Today: July 16, 2025
This summer, Essence Festival—once heralded as the crown jewel of Black cultural celebration—has become the eye of a storm. For three decades, it’s been the rare institution that blends joy and politics, wellness and worship, celebrity and community. But this year, something…
During a White House meeting with African leaders this week, President Donald Trump turned to Liberian President Joseph Boakai and remarked, “Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” The comment, intended as a compliment, quickly drew attention—both for its tone and…
The DMV diaspora community has long dreamed of a marquee gathering that feels equal parts block party, cultural summit and music festival. That vision finally touches down on Sunday, July 20, when AfroPicnic transforms Arlington Beer Garden into a five-hour immersion in…
In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms of the Ojude Oba festival tell a story far larger than the spectacle itself. Each year, families, tourists, business owners and cultural enthusiasts gather in celebration of Ijebu heritage, parading before the…
At 37, Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré stands as the world’s youngest head of state, a figure Western media often paints as a “corrupt warlord”—a leader who, they claim, siphons gold from his country, rules as a dictator, and delays democracy. Yet…
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema wins Gabon election with 94.85%, ushering in a new era of hope, unity, and democratic renewal.…
“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.”— Bob Marley Across continents, generations, and cultures, people of African descent share a struggle that transcends geography. In the face of persistent global inequities—marked by war, economic instability, and cultural…
On April 5, 2025, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and halted future issuances. The decision responds to South Sudan’s refusal to accept citizens deported from the US, aligning with the…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been plagued by years of violence and conflict, especially in the eastern region, where the M23 rebel group has been a major threat to peace and stability. This ongoing battle has not only affected the…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a deepening crisis as of February 2025 as political instability, insurgencies, and humanitarian crises converge, especially in the east. Goma, an essential political and economic hub, has become the center of the ongoing conflict. Over…
