Africa World News

08/08/2022

Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - His popularity skyrocketed to fame after being cast within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as M’Baku as seen in Black Panther, and Avengers: Infinity War. Winston Duke /Image, LN/ Winston Duke was born on 15 November 1986 in Argyle, Saint Paul, Trinidad, ...

05/08/2022

Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - A twin island nation located off the Northern edge of the South American mainland, Trinidad and Tobago lies just 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) off the coast of north-eastern Venezuela and 130 kilometers (81 miles) south of Grenada. View of Port of Spain beach front...

04/08/2022

Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- Sub-Saharan Africa gave rise to headwraps in the early 1700s, which soon became popular among Nubian queens in Egypt. Headwraps are not just for fashion /Image, TV/ A traditional African garment, the Yoruba in Nigeria call their artfully folded wraps geles, Ghan...

02/08/2022

Ekeomah Atuonwu Nigeria will have the chance to exhibit her cultural history through theater, poetry, dance, and other forms as part of celebrations for her 60th anniversary of independence in Jamaica. Nigeria culture at display at Jamaica 60th independence anniversary /Image, VN, NN/ This informati...

02/08/2022

Avellon Williams While one might think of Europe as the go-to place to see castles. There's nothing quite like the history and beauty of African castles to explore. They may not be as "traditional" as their European counterparts, but they are as beautiful as anything in the world. These thirteen (13...

01/08/2022

Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- On August 1, 1834, the Slaves were freed from their chains in the Caribbean. This is one of the most significant days in Trinidad and Tobago history, people from all walks of life come together to celebrate freedom, reflect on our past, and look forward to a bri...

01/08/2022

Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - The end of slavery in the British Empire is marked on Emancipation Day. As a result, it is observed as a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 on August 1, where there is no work. Emancipation celebration in the streets of Port of Spain /Image, TTN/ To...

29/07/2022

Avellon Williams HAVANA, CUBA- In a global poll of the best destinations to practice snorkeling, a type of diving that allows recreational exploration beneath the ocean's surface, the Bounce platform recognized in tourism ranked Cuba the third-best destination in the world. /Image, TA/ Several media...

28/07/2022

Avellon Williams BOGOTA, COLOMBIA – Violence is causing harm to many people, especially children, indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants, community leaders, and human rights defenders. President Ivan Duque Marquez /Image, Reuters/ As Colombia's new government takes office next month, the report outl...

27/07/2022

Avellon Williams ROSEAU, DOMINICA – The news has enthused the nation with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announcing in parliament on Tuesday that the island has entered into an agreement for the establishment of an offshore medical school. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit /Image, DV/ Since Ross ...

26/07/2022

Avellon Williams ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - The Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, proposed Monday a single-item referendum asking the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines to replace Queen Elizabeth with a non-executive president as head of state. Gonsalves told Parliament he would only p...

25/07/2022

Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Dozens of people sought refuge at a high school in Haiti's capital Saturday after fleeing gunfire in the neighborhood where two rival gangs have fought for weeks, claiming dozens of lives. In the Delmas district near the violence-hit Cite Soleil neighb...

25/07/2022

22/07/2022

Avellon Williams THE GAMBIA - With its white sandy beaches, wildlife, ecotourism scene, and cheap package holidays, the Gambia, located between Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, is a tiny country that has gained popularity over the years. /Image, AH/ The Gambia, however, has been the target of headlines on...

21/07/2022

Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- The Haitian officials reported this month that at least eight inmates have died in multiple prisons in Les Cayes. There has been a shortage of food and water in prisons this year, contributing to the death toll. Haiti’s prison /Image, TG/ In response to this...

21/07/2022

Avellon Williams Jollof, music, dance, art, culture, and contest. Taking place on July 23rd, the Atlanta Jollof, Music & Food Festival will provide an authentic African experience. In a day-long festival presented by Akon Lights Africa, a company founded by hip-hop star Akon, the iconic Jollof dish....

20/07/2022

20/07/2022

Avellon Williams HAVANA, CUBA - Electric motorcycles are buzzing along this highway outside Cuba's capital, where young adults perform stunts and display their two-wheelers, which would be largely silent if not for the music blasting from the speakers. In recent years, Cubans have been inundated wit...

20/07/2022

Avellon Williams The Ethiopian-born model of South Sudanese descent Nyakim Gatwech born on 27 January 1993 represents the next generation of female models. Her dark skin has attracted attention and has made her a popular Instagram user. Model Nyakim Gatwech /Image, GB/ Nyakim Gatwech's parents lived...

19/07/2022

Avellon Williams ROSEAU, DOMINICA- After a pause of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for economic citizenship has increased gradually following its popularity. In the wake of the global crisis, people started worrying about their future and understood the importance of alternative....

18/07/2022

18/07/2022

Avellon Williams MEXICO - A process to extradite drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero to the United States for murdering a DEA agent in 1985 has been launched after he was captured by Mexican forces last weekend. Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero /Image, SK/ According to a Mexican federal official who reques...

15/07/2022

Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- The main fuel terminal in Haiti resumed operations after it closed last week due to gang violence. The Varreux terminal is situated in the rundown Cité Soleil neighborhood, which has seen battles between two rival gangs. Its closure had led to petrol shortage...

14/07/2022

Avellon Williams ST. LUCIA- As early as 1807, the British abolished the Slave Trade and proclaimed that no country should trade enslaved persons from Africa illegally. Despite this, the trade continued. Thus, slave registers became a means of tracking and destroying the illegal slave trade by record...

13/07/2022

Avellon Williams MEXICO- As Black Americans sought freedom in New Mexico during the early 1900s, Blackdom proved an ideal destination. The history of Blackdom /Image, KVIA/ The town of Blackdom, which was founded in 1901 and incorporated in 1903 by thirteen African Americans, is located about 18 mil...

12/07/2022

Avellon Williams GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The United Nations' latest projections indicate that the world's population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050, before reaching a peak of around 10.4 billion people in the late 2080s due to recent reductions in fertility. This ha...

11/07/2022

Avellon Williams ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA- The anti-LGBT+ laws in Antigua and Barbuda have been declared unconstitutional by a judge. In a judgment dated Tuesday (5 July), the Antigua and Barbuda High Court ruled that the laws against "buggery" and "serious indecency" discriminate against LGBTQ+ persons....

09/07/2022

The great West-African country is much more than football champions. Senegal 🇸🇳 has a very rich history, a diverse culture and an excellent destination for...

09/07/2022

After training and cooking across the world, Caribbean island native Debra Sardinha-Metivier has returned home and added her own influence to her food while ...

08/07/2022

Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- Caracas, Venezuela, is one of the few cities in the region that is cheaper than Kingston, Jamaica, according to a cost of living estimator that compares living costs with New York and other regions. Jamaica ranks cheapest /Image, IS/ Jamaica ranks among the chea...

07/07/2022

Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- In the early hours of this day July 7, 2021, Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated by a hit squad that included Haitians and Colombians, according to the National Police of Haiti. A year after the attack, chaos have only gotten worse in the impoveri...

05/07/2022

Avellon Williams HAVANA, CUBA- According to recent reports, Cuban armed forces and migrant smugglers have engaged in a series of shootouts, showing that organized crime groups are shifting tactics between the Caribbean island and the United States in an effort to traffic more people. /Image, MM/ Cub...

05/07/2022

Avellon Williams RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL- For almost 200 years, enslaved Africans buried in Rio de Janeiro have been forgotten and buried. Now, it serves as a museum. It was discovered in the 1990s during the renovation of an abandoned house in Rio de Janeiro, and it sits in the city's downtown area....

04/07/2022

Avellon Williams JAMAICA- Upon landing in Kenya last week for his first-ever performance, seven-time Jamaica Festival Song winner Eric Donaldson received royal treatment. At the Carnivore grounds, Donaldson will perform at the Reggae-themed Umoja Splash Festival. According to a Nairobi City County r...

01/07/2022

Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- People often hear, or assume, that relationships are good for their health, longevity, and life expectancy. As a general rule, that's true. However, when a relationship is bad, it's not so true. There is no doubt that not all relationships are healthy, regardles...

30/06/2022

Avellon Williams HAVANA, CUBA- Gambian ambassador to Cuba H.E. Dr. Kujejatou K.B. Manneh emphasized the importance of Expocaribe 2022 for trade and cooperation with her country and other African countries. /Image, CD/ After describing the event that ended in Cuba on Sunday, and after learning about....

29/06/2022

Avellon Williams BAHAMAS- To help deal with the impact of the significant rise in energy prices on the global market, the Bahamas' Prime Minister, Phillip Davis, joined his Antigua & Barbuda counterpart Gaston Browne in calling on the United States to lift its embargo that prevents Venezuela from ex...

28/06/2022

Avellon Williams KAMPALA, UGANDA- Uganda is in the spotlight again and this time it is with shining gold. A deposit of 31 million tonnes of gold ore was recently discovered in the country, with 320,000 tonnes of extractable pure gold estimated to be available. Gold supply chain in Uganda /Image, SN,...