Category: African Stories
“The illegal use of military power against Libya and the distortion of all the UN Security Council decisions on Libya ruined the state” – President Vladimir Putin
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has in a lengthy address spoken about NATO’s invasion of Libya and how NATO’s “self-serving” illegal decision of interference ruined the oil-rich African country.
Adelaide Casely-Hayford: One of the earliest Sierra Leonean Feminists and Girls’ Advocator in Africa
Instantly my eyes were opened to the fact that the education meted out to [African people] had … taught us to despise ourselves … Our…
Meet Frances Claudia Wright OBE Known As “West Africa’s Portia” – The First Sierra Leonean Woman To Be Called To The Bar In Great Britain And To Practice Law In Sierra Leone
Little is known about “West Africa’s Portia” and leaving her out of the festivities of Black History Month is gravely unfair. Therefore, The African Dream…
Africanus Horton – The Sierra Leonean who has a crater on Mercury named after him, and the “Father of modern African political thought”
Many Sierra Leoneans and black people are unaware of the massive exploits of Africanus Horton. Therefore, in an observatory position of Black History Month, the…
Kai Londo – The Great Kissi Warrior and King Who Developed Kailahun District
Kai Londo was a man of reputable pedigree and stature. One cannot observe Black History Month without highlighting his contribution to local development. Throughout his time, he served as a charismatic and influential leader among his subordinates.
New Kru Town Needs Actions, Not Prayers: A Message To Policymakers In Liberia
Following the deadly stampede that led to the deaths of over 29 people and the hospitalization of many more, including pregnant women and children, politicians and key members of Liberia’s decision making bodies have taken to social media and other platforms to send their fervent messages and prayers for the people of New Kru Town
Top 5 reasons why Fela Kuti’s music and persona should impact African generations to come
Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, popularly known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, and fierce political activist.
Madagascar minister ‘swims’ 12 hours to safety
Miracles do happen! The Police Minister Serge Gelle was caught up in that positive situation. The government minister in Madagascar had swam for 12 hours…
Top 5 Reasons Why The Birth of Steve Biko Signified A Promulgation of Black Consciousness
Bantu Stephen Biko, commonly known as Steve Biko, is incontestably the pacesetter for black empowerment and vibrancy. Born on the 18th December 1946, within the…
List of Top 10 Universities In Africa 2021
There are currently more than 1,225 officially recognised higher-education institutions in Africa, that’s according to the UniRank database. According to the QS world university ranking 2021, eleven (11) African universities made it to the list which seven (7) of those are from South Africa.