Washington Informer
As part of its new international business initiative, on Dec. 16, the D.C. Chamber of Commerce hosted a delegation from the worlds' newest country--the Republic of South Sudan. Leaders from the northeastern African country met with District government leaders and…
Pope Benedict XVI is welcomed upon arrival during a ceremony at Cotonou’s international airport in Benin, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. Catholics carrying umbrellas decorated with Pope Benedict XVI’s image greeted him Friday as he embarked on his second trip to…
The United Nations declared 2011 the International Year for People of African Descent. TransAfrica, a DC-based human rights and social justice advocacy organization has celebrated the declaration by launching a new international campaign entitled: I am TransAfrican. The organization's spokesperson…
Dr. Sam HoPeople who weren't yet born when AIDS first emerged are today most at risk for becoming HIV positive – an alarming development that underscores how essential awareness is, especially as we approach World AIDS Day, Dec. 1. From…
Since the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations (COP) in 1994, recognition of the potential threat of climate change has grown steadily among states. However, progress in addressing this threat has not been so…
Compiled from AP and other news sources A federal judge has given final approval to a $1.2 billion government settlement with black farmers who claim they were unfairly denied loans and other assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture over…
"I would like to leave behind me the conviction that if we maintain a certain amount of caution and organization we deserve victory ... You cannot carry out fundamental change without a certain amount of madness. In this case, it…
Ngozi Nmezi, director, D.C. Office of African Affairs Photo by Shevry LassiterA 1960's protest-era slogan made popular by America's "Black Power" groups—"Seize the time"—was the theme and the message articulated by both African and American leaders during the Corporate Council…
Tawakkul Karman of Yemen (left) was joined by Leymah Gbowee (top) and Ellen Sirleaf Johnson (both of Liberia) to win the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.The Norwegian-based Nobel Committee was awarded today to three African and Arab women in recognition of…
Nigeria President Goodluck JonathanLAGOS, Nigeria (AP) – Nigeria celebrated its independence Sat., Oct. 1 with a muted, security-conscious ceremony at the nation's heavily guarded presidential villa amid a campaign of bombings and attacks carried out by a radical Muslim sect.…
President Paul BiyaYAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) - An official and an activist say police arrested 50 protesters seeking independence for English-speaking Cameroon. The police official says activists from the Southern Cameroons National Council demonstrated Saturday in the city of Buea. He…
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