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Registration for Rwanda and Tanzania Ambassadors’ visits to Minnesota now open
Registration for two key Africa focused events in May in the Twin Cities is now open. Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana of Rwanda and Ambassador Liberata...
Be ready to laugh when Eric Omondi brings his hilarious comedy to Minnesota on...
Eric Omondi, recognizable by his trademark red hair on Kenyan TV, is currently touring the United States in what is dubbed the "Untamed Tour".
Omondi...
What you need to know about infant immunization
Vaccines are a very important part of protecting your children and yourself from some serious diseases. Anyone who has seen a person die or...
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...