by Editor February 28, 2020

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Erika H. James named dean of Penn’s Wharton School

Erika H. James has been named the next dean of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1. The announcement was made today by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett. “Erika is an award-winning scholar and teacher…

America Featured Gamechangers by Editor February 25, 2020

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Ramona Hood: From Receptionist to CEO at Fedex

Ramona Hood, the newest CEO at FedEx, is the first Black woman to take the lead in the company's history. Hood, who was formerly the company's Vice President of operations, strategy, and planning, has specifically been promoted to both…

America Featured Gamechangers by Editor February 17, 2020

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Madam CJ Walker: America’s Wealthiest Female Self Made Millionaire

10 Things to Learn from Madame CJ Walker Create Jobs for Your Own Community “I’m not satisfied in making money for myself. I endeavor to provide employment to hundreds of women of my race.” Madam CJ Walker 2. Build Your Own…

East Africa Featured by Editor February 13, 2020

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Get NGOs Out of Africa: Child Abuse Prevalent in Uganda

Every year, many eager Westerners go to Africa to set up Non-governmental Organizations (NGOS) to supposedly fight poverty, disease, wars and so forth on the continent of Africa. Many western funded organizations solicit funds under the guise of helping ‘poor’ Africans. But…

East Africa Featured by Editor February 10, 2020

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The Legacy of Daniel Arap Moi in Kenya

Kenya's longest serving President Daniel Arap Moi died February 4, 2020 at the age of 95. During his 24 years (1978-2002) as President, he consolidated power and created a one party state that guaranteed he would run unopposed. His legacy remains…

Europe Featured Land Issues by Editor January 31, 2020

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UK- Africa Trade: Colonialism 2.0 /Black Labor White Wealth

The 2020 UK-Britain trade and investment is not the first one of its kind. African British trade has been going on for centuries. The best way to describe it is Black Labor White wealth so it’s no wonder that Africans are skeptical…