Angola’s new president picks apart the dos Santos empire AFP The start of the clean-up operation did not take long. Within three months of taking control of Angola, President Joao Lourenco sacked his predecessor’s daughter as head of the state-run oil company and set about dismantling the empire built by Jose Eduardo dos Santos. A […]
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Zimbabwe’s new president Emmerson Mnangagwa offers money to white farmers
November 26, 2017
Zimbabwe’s new president Emmerson Mnangagwa offers money to white farmers eNews Channel Africa (eNCA) HARARE – Zimbabwe’s newly-sworn-in president Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to compensate white farmers who lost their land during his predecessor’s notorious land reform programme. On 24 November 2017, Mnangagwa became only the third President of Zimbabwe since its independence, following in the […]
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe resigns as president
November 21, 2017
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe resigns as president BBC News A letter from Mr Mugabe said that the decision was voluntary and that he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power, the Reuters news agency reports. The surprise announcement halted an impeachment hearing that had begun against him. Mr. Mugabe had previously refused to […]
XXIII Olympic Winter -2018 PyeongChang – Venues
November 21, 2017
XXIII Olympic Winter -2018: PyeongChang Venues for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang February 9, 2018 – February 25, 2018 ___ Video: Construction ‘complete’ on PyeongChang 2018 facilities ___ Video: A tour around competition and non-competition venues of 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics ___ Video: High Speed Rail opens in December 2017 Reaching sports destination for […]
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe ignores party deadline to quit
November 20, 2017
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe ignores party deadline to quit BBC Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party has summoned its MPs to discuss the future of its leader, President Robert Mugabe, after a deadline for his resignation came and went on Monday. The deadline was set by Mr Mugabe’s own party, Zanu-PF. The embattled leader surprised Zimbabweans on Sunday, […]
UNCF – Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
November 15, 2017
UNCF – Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities UNCF HBCUs have an incredible impact—they create skilled workers, jobs and serve as economic hubs for the areas that surround their campuses and beyond. The landmark study, HBCUs Make America Strong: The Positive Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities—commissioned by UNCF’s Frederick D. […]
Situation in Zimbabwe
November 15, 2017
Situation in Zimbabwe Al Jazeera Zimbabwe’s military has seized state TV and blocked off access to government offices in the capital Harare. In a televised address early on Wednesday morning, military spokesperson, Major General SB Moyo, said the army was seeking to “pacify a degenerating, social, and economic situation” in the country. Moyo denied that […]
NFL: The new Las Vegas Raiders Stadium revealed – Groundbreaking
November 14, 2017
NFL: The new Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Revealed – Groundbreaking The Oakland Raiders broke ground November 13 on their new 65,000-seat domed stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Plans are to have the stadium ready for the 2020 season. For now the team will continue playing in Oakland, California. The San Francisco Bay Area currently has […]
Autograf – “Sleepless In NYC”
November 5, 2017
Autograf – “Sleepless In NYC” Chicago-based trio Autograf have blessed Armada Deep with their newest chill track, ‘Sleepless In NYC’ with vocalist Vérité. ___ Audio: Autograf – “Sleepless In NYC” ___
First look at the Obama Presidential Center
November 4, 2017
First look at the Obama Presidential Center Source: Obama Foundation – The Obama Presidential Center The Obama Presidential Center will be a living, working center — an ongoing project where we will shape, together, what it means to be a good citizen in the 21st century. President and Mrs. Obama chose to build the Obama […]
November 27, 2017
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