“The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 — the map that determines which states must get federal permission before they change their voting laws. The ruling, a 5-4 decision by Chief Justice John Roberts, leaves the future of the law deeply uncertain because it will …
VIDEO: From Orphan to Isreali Beauty Queen, Meet YITYISH AYNAW, the First African Born Miss Israel
“At just 21 years old, Yityish Aynaw has gone on a remarkable life journey from a little girl playing barefoot in an Ethiopian village to an Israeli beauty queen who’s ready to shine on the world stage. Last February, the stunning 21-year-old grabbed international attention after becoming the first woman of African descent to be …
VIDEO: CNN African Voices Interviews Prolific Writer/Author Chimamanda Adichie
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Blogging Home the Bacon, the Rags-to-Riches Story of Famed Nigerian Blogger Linda Ikeji
“VENTURES AFRICA – The history of blogging sounds like any other ’History of’ – not very exciting. Yet blogs, an online platform where people share information and opinions, provide some of the most exciting reads today. Hundreds of millions of blogs about politics, business and entertainment exist on the World Wide Web, how do you …
Google To Help Provide Wireless Networks In Africa
“In an effort to hook up a billion people in emerging markets, the internet search giant, Google, plans to provide funding and assist in activating “wireless networks” in sub-Saharan Africa, sources told Wall Street Journal (WSJ) at the weekend. The US-based business newspaper reported that Google is using a “patchwork quilt of technologies” and is …