He had entered the Clarksdale race vowing to combat crime and high unemployment. He was discovered missing Tuesday, after his SUV was involved in an accident — without him in it. (Photo: Troy Catchings, AP) Story Highlights 34-year-old Marco McMillian body’s found Authorities investigating his death as a homicide Police: Person of interest in custody […]
Zimbabwe looks to heal rift
28 February 2013 by
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (R) and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in Harare in January [Reuters] Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabweans will vote on a long-awaited draft constitution next month in a referendum that some observers say could help end the country’s years of political acrimony and violence ahead of elections slated for later this year. But opponents […]
Rio de Janeiro – Carnival 2013
28 February 2013 by
Rio Carnival: The words alone conjure images of samba dancers, kaleidoscopes of color and surreal floats — all set to a percussive rhythm like no place else on Earth. Each year, the party grows bigger and more extravagant. Source: Huffington Post
Accusations abound in Kenyan presidential debate
28 February 2013 by
Nairobi, Kenya – As a full moon cut through the warm night sky, the streets of Nairobi began to empty. A non-partisan billboard banner with an orange jump-suited model and the phrase “Vote for peace” loomed overhead as Kenyans packed into cafes, bars and neighbors’ houses to watch the final showdown between the presidential candidates. But […]
Corporate Glass House
26 February 2013 by
“I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations….I have built my own factory on my own ground.” […]
Ethiopia’s Economic Growth Attracts Young Diaspora
18 February 2013 by
Young members of the Ethiopian diaspora are returning in large numbers to their country of birth. The Ethiopian government welcomes the impact these returnees could have on the economy. There are about 3 million Ethiopians living abroad – mostly in North America and Europe. But in recent years, thousands of young professionals have come back […]
Malawi’s New President, Joyce Banda sells presidential jet and luxury car fleet
18 February 2013 by
Malawi’s new president has made numerous breaks from her autocratic predecessor but few will be this popular: she has dumped his presidential jet and fleet of luxury cars. Joyce Banda, who came to power in April after the death of Bingu wa Mutharika, has barely paused in her drive to overturn his controversial policies and lifestyle. Her […]