East-Africa
WATCH: Mohamed Omar Makes History as the First Somali American to Chair a Minnesota Hospital Board
Just a few days back, the Hennepin Healthcare Board made a historic move by appointing Mohammad Omar as its new…
History
West-Africa
Minnesota Teacher Awarded Grant for Somali Oral History Initiative
“If the Somali language were to vanish, we would lose its vibrant culture and profound oral history,” she remarked earnestly.…
East-Africa
Remarkable Women Overlooked by History – Wild Basil Podcast Episode 1
AllAfrica proudly presents its latest creative endeavor: an eight-part podcast series titled “Wild Basil.” This captivating series showcases remarkable women…
Somalia
Khadija Omar Makes History as Somalia’s First Hijabi Miss Universe Contestant
Comparisons abound as Omar steps into the Miss Universe spotlight, drawing parallels to Halima Aden, the trailblazing Somali-American model. Aden…
East-Africa
Ethiopia in 2024: Learning from History and the Implications of Abiy’s Memorandum of Understanding
Back in 2006, Ethiopia was the big player in the Horn of Africa. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s leadership brought about…
Central-Africa
Thierry Michel: “Congo has lived an exceptional history
Guest Africa
Central-Africa
Hissène Habré “remains a statesman in history
Hissène Habré, who ruled Chad between 1982 and 1990, died yesterday, Tuesday, August 24, in Senegal. He was serving a…
Central-Africa
André Lye Yoka: “The history of the Congolese rumba is one
By introducing the Congolese rumba to the intangible heritage of mankind, this is the desire, the will of two neighboring…
Southern-Africa
South Africa: 30 years after apartheid,
On June 30, 1991, the apartheid laws were abolished. A step towards the end of the regime that was definitely…
Southern-Africa
South Africa: several museums being traced
In South Africa, several museums that trace the country’s history are now in crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has driven many…
East-Africa
Tour de France: with Nicholas Dlamini, historical past
Nicholas Dlaminis turns into the primary black South African to participate within the Tour de France. Since 2015, Massive Loop…
