Monthly Archives: March 2014
Single Visa for Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda
The ambassadors to the United States for Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda today unveiled the single destination tourist visa to the region at a ceremony...
ARC sells Microfinance Bank to Liberian Diaspora
The American Refugee Committee, based in Minneapolis, has sold its Liberian Microfinance Bank, Liberty Finance, LLC to DCRB Investments. DCRB is a company registered...
Minnesota Kenyans mark 6 month anniversary of Westgate Mall attack with launch of iLask
67 people from various countries were killed and over 175 injured many with debilitating injuries, when Al-Shabab terrorists attacked the upscale Westgate mall in...
Saida Mahamud brings anti-racism skills to the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota first year student Saida Mahamud is the kind of person to take on issues of social justice head on. Though she’s...
Egypt gets muscular over Nile Dam
CAIRO, Mar 21 2014 (IPS) - When Egypt’s then-president Mohamed Morsi said in June 2013 that “all options” including military intervention, were on the table...
Can musicians contribute to peace in Africa?
In his latest music video, world-renowned Senegalese pop star Youssou N'Dour does what he does best. His song, One Africa, performed with vocalist Idylle...
Praiz to be interviewed on KMOJ Radio show Saturday March 22 and Meet &...
Acclaimed Nigerian musician Praiz is visiting the United States currently and will be visiting the KMOJ Radio studio tomorrow (March 22) for an interview...
Gichana elected president of Mwanyagetinge
Geoffrey Gichana was elected Sunday as president of Mwanyagetinge which pulls together members of the Gusii community of Kenyans in Minnesota. The Gusii community...
GhanaAM scholarship initiative honors past present and future
Editor's note: Check back later for photos from the event or text GHANA to 24587 for an alert when they are posted.
The Ghanian Association...
BMO Harris is banking on Malagasy-born Ravelomanantsoa
The lady credited with making BMO Harris bank a successful mainstay on the now thriving Lake Street corridor in South Minneapolis, Felicia Ravelomanantsoa, has...
Let’s make foster care homes smoke-free
Children are typically being placed in foster care because their health and/or well-being is at risk. These children are vulnerable, and it is our...