VOA Mogadishu — The chair of the Somali Women Association, Batulo Ahmed Gaballe, does not have much to celebrate this International Women's Day. Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Roble appointed her to spearhead efforts to reach a 30 percent quota for women lawmakers in the country's long-delayed indirect, parliamentary elections. But as the world marks the global holiday … [Read more...] about Somalia’s Promised 30 Percent Quota for Women Lawmakers Unlikely
Michael Jordan and Air Jordan Shoe Pay tributes To AfroBeats
"In celebration of the 30th annivesary of the Air Jordan 7 silhouette, Jordan Brand has released a special edition colorway “Afrobeats.” The Air Jordan 7 “Afrobeats” pays homage to the Afrobeats music genre. Afrobeats is an umbrella term used to describe popular music from West Africa that often combines elements of various styles including fuji music and highlife with … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan and Air Jordan Shoe Pay tributes To AfroBeats
Kenya: Sonko, Wife, 3 Children Banned From the U.S. Over Corruption
Nairobi — Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko, his wife and three children have been banned from the United States after being found to have been involved in corruption. A statement from the US Department of State indicated that Sonko solicited bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding government contracts to his associates. It pointed out that "his actions undermined … [Read more...] about Kenya: Sonko, Wife, 3 Children Banned From the U.S. Over Corruption
List of African countries by GDP – Nigeria is the Biggest Economy, followed by SA and Egypt
"Gross domestic product (GDP) is the market value of all final goods and services from a nation in a given year. Countries in Africa are sorted according to data from the International Monetary Fund. The figures presented here do not take into account differences in the cost of living in different countries, and the results can vary greatly from one year to another based on … [Read more...] about List of African countries by GDP – Nigeria is the Biggest Economy, followed by SA and Egypt
China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Just Broke a Major World Record For Plasma Fusion
Written by MICHELLE STARR Just seven months after it announced a milestone record for plasma fusion, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has absolutely smashed it. Their 'artificial Sun' tokomak reactor is has maintained a roiling loop of plasma superheated to 120 million degrees Celsius (216 million degrees Fahrenheit) for a gobsmacking 1,056 seconds, the Institute … [Read more...] about China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Just Broke a Major World Record For Plasma Fusion