Akosua Report: Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture
“I was born a slave, but nature gave me the soul of a free man” - Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture
On May 20,...
President Obama to Visit Senegal and South Africa
AllAfrica.com is reporting that U.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Senegal and South Africa next month. First Lady Michelle...
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...
Kenya: Women Nominees to Break Glass Ceiling
Brian Ngugi of AllAfrica.com is reporting that Kenya's nominees for cabinet secretary positions include an unprecedented number of women. Six out of...
Curacao Party Leader Assassinated
Caribbean 360 is reporting that the leader of the largest political party in Curacao's coalition government was shot dead late Sunday...
Puerto Rico: Another University President Resigns
The Associated Press is reporting that Ana Guadalupe, president of the University of Puerto Rico has resigned. Guadalupe is the eleventh...
Atlanta Negotiating With Historic Churches to Keep NFL Downtown
Ron Allen of NBC News is reporting that the city of Atlanta is negotiating with two historic churches in the city...
Haiti: Airport to be Renamed in Honor of Hugo Chavez
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Haiti will rename Cap-Haitien International Airport in the north to Hugo Chavez International Airport after the...
Former Turks and Caicos PM Misick Re-Arrested in Brazil
Caribbean 360 is reporting that former Turks and Caicos Prime Minister Michael Misick has been re-arrested in Brazil. The author writes:
"The...
Argentina: Flooding Claims 54 Lives, Government Declares Mourning Period
The BBC is reporting that, after a heavy storm's flash floods killed 54 people in both La Plata and the capital...