The Embassy of the Gabonese Republic in Washington D.C. will commemorate the 1st Anniversary of the Liberation Coup on August 30, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event offers the Gabonese community in the U.S. a chance to unite and…
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In recent years, a troubling form of neo-imperialism has taken root in Africa, marked by extensive foreign land acquisitions and economic interventions. Often disguised as “investment” or “development aid,” this modern exploitation bears an unsettling resemblance to historical colonial practices. The consequences…
The second largest diamond ever unearthed has been discovered in the Karowe mine in Botswana operated by the Canadian firm Lucara Diamond Corp. After more than a century, the rough diamond weighing an astonishing 2,492 carats comes after the legendary 3,106-carat Cullinan…
When Black Panther broke the internet in 2018, Africans at home and in the Diaspora were thrilled to have a Superhero that represented them. While the cast featured Africans with the native tongue and nuances like Lupita N’yogo, many Africans at home…
When 24-year-old Thembi Seete, better known by her stage name Uncle Waffles, took the stage at the Brooklyn Mirage this past weekend, she made history as the first Black woman to headline the iconic New York venue. Having received accolades and riding…
Several international organisation debated Nigeria’s potential Country of Particular Concern to the U.S. at Nigerian Center's community meeting…
Africa stands at a crossroads. Despite impressive economic growth in recent decades, the continent continues to grapple with persistent challenges of poverty, inequality, and political instability. This paradox highlights a crucial truth: economic gains alone are not enough to lift millions out…
Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old Ethiopian immigrant from Annandale, Virginia, has been named as TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year for his innovative creation of a soap that could revolutionize skin cancer treatment. Bekele’s groundbreaking work aims to provide a more accessible method…
The Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee USA (NAPAC-USA), an organization representing the African diaspora in the United States, is calling on its community to actively participate in the upcoming local, state, and national elections. With over 2.1 million African immigrants and a…
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo clinched gold in the men’s 200-meter sprint ahead of rival, Noah Lyles of USA tomake history as the first African athlete to win this event at the Olympic Games. The 21-year-old sprinter from Kanye, Botswana, crossed the finish line…
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