Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey "Only the best is good enough for Africa."
Kwame Nkrumah "The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa."
Kenyan authorities have admitted to cooperating in the kidnapping of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye – who is now on trial for treason in his home country – on its territory last year. Besigye, 68, who appeared in court for the latest hearing of his treason trial on Wednesday, May 21, was abducted by armed […]
Thousands of South Sudanese refugees face worsening health conditions in Ethiopia as cholera spreads and conflict escalates. An international medical charity has warned of a looming “health catastrophe” among South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia, citing surging cholera cases and widespread malnutrition in overcrowded camps near the border. In a statement issued Friday, My 23, Doctors […]
Gambling is becoming more and more popular in countries across Africa. Whether it’s sports betting, lotteries, casinos, or online games, there’s an increased number of people getting involved in different forms of gambling. This change has been welcome thanks to the opportunities that it brings, but there are also risks to consider too. There’s no […]
JP FABRI The Global Report on Food Crises 2025 (GRFC) is a sobering indictment of the world’s failure to address the roots of hunger–nowhere more so than in Africa. Despite repeated pledges and billions in aid, the continent remains the global epicenter of food insecurity, with countries like Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini once again among […]
Zambia’s maize harvest will more than double from last year’s 16-year low to a record, the government said, in a move that could help curb soaring consumer prices and raise the prospect of rate cuts. Farmers produced an estimated 3.66 million tons of the staple crop, up from 1.5 million tons a year earlier, Acting […]
As the United States and other economic powers reduce their investment, aid and presence in Africa, the United Arab Emirates is wielding its wealth. PATRICIA COHEN Look at the chief economic and strategic spots across Africa — ports for key trade corridors, mines that produce critical minerals, large renewable energy projects — and you will […]
ANDREW WASIKE Two years after Uganda passed its controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, a quiet but determined resistance is rising: mothers standing by their LGBTQ+ children. In a country where identifying as gay can result in life imprisonment, and “aggravated homosexuality” carries the death penalty, some parents are defying the law and society to stand by their […]
After the war, he became a horticulturist and developed exotic plants ad rare flowers that he sold to wealthy people.
He fought in the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth, among others
He enlisted under Captain Peter Dickerson in the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Establishment in late Winter/early Spring of 1777