In 1884, the fate of an entire continent thousands of miles away was determined in smoke-filled parlor room and Berlin mansions. From then on, European colonialism was forced upon the African continent, territories with an amalgamation of hundreds ethnic groups, cultures, and languages.
Read MoreSomali citizens and observers look to these elections for the jolt necessary for rebuilding the state, which has been torn asunder by 25 years of anarchy, insurgency, and war.
Read MoreAlthough the Security Council delegation’s arrival offered a glimmer of hope for a struggling nation in its infancy, its departure has led to increased government intimidation among civil society groups, with some even fleeing the country.
Read MoreThe exact origin of the three women in the attack has not been verified. The three attackers were Kenyans, but they were not locals from Mombasa.
Read MoreWhile some remain undecided on what to think of Chinese-African relations, it is apparent that China is taking a stronghold in the economies of certain African countries. Despite serious political turmoil in some of these states, China has aggressively established businesses, even in places where they seemed unlikely to thrive.
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