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Philip Emeagwali: The Nigerian-Born Computer Scientist Whose Work on Parallel Computing Inspired a Generation of African Innovators
From overcoming the disruptions of the Nigerian Civil War to becoming a prominent figure in high-performance…
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Gladys West: The Black Mathematician Whose Groundbreaking Work Helped Make GPS Technology Possible
How a determined African-American woman from rural Virginia helped shape modern navigation through mathematics, satellite technology…
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Nigerian-Born Lawyer Shirley Emehelu Makes History as New Jersey’s First Immigrant Lieutenant Governor in the US
Nigerian-born American lawyer Shirley U. Emehelu has made history after being appointed Lieutenant Governor of New…
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The Underground Railroad: How Enslaved Black Americans Risked Their Lives to Escape Slavery
The history of slavery in the United States is filled with heartbreaking stories of oppression,…
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Get To Know Peggielene Bartels, The U.S. Secretary Who Became The First Female King Of Otuam In Ghana
In 2008, she began living in two different worlds. Peggielene Bartels became the first female King of […]
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Man Creates Mirror That Lets Users Try On Products Virtually
The Muse Mirror is an interactive mirror that allows users to virtually try on beauty products. When […]
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Mauritania’s Ex-President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz Corruption Trial Opens
The trial of former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz opened Wednesday in Nouakchott, offering the exceptional […]
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10 Kenyan Agri-Circularity Startups Selected For O-Farms Programme
Ten Kenyan agri-circularity startups have been selected for the second edition of the O-Farms accelerator programme, which […]
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Zimbabwe’s Cashlinq Launches Banking-As-A-Service Platform For Small Businesses
Zimbabwean fintech startup Cashlinq has launched a baking-as-a-service platform to enable businesses and startups across the continent […]
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SA Gaming Startup Carry1st Raises $27m For Product Expansion
South African mobile gaming startup Carry1st has raised a US$27 million funding round to develop, license, and […]
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Keith Lee Helps Black-Owned Food Truck Raise $30K In Less Than 24 Hours
Keith Lee’s influence has once again proven to be a force, and this time it has completely […]
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Report Says AI Could Potentially Replace 85 Million Jobs Worldwide By 2025
According to a press release, the tech-marketing agency Codeword has announced that their latest interns aren’t actual […]
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Daughter Reveals Identity of the Man Between Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali in Historic 1963 Photo
A historic photo is getting a story, and it’s written by the man in the middle’s daughter. […]
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Egypt Seek World Men’s Handball Championship Semifinal Qualification
Africa’s last team in the 28th World Men’s Handball Championship seeks to reach the semifinal on Wednesday […]
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Opposition Activists March In Johannesburg Denouncing South Africa’s Energy Crisis
Hundreds of opposition activists took to the the streets of Johannesburg in South Africa on Wednesday (Jan. […]
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Bouchra Baibanou: Moroccan Woman Scales World’s Highest Peaks
Her passion for mountaineering led her to want to climb the seven summits of the world… a […]
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Mount Vernon Teen Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Rival Cheerleader
A 15-year-old girl was handed a possible nine-year prison sentence for fatally stabbing a 16-year-old Mount Vernon cheerleader […]
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U.S And Germany To Send War Tanks To Ukraine To Prepare For Russian Offensive
The United States and Germany are set to boost Ukraine’s war effort with the delivery of heavy […]
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LeBron James Makes NBA History By Becoming The First Player To Score 40 Points Against All NBA Teams
American basketballer, Lebron James has made NBA history by becoming the first-ever player to drop 40 points against all 30 […]
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Dwyane Wade To Face Off Against His Ex-Wife In Court Over Daughter Zaya’s Gender Change
Former NBA star, Dwyane Wade has reportedly gone back to court to fight his ex-wife’s petition to […]
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Pope Francis Declares ‘Homosexuality Is A Sin But Not A Crime’
Pope Francis has declared homosexuality a ‘sin’ but not a ‘crime’ while condemning the ‘unjust’ laws which criminalize gay people. […]
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5 Unusual Cultural Practices In Africa
Tribal communities in Africa maintain practices that have been passed down for centuries. These outlandish customs help […]
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From A Poor Rural Village In Kenya To Become CNN Hero Of The Year: The Story Of Nelly Cheboi
Nelly Cheboi is a Kenyan software engineer and the founder of TechLit Africa, a Kenyan company that […]
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Asmara: Eritrea’s Famous City Where Legend Says The Queen Of Sheba Gave Birth
Asmara is one of Eritrea’s oldest cities, designed by the Italians. The city’s foundations are thought to […]