Mandela: Family Holds Vigil; Archbishop Offers Prayers
The New York Times is reporting that family members are holding a vigil for ailing anti-Apartheid activist and icon Nelson Mandela. Mr. Mandela had...
Nelson Mandela in Critical Condition
Media outlets are reporting that former South African President and anti-Apartheid activist Nelson Mandela is in critical condition. President Jacob Zuma, who visited with...
Brazil’s ‘Caras Pintadas’: The ‘New’ Face of Democratic Protest
Brazil’s new generation of “caras pintadas,” social media and the new face of democratic protest
OPINION
by
Ian Walcott
In 1992 as an undergrad student at...
Brazil's 'Caras Pintadas': The 'New' Face of Democratic Protest
Brazil’s new generation of “caras pintadas,” social media and the new face of democratic protest
OPINION
by
Ian Walcott
In 1992 as an undergrad student at...
Zimbabwe: Mugabe and Tsvangirai Feud Over Election Date
AllAfrica.com is reporting that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has ordered general elections to be held on July 31, 2013, but his political rival Morgan Tsvangirai...
Akosua Report: Paul Yaw Boateng
“…young people -- who all too often are not heard in our society-- young people at risk and young people in care. These are...
Barbados: Govt Introducing Renewable Energy Legislation
Caribbean 360 is reporting that the Barbados government will soon introduce legislation to facilitate renewable energy generation on the island. The author writes:
“We expect,...
South Africa: Mandela’s Family Denies Barring ANC Visitors
The Mail & Guardian (South Africa) is denying reports that former South African president Nelson Mandela's family has barred the African National Congress and...
South Africa: Mandela's Family Denies Barring ANC Visitors
The Mail & Guardian (South Africa) is denying reports that former South African president Nelson Mandela's family has barred the African National Congress and...
Akosua Report: Marcus Garvey
"Our success educationally, industrially and politically is based upon the protection of a nation founded by ourselves. And the nation can be nowhere else...
