You have probably heard the name Joseph Kony by now. You probably have seen stars such as P Diddy, Nicky Minaj, Russel Simmons, and others tweet #STOPKONY #KONY2012. You probably went on youtube or vimeo to watch the film KONY2012. You also have probably have read the backlash against the video and want to know [...]
A few days ago, I put out a call for financial support for a friend who was in need. I can report that she is doing well. I know it was a very short noticed. I am very humbled that supporters from Africa, Europe, Canada, and USA decided to provide financial support in a critical [...]
I have been on a hiatus for almost a year in regard to writing on this blog, but Valentine’s Day 2012 is making me come out to ask for your support. The story is neither romantic nor joyful. I am writing this as I seek to support a true friend of mine who needs financial [...]
Friends of the Congo is partnering with Sahara Reporters to launch Congo Week IV with a live webcast from Congo in Harlem at the Maysles Cinema in Harlem, New York on Sunday, October 16, 2011. The live webcast will begin at 4:30 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time at www.congoinharlem.org after the screening of Blood in [...]
You have probably heard the name Joseph Kony by now. You probably have seen stars such as P Diddy, Nicky Minaj, Russel Simmons, and others tweet #STOPKONY #KONY2012. You probably went on youtube or vimeo to watch the film KONY2012. You also have probably have read the backlash against the video and want to know [...]
Aziz is a political scientist who has taught international relations at McGill University and at Université du Québec à Montréal. He was the former coordinator of the Quebec network against apartheid. He is a founding member of the Group for Research and Initiatives for the Liberation of Africa (GRILA) and in which he serves as [...]
A few days ago, I put out a call for financial support for a friend who was in need. I can report that she is doing well. I know it was a very short noticed. I am very humbled that supporters from Africa, Europe, Canada, and USA decided to provide financial support in a critical [...]
On March 28, 2011, United States President Barack Obama spoke to the American people about Libya and why the United States (U.S.) must engage militarily as opposed to diplomatically. The U.S. , led by AFRICOM (the U.S. Military Command in Africa that enforces U.S. foreign policy), initiated the bombing of Libya ostensibly to enforce a [...]
