Today: March 17, 2026
Zimbabwe has reached out to the United States, urging them to notify banks about the recent easing of sanctions on the African nation as reported by Bloomberg. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube disclosed the request during a virtual press briefing from Washington…
Apple announced on Friday that it removed WhatsApp, Threads, Signal, and Telegram from the App Store in China. The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered this action due to national security concerns, as stated by Apple. “We are obligated to follow the laws…
The U.S. House of Representatives has called on Nigeria and the United States to work harder to free the remaining Chibok school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram 10 years ago. In a resolution passed on April 12, the House said the two countries…
Deniece Laurent-Mantey made history as the inaugural Executive Director of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.…
Consumer prices in the United States rose by 3.5% from a year ago in March, surpassing economists’ expectations and indicating a notable acceleration in inflation. The latest data, released by the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday showed the growing…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an $8 billion loan to aid Egypt’s economic revival with an immediate disbursement of $820 million. The approval of the loan is part of an effort to support Egypt’s economy due to external conflicts and…
President Biden’s Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States (PAC-ADE), will convene at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, on Monday, March 18, to discuss issues key topics on improving African in Diaspora programs. According a to press release from the…
The United States House of Representatives has approved legislation that could lead to the banning of TikTok if its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, fails to sell its stake in the social media platform. The bipartisan vote, with 352 in favor and 65…
Last year for Women’s History Month, I compiled an article “Honoring the Many ‘Firsts’ of African American Female Ambassadors.” The article included 14 female former ambassadors and was meant to be a work in progress to eventually include more of the approximately 55 African American women who have…
As the nation approaches the 2024 Presidential Election, emphasizing the African diaspora's role in shaping American socio-economic and geopolitical landscapes becomes paramount.…
