Category: Travelling

Accra, Ghana – Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for President of the United States. As Mother Fletcher just celebrated her 110th birthday, her endorsement holds profound significance, rooted in a century of lived history and resilience. In 1921, the Tulsa Race Massacre...

NAIROBI, Kenya — Thousands of mostly young people demonstrated Thursday in Kenya’s capital and across the country against new tax proposals by the administration of President William Ruto in its annual budget legislation. The protests are driven by concerns that higher taxes will exacerbate the cost of living, which is already a issue for many...

Today, the Africa CEO Forum took place in Kigali, hosting 75 presidents and ministers, 1,000 CEOs, and hundreds of media representatives. The “Made in Africa” narrative was a central focus of the forum, emphasizing the urgent need for Africa to industrialize and capitalize on its abundant resources for sustainable development. Political leaders across the continent...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...