South Africa: Blocked Life-Saving Meds May Get Second Chance
Writing for Ground Up (Capetown), Marcus Low is reporting that a life-saving drug to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is being blocked by outdated patent...
Ethiopia: Jailed Journalists Challenge Anti-Terrorism Conviction
AllAfrica.com is reporting that two Ethiopian journalists imprisoned under Ethiopia's anti-terror laws have appealed to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights arguing...
All Africa: Survey Says Rwanda Top Promoter of Gender Equality
AllAfrica.com is reporting that Rwanda is Africa's top-performing advocate of gender equality, followed by the Seychelles, Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana according to the...
Kendrick Johnson Death: Independent Autopsy Yields Suspicious Results
CNN is reporting that suspicions surrounding the death of Georgia high school student Kendrick Johnson have not been put to rest. Johnson's death was...
Akosua Report: Journalist Claude Barnett
Claude Barnett was born on September 16, 1889. He was an African American journalist and entrepreneur who is often regarded as the father of...
Shanique Myrie: Barbados’ Treatment of CARICOM National a National Disgrace
In an era of social media and instant news, the case involving CARICOM national Shanique Myrie represents a major blow to Barbados and its...
Shanique Myrie: Barbados' Treatment of CARICOM National a National Disgrace
In an era of social media and instant news, the case involving CARICOM national Shanique Myrie represents a major blow to Barbados and its...
Wanda Sykes Talks ‘Herlarious’ and Govt Shutdown (EXCLUSIVE)
Wanda Sykes is the undisputed queen of comedy. The Emmy Award winner captivates audiences with her unapologetic delivery, sharp tongue and jaw dropping social...
Wanda Sykes Talks 'Herlarious' and Govt Shutdown (EXCLUSIVE)
Wanda Sykes is the undisputed queen of comedy. The Emmy Award winner captivates audiences with her unapologetic delivery, sharp tongue and jaw dropping social...
Lauryn Hill Released From Federal Prison
Nardine Saad of the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Grammy award-winning rapper/singer Lauryn Hill has been released from federal prison. Hill was sentenced...
