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National Museum of African American History Opens Its Doors
September 24, 2016 MERRIT KENNEDY President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington. Pablo…
The albino who confronted a witchdoctor
By Vibeke Venema BBC World Service 16 May 2016 Image copyrightSMART FACTORY Stephane Ebongue fled Cameroon because of the colour of his skin – his albinism made him a target…
New Tanzania President did this in just three months – AMAZING!
On November 5, 2015 Tanzania swore into office a new President John Magufuli. Here are some of the things John Magufuli has done already in LESS THAN A MONTH. Not…
Grammys: Benin’s Angelique Kidjo wins world music album
Angelique Kidjo said that Africa was on the rise Benin’s Angelique Kidjo has won the best world music album of the year at this year’s Grammys in Los Angeles. The…
Angolan-born lawyer named Portugal’s Justice Minister
Mrs Francisca Van Dunem ARNALDO VIEIRA in Luanda Sunday, November 29 2015 a The new socialist government in Portugal has named an Angolan-born lawyer to the cabinet. Mrs Francisca Van Dunem…
Illegal migrant makes good as plumber in Nigeria
Source: BBC News By Adaobi Tricia NwaubaniAbuja Nearly 15 years ago, successful Nigerian businessman Anselm Okoukoni was one of the desperate African migrants prepared to do anything to…
Nigeria’s Under-17 team beats Mali to retain soccer World Cup
9 November 2015 Source: BBC News Nigeria retained the Under-17 World Cup on Sunday by beating Mali 2-0 in an all-African final in Chile. Osinachi Ebere had a penalty saved…
South African becomes first woman in Africa to command a navy vessel
Source: New York Times Lieutenant Commander Zimasa Mabela became the first African woman to take command of a navy vessel this week, taking the helm of the SAS Umhloti….
Ugandan journalist wins BBC World News Komla Dumor Award
17 August 2015 Source: BBC World News A Ugandan journalist with a background as an entrepreneur, radio and TV reporter and presenter has won the first BBC World News Komla Dumor…
Dr. Ola Orekunrin, Founder of Nigeria’s first emergency air ambulance service
Source: Time From behind the wheel of her car, Ola Orekunrin calls out an apology as she makes a rapid reverse U-turn on a street in the Nigerian city of…