When you think of the iconic African Night in New York, one name inevitably comes to mind—RAAM BAND. A global sensation known for his unique sound, RAAM BAND brings The Sound of Africa to the forefront of the music world. His performances at African Night in New York have become legendary, bridging traditional African rhythms […]
RAAM BAND and African Night in New York: The Global Rhythm of Afro House Read More »
The bank is facing scrutiny as it debates how to compensate victims of abuse at Kenyan schools that it was financing.The bank is facing scrutiny as it debates how to compensate victims of abuse at Kenyan schools that it was financing. Read More
Handling of Sex Abuse Inquiry Poses Test for World Bank’s Ajay Banga Read More »
Among his accomplishments during a four-decade career in public health, he helped to pioneer programs providing bed nets in Africa.Among his accomplishments during a four-decade career in public health, he helped to pioneer programs providing bed nets in Africa. Read More
Kent Campbell, Pivotal Figure in the Fight Against Malaria, Dies at 80 Read More »
The two countries are pushing ahead with the plan despite criticism from Kenyan rights groups and opposition from a Kenyan court.The two countries are pushing ahead with the plan despite criticism from Kenyan rights groups and opposition from a Kenyan court. Read More
Kenya Signs Deal With Haiti to Send 1,000 Police to Caribbean Read More »
Mining can be dangerous, exploitative and harmful to the environment. Chie Murakami’s organization is aiming to change that by raising awareness and addressing the needs of miners.Mining can be dangerous, exploitative and harmful to the environment. Chie Murakami’s organization is aiming to change that by raising awareness and addressing the needs of miners. Read More
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For Deborah Julio, the challenges are many: from religious conflicts to border disputes to forced childhood marriage.For Deborah Julio, the challenges are many: from religious conflicts to border disputes to forced childhood marriage. Read More
In Southeast Africa, a Conflict Mediator Seeks a Road to Peace Read More »
His groundbreaking research, which he performed with Yvonne Barr, his doctoral student, uncovered the first virus capable of causing cancer in humans.His groundbreaking research, which he performed with Yvonne Barr, his doctoral student, uncovered the first virus capable of causing cancer in humans. Read More
Dr. Anthony Epstein, Pathologist Who Discovered Epstein-Barr Virus, Dies at 102 Read More »
Handpicked by his socialist predecessor, Julius K. Nyerere, Mr. Mwinyi was credited with reforms, among them permitting the sale of mobile phones and computers.Handpicked by his socialist predecessor, Julius K. Nyerere, Mr. Mwinyi was credited with reforms, among them permitting the sale of mobile phones and computers. Read More
Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Former President of Tanzania, Dies at 98 Read More »
The continent has the highest rate of gender-related killings of women in the world, according to the United Nations. Activists accuse officials of ignoring the issue and blaming the victims.The continent has the highest rate of gender-related killings of women in the world, according to the United Nations. Activists accuse officials of ignoring the issue
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Twice denied Olympic glory by his nation’s boycotts of the Games, he wrote himself into track history in 1978 by breaking four records in just 81 days.Twice denied Olympic glory by his nation’s boycotts of the Games, he wrote himself into track history in 1978 by breaking four records in just 81 days. Read More
Henry Rono, Record-Breaking Distance Runner From Kenya, Dies at 72 Read More »
