Ishmael Reed's "Mumbo Jumbo, " a fascinating postmodern tale from 1972, turns the spotlight on Jes Grew. At its core, Jes Grew is a phenomenon representing the rise of African American popular culture, infused with the rhythms of jazz and the mystique of neo-hoodoo. The story uses a clever device: p
Prince William made a big splash in Cape Town, South Africa, with his Earthshot Prize environmental awards. Looking stylish in biodegradable sneakers, he walked the “green carpet” of the event held inside a reusable dome by the harbor. The heir to the British throne started this prize in 2020 to aid
Prince William is kicking off a four-day trip to South Africa, with a big focus on climate change and the environment. He'll chat with young environmentalists, hang out with local fishermen, and even join a rugby practice at a local school. The highlight of his visit? The Earthshot Prize ceremony, w
In Iowa, a resident has recently died due to a rare virus called Lassa fever. This virus, originating in West Africa, can lead to permanent hearing loss in one-third of cases. Pregnant women aren't safe either; about 95% of infected pregnant women miscarry. The individual, who traveled back to the U
Recently, Iowa reported a death from Lassa fever, a disease similar to Ebola. The patient, from eastern Iowa, had traveled back from West Africa. State health officials assured that the risk of spreading the virus in Iowa is very low. Health workers are investigating and monitoring the situation, en
The U. S. military, specifically the Africa Command (AFRICOM), has purchased tools from OpenAI to enhance its intelligence and data processing capabilities. The purchase comes after Microsoft started selling OpenAI's technology to the Pentagon. AFRICOM believes that these advanced AI tools are cruci
The United Nations Security Council was created a long time ago, in 1945. Back then, the world was very different. But the Security Council hasn't changed much since then. It's time for a makeover! The Security Council has five permanent members: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China
Imagine you're in Africa, where a virus called mpox is causing trouble. Picture more than 1,000 deaths and outbreaks in 18 countries. Africa's top health boss, Jean Kaseya, warns that things could get worse. Why? Well, countries are struggling to test for mpox quickly. Money promised by other countr
The Senate Finance Committee met recently to discuss extending two important trade programs: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). These programs help remove trade barriers for African goods coming into the U.S. AGOA is due to expire next year
Akon, the famous singer, announced in 2020 that he would build a futuristic city in Senegal, his "hometown." Dubbed "Akon City," this ambitious project would be powered by green energy and solar power, feature condominiums, a seaside resort, and a university, and use Akoin, his cryptocurrency, as it
