Benin: Former President Mathieu Kerekou Dies
BBC Africa is reporting that Benin's former President Mathieu Kerekou, 82, has died. Kerekou served as president of Benin twice, serving...
Rupert Murdoch: Racially Charged Tweet Sparks Controversy
CNN is reporting that late Wednesday evening, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch posted a tweet that appeared to question whether President Obama is a...
Pope Francis: President Obama Welcomes Catholic Leader
Peter Baker and Michael D. Shear of the New York Times are reporting that U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed Pope Francis,the...
Farrakhan Calls for Black Economic Boycott of Christmas
Bill Hoffmaan of NewsMax is reporting that Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan is calling for African American communities to...
Congressman Louis Stokes: Champion of the Poor Dies
The world is mourning the loss of Congressman Louis Stokes, the first African-American congressman from Ohio, who passed away on Tuesday of...
Guinea Bissau: President Jose Mario Vaz Fires Government
Amatijane Cande of AllAfrica.com is reporting that Guinea Bissau's president Jose Mario Vaz has "sacked" the government of the fragile West...
Trinidad: Police Confirm Threat on PNM Party Leader’s Life
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Trinidadian police have confirmed a threat against the life of opposition leader Dr. Keith Rowley.
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Michelle Obama Admires Iconic Singer Beyoncé
If you could choose an occupation different from your current one, what would it be? Well according to the First Lady...
Philly: Rep. Chaka Fattah Indicted for Racketeering
6abc.com is reporting that Rep. Chaka Fattah and four others have been indicted in a racketeering case, on charges he misappropriated...
KENYA: President Obama Champions Women’s Rights
Jim Acosta of CNN.com is reporting that U.S. President Barack Obama championed women's rights during a visit to Nairobi, Kenya in...