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2026 Women Of Power Honoree And Multifaceted Finance Exec Carla Harris Is A Champion For Women Business Leaders
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (378+ words) Harris is being recognized at Black Enterprise's 2026 Women of Power Summit this March. Carla Harris is a master of many trades, lending her wide-ranging business expertise to elevate the finance sector. As a BLACK ENTERPRISE 2026 Women Of Power Summit honoree,…...
U.S. Exit From UN Forum On People Of African Descent Raises Global Alarm Over Racial Justice Efforts
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (561+ words) The Trump administration's decision to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent has sparked concern among civil rights advocates and international leaders, who say the move could undermine global progress on racial…...
10 South African Entrepreneurs Who Are On The Come Up
1+ week, 3+ day ago (271+ words) The next generation of Black entrepreneurs in South Africa includes township-born fashion disruptors, tech founders, and clean-energy innovators, who create businesses that merge cultural pride with economic ambition." Through his company Kuloola, Siyanda Mthethwa is transforming rural South Africa's access…...
Netherlands To Repatriate ‘Benin Bronzes’ To Nigeria, Returning Artifacts To Rightful Home
2+ week, 2+ day ago (373+ words) The museum will return the items in an agreement with the Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments. A Dutch museum will repatriate its portion of the Benin Bronzes to their rightful home in Nigeria. According to Good News Network,…...
9 Dead In South African Pub Shooting, Second Mass Shooting in Three Weeks
1+ mon, 18+ hour ago (387+ words) Nine people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a South African pub, the country's second mass shooting in three weeks. Nine people were killed and ten others injured when gunmen opened fire at a pub in the South African…...
Angola's National Museum Of Slavery Aims To Unite The Diaspora
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (466+ words) Angola's National Museum of Slavery seeks to help descendants of enslaved people reconnect with their enduring history of resilience. With the National Museum of Slavery, Angola is positioning itself as a destination for descendants of enslaved people who want to…...
Daughter Of South African President Accused Of Illegally Recruiting Men To Fight For Russia
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (337+ words) Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla reportedly played a role in recruiting South African men to fight in the Ukraine war due to the shortage of native Russian recruits. The daughter of a former South African president has been accused of tricking men into…...
Europe Focuses On Resetting Relationship With Africa During EU-AU Summit 2025
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (448+ words) Experts believe the continents can help each other. European and African leaders meet in Luanda, Angola's capital for a summit, the the two continents' relationship is in a precarious position. As the Kofi Annan Foundation points out, the EU is…...
Walmart Opens Debut Store in Africa Ahead Of Black Friday
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (279+ words) The Johannesburg store is the first of many that Walmart hopes to open in the continent. Walmart, known for its "roll back" prices, has initiated its roll out in Africa. Now, shoppers can venture into the Johannesburg mega-store to get…...
Zanzibar’s Seaweed Boom Is Empowering Women Farmers
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (475+ words) [seaweed]Seaweed farming has been a crucial industry in Zanzibar. Women walk along Zanzibar's beaches in colorful dresses, drawing attention from tourists' cameras as they go about their daily task of gathering seaweed, a vital ingredient used in various products…...