Leaders all around the world paid tribute to Desmond Tutu, Anglican archbishop and one of the anti-apartheid heroes, who died Sunday at the age of 90. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a statement that Tutu had helped bring about “a liberated South Africa”. President Biden said he was …
Read More »Barack Obama cancels his 60th birthday party amid criticism
Barack Obama had planned to celebrate his 60th birthday this weekend on the upscale island of Martha’s Vineyard (Massachusetts). An event which had to respect the health instructions in force, but which drew wrath and criticism mainly from the Republican camp, in a context of epidemic resurgence, mainly due to …
Read More »Barack Obama becomes a strategic partner of NBA Africa
Former US President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a minority owner and “strategic partner”. NBA Africa has in fact backed a new pan-African basketball league, which held its inaugural season in May with 12 teams from 12 African countries. It is now in this area that Mr. Obama …
Read More »American actress Cicely Tyson dies at 96
The legendary actress Cicely Tyson died Thursday night at age 96, according to her family. No details were immediately provided. Tyson is known for uplifting the stories of black women both on stage and the big screen. Oprah Winfrey took to twitter to honor Tyson’s legacy. “She used her career …
Read More »Donald Trump named as the most admired man in the United states
To everyone’s surprise Donald trump dethroned Barack Obama as the most admired man in the United States. The Head of State has thus dethroned his predecessor who occupied this place since the last twelve years. The Republican has this time won 18% of the vote, against 15% for the ex-democrat …
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