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French Beninois Wins Miss France in Racist Controversy
A FRANCO-BENINESE student chosen as the new Miss France said she is proud of her "cosmopolitan" country after winning a competition dogged by allegations of racism. Flora Coquerel was crowned Miss France on Saturday [AFP/GETTY]Flora Coquerel, from Orleans, was crowned Miss France in a ceremony on Saturday night.The 19-year-old, whose mother is from the West African state of Benin, insisted … [Read More...]
UN Honors Nelson Mandela as Champion of Peace, Reconciliation
The UN flag flies at half-mast in remembrance of the late Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe 6 December 2013 – The United Nations family today mourned the loss – and celebrated the enduring legacy – of Nelson Mandela, the former South African leader and peace advocate who passed away yesterday at the age of 95. As the UN flag … [Read More...]
Nelson Mandela dead at 95.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the first black South African to hold the office, and the first elected in a fully representative, multiracial election. He died at his home Thursday, at the age of 95, and was surrounded by friends and family. His death was announced … [Read More...]
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Obama and 3 Former U.S. Presidents in South Africa to Pay Tribute to Mandela
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UN Honors Nelson Mandela as Champion of Peace, Reconciliation
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Blogs
Balderdash in the New York Times
In the New York Times of today, I saw this screaming headline, "Thomas Rees, 86, Plastic Surgeon Who … [Read More...]
Thank You Ambassador Abdulahi Garba Aminchi, Nigerian Ambassador to Kuwait
Dear Ambassador Aminchi, You probably don't remember me, but I attended the meeting between the … [Read More...]
Racist Bigot Benjamin Netanyahu Plans to Deport Thousands of Africans
Here's the reason most Africans who support the Jewish state of Israel passionately don't want … [Read More...]
A Chance Meeting with H.E. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 17 - I was totally flabbergasted last night after a long press conference in which … [Read More...]
In Dubai on My Way to Kuwait
Dubai, Nov. 15 - The Emirates flight from New York left at 10:47, which I consider an on time … [Read More...]
My Voice of America Interview – 11/13/13
Last night I was interviewed by the Voice of America on the new Afrobarometer Index that found that … [Read More...]
ARIK AIR TO CAMEROON, CANCELLED FLIGHT, PATRIOTIC NIGERIANS, AND CAMEROON HOSPITALITY
As you know, I left the house at 9:15 am to JFK with a limousine service, but this time it was a … [Read More...]
Ambassador Ogwu’s Independence Day Classy Party
Nigeria celebrated its 53th independence anniversary on the 1st of October, 2013. However, Prof. … [Read More...]
The Empowerment Guru Juggernaut, Chika Onyeani, Meets with the Immovable Force, Toyin Falola: and Honoring Governor Amaechi
It is always an honor to meet an African intellectual and elite, who is not one of those I have … [Read More...]
Visually Impaired Nigerian Sings Goodluck Jonathan’s Praises
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