Don't hold your breath. We are not talking about Emperor Haile Selassie I. The name Haile Selassie conveys reverberations of pan-Africanism, peace, Rastafarianism and great leadership. But there was another Haile Selassie, whom history will not forget. Haile Selassie Gugsa was an army commander and member of the
It was a show of power and status at the recently held United Nations General Assembly when over 90 heads of state and government met in New York to address global issues under the theme, “Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful,
It took us a while to realise that Anne Kansiime is not the funniest comedian from Uganda. A good number of the best comedians are holding public office, with most masquerading as great politicians yet they are most at home making us laugh. Maybe politics was just a way of
According to Kenyan authorities, Migori Governor Okoth Obado will be charged in court with the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno on Monday. His lawyer Cliff Ombeta confirmed the charges yesterday saying the governor would spend the weekend in police custody. Governor Obado's arrest yesterday was the
The aesthetics that come with women's hair is of great value to those who believe in having that. The dictates of fashion, to a certain extent, lie more in the hair business. Wigs, weaves, braids, and all other sorts of extensions which are used by African females. There
John Magufuli can be quite adept at making some reckless statements. He has said that couples must not use birth control, insisting that birth control is for "lazy people". He has advised against couples using contraceptive methods, saying that the country needs more people. "Those going for
Kwame Nkrumah is one of Africa's greatest visionaries and Pan-Africanists who gave hope to the continent, who empowered the people of Africa to assert their worth by demanding independence from the European colonialists. He was fearless, determined, and bent on achieving universal independence for Africa. As he stayed
Salma Okonkwo, one of the brightest businesspeople in Ghana, is brimming with an entrepreneurial flair that sees her having plans to create the biggest solar farm in Ghana. She has carved her excellent reputation in the energy sector well, heading the a multimillion-dollar oil and gas outfit called UBI Group.
Rising From Ashes To Skies After a brush with economic death, Egypt is poised to redefine Africa’s skyline in unprecedented ways. Against all odds of a failing state like unstable currency, incessant riots and post-riot dilapidated infrastructure, Egypt is shaking itself from the drossy multi-pronged assault of an apocalyptic
Liberian Laws are sickening and absolutely inapplicable. One faithful example is the act set aside for SPECIAL INCENTIVES FOR RURAL TEACHERS AND HEALTH WORKERS. The constitution of Liberia requires the national government to manage the resources of the state in a way as would ensure the progressive participation of citizens
The way Western media reports news on Africa and the way China does it are two extremes. Western media is obsessed with highlighting Africa problems and afflictions, while Chinese media thrusts itself in a positive light, reporting positively about Africa. This becomes more palpable where Chinese media reports on developments
Nigeria attracts international attention for many reasons and sadly, Drug Abuse is one of them. The country ranks high on the list of countries known for Drug Abuse; with the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) and the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) confirming after a National Household
The narcotics business is one that is extremely lucrative and dangerous too. It turns out to be one of the most innovative, yet, still relying on the conventional means. To meet Europe’s ever-growing and insatiable demand for heroin, the drug routes have changed, with Mozambique proving to be a
On Friday, June 29, 2018, the densely populated suburb of Red Light was a scene of protest and uproar as conscious cadres of the Student Unification Party rallied and led thousands of marketers and street peddlers in demand of government’s immediate intervention pertinent to the rising exchange rate, hyperinflation,
The issue of European nations refusing adamantly to return stolen artefacts that were stolen from Africa during the colonial is one which has always sparked fierce debate. It baffles the mind why European nations do not want to return that which does not belong to them, which they took by
Food and creativity go hand in hand, and the more creative, the more tastier. To the conservative quarters, additions or changes to a certain meal may be something off-the-mark, but for those who have adventurous taste buds, every new experience is a welcome one. The team at African Chow came
