For many people, the archetype of African tourism has been the European model of the “safari.” Tourists come from distant lands, perhaps escaping the boreal winter, and bring hard currency and fuzzy preconceptions. They are seeking a once-in-lifetime experience, provided by a tourist industry that now employs about 7% of the Continent’s workforce. A quietly…
Unlike President Donald Trump, former United States President Barack Obama is not very active on Twitter. Prior to his tweet in support of Republican Senator John McCain who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, Obama’s most recent Twitter update was posted on June 22, when he mentioned that the issue of healthcare should transcend politics…
International football fans who enjoy the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations are in for a treat. Ahmad Ahmad, the new president of the Confederation of African Football, has announced a significant expansion of the Cup of Nations, which is expected to undergo a few changes as soon as approval is granted by the…
Millions of families regularly enjoy a box of macaroni and cheese. This convenient food is ready to eat in minutes thanks to its cheese powder, and children everywhere love it. However, a new study is calling into question the safety of that mac and cheese and other products. The study was ordered by environmental groups…
In a shocking upset, Venus Williams has lost the Wimbledon Ladies’ finals to Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco. Sports journalists have piled on to analyze the loss, to such an extent that Muguruza’s win is treated almost as an afterthought. Notably, Muguruza has not only won the 2017 Wimbledon Rosewater Dish, she is also the first player…
With attendance records and a classic showdown between Kenya and Ethiopia in the middle and long distance events, the final Under 18 World Championships of the International Association of Athletics Federation came to an end at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi. This was the last U18 World Championships event for the IAAF, which is moving to…
When the National Football Team of Ghana played a recent friendly match against the United States, all eyes were on Samuel Sarfo, a player who has gone from police corporal to team security guard to central defender. The Black Stars fell 1-2 against the Stars and Stripes, but this match was a personal victory for…
Although it may not compare to thoroughbred horse racing in terms of popularity, prestige or prize money, the sport of ostrich racing easily offers as much excitement. In fact, if anything ostrich racing is even more exciting. While horses tend to run gracefully with their jockeys delicately perched on top of their backs, ostriches are…
Ron Finley definitely isn’t your average gardener, but that’s part of what makes his story so unique. Dubbed the ‘Gangsta Gardener,’ Finley originally rose to prominence a few years ago after his effort to turn the small strip of land in front of his house into a garden brought him into a prolonged battle against…
Adama Paris is a stunning Senegalese fashion designer, and by the way, her real name is Adama Amanda Ndiaye. The founder of Dakar Fashion Week told CNN that she had established the annual event in Senegal’s seaside capital because she believed that talented black models and designers were being ignored by the industry. The globally…
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, completed their participation in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup with a loss to the German National Football Team, the current World Cup champions. The match was played in Sochi, a Russian football town that has recently experienced a fair share of controversy as…
In the world of professional tennis, female players from the United States have found Grand Slam dominance in the last few years, but the same cannot be said about their male counterparts. Serena Williams is the reigning queen of the Grand Slams, but the last time an American male tennis pro earned a Grand…