President Nana Akufo-Addo to Speak at Conference featuring Joel Osteen, Janice Bryant Howroyd, Van Jones and Others CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The president of one of Africa’s wealthiest and most stable countries is bringing his international leadership and expertise to the International Leadership Summit. The annual conference, founded by T.D. Jakes, brings […]
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Cameroon President Celebrates 89th Birthday
Cameroon held birthday celebrations across the country for President Paul Biya, who turned 89 on Sunday. Supporters wished Biya, who is Africa’s oldest and second longest-serving leader, a long life, while some opponents said it’s well past time for hi…
Read MoreEritrean Skier Only African to Finish Men’s Olympic Slalom
Eritrea’s Shannon Ogbnai-Abeda placed 39th in the men’s giant slalom, the only African who managed to complete his run in the event.A double blast of heavy snow and temperatures dropping to minus 22 degrees Celsius made the downhill race treacherous on…
Read MoreDNA Analysis of Elephant Ivory Reveals Trafficking Networks
As few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa, according to a new study.Researchers used analysis of DNA from seized elephant tusks and evidence such as phone records, licens…
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