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Bridging gap between Africa and the African diaspora

Dr. Mujahid Nyahuma is a professor at Rowan University in New Jersey and is also president of the group Global Africans. In comments about Senegalese-born Bashirou Seck, he said Seck “is the ultimate global African that has a Pan African outlook.” “Seck brought the largest delegation from Senegal to the 2024 African Economic Development and Tourism Summit in Wilmington, Delaware,”...

Sudanese in the diaspora work to raise awareness of issues in their homeland

The World Population Review estimates that over 70,000 Sudanese Americans live, work, and attend college in the U.S. While small in number, according to Sudanese American Ibrahim Mohamed, “with a united effort,” their political and cultural insight, offered within the diaspora, could inform on key policy issues that they consider important, “including foreign policy, immigration, and civil rights,” noted...

Exploitation and rising concerns facing Kenyan AI data labeling workers

A concerning underbelly of AI (artificial intelligence) technological advancement is the farming out of data labeling to Global South countries. For very little pay, the data labeling process includes identifying raw data, in many cases graphic and disturbing images—including suicide, child abuse, sexual assault, text files, videos, and more. Then additional labels and information are added so that a “machine...

Botswana elects leader amid new wave of progressive African leaders

When the people of Botswana voted its nearly six decades-old government out of power in October, they chose a president who appears to be in line with a new wave of progressive African leaders. The Southern African country of 2.4 million people selected its sixth head-of-state, however, the first one unaffiliated with the Botswana Democratic Party that ruled since...

Ethiopia becomes Africa’s leading producer of wheat

During a recent press briefing, Ethiopian Minister of Government Communication Service (GCS), Legesse Tulu, announced that among Ethiopia’s agricultural achievements in recent years is that the country has become Africa’s leading wheat producer, marking a historic milestone in its agricultural development. The briefing was held Nov. 16.  The Horn of Africa country is the largest wheat producer on the continent,...

Why people with disabilities in Nairobi are looking beyond public transport to navigate busy city

NAIROBI, Kenya—Caroline Mwikali lost her ability to walk at age 13 after an illness. She quickly learned how difficult it is to get around in Kenya’s busy capital, Nairobi. Mwikali, who now works at a car financing company, said public transport is not designed to accommodate wheelchair users like her. Nairobi’s most popular modes of transport include motorbikes along with minivans...

What was behind the death of the first African Nobel Peace Prize winner?

Many believe Albert Luthuli was silenced because he was using a global platform to highlight the horrors of Apartheid by Kubendran Chetty - RT.com Chief Albert Luthuli, renowned anti-Apartheid activist and Africa’s first Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died in 1967 after being struck by a train. His death was ruled accidental, but in May this year, 57 years later, South Africa’s...

Will Sudan be seen as a pawn in a regional deal with U.S., Arab allies?

Recently, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met to consider actions on the war in Sudan.  According to the Sudan Tribune, it has been mostly women and children who have been caught in the crossfire between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia which is supported by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  Noting that both...

‘Big red flag’: Gates Foundation gets diplomatic immunity in Kenya

Under the new status, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its employees are exempt from legal action for acts performed in Kenya as part of their official foundation duties. Will the move set a precedent for other billionaire philanthropists? by Brenda Baletti, Ph.D. The Defender This article was published on The Defender—Children’s Health Defense News & Views Website on October...

Africa historically takes a back seat in U.S. foreign policy

The U.S. just ended its November 5 presidential race with a win for Donald Trump. This matters for just about every region on earth. But, unintended consequences, including Israel’s expanding genocidal war in the Middle East and Russia’s war with Ukraine, may relegate Africa to taking a back seat. In fact, according to a recently released report by the Washington,...