WINDHOEK – The FIFA World Cup in South Africa has been at the receiving end of hostile publicity from the Western media, but the media in Africa can dilute such negatives by jealously guarding the tournament through objective reporting.
Albert Ware, an army sergeant, died in Afghanistan in December when enemy forces exploded his convoy.
South African film, documentary about Zimbabwe showcased at awards ceremony
This year, the 82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony, reflected the growing influence of African artists — and issues — on the American movie industry.
I visited Egypt last month and spent a week covering a story with PBS News Hour crew. On my last day in Egypt, my family, who complained that I hadn’t spent much time with them, always working and running around, put together a farewell party for me. At my sister’s house, more than 25 of them started trickling in, family by family, kid by kid. We talked, laughed and cried; there was plenty of food and plenty of emotions.
Mali lends us Habib Koité once again. Traveling in a broad western sweep of the United States starting at the beginning of the month, Koité will perform at the Cedar Cultural Center on March 30th.
Decades Old Conference in Mankato Renamed In Honor of Founder
MANKATO, Minn - The Pan African Student Leadership Conference in Mankato will be renamed in honor of its founder, Dr. Michael T. Fagin. The announcement was made at this year’s annual conference held February 24-27.
Why Some Are Afraid to Participate in the Census
Despite the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court has time and again upheld the spirit and confidentiality of census information, issues regarding access and privacy continue to persist with communities across the state.
Washington — The top U.S. envoy for Africa, Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson, met with reporters February 24 and answered questions on a wide array of issues: Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Cote d’Ivoire, Somalia, and China’s operations in Africa.
Grammy-award winning Beninoise singer and UN Goodwill ambassador, Angelique Kidjo, performs at the Dakota Jazz club in Minneapolis on March 2 and 3.
Mshale has a drawing for free tickets at its Facebook fanpage. Tickets are for the March 2 show at 7:00 P.M.
Ghana is set to compete in its first Winter Olympics event at the Vancouver Games. Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong will make his debut in the Men's Slalom, scheduled for February 27th. The 35 year-old Scottish-born athlete only took up skiing six years ago while working at an indoor ski center in England, and has come a long way since becoming a winter Olympian.
A nine-piece music group from Bulawayo is proving that disability is not inability after landing an Oscar nomination for Short Documentary.
