The sad tale of African disunity at home and the diaspora isn’t a new one. We have often heard Africans quote the motto’s of Pan African ism with one breathe and then quote ideas of hatred and disunity with the other. It is quite sad particularly when this distrust is taken into the diaspora and [...]

“When it comes to Africa, most of what is shown on television and reported in newspapers is negative. However, there is another side and most African Americans are unaware of what Africa truly has to offer, opportunity and an incredible lifestyle.” - Stafford Bailey, filmmaker.

FARE THEE WELL – ELEHINMI OF OJA VILLAGE

“Oba ti waja” is the popular saying in Yoruba land when a King Passes On. For in Yoruba tradition, a king cannot die, but climbs up higher. This could account for the Sunday Tribune report on 24th August 2008 when it categorically reported that:

“CONTRARY to news [...]

Michelle Obama succeeded in Americanizing her husband, Barack Obama, on Day 1 of the Democratic Party convention in Denver. Michelle painted an intimate portrait of her husband, Barack, as a father and family man with faith in the American dream.
In a most eloquently delivered speech aimed at reassuring voters, she buries any doubts [...]

Swathes of West Africa’s coastline extending from the orange dunes in Mauritania to the dense tropical forests in Cameroon will be underwater by the end of the century as a direct consequence of climate change, environmental experts warn.

African runners swept the Men’s Marathon race Sunday on the last day of the 29th Olympic Games in China. In all, athletes from more than a dozen African countries won medals in events ranging from running and football to swimming and kayaking. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from Beijing. Take a listen:

Here is a video highlight of the Nigeria 0-1 Argentina soccer final match at the Beijing Olympics.