Issue of Race in Cuba remains political minefield after Fidel Castro’s death

September 5, 2017

Writing about the issue of race relations in Cuba is like walking through a minefield. That’s because the subject of race in Cuba is a political minefield. Shortly after taking power in 1959, Cuban leader Fidel Castro addressed the race issue in response to a foreign journalist’s question on the subject: “In Cuba we do … More Issue of Race in Cuba remains political minefield after Fidel Castro’s death

Namibia appeals to foreign investors to invest in the “politically stable” southwest Africa nation

October 1, 2018

NAMIBIA is a little known country located in southwest Africa offering big investment opportunities.  U.S. President Donald Trump erroneously referred to the southern African nation of Namibia as “Nambia” last year in a speech to African leaders. The Namibia government held an investment forum in New York City last week pitching numerous business opportunities for international investors seeking … More Namibia appeals to foreign investors to invest in the “politically stable” southwest Africa nation

Former Ivory Coast First Lady Simone Gbagbo still sought by International Criminal Court

September 6, 2018

The Ivory Coast government granted amnesty to its former First Lady Simone Gbagbo last month and she was released from prison. Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattarra offered amnesty to the west African nation’s former First Lady who was in jail along with 800 others for crimes connected with the 2010-2011 post-election crisis. Incarcerated since April 2011, Gbagbo was sentenced to … More Former Ivory Coast First Lady Simone Gbagbo still sought by International Criminal Court

British Airways Cabin Crew Member Goes Behind The Scenes of UK’s Largest Airline

September 6, 2018

British Airways logged its busiest ever summer in the skies. More than 8 million people flew across the summer months on 48,000 flights, according to figures from BA. If you’ve ever wondered how the UK’s largest airline does it, one of their cabin crew member has been “going behind the scenes” to give an inside view of BA’s … More British Airways Cabin Crew Member Goes Behind The Scenes of UK’s Largest Airline

Former UN Chief Kofi Annan remembered as a champion for world peace

August 21, 2018

Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize winner, passed away Saturday after a short illness at age 80. The career diplomat died in hospital in the Swiss city of Bern. He had been living near Geneva for several years. Annan, the only black African to become UN Secretary-General, spent 9 years serving as the world’s top … More Former UN Chief Kofi Annan remembered as a champion for world peace

Bemba to return to DR Congo Aug 1 to stand in Presidential elections

July 27, 2018

It has been quite an odyssey for Jean-Pierre Bemba. He went from serving as vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2003 to becoming a convicted war criminal in 2016 and sentenced to hard time by the International Criminal Court. Bemba was acquitted of war crimes last month, and his 18-year-sentence tossed out. However, Bemba … More Bemba to return to DR Congo Aug 1 to stand in Presidential elections

United Airlines expands Cuba presence with more daily flights between Houston and Havana

July 25, 2018

United Airlines today increased service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Havana’s José Martí International Airport. Subject to government approval, United will operate the new daily service with either Boeing 737-800 mainline aircraft or Embraer E175 regional aircraft operated by Mesa Airlines as United Express. United had been operating its one time per weekly service between the … More United Airlines expands Cuba presence with more daily flights between Houston and Havana

Is Jean-Pierre Bemba a step closer to becoming President of DR Congo?

July 24, 2018

One month after the International Criminal Court reversed his conviction for war crimes, Jean-Pierre Bemba, the Former Democratic Republic of Congo Vice President has been nominated as his party’s candidate for upcoming presidential elections.  The Movement for the Liberation of Congo, MLC, named Bemba last Friday in a statement issued at the end of the party’s two-day congress. The … More Is Jean-Pierre Bemba a step closer to becoming President of DR Congo?

What does France want from Nigeria?

July 24, 2018

France’s President Emmanuel Macron visited Nigeria this month with a major goal of improving ties and trade relations between the two countries. Macron met with Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and vowed to increase cooperation between Nigeria and France on security challenges posed by Boko Haram and ISIS jihadists in Nigeria and … More What does France want from Nigeria?

French XL Airways a leader in affordable Paris to New York flights

June 9, 2018

XL Airways, a low cost carrier based in France, has carved out a niche in affordable transatlantic air travel. Operating a small fleet of Airbus 330s, XL Airways has established itself as a leader in the extremely competitive Paris to New York market. XL Airways is a relatively obscure airline. I admit I had never even … More French XL Airways a leader in affordable Paris to New York flights

International Criminal Court acquits Jean-Pierre Bemba of war crimes conviction

June 9, 2018

The International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber acquitted Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo Friday from charges of war crimes & crimes against humanity. The former Congolese war lord was found guilty in 2016 of crimes committed in the neighbouring Central African Republic (CAR) in 2002-2003. Bemba, accused of failing to stop his rebels from killing and raping people, … More International Criminal Court acquits Jean-Pierre Bemba of war crimes conviction