Why Obama Has to Win
OPINION
by Jasper Alexander
In this year’s presidential election, voters have a clear choice to make in deciding who they think is best...
Somalia: Al Shabab Bans Use of the Internet; Citizens Outraged
Sabahionline.com is reporting that Islamist extremist rebels Al-Shabab has banned use of the Internet. Abdi Moalim writes:
"In a statement published January...
‘Where Did Our Love Go’ Top Ten Playlist
In case you've been hiding under a rock, Gil L. Robertson, IV recently released a book entitled, Where Did Our Love...
Nigeria: President Calls for International Help in Finding Missing School Girls
Al Jazeera is reporting that Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is reaching out to the international community to help find the missing...
Charnice Milton: Journalist Among 6 Killed in DC
The Washington Post is reporting that journalist Charnice Milton, 27, is among the six people killed in six days in Washington,...
David Frankham's 'Witness: South Sudan' Debuts on HBO
by Christopher A. Daniel
David Frankham takes pride in good storytelling.
His HBO Documentary Series, Witness, takes a candid look at the conflict...
Ailing Mandela 'Opens Eyes' and Smiles When Told of Obama Visit
NBC News is reporting that ailing former South African President opened his eyes and smiled when he learned of U.S. President...
Kenya: ICC Drops Charges Against Kenyatta’s Co-Accused
BBC Africa is reporting that the International Criminal Court (ICC) dropped charges against Francis Muthaura. Muthaura had been accused of crimes...
DNC 2012: When Clinton Speaks…
OPINION
by
Jasper Alexander
In 48 minutes, former president Bill Clinton reminded the country of why he is considered by many to be one...
Christiane Taubira: France's Justice Minister Subjected to Racist Slurs
Writing for The Root, Breanna Edwards writes that France's Justice Minister Christiane Taubira has been subjected to a slew of racist...