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4 Must-Visit Luxury Resorts in West Africa

Embarking on a journey through West Africa not only unveils a rich cultural tapestry, but also can introduce travelers to opulent havens that are the epitome of “eco-luxury”. If you are thinking about a trip to West Africa, here are four exquisite resorts in four different countries that offer luxurious unique stays and breathtaking landscapes,...

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Will Smith Spotlights Extraordinary Journey of a Guinean Student Who Bicycled 2,000 Miles Across Seven African Countries to Reach School In Egypt

Actor Will Smith has tapped into one man’s pursuit of happiness, surprising a college student who rode his bike across Africa to start school in a prestigious Islamic university with a new 10-speed, a laptop, and some travel vouchers for him and his family. The man was floored just by meeting the Oscar Award-winning actor....

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Liberia’s President George Weah concedes victory after tight run-off election

Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat late Friday after provisional results from this week’s runoff vote showed challenger Joseph Boakai beating him by just over a percentage point. The country’s elections commission reported on Friday that 78-year-old Boakai, a former vice president, secured a narrow victory with 50.9 percent of the vote, while Weah garnered...

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Visit Panama: How To Experience Afro- Culture in Panama

Panama is a country of remarkable diversity, and one of its most vibrant and rich cultural traditions is Afro culture brought by enslaved Africans. The history of Black people in Panama dates back to the 16th century, when the first enslaved Africans arrived in the country. According to some historians, they initially worked in the...

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya Celebrates 41 Years in Office

Cameroonian President Paul Biya is marking on Monday  (Nov. 06) his 41 year-rule over the central African nation. YAOUNDE, CAMEROON: Last year, thousands gathered in the capital, Yaoundé, for the occasion, although the president did not attend. Paul Biya, a former Prime Minister, assumed leadership of Cameroon on November 6, 1982, following the resignation of...

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Germany’s president ask for forgiveness for colonial-era killings in Tanzania over a century ago

Germany’s president on Wednesday apologized for killings committed by German forces in Tanzania during a visit to the East African country, Under colonial rule in Tanzania more than a century ago as he met descendants of an executed leader of a revolt against German rule “As German President, I would like to ask for forgiveness for...

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Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors

Kenya has announced the impending removal of visa requirements for all African visitors by the end of this year, President William Ruto has said. This was annoucned by President William Ruto on Saturday while making a keynote address at the Three Basins Climate Change Conference in Brazzaville, Congo ‘My minister [for Trade Moses Kuria] has informed...

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Nothing Hill Carnival, A Celebration Of Black Resistance

In its 60 year history, Notting Hill Carnival has become a symbol of Black Britain and its resilience to celebrate cultural pride in the face of oppression and discrimination. Once used to target the Black community and tarnish Afro-Caribbean culture, Notting Hill Carnival has become a national British icon, honouring multiculturalism and the uniting of...

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Coachella Sues Ghanaian Music Festival Afrochella for Trademark Infringement

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival organizers, Goldenvoice, filed a lawsuit against Ghana’s Afrochella for alleged trademark infringement. RollingStone obtained the lawsuit filed in California federal court on Wednesday. It claims that the similarity in the names will create confusion. Read about the lawsuit below: 1. Coachella Sues Afrochella The lawsuit states that Afrochella is...