Central African Republic uses capoeira to restore social bonds [No Comment]
Every Sunday, young people from all walks of life gather at the Bangui Stadium in the Central African Republic to…
Burkina Faso prisons allow inmate mothers stay with babies
In the women’s prison in Ouagadougou, 13 babies and toddlers are in detention alongside the normal inmates. Many convicted mothers…
Documentary film, 'Liyana' puts a twist on the art of storytelling
A story within a story is how filmmakers Aaron and Amanda Kopp describe their new documentary film, ‘Liyana.’ Over the…
Congolese President Joseph Kabila visits Angola [No Comment]
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, was recently in Angola where he visited the country’s military…
Discovering the history of the African wax print [Grand Angle]
Fashion designer Jacynthe Makosso is promoting the wax print made in Africa at an exhibition to be held in Congo-Brazzaville…
Protests in Ethiopia [The Morning Call]
Protests by members of the Amharic Ethnic groupd in Gondar region of Amhara in Ethiopîa took another turn with reports…
Biker groups flourish in post-Gaddafi Libya
Vetoed to come together under Muammar Gaddafi’s regime, Libyan motorcycle enthusiasts are now growing in number in Tripoli, riding rough…
African designs on display at Lagos Fashion Week [no comment]
African designers presented their latest creations at Lagos Fashion Week in Nigeria. This edition, which took place under the theme:…
Somali migrants return home from Libya
About 150 Somali migrants in Libya returned home on Wednesday under a voluntary repatriation program organized by the United Nations…
Kenyatta joins calls for free movement of Africans across continent
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday joined calls to allow the free movement of Africans across the continent. Kenyatta said…
Inauguration of the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar [No Comment]
Senegalese President Macky Sall recently inaugurated Museum of Black Civilizations (MCN) in Dakar, a 50 year-old project which aims at…
Muslims in Nigeria celebrated Eid el-Kebir in style [No Comment]
Muslims in Nigeria celebrated Eid el-Kebir, one of the main Muslim religious holidays, in which they prayed and sacrificed an…
Incredible: Parisian tightrope walker soars 35 m high on a thread
It might seem like a scene out of the movies, but this is the real deal.. French tightrope walker, Tatiana-Mosio…
A teenage horse rider regales an Egyptian village [No Comment]
Abir Magdy, a fifteen-year-old Egyptian, performs daring and skillful rhythmic acrobatics with her horse. … READ MORE … source
Boat with rescued migrants blocked from Tunisia
An Egyptian boat that rescued 75 migrants in international waters was blocked Saturday evening off the Tunisian coast, the authorities…
Ghana bids farewell to former U.N. chief Kofi Annan [No Comment]
Ghana bid farewell to former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday (September 13) in a full state funeral attended by…
Residents of Libyan city of Zintan struggling experiencing water shortage
Hundreds of blue pipes have been abandoned in the Libyan city of Zintan, as residents struggle to get enough water…
Burundi to shut UN rights office [The Morning Call]
In a bold move, Burundi has asked the UN Human rights office to leave the country. The government has long…
Burundi's Nkurunziza not to run for another term in 2020
What could be described as a surprise announcement was made on thursday in Burundi. Long-serving President Pierre Nkurunziza said he…
Comoros opposition demands new electoral code
Eleven candidates in the Comoros have called for a review of the country’s electoral process ahead of the March 24…
Aftermath of clashes in Kasese, Uganda
The situation in Western Uganda’s Rwenzururu region remains tense after violence between Ugandan security forces and royal guards from the…
George Weah's economic challenges [Business Segment]
The economic challenges of Liberian President-elect George Weah are immense. Poverty affects nearly seven out of ten people. In 2016,…
Buffalo Wild Wings server puts her foot in her mouth with racist comment to guest
(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) A customer at a Houston-area Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant says her server made outright degrading…
Federal court rules Duggar sisters’ privacy lawsuit can proceed against an Arkansas city
A lawsuit filed by four reality show sisters can proceed against an Arkansas city that released confidential information about their…
Unarmed Black man shot, paralyzed by Indianapolis police officer wins record settlement
(Adobe Stock) A Black man who was shot in the back and subsequently paralyzed by an Indianapolis police officer with…
Joy Behar says Alex Acosta can now defend R. Kelly: ‘He has the skill set’
“The View” host Joy Behar tore into Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta on Friday’s episode, joking that his resignation over the…
Civil Rights attorney Benjamin Crump wants charges dropped against Black man accused of stealing hospital IV
Attorney Ben Crump wants charges against Shaquille Dukes and two other Black men dropped. Davis was accused of stealing a…
EBONY Magazine Throwback: The Life + Times of Tina Knowles Lawson [VIDEO]
Originally posted in July 2015 EBONY, we are re-sharing this throwback look at July 2015 EBONY cover featuring Beyonce’s hot…
Howard University Hospital Announces WIC Center
By Tyra Wilkes, Special to the AFRO Howard University Hospital announced the opening of their Women, Infants and Children (WIC)…
Congrats Lonnie Bunch | Afro
With major local Black figures and influencers present, Council member Anita Bonds (D-At-Large) commemorated the historic appointment of Lonnie Bunch…
Monopolized Athletic Wear | Afro
By Glenn Mollette We have watched corporations and famous Americans have ups and downs throughout the years. We’ve all watched…
Another Viewpoint | Afro
By Tim Lacy, AFRO Columnist Although I am a fan of the NFL they constantly find ways to tick me…
Raptors, Durant; Wishful Thinking And NBA Fallout
By Vincent Jones, Special to the AFRO The drama, the circumstance, and the fallout surrounding Durant’s – should he or…
R. Kelly Arrested Again in Chicago on Federal Sex Charges
By The Associated Press Singer R. Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chicago…
Dyson Now Has Dryer Attachments for ALL Types of Curls and Coils • EBONY
Dyson is the go-to dryer of hair pros around the globe. Peek into any top hair wiz’s kit, and you’re…
Trump Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid controversy over Epstein plea deal
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta has resigned amid controversy over his role in a 2008 plea deal with accused sex trafficker…
Volkswagen to contribute $2.6 billion to Ford’s autonomous venture: source
HAMBURG (Reuters) – Carmaker Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will inject $1 billion in capital and $1.6 billion worth of assets into Ford’s…
Got Lemons by Annie Lee – October Gallery
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Mother wants answers for son’s mysterious death in the Dominican Republic
(Adobe Stock) A Georgia mother believes her son’s mysterious death in the Dominican Republic in April is linked to the…
A pool spat between man, teens escalates but he offers apology for ‘going off deep end’
Getty Images A white man has apologized for taking part in a rant against a group of teens at a…
Beyonce whisked into exclusive Grand Canyon tribal grounds to film music video
Beyonce, right, and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter arrive at the world premiere of “The Lion King” on Tuesday, July…
Storm Reid joining Idris Elba, Viola Davis on Warner Bros. ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel
(Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for BET) Actress Storm Reid of A Wrinkle in Time and HBO’s Euphoria is joining…
She’s baaaccckkkk….Kenya Moore returning to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ next season
Kenya Moore (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for WE tv) Looks like fans are getting their wish and The Real…
Angela Bassett makes her Netflix debut in ‘Otherhood’
Netflix Angela Bassett is taking her talents to Netflix, starring in the streamer’s upcoming film, Otherhood. In it, she and…
Transgender inmate who says she suffered abuse freed; vows to fight for others
Strawberry Hampton (Chicago Sun-Times/YouTube) A transgender inmate is free from prison after fighting to be housed with women in an…
O.J. Simpson at odds with Colin Kaepernick over canceled ‘Betsy Ross’ Nikes
Even though the 4th of July holiday has come and gone, the heated debate over Nike’s scrapping their Betsy Ross…
How ‘Midsommar’ Turns A Breakup Into A Wicked Fairy Tale
“Midsommar” is an eerie elegy. The director, Ari Aster, who emerged a promising new talent thanks to last year’s indie…
Wendy Williams offers advice to Lil’ Kim after rapper cancels all appearances with ‘messy’ media outlets
Wendy Williams won’t stop until she gets Lil’ Kim on her show, even after the rapper canceled all media appearances…
‘How To Get Away With Murder’ to wrap up after Season 6, but creator says ‘buckle up’
(Photo: American Broadcasting Companies) ABC confirmed this week that the upcoming sixth season of ABC’s How To Get Away With…
‘Jawline’ Explores The Complex Realities Of Teenage Social Media Fame
Four years ago, budding documentarian Liza Mandelup set out to explore the sway that social media holds on Generation Z.…
Serena Williams advances to Wimbledon final; takes big step into history
United States’ Serena Williams returns to Czech Republic’s Barbora Strycova in a Women’s semifinal singles match on day ten of…
The Joy Of Watching The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Luxuriate In Victory
The video is electrifying. “I deserve this!” yells Megan Rapinoe, the most visible member of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer…
With A Growing Membership Since Trump, Black Gun Group Considers Getting Political | NPR
The goal of the National African American Gun Association is to introduce black Americans to guns and also instruct them…
Is ‘Race Science’ Making A Comeback? | NPR
When Angela Saini was 10 years old, her family moved from what she called “a very multicultural area” in East…
In latest book, former St. Louis cop writes how problems with cops starts with the stories they tell | The St. Louis American
Terrell Carter’s latest book “Police on a Pedestal: Responsible Policing in a Culture of Worship” begins with the African proverb,…
Meet Esther Abisola Omole | Stanford Magazine
Esther Abisola Omole, ’21, discovered her passion for architecture as a child while roaming her grandfather’s neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria.…
The Women Who Brought Us the Moon | PBS
In 1965, Poppy Northcutt was the only female engineer at NASA’s Houston Mission Control. As she gazed at the men…
A woman ordered a ‘Moana’ cake for her daughter — but the baker heard ‘marijuana’
Kensli Davis, whose favorite movie is Disney’s animated tale “Moana,” wanted a movie-themed cake to celebrate her 25th birthday. But…