Category: Pan African Communications
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Feeding the Revolution: How the Black Panther Party Outpaced the U.S. Government in Serving the People
By Historical Wire Tap | Pan-African News Blog In the late 1960s and early 1970s, as Black communities across the United States struggled under the weight of poverty, police brutality, and systemic neglect, a new kind of revolution was taking place—not with guns, but with groceries. The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, founded in 1966…
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Assassination Attempt on Ibrahim Traoré Thwarted: Foreign Nationals and Explosives Plot Uncovered in Burkina Faso
On April 6, 2025, Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, survived a significant assassination attempt, marking the 18th such incident since he assumed power in 2022. The plot, involving both military personnel and civilians, was thwarted by Traoré’s close protection team before it could be executed citeturn0search9. Arrests and Foreign Involvement In the aftermath,…
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🇨🇻Discover Cape Verde’s vibrant music scene at the Atlantic Music Expo
The Atlantic Music Expo (AME) in Praia, Cape Verde, is far more than just a music market—it’s a hub of talent and cultural exchange, bridging the musical worlds of Africa and the Americas. Held annually in the capital, Praia, the event has quickly become a must-attend for music industry professionals while offering a rich array…
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🇺🇸Americans convicted in Congo of failed coup attempt now face U.S. charges
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Three Americans repatriated to the United States from Congo this week have been charged with participating in an elaborate coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the African nation’s government last year, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday. The men are also alleged to have hijacked a bus and raided a police…
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Republicans accuse Catholic Charities of breaking the law in its border response
Catholic Charities USA officials pushed back strongly against allegations from Republican House of Representatives members that its humanitarian responses to the U.S. border crisis were potentially criminal acts. In a statement released on Dec. 15, C.C.U.S.A. said those accusations were “both fallacious and factually inaccurate. Our life-saving humanitarian work neither violates federal laws nor endangers…
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The Enduring Legacy of Raekwon’s ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx’: A Cultural and Commercial Perspective
In the pantheon of hip-hop, few artifacts resonate as profoundly as Raekwon’s seminal 1995 album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, affectionately dubbed “The Purple Tape.” This moniker stems from the album’s initial release on distinctive purple cassette tapes, a deliberate choice that not only set it apart aesthetically but also signified its unique place in…
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New U.S. Tariffs Threaten Lesotho’s Textile-Driven Economy
Lesotho was recently hit with some of the highest tariff rates on record when U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on imports from the Kingdom. This decision comes at a critical time for Lesotho, whose economic stability relies heavily on the textile sector and trade benefits provided by the African Growth and Opportunity…
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🇰🇪Muhanda urges residents to embrace saving culture
Kakamega County Women Representative Elsie Muhanda has urged residents to embrace a savings culture and invest in long-term financial stability through cooperatives, saying this is the surest path to economic empowerment and wealth creation. Speaking during a community engagement forum in Kakamega, Muhanda emphasised the importance of discipline and consistency in building healthy saving habits,…
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🇿🇦🇳🇬🇬🇭Oxford English Dictionary Adds Nine New Loanwords from South Africa
‘Yoh,’ ‘Gatvol,’ and ‘Tjoekie’ join 20 words from Nigeria and Ghana recently added to the English dictionary. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added nine new loanwords from South Africa to its latest update, headlined by the omnipresent interjection, Yoh. Used in everyday conversations by South Africans, Yoh is defined by the OED as “a cry or…
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Africa: Jiji Expands Beyond Africa With Bangladesh E-Commerce Entry
African online marketplace Jiji will launch operations in Bangladesh, marking its first expansion outside the continent. The move targets the country’s growing middle class, mobile connectivity, and expanding e-commerce sector, which is expected to reach $13 billion by 2027, according to Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI). Jiji operates in seven African countries, including Nigeria,…
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