African countries: 2020 elections scheduled and postponed
Image Source At the beginning of 2020, Africa had 13 elections scheduled. It was predicated that 2020 would be a…
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World Bank uses outdated stats as it announces $500m Nigeria education plan
Announcing US$500 million in funding to help educate girls, the World Bank made two key claims about poverty and the number of…
How Systemic Racism Affects Black Immigrants
Image Source Black immigrants in the United States come from diverse backgrounds and regions of the world. Immigrants from African…
The Hunger Strikers of Pine Prairie Protesting Indefinite Detention by ICE
The African detainees at Pine Prairie detention center in Louisiana are demanding an end to the abusive conditions highlighted in…
Sai Sankoh’s “Portrait of a Lady” – In pictures
Sierra Leonean luxury brand, Sai Sankoh, founded by renowned entrepreneur and luxury fashion consultant Sai, unveils a striking photo series of its latest…
Meet Mati Diop, first black female director to direct a film featured in the Cannes’ competition section
Image Source Born in Paris, France, Diop is a member of prominent Senegalese Diop family. Her father is musician Wasis Diop…