The people of the Gambia and Senegal have witnessed a very tragic weekend as they mourn the death of two highly respected persons. On Saturday, the demise of the Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force was announced. Many were saddened by the sudden died of Alhagie Mamour Jobe who happen to be ill briefly […]

The leader of the Pastef party Ousmane Sonko– who is faced with rape allegations appeared in court on Monday which led to his release. But the question that might come to one’s mind is can Ousmane Sonko’s pay for the lost and damages. Violence and Vandalisation became the main headlines emerging from the West African […]

The former French colony–Senegal has received backlashes since the arrest of the country’s top opposition leader–Ousmane Sonko. The arrest which took place on Wednesday in the streets of Dakar came ahead of Sonko’s appearance before a court for rape allegations. Before the arrest, hundreds of Sonko’s supporters gathered near his home to follow him to […]

January 20, 2021 is a date history will never forget, especially black history. When Kamala won, we wrote how Kamala Harris made history and inspired the coming generation, especially people from minority backgrounds . On an important day as the US historic Inaugural, black excellence was seen in every corner. From Kamala being the first […]

Africa seems to have been wrapped in a sombre mood with shattered hopes as the long-time leader, Yoweri Museveni, is declared the winner of the highly anticipated elections in Uganda. According to Uganda’s electoral commission report, the incumbent Museveni secured 5.85 million of the total votes, while the main opposition candidate Bobi Wine won 3.48 […]

Terri Sewell is now one of the women soaring with the “first term”. Sewell was honoured by the American Whig- Cliosophic society with its highest award, The James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service. The congresswoman representing Alabama’s 7th congress district became the first Black woman to receive this prestigious award. According to the American […]

The German Africa Foundation has confirmed that Ilwad Elman will be honored later in October in Berlin by German Foreign Minister. The Somali-Canadian peace activist has been awarded the 2020 German Africa Prize. Age 30, Ilwad Elman is considered as one of the leading voices in Somalia. As a result of her exceptional efforts, Elman […]

The singer and songwriter was named the newest UNDP Goodwill ambassador on Wednesday 23rd September 2020. In a video welcoming Yemi Alade, Achim Steiner, UNDP administrator reveals that the afrobeat star has joined the United Nations at a very critical time. “Yemi joins the United Nations family at a critical time. Covid-19 deaths are surging […]

Beyoncé is enduring to provide to Black-owned businesses. The “Love On Top” singer’s BeyGOOD organization announced on Wednesday (Sep. 2) that she is donating a huge fund to help Black-owned small businesses all around the country. “Proud to announce impactful funds from Beyoncé to help Black-owned small businesses. Round two of funding opens this month with […]

The young Gambian boy that made it to Italy at 14 years through “the back way” as they call it. Women and men but mostly young boys at different ages take the journey through the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea to make it to Europe from Africa in hopes to follow their dreams. Unfortunately, […]