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African cultural landscapes are sites which reflect African land-use techniques that sustain biological diversity. Some of these sites are also associated with African spiritual, traditional beliefs and customs. Just like other continents’ landscapes, these sites have been inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). They are also protected through the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage for generations to come. Typically, sites like these have exceptional universal values that exceed national boundaries and as such are preserved to prevent exposure to disaster or risk. Read more on…
Bobby McFerrin is a well-known folk-jazz vocalist who is best known for his vocal percussion and cappella singing, as well as his hit song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. was born on March 11, 1950, in Manhattan, New York, to Robert McFerrin Sr., an American operatic baritone and the first African American man to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, and Sara Cooper, a soprano and a Metropolitan Opera judge who chaired the vocal department at Fullerton College. McFerrin was interested in becoming a minister of music because he was surrounded by musical…
When Jane Nolmongen’s husband expelled her from their family home in northern Kenya after discovering a British soldier had raped her, she went to a village run entirely by women, where men are not permitted. Nolmongen has lived in Umoja village in Samburu County for the past 30 years, supporting her eight children and working land she will soon own, defying a culture in which women are considered the property of their fathers and husbands. “The village has been a source of support for me because we have worked together to make progress in our lives and teach each…
On Sunday, Niger citizens cast their votes during a presidential run-off election. That marked the first time their country will have a peaceful transition of power. Though the Sahel state has seen a surge in militia attacks, civilians remain hopeful the process will be democratic and peaceful. Tillaberi, one of the violence-prone regions in Niger, has nevertheless served as a hotspot for militia groups in the country. Recently, seven election workers in the area succumbed after their vehicle hit a mine and blew up. The Blast According to sources, a vehicle belonging to Niger’s electoral commission struck a landmine in…
Former Sierra Leone president, Ernest Bai Koroma, was on Monday probed by a commission looking into embezzlement and corruption cases during his presidential term. The probing was done in an undisclosed location following the cancellation of two previous hearings for security reasons. Ernest Bai Koroma and Over 100 Officials Together with over 100 other officials who served with him, Koroma is being investigated over unexplained wealth and money laundering. In March 2020, an inquiry commission established that millions of dollars were unaccounted for after reviewing the state-owned enterprises and ministries, dating back between 2007 and 2018, Koroma’s tenure. The ex-president…
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These are the 10 Most Popular African Salads. 1. Salad de palmiste Heart of palm is the key component of Salade de palmiste, a Seychelles gourmet specialty that is popular throughout the world. Aside from this gourmet item, other usual elements in the salad include green mangos, coconuts, avocados, green tomatoes, red bell peppers, coriander, and mint, to name a few. The salad is served with a side of rice. All of the ingredients are coarsely chopped and thrown together with a sweet and sour dressing made using ginger and lime juice as the primary ingredients. This dish is…
Only weeks after receiving an award from King Charles at St James’s Palace, Professor Yann LeCun — one of the three “godfathers of AI” — has announced he is leaving Meta after 12 years to launch a new company focused on what he calls “advanced machine intelligence.” LeCun, celebrated for his pioneering work in deep learning and known for his signature bowties, has long been a central figure in the development of modern AI. During his time at Meta, he co-founded the company’s influential Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab, won the Turing Award, and witnessed multiple waves of AI…
The African continent has a very rich and captivating history. It is said that humans emerged on the African continent. The region has experienced several changes following the influence of foreigners. With the marvelous stories of empires in this continent, for sure it should be way ahead of other regions. However, we see that Africa lags. This article will try to explain historically why the African Continent fell. #1 African Diversity African Diversity is a natural occurrence that contributed to the demise of Africa. The continent has several sovereign states that are diverse in many ways. For example, there…
History gives us a new angle to view situations most of the time. A century ago, seven crises had truly global impacts. In 1918, 5% of the world’s population was swept away with the flu epidemic. Approximately 100 million people were dead before social distancing curb its spread. We cannot forget the impact brought by the two global wars of 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945, the HIV/AIDS pandemic of the 1980s onwards, the major political crisis of 1989 to the end of the cold war, and the financial crises of 1929 to 2008. The Crises and Global Impacts.…
