Keith A. Newsome

Somalia Embraces Swahili; A New Chapter in Regional Integration

Somalia is taking a major linguistic and cultural step by introducing Swahili, East Africa’s lingua franca, into its national education…

6 months ago

Is Rwanda Trading Its Sovereignty for a U.S. Migration Deal?

Rwanda has once again made headlines with a controversial migration deal—this time not with the UK, but with the United…

7 months ago

West Africa’s Military-Led Alliance Breaks with ICC, Calls for Indigenous Justice

In a bold move signaling deepening divisions with international institutions, the West African military-led bloc known as the Alliance of…

7 months ago

Kenya Shines at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships: A Triumph in Track & Field

Kenya Shines at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships: A Triumph in Track & Field Kenya’s athletes delivered a spectacular performance…

7 months ago

Equal Spotlight: Black Activists Deserve the Same National Recognition as Conservative Voices

In the United States, the celebration of activists often reflects the nation’s political climate more than the impact of their…

7 months ago

Strengthening Africa-Caribbean Ties: A Unified Call for Reparatory Justice at the 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit

On September 7, 2025, history was made in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as leaders from Africa and the Caribbean gathered for…

7 months ago

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Africa’s Development

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming global industries and economies. While the discourse on AI has largely focused on developed nations,…

8 months ago

Understanding the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been plagued by conflict for decades, making it one of the most…

1 year ago

How Africa and the Diaspora Can Build a Self-Sustaining Future

Africa and the global Black diaspora have been trapped in cycles of economic dependency, largely due to colonial exploitation, systemic…

1 year ago

The Diaspora Divide: Why Africans and African Americans Still Struggle to Unite

For centuries, Africans and African Americans have shared a deep yet complex connection, bound by history, struggle, and resilience. Despite…

1 year ago