Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan made a surprise visit to survivors of what is thought to be Boko Haram’s worst attack in its six-year insurgency. The…
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No Oscar Nomination for David Oyelowo
He’s been highly touted as a frontrunner for a best actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Martin Luther King in “Selma,” but Oyelowo failed…
Rwanda optimistic about tourism
Mention Rwanda to anyone with a small measure of geopolitical conscience, and they’ll no doubt recall images of the horrific genocide that brutalised this tiny…
Ethiopia plans big to boost tourism
In recent years, Ethiopia’s tourism industry has long lagged behind other African nations. However, that is about to change. Recent comparable data showed that Africa’s…
“Selma” Snags a Golden Globe
The civil-rights drama which received several nominations for its director Ava DuVernay and star David Oyelowo took home just one trophy, winning best original song…
World Leaders join Millions to Show Support for France
L-R: Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, British Prime Minister David Cameron, Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, European Union foreign policy…
Yaya Toure clinches African Player of the Year at 2014 Glo-CAF Awards
For the fourth year in a row, Ivorian soccer star Yaya Toure has won the African Player of the year at the prestigious Glo-CAF Awards.…
West Africa Ebola Survivors Share Life-Saving Tips Via Mobile App
CONAKRY, Guinea – #ISurvivedEbola (http://www.isurvivedebola.org), the groundbreaking West African multimedia campaign, has launched a new, interactive mobile app that allows Ebola survivors to connect with…
I’m 7, you’re 8
As birthday mates, they always choose to celebrate together. While Ophelia turns 7, Amirah hits the big 8 and they both entertained family and friends…