Spotlighting Achievement “Black History Month is crucial for recognising the contribution of African and Caribbean descendants not just across the UK, but across the globe,” says Leah. “It is a really good opportunity for us to reflect on the contributions Black people have made to date, particularly when we are thinking about contributions that may […]
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – The reverberations from a blowout U.S. employment number could threaten an assortment of trades predicated on falling interest rates, if stronger-than-expected growth spurs investors to radically shift views on how much the Federal Reserve will need to cut borrowing costs in the months ahead. […]
CENTRAL CITY, Colo. — Travelers using CO Highway 119 Friday night were asked to find alternate routes if heading to Black Hawk as a crash shut down roads for several hours Friday, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Few details about the crash were immediately available, but images from AirTracker7 showed what appeared to […]
Asian shares advanced Monday after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy, sparking a rally on Wall Street. U.S. futures slipped and oil prices also fell. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index gained 1.9% to 39,354.63 after the yen sank against the U.S. dollar. The Japanese currency has bounced on speculation over the […]
A federal judge on Friday denied a request by a black high school student in Texas for a court order that the student’s lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high school without fear of having his previous punishment over his hairstyle resume. Darryl George had sought to reenroll at his Houston-area high school in the […]
In January 2017, just a year after graduating from law school, Afro-pop singer, songwriter, and performer Charisma was pressured by his group, Le Band, to shoot the video for their first hit song, “Number 1.” However, Charisma (Fidel Eli Shammah), who wrote the song, was hesitant from the beginning. Having started making music in 2014 […]
The spillover of viral pathogens from animals to humans has become a hot topic since the outbreak of COVID-19. IMAGE/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO newshub@eyewitness.africa Tola Barisa, a father of four from Banisa village in Tana River County, faced a dire situation after a six-month drought decimated his cattle, leaving his family on the brink of […]
Kocha wa Manchester United Erik ten Hag na Mmiliki mwenza wa klabu hiyo Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Picha|Hisani MMILIKI mwenza wa klabu ya Manchester United Sir Jim Ratcliffe amekataa kumpa hakikisho Erik ten Hag kuhusu kuendelea kuwa kocha mkuu wa the Red Devils. Tetesi sasa zinasema kuwa Mholanzi huyo anaweza kufutwa kazi wakati timu za taifa […]
It would seem the Bahati’s have suffered a setback as a family unit in their long running feud with former gospel artist and archenemy, Willy Paul. And this field has seen us get served with rape allegations by Diana Marua as well as constant bickering between the couple and their rival. This culminated in a […]
Broccoli, often hailed as a superfood, is not just a delicious vegetable but also a powerful ally for brain health. Rich in essential nutrients, this green veggie can boost cognitive function, improve memory, and protect the brain from age-related decline. One of the key compounds found in broccoli is sulforaphane, a chemical known to have […]
September is prostrate cancer awareness month. More than just understanding the information and facts about prostrate cancer. It is even more imperative to take action. Some of the most pertinent questions around the matter include; Why Are African American Men More Prone to Prostate Cancer? One significant challenge in addressing prostate cancer among African American […]
The Nama and Herero genocide in Namibia, committed by German colonial forces between 1904 and 1908, stands as one of the earliest and most brutal genocides of the 20th century. The atrocities occurred during Germany’s colonial rule of Namibia, then known as German South West Africa, and continue to reverberate through modern-day Namibia, shaping calls […]
The legacy of colonialism in Africa left a profound impact on many aspects of the continent, including education. Colonial powers imposed European systems of education that were often disconnected from the realities, histories, and cultures of African societies. These systems prioritized Western knowledge, values, and languages, while disregarding the rich heritage of African civilizations. As […]
50 heads of state flew from Africa to China, the forum is called , without any sense of irony, the China-Africa summit and apparently its held every year. African leaders fly off to Beijing to negotiate what ‘help’ they will get from Beijing. A brief context; Africa’s landmass is bigger than China, India , the […]
