BOOK & HISTORY

 There was a country

The defining experience of Chinua Achebe’s life was the Nigerian civil war, also known as the Biafran War, of 1967–1970. The conflict was infamous for its savage impact on the Biafran people, Chinua Achebe’s people, many of whom were starved to death after the Nigerian government blockaded their borders.

STYLE & MARRIAGE

Who comes first in your marriage?

By Latoya Irving

In marriage there is a certain order in the household. God is first, then spouse, then kids. A lot of people have a problem with that order. Some want to put their spouse before God, some want the kids before the spouse, some want God only when He is needed. Let’s take a look at how the home should be.

INTERVIEW

I married two wives to avoid cheating

By Kizito Musoke

A Ugandan member of parliament, Ronald Kibuule, married two women - Esther and Fortune in an attempt to avoid infidelity. The 27-year-old-minister his wives speak in this interview.

BUSINESS/PERSONALITY

An Ethiopian American entrepreneurial success 

By Susan E.Majek

It is widely believed that the "American dream" is easily attainable by anyone in the US. However, successful African immigrants who are usually known for not having good financial support systems, excellent financial literacy skills, access to capital, legacy name recognition, and exclusive mentorship opportunities that are easily available to non-minorities can attest to the fact that achieving their American dream wasn't easy.

In the Washington, DC area, Ethiopians are especially known for being entrepreneurs, especially in the restaurant, parking and security industries. One man who is ahead of the pack and stands out as a leader and employer to many is Ethiopian born DC Parking lot Czar, Henok Tesfaye

Hungary: Matters arising

Zoltán Kovács,

Freedom of speech, “alive and kicking in Hungary” | euronews, i talk
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JUSTICE & REPORT

Human trafficker convicted after Anti-Voodoo move

By Hélène Michaud

"Never, never, never!" I can't forget her cry of fear before she left the Dutch courtroom. That was back in 2009. Josephine had just testified against Solomon, the fellow Nigerian she said took her to Italy where she was forced into street prostitution.

COMMENTARY

The collision of Africa’s inhibitive values & international ideals

By Kofi Akosah-Sarpong

As Africa flowers and its traditional values play out naturally with international ideals, the ensuing schisms are helping to refine some toxic African values that have been entangling Africans’ wellbeing. The conviction for life in London, UK of Eric Bikubi and Magalie Bamu of murdering Bamu's 15-year-old brother Kristy, accused of using witchcraft to cause their existential predicaments, reveals how Africa’s inhibitive rites are crossing international borders and how the international community is responding.