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July 19, 2015

Published by Dziedzorm Sanaki on July 19, 2015

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With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Colorado’s Afrikmall Takes Off

History was made on July 16, when Afrikmall, an American-style shopping, business center catering to Colorado’s growing African, Caribbean, and global community was opened. With a […]

June 8, 2015

Published by George Bamu on June 8, 2015

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AfricAid Steps In to Fill Educational Gaps for Tanzanian Girls

On April 15, AfricAid, a non-profit headquartered in Denver, welcomed Tanzania Country Director Jana Kinsey to Colorado. While Kinsey was in town, the organization organized an […]

May 15, 2015

Published by Sarah Crozier on May 15, 2015

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A Rundown of Upcoming Elections in Africa

Here is a quick summary of some of the elections happening across the African continent in 2015. For a full list, click here. Country: Benin Election: […]

June 1, 2014

The electoral commission said 99 percent of the voting was "trouble-free" and that the people had spoken [AFP]

Published by Muthi Nhlema on June 1, 2014

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Malawi’s 50-50 Campaign Reveals a Divided Nation

After the recent general elections, the results of the 50-50 campaign, designed to advocate for equal representation between men and women in elected positions in Malawi, […]

March 8, 2014

Published by Muthi Nhlema on March 8, 2014

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Gays in Uganda Under Threat of Prosecution

Recent news of Uganda’s bold and controversial move to sign into law various new anti-gay legislation, which will make life even harder for homosexuals living in […]

March 1, 2014

Published by George Bamu on March 1, 2014

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Captain Phillips, Lost Boys Highlight ‘Danger of a Single African Story’

It is becoming apparent that Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie is a hero, if not a literary star, among today’s generation of young Africans. Adichie’s “The […]

January 29, 2014

Published by Muthi Nhlema on January 29, 2014

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For Americans and Africans in the Diaspora

I will remember the many Africans in the diaspora that I met on my recent trip to America. I listened to their stories of struggles, nostalgia, […]

January 22, 2014

Published by Hiwot T. Shiferaw on January 22, 2014

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Illegal Dumping of Waste led to Somali Pirates: Hiwot Shiferaw

At any given time there is talk about Somali Pirates and the trouble they are causing to the nations that traverse the waters and seas around […]

December 10, 2013

Published by George Bamu on December 10, 2013

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African Optimism: Pew Research

News that the African continent is making progress continues to pour in. Not only is the continent making progress economically and politically, optimism by the African […]

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