The News Archives

30 Jul

Zimbabwe Elections: What Are Africans Hoping For?

July 30, 2013
By George Bamu
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Many things have been written and said about the nation of Zimbabwe. Many of them are depressing, to say the least. But the country cou...

29 Jul

All, The News

African Presidents on Twitter

July 29, 2013
By George Bamu
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Twitter, the microblog phenomenon used for transmitting short snappy messages in less than 140 characters and interspersed with so-call...

25 Jun

The News

Senegalese Dance, Drums Mark End of Quarter at DU

June 25, 2013
By George Bamu
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The University of Denver heralded the end of the spring quarter with a packed performing arts center and an energetic ode to West Afric...

15 Jun

Analysis, The News

At Achebe’s Funeral, Africans Reminded to be Stewards of Democracy

June 15, 2013
By Kenneth Usongo
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Thousands of mourners converged in Ogidi, Anambra State of Nigeria, on May 23, for the funeral service of Africa’s literary icon, Chinu...

10 Jun

The News

Medical Community Leaders Say Education is Key to Quality Health Care

June 10, 2013
By George Bamu
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Medical practitioners are continuing the discussion of how Africans can make a difference in the U.S. health care system. On April 28,...

04 Jun

The News

Green Card Lottery on the Chopping Block

June 4, 2013
By Larcus Pickett
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Though the long-awaited immigration bill made headway when the committee voted to pass it during the Senate Judiciary Committee markup,...

29 May

Educate, The News

African Dancers Bring a Strong Presence at Colorado Festival Weekend

May 29, 2013
By George Bamu
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Those who attended the annual Boulder Creek Festival this past weekend — Boulder's unofficial kickoff to summer — enjoyed a stellar per...

27 May

The News

Ujiri Seeking Greener Pasture with the Raptors?

May 27, 2013
By George Bamu
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Africa Agenda recently published a story about Masai Ujiri, the first African-born GM of a major U.S. sports team. Ujiri recent...

22 May

The News

Obama to Forgo Kenya during Visit to sub-Saharan Africa

May 22, 2013
By George Bamu
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Speculation that President Obama would visit Kenya, the home country of his father, during his second visit to sub-Saharan Africa as pr...

12 May

The News

Nigerian-born Masai Ujiri Named 2013 Top NBA Executive

May 12, 2013
By George Bamu
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Masai Ujiri, the first African-born general manager of a major American sports team, recently accepted the NBA Executive of the Year aw...