Ethiopia: Sahle-Work Zewde Named First Woman President
The internet is in a tizzy over news Ethiopia has appointed its first woman president Sahle-Work Zewde. An experienced diplomat, Zwede, 68, was named...
Nigeria: Chibok Girls Champion to Run for President
Punch.com is reporting Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, co-founder of #BringBackOurGirls and Transparency International, announced Sunday she will run for president of Nigeria next year. Ezekwesili,...
South Africa: Trump Demands Study of Land Seizures
Reuters Africa is reporting United States President Donald Trump has asked Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to study South Africa's “land and farm seizures” and...
Ethiopia and Eritrea Sign ‘Declaration of Peace and Friendship’
International media outlets are reporting neighboring countries Ethiopia and Eritrea have signed a declaration of peace and friendship agreement ending decades of conflict. Al...
Ghana: Students & Pols Protest U.S. Security Deal
Thomas Naadi of BBC Africa is reporting students and politicians are joining forces to protest against a security cooperation agreement with the United States....
South Africa: Jacob Zuma Resigns from Presidency
BBC Africa is reporting South Africa's president Jacob Zuma has resigned. Zuma has battled corruption charges since before assuming the presidency in 2009. In...
Donald Trump: ‘Persona Non Grata’ in the Caribbean?
Caribbean 360 is reporting United States President Donald Trump has been declared "persona non grata" by Pan-Africanists and socialists in response to comments made...
Zimbabwe: President Robert Mugabe Steps Down
CNN is reporting embattled Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe,93, has stepped down. After 37 years as "autocratic" leader of Zimbabwe, Mugabe conceded to the demands...
Seven Black Candidates Made History on Election Day 2017
Selena Hill of Black Enterprise is reporting seven black candidates made history in the 2017 November elections. The Burton Wire offers a few of...
Angola: Ruling MPLA Party Wins Election
Stephen Eisenhammer of Reuters Africa is reporting Angola’s ruling MPLA party has won the general election, based on provisional results provided by the the electoral...
