African Roundup May 2, 2019
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African Roundup May 2, 2019

The 27th of April is commemorated with pomp and color across three different countries in Africa as they mark their independence. Siera Leonne, Togo, and South Africa have the...

Former Montrealer Michael Baffoe elevates to the top of academia
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Former Montrealer Michael Baffoe elevates to the top of academia

Promoted to Full Professor at the University of Manitoba Contact Staff Former Montrealer Michael Baffoe has reached the top echelon of the academic ranks at the University of Manitoba...

WIZKID BRINGS THE HEAT TO MONTREAL
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WIZKID BRINGS THE HEAT TO MONTREAL

 Contact STAFF If you  like to get up and dance, then get ready for the powerhouse that is Wizkid. The Nigerian international star, famously known as the “Starboy,” will...

Celebrating 50 YEARS of Black Cultural Contributions and Artistic Excellence
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Celebrating 50 YEARS of Black Cultural Contributions and Artistic Excellence

BTW A STAR IN THE NORTH: VISION  GALA 2019 OPENS BLACK HISTORY MONTH Dr. Clarence Bayne It started in Arthur Goddard basement on Milton Avenue, a half block from...

African Roundup Jan 10, 2019
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African Roundup Jan 10, 2019

GUINEA LEGALISES POLYGAMY According to the new Guinean civil code adopted by parliament on  December 29, 2018; “Marriage can be concluded either under the regime of monogamy; under the...

IMAGINING THE WORLD IN ITS ORIGINAL STATE Opinions

IMAGINING THE WORLD IN ITS ORIGINAL STATE

People are inherently migratory, so for multiple reasons they’re coming here from everywhere… As I boarded an STM bus last Saturday morning to run some errands around town, there...

African Roundup Dec 6, 2018
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African Roundup Dec 6, 2018

CANADA PLEDGES $50M TO SOUTH AFRICA’S EDUCATION FUND Canada will be donating $50 million to the late President Mandela’s Global legacy fund for children’s education and poverty alleviation. Prime...

Africa Musings… Opinions

Africa Musings…

A CONTINENT OF PARADOX AND IRONIES For over a decade – actually it seems more like forever – the world has declined into a sort of chaotic state as...

The Diaspora Roundup July 19, 2018
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The Diaspora Roundup July 19, 2018

Obama visits Kenya and South Africa Former U.S. President, Barack Obama visited Kenya, his father’s native country, on Sunday 15th July. It was his first visit to Africa since...

The Diaspora Roundup July 5, 2018
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The Diaspora Roundup July 5, 2018

An all Africa exit at FIFA World Cup 2018 For the first time since 1982, there will be  no African team in  the knockout round of the FIFA World...