South Africa Experiences Changes in Former White-Dominated Science Sector
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. Southern African Large Telescope. SAAO, Author provided By Patricia Ann Whitelock, Daniel Cunnama & Rosalind Skelton South African astronomy started an important journey two decades ago, when an initiative to attract and train future scientists in the field welcomed its first group of students under the National Astrophysics […]
Africa Cup of Nations Showcases China’s Economic Clout and the Best of Continent’s Soccer Players
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. By Simon Chadwick & Chris Toronyl When the Africa Cup of Nations kicked off January 13, the opening match between Guinea Bissau and the hosts, Côte d’Ivoire, was played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. The state-of-the-art venue is one of six stadiums being used during […]
“TOKUNBOH” – A Riveting Tale of Redemption and Love
ARTS, STYLE & ENTERTAINMENT This is YOUR lifestyle gallery – of what is new and what is happening in the U.S. And the Black World, not excluding Africa. For this section if you have any news we should know about – let us know at: [email protected] By Caleb Onyeabor Embark on a journey of resilience […]
What Kwanzaa means for Black American
ARTS, STYLE & ENTERTAINMENT This is YOUR lifestyle gallery – of what is new and what is happening in the U.S. And the Black World, not excluding Africa. For this section if you have any news we should know about – let us know at: [email protected] Kwanzaa celebrations. Black Hour, CC BY-NC On Dec. 26, millions throughout […]
The U.S. Virgin Islands to Host Carnival 2024 in St Thomas
ARTS, STYLE & ENTERTAINMENT This is YOUR lifestyle gallery – of what is new and what is happening in the U.S. And the Black World, not excluding Africa. For this section if you have any news we should know about – let us know at: [email protected] Consistent with longstanding traditions, the 72nd annual Carnival celebration […]
Liberia’s Peaceful Power Transfer Holds Some Calm, And a Red Flag
AFRICA THOUGHT – News features, commentaries, analyses, interviews & Op-ed. By Charles Watton Joseph Boakai was sworn in as Liberia’s 26th president on 22 January 2024. Boakai secured a six year term of office after defeating incumbent president George Weah in a keenly contested November 2023 poll with 50.9% of the votes cast. The west African country of five million […]
The Unknown Origins of Black History Month
AFRICA THOUGHT – News features, commentaries, analyses, interviews & Op-ed. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. locks arms with his aides as he leads a march of several thousands to the court house in Montgomery, Ala., March 17, 1965. From left: Rev. Ralph Abernathy, James Foreman, King, Jesse Douglas, Sr., Black History Month is considered one […]
Ten Top Tourists Destinations in Africa/2024
TOP RANKINGS The Best Performing African Leaders ranking is an annual report of leaders who have performed better than their peers in the continent of Africa Africa, the cradle of humanity, pulsates with diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and a raw, untamed beauty that enthralls the soul. In 2024, as the world seeks experiences that reconnect […]
Top 7 Best Performing African Leaders in 2023
TOP RANKINGS The Best Performing African Leaders ranking is an annual report of leaders who have performed better than their peers in the continent of Africa Across Africa’s dynamic landscape, seven leaders rise above the challenges, fostering remarkable progress in their respective nations. From island paradises to resource-rich economies, these individuals showcase diverse approaches to […]
What to Know About Africa’s new online foreign exchange system
AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. The high cost of making cross border payments on the African continent has driven governments on the continent to seek options of settling trade and other transactions in local currencies. This has given birth to the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System which is scheduled to go live in 2024 […]