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Many decades ago, the great media critic George Seldes observed: “The most sacred cow of the press is the press itself.” That remains true today. Bernie Sanders set off the latest round of outraged denial from elite media this week when he talked to a crowd in New Hampshire about
For American presidents, racist rhetoric is something that has always been synonymous with them. Their despicable and contemptible views towards blacks and African Americans are well documented. And they are condescending. The current president of the United States, Donald Trump, utters statements filled with racist overtones. You expect it from
There are many blog posts giving out various tips for students that lack meaning. We are not those blogs. This is an article that will help you learn how to deal with college and life, both at the same time. Check us out! 1. Set S.M.A.R.T.
In the last few years some of Africa's most notorious regimes have splashed millions on public relations firms better known as lobbyists in pursuit of favour in the eyes of the United States. “This is a reflection of the changed political realities in Washington where the dynamics within
Contrary to reports, circulating in Kenya claiming that Michael Job, a US preacher and actor has died moments after attending an interdenominational Christian event as a guest speaker it has been revealed that that Michael is alive and sound. Michael was reported to have regarded himself as Jesus, a claim
The country’s Central Bank chief, Bakery Jammeh presented copies of the new notes to President Adama Barrow. The new currency is to be released into the economy today through commercial banks. The new currency notes released include the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 dalasi notes. As expected,
Michelle Obama holds the bragging rights for being the most admired woman in the world, followed by Oprah Winfrey. The revelation comes as the list for the most admired men and women in the world was released on Wednesday. The two women topped the list as the most admired women
Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, is alleged to have paid a substantial amount of money to jailed Zimbabwe Minister Prisca Mupfumira according to a report from The Sun. A Zimbabwean MP has accused Laing of paying the Prisca Mupfumira a huge sum of money so that she could
Thinking of going back to Africa? Africa is sweet and the kingly pleasure of settling down on the continent promises a whole lot. In Africa, no one is an immigrant, all are welcome. It will ultimately seem necessary that expatriates and African natives alike, willing to relocate on a permanent
Sadio Mane is easily one of the most prolific African strikers at the moment. The Liverpool FC forward enjoyed a good season - winning the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool and reached the final of the AFCON 2019 tournament with Senegal. There is one point he always makes sure every
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri also known as "Major One" has warned people spreading reports claiming he is behind the ‘Jane Ansah Must Fall’ protests. Malawians have been staging demonstrations in Lilongwe seeking the immediate resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Dr. Jane Ansah and other Commissioners following the
A recent report by Transparency International reviews foreign actors are playing a significant role in fuelling and perpetuating corruption in Africa, chipping away at the region’s sustainable development. Africa is the world’s second fastest-growing region, and yet 100 million more Africans live in extreme poverty today compared to
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari seems uninterested in the new concept of gender-friendly cabinet appointments in Africa. Some African leaders are beginning to give more spaces to women in their cabinet. South Africa, Ethiopia, and Rwanda surprised the world when they gave equal opportunities to women in their cabinets by releasing
According to reports by the BBC, a high ranking intelligence undercover agent working with the Hezbollah militant group has been tracked and arrested in Uganda. The suspected undercover Hezbollah agent, Hussein Mahmoud Yassine who is a Lebanese citizen, has lived and worked in Uganda since 2010. Reports claim that he
Authorities of South Sudan have accused Uganda of harboring suspected South Sudanese rebels in the refugee settlements camps in Kiryandongo, Adjumani and Lamwo districts. The allegation was fronted during an inter-border symposium between Ugandan leaders and their South Sudan counterparts in Magwi County headquarters, South Sudan on Friday. The meeting
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has arrested over 1,100 migrants from African countries in less than two months - and that is just in one sector, the Del Rio Sector. CBP agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector made this announcement in a press release. “The
