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Teen author Odhiambo wades into the Afrcan Savannah
She is a junior high International Baccalaureate (IB) student. She is intelligent, elegant, passionate and filled with ambition. At 16 years of age, Tori...
Somalia to Minnesota: One immigrant’s perilous journey by land and sea
Abdullahi Elmi recently sat quietly at a Minneapolis coffee shop with a bright smile on his face. His eyes ran over the chatty young...
Obama posts special video message for Kenyans as they prepare for elections
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In a video message posted today on the White House website and YouTube, President Barack Obama tells the people of Kenya that the upcoming...
Ambassador Odembo to chair Books for Africa’s Summit Society
The Board of Directors for Books for Africa on the recommendation of its executive board unanimously confirmed Kenya's ambassador to the United States as...
Freshlyground – Refreshing music hailing from South Africa
Cape Town - Their music is dubbed Afro-pop or Afro-fusion, it is original and incredibly enjoyable to listen to. The style combines certain elements...
Measles: Important information for you to know
What is measles?
Measles is a very serious and contagious disease caused by a virus. Because so many people are vaccinated, measles is no longer...
Mayflower Early Childhood Center accepting applications
Mayflower Early Childhood Center in south Minneapolis is accepting applications for the 2013-14 school year. Deadline is March 1, 2013.
The school, located on Diamond...
Charlize Theron honored at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland - The actress Charlize Theron and two documentary filmmakers received awards for their humanitarian work as the World Economic Forum opened in...
Diaspora help needed, new Somali president says in Minneapolis
A day after meeting with President Obama and receiving recognition for his government, the new Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was greeted by a...
Dr. Edwin Bogonko takes over as president of the Twin Cities Medical Society
Dr. Edwin Bogonko, a former Kenya Medical Association secretary was last night installed as president of the 5,000 member Twin Cities Medical Society, the...
African music expert shifts gears after retiring from long-running VOA show
Leo Sarkisian was going to be an artist. Then his life took a major turn when he headed overseas, to remote corners of the...