The African Union Commission (AUC) on Monday warned Africans against travelling to the United States of America (USA) due to security concerns after the number of unarmed black civilians murdered has dramatically increased. According to the caution notice, made available … Read More
China and the African Union (AU) have agreed to begin the implementation of a five-year plan, aiming to connect all economic and political capital cities in Africa with high-speed railway, industrial parks and regional aviation networks, the AU said on … Read More
An emotional Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu on Friday marked his 85th birthday by delivering a sermon at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town, South Africa. Africa’s most famous cleric fought back tears as he noted “I have reached the stage … Read More
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary Carlos Lopes has stepped down after serving four years at the helm of the organization tasked with championing economic development in Africa, his office said last week. Lopes is leaving the … Read More
Ethiopia is about to complete one of the largest and most successful seed distribution campaigns in the country’s history, aimed at helping farmers to stay on their feet in the face of a blistering drought caused by El Nino, the … Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence Commissioner Cecile Noel joined yesterday elected officials from across the five boroughs – including co-chairs of the Women’s Caucus, Council Members Laurie A. Cumbo, and … Read More
The New York Immigration Coalition, in partnership with New York City Council, NYC Votes, and the New York City Department of Education is hosting today, October 6, 2016, a Student Voter Registration Day (SVRD) in sixteen high schools across New … Read More
The NAACP New York State Conference (NAACP NYSC), under the leadership of Hazel N. Dukes, will be celebrating its 80th Anniversary by hosting its Benefit Gala on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. The … Read More
On September 28, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law 6 pieces of legislation relating to M/WBEs– Intros. 923-A, 976-A, 981-B, 1005-A, 1019-A and 1020-A, in relation to increasing accountability and access for the city’s M/WBEs. “These bills bring us … Read More
Chefs Pierre Thiam, Marie-Claude Mendy, Coco Reinharz, Zinyusile Khumbula, Melchizedek Mensah, and Grace Odogbili presented some of their signature dishes during the first African Food Festival held at Brooklyn’s Navy Pier last August. Related Images:
In an effort to increase voter registration within the African community, the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, along with NYC agencies and community organizations are holding a voter registration and civic engagement training for African youth (ages 15 & up) on … Read More
What Africa needs is not development assistance from developed countries but a fair chance to trade with the rest of the world, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama told the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. “Africa does not … Read More
Kenya has ratified an international trade agreement with the European Union (EU) despite the opposition to the deal by some East African states, paving the way for continued trade with Brussels, the country’s foreign minister said Wednesday. “Kenya’s Mission to … Read More
A replica of Nelson Mandela’s infamous Robben Island cell will travel to schools around South Africa to enable youths to see and experience the harrowing conditions the world statesman endured in jail. Mandela who was South Africa’s first democratically-elected President, … Read More
Freedom of expression violations have declined by 41 percent in the first half of 2016 across West Africa, according to a new report released Tuesday by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA). The report revealed that ten out of the … Read More
The spokesman of the League of Arab States, Mahmoud Afifi, can hardly believe that the pan-Arab Organization is not invited to the meeting convened by the French Government on the Libyan crisis, and scheduled on Monday in Paris. Resolving the … Read More
FACE Africa is hosting its 3rd Annual Goals for Water: Charity Soccer Match in New York City on Saturday October 1, 2016 at 11a.m. on Randall’s Island Sunken Garden Field 90. The soccer game will raise awareness and funds to … Read More
The African community hosted the 4th Annual United States Conference on African Immigrant and Refugee Health (USCAIRH-2016) from September 15, through Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriot. Several researchers and health industry experts gathered to … Read More
The Black Institute with The Black Latino and Asian Caucus are hosting an Access to Credit & Capital for Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) Town Hall Forum on September 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at RWDSU located at … Read More
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is inviting Brooklyn residents who want to know how to report, track, resolve issues and gain access to discounted services, to Brooklyn Borough Hall to connect face-to-face with the agencies and organizations that impact daily … Read More
