Day: April 14, 2023

Three Books That Distinguishes Toyin Falola as Nigeria’s famous decolonial scholar

BLACK PEOPLE READ Toyin Falola has turned 70. Image courtesy Olusegun Olopade By Sasnya Osha Toyin Falola, distinguished professor of history, is one of Africa’s most accomplished intellectuals. Born Oloruntoyin Falola in 1953 in the Nigerian city of Ibadan, he grew up in a sprawling, polygamous household that practiced Islam, Christianity and ancient Yoruba spirituality. […]

Bahamas Plans an Exciting Summer For Travelers As It Marks Her 50th!

TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas will this summer celebrate its 50th birthday, and tourism stakeholders are loading up exciting year-long itineraries for visitors.  The milestone, officially recognized on July 10, 2023, will showcase the country’s culture and heritage, and presents an opportunity for […]

‘Home girl’ Kamala Returns Home to site of grandfather’s Old Place in Lusaka

TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. Vice President Kamala Harris paused in her recent ‘African safari’ during a whirlwind diplomatic swing through Africa for something much more personal: A visit to the site of her maternal grandfather’s home in Lusaka, where he lived as an Indian public servant […]

Black, Hispanic Children in US Now Record More Autism Cases

AFRICA WELLNESS This is the section that provides answers to your various health and wellness issues, especially for people of African descent – holistic, diagnostic, curative, historical, and intervention. Our experts will assist with tips on how to improve your quality of life. Sponsored by THE TIMES as a Community Service By Agency Report/The African […]

What’s the Secret behind the Senegalese ‘Magic’ on Africa’s Soccer Stage?

AFRICA THOUGHT – News features, commentaries, analyses, interviews & Op-ed. The Senegal team celebrates its trophy after winning the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations final in Cairo, Egypt, March 11, 2023. Photo Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua via Getty Images. By Souleymane Diallo Senegal’s national football teams have won four continental trophies in one year – Africa Cup of Nations […]

Why Several African Countries Are Hit with US Dollar Shortages & the Solution

AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. By Christopher Adam A number of African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia, are currently experiencing shortages of US dollars. The dollar is the dominant currency in international transactions. These countries rely on the US currency to pay for foreign debts, essential goods and industrial inputs. Development […]