Jazz ambassadors abroad versus U.S. racism at home
During the Cold War with communism and the old Soviet Union, the American government tried to use jazz musicians to bolster its global reputation...
Nkrumah’s 1958 All-African People’s Conference and the CIA’s opposition to African liberation
The West African country of Ghana celebrated March 6 the anniversary of its 1957 independence, or as it’s called “Ghana National Day.” The man...
The consequences of underdevelopment in Sudan
During my nearly two months in Sudan, leaving less than a week before the October 25, 2021, military coup, I reflected with fascination on...
African coaches show gain in jobs once reserved for Whites
(GIN)—Africa may finally be trusting its own coaches. This year’s Africa Cup of Nations featured 15 African-born coaches, leading some to conclude that local coaches...
African Union Summit raises more questions than answers on viability
This year’s recently concluded African Union Heads of State Summit left more questions than answers, including resolution for a substantive plan of action to...
Exploring Senegal and appreciating Africa
DAKAR, Senegal—“Bye, bye cold weather” and “As-Salaam Alaikum, Africa.” That’s what our group of 14, eight adults and six children, said as we boarded...
Superhighway paves over a Nairobi slum, leaving thousands homeless
(GIN)—An ambitious road construction project in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has demolished some 13,000 homes in the informal housing of Mukuru Kwa Njenga, technically a...
Economies of former French colonies still under colonial control
In recent years, France has received an ever-growing barrage of negative news reports concerning its neocolonial ties to Africa. From 2018, when the French...
A ‘son of Africa’ honored Abdul Akbar Muhammad enstooled as chief in Ghana
A major distinction was bestowed on a son of Africa and longtime servant in the global struggle of Black people. Abdul Akbar Muhammad, the...
What’s happening in the Motherland? Latest coup targets Burkino Faso
Last year there were more coups in sub-Saharan Africa than at any time in the past two decades. January 24 in Burkino Faso marked...