Particularly after a week marked by unspeakable tragedy, we are all relieved and grateful knowing that Theo Curtis is coming home after so much time…
Largest Earthquake in 25 years Hits California
NAPA, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown of California declared a state of emergency for southern Napa on Sunday after a strong earthquake with a preliminary…
Ebola Fear Leads to Travel Restrictions
Concerns over Ebola are prompting a growing number of African countries to tamp down on travel; a move the World Health Organization says could worsen…
Ebola: Nigeria declares National Emergency, USA assists
In Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan declared the control and containment of the Ebola virus “a national emergency,” his office said in a statement. He urged…
U.S. AFRICA LEADERS SUMMIT HOLDS IN DC
President Obama in August will welcome leaders from across the African continent to the Nation’s Capital for a three-day U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit, the first such…
Sugar-free diet alert
With the UN warning sugar could be ‘the new tobacco’ because of its risks to health through obesity, you might think a diet that cuts…
Giant African snails seized at Los Angeles airport
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport seized 67 live giant African snails that are a popular delicacy across West Africa. The…
Exclusive: Late Justice Oputa Celebrated in Oguta
Thousands of curious onlookers and residents of the historically significant town of Oguta in Imo State thronged the sites of multiple festivities that were lined…
Rolex Announces Young Laureates of 2014 Global Awards Programme
LONDON, United-Kingdom – Five young visionaries from Africa, India, Europe and the Middle East were announced today at London’s leading scientific institution, the Royal Society,…