Greetings All, I’ve been somewhat annoyed with the continent and their actions regarding the coronavirus. But I saw some great news today and had to share. The following information comes from Loop Jamaica. Jamaica initiated a travel ban to and from China, sending back 19 Chinese nationals, to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. The…
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Equatorial Guinea Donates $2 Million to China for Coronavirus
Greetings Everyone, In a previous post, I addressed the $5 million donation made by The Gates Foundation to fight the coronavirus. Well, I found some additional news today and had to share it. The following information comes out of Africa News. Equatorial Guinea has donated $2 million to China to combat the coronavirus. Chaired by…
The Gates Foundation Gives $5 Million to Africa to Fight Coronavirus
Greetings Folks, I’ve tried to stay abreast with the coronavirus and came across some news today that I had to share. The following information comes out of Africa Feeds. The coronavirus first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan but has now spread to Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States. To combat…
“The Success of America is the Success of the Rest of the World”
That foolish statement was made by South African Billionaire Patrice Motsepe. The following information comes out of The South African and BBC News. Patrice Motsepe has been in Davos, Switzerland, on behalf of South Africa, for the World Economic Forum. At the start of the meeting he advised the following: “All we wanted to say…
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Greetings All, For the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about Africans going to space. Random, I know. But with the increasing discussions on advanced technology and my interest in the advancement of African people, it was only a matter of time before astronomy became a factor. This led me to some very…
Ghana Sets Up Bond for the Diaspora
Greetings Folks, In a previous post, I addressed the hundreds of African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans who were granted citizenship to Ghana for the “Year of Return.” Well, I came across some additional news that’s tied to that. The following information comes out of Face2Face Africa and Business Ghana. Ghana will offer a $3 billion bond…
Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Bases
As a continuation of my previous post, there have been some updates in the Middle East. The following comes out of CBS News. In retaliation to the airstrike that killed General Qassem Soleimani, Iran launched missile strikes against two military bases in Iraq. More than a dozen missiles targeted the Al Asad and Erbil military…
World War III?
After the assassination of Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, has the United States issued a declaration of war? The following information comes out of NBC News and Aljazeera. Major-General Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC’s) Quds Force, was killed in an airstrike at Baghdad International Airport. Many are unsure of whether…
France Withdraws CFA Franc from West African Countries
In a previous post, France’s colonial rule in West Africa was discussed. Well, I came across some news relative to that post that I had to share. The following comes out of Face 2 Face Africa. Eight West African countries are cutting financial ties with France and replacing the CFA franc. Their new currency will…
Turkish Contractors Arrested in Ghana
Greetings Everyone, I saw some great news earlier today and felt like sharing. The following information comes out of All Africa. An illegal drain that was constructed near the Association International School at Airport Residential Area in Accra, Ghana, was demolished. Built by a Turkish construction company, KASS + F, the concrete drain was 50…
South Africa Crowned Miss Universe
It’s always great to start the day with Black Beauty, don’t you think? The following information comes from Africa News. 26-year-old Zozibini Tunzi was crowned 2019 Miss Universe. The finale took place at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, GA. Tunzi incorporated colors of the South African flag in her costumes throughout the different rounds,…
Man-Made Starvation in Zimbabwe is a Global Crisis
My good mood could only last so long, I see. The following information comes out of Africa News. Zimbabwe is on the brink of man-made starvation. Hilal Elver, a United Nations special expert, advised that she found stunted, underweight children, mothers too hungry to breastfeed their babies, and medicine shortages in hospitals during a 10-day…
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