Monthly Archives: February 2014
Nairobi chosen to host African Institute for Remittances
The African Union (AU) Executive Council, has selected the Republic of Kenya to host the African Institute for Remittances (AIR). The Council asked the...
Towards a fashionable Muslimah at USA Islamic Fashion Week
By Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen via OnIslam
Make way on the runway America – USA Islamic Fashion Week has arrived! Organized by the Modesty Defined Islamic...
UN marks launch of ‘Kwibuka 20’ in remembrance of Rwanda genocide
Ahead of the twentieth anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today honoured the launch of “Kwibuka 20,” a series of events...
Lupita Nyong’o is ready for normalcy
Lupita Nyong'o is preparing herself for normalcy. After the frenzy that's followed her gripping performance in "12 Years a Slave," she wants to be...
Immigration reform advocates urge Obama to stop deportations
Immigrant rights advocates are urging President Barack Obama to use his executive authority to stop the deportations of illegal immigrants. Some arrests were made...
Ghanaians in Minnesota to launch Academic Foundation on Independence Day
The Ghanaian Association of Minnesota (GhanAM) is preparing to celebrate Ghana's 57th Independence Day with a bold launch of a foundation with the express...
Bono’s Edun clothing line boosts percentage of clothes made in Africa
The Africa-focused clothing line founded by rocker Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson, has a fan in Chelsea Clinton.
Clinton, who works with the Clinton...
The changing face of Brooklyn Park
Mshale Editor's note: This is part of a series that the TC Daily Planet has published looking at the issues of subsidies, affordable housing, and...
Nelima Sitati: Make sure people of color are at the decision making table in...
Mshale Editor's note: This is part of a series that the TC Daily Planet has published looking at the issues of subsidies, affordable housing,...
February 18th marks Gambia’s independence and IBé’s original celebration
In a single breath, IBé can spill out over two hundred syllables. But to honor Gambia’s 49th anniversary of independence, he’s asking us to...
Walter Mongare appointed Communications Director for Kisii County
Mshale Editor's note: Our reporter, Miriam Mongare, who penned this story is not related to Walter Mongare.
Kenyan media personality, Comedian, Actor and Singer Walter...