Defining The Obama Doctrine: Of Doves and Drones
by Devona Walker
For a man awarded the Nobel Peace Prize within months of taking office, began his second term with an...
ICC Case Against Kenya's President-Elect Still On
Judie Kaberia of AllAfrica.com is reporting that International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda maintains that the decision to drop charges...
African and Caribbean Immigrants: U.S. Reform Bill Could Block Entry
Kevin Bogardus and Russell Berman of the Bay State Banner are reporting that black lawmakers and civil rights groups are concerned...
Grenada Becomes 5th Caribbean Nation to Offer High-Speed Broadband
Caribbean News Now is reporting that Grenada has become the fifth Caribbean nation to offer 100 Mbps broadband internet service to...
Mali: President Keita's Party Wins Parliamentary Elections
AllAfrica.com is reporting that Mali's recent parliamentary elections have resulted in a win for the party of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. ...
Cape Town: ‘Mother City’ Prepares to Be Without Water
The Guardian is reporting Cape Town's leadership is preparing to be without water in what has become a losing battle against...
Caribbean Conference on Reparations Held in Antigua
Caribbean 360 is reporting that a two-day conference was held in St. Johns, Antigua to discuss "reparatory justice." The author writes:
"Chairperson...
MLK's Dream Inspires DREAMers
by Chad U. Jones
In the spirit of MLK Day this week, the DREAMers -- the relentless caste of undocumented, first-generation, young...
Ghana: Defeated NPP Presidential Candidate Akufo-Addo Speaks
by Rose Afriyie
In an exclusive interview for The Burton Wire, Ghanaian journalist Rose Afriyie speaks with defeated NPP presidential candidate Nana...
CARICOM to Unify Caribbean Business Rules
Caribbean 360 is reporting that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has begun working towards creating a unified framework within which companies and...