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U.S. Military Policies on Africa Essentially Unchanged Under Obama

Daniel Volman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:10:00 GMT

When Barack Obama took office as president of the United States in January 2009, it was widely expected that he would dramatically change, or even reverse, the militarised and unilateral national security policy toward Africa (as well as toward other parts of the world) that had been pursued by the Bush administration.

Muslim Women and the Media

New America Media — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:04:00 GMT

The portrayal of Muslim women in the media typically involves images and stories of oppression. Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of The Muslim Next Door, cuts through the white noise to explain how Muslim women are participating in society and changing the world.

U.S. Supreme Court Preserves Judicial Review For Foreign Nationals Seeking To Reopen Removal Proceedings

Igbanugo Partners International Law Firm — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:56:00 GMT

On January 20, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Kucana v. Holder that a law barring judicial review of discretionary decisions of the Attorney General applies only to decisions made discretionary by statute, not to decisions that the Attorney General himself declares as discretionary by regulation.

Maaza Mengiste Reads, Discusses Beneath the Lion�s Gaze at Magers and Quinn

Sahra Mohamud — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Pushcart Prize nominee, Maaza Mengiste, read an excerpt of her debut novel �Beneath the Lion�s Gaze� at Magers and Quinn bookstore in Minneapolis recently.

Despite Huge Government Effort, Census Count May Miss Immigrants

News Agencies & Mshale Team — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:33:00 GMT

The biggest advertising campaign of the new year isn�t selling cars, beer or burgers. The $340-million effort, which made its debut with a TV spot on the Golden Globe Awards last Sunday, encourages everyone in the U.S. to be counted in this year�s census.

The Sound of Cape Verde Returns

New America Media — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:32:00 GMT

Cesaria Evora has been bringing the beautiful, bluesy and romantic songs of her native Cape Verde to the world for the past forty five years. The world music icon has bounced back from her stroke in 2008 to release her highly anticipated new album, Nha Sentimento. Emmanuel Nado, host of Africa Mix on KALW, explains her enduring appeal.

African Nations Step up Aid to Haiti

News Agencies & Mshale Team — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:13:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - Despite their own financial difficulties and development challenges, many African nations are joining with the international community to donate money and lifesaving or emergency support services to the earthquake-stricken people of Haiti.

UN agency says 63,000 Somalis Already Uprooted by Fighting This Year

UN News Service — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:00 GMT

NAIROBI � An estimated 63,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Somalia in just the first few weeks of this year due to ongoing fighting, the United Nations refugee agency reported.

Ethiopian Banker Leads Development Agency for Obama Administration

Yeheyes Wuhib — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:20:00 GMT

As chief of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, Daniel Yohannes, is the highest ranking Ethiopian American in Obama's government.

African Athletes Shine in the U.S. National Football League

Gabrielle Brock — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:17:00 GMT

In the months leading up to the 2010 World Cup - the first to be held in Africa - all eyes will be on soccer teams from every part of the globe. Soccer (as it is called in the United States) is understood and well-liked throughout the world, where it is usually known as "football."

US Business to Africa: Stop the Blame Game

Williams Ekanem — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:34:00 GMT

Stephen Hayes, president of the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in this interview with Mshale Correspondent Williams Ekanem in Washington D.C says African leaders should reflect on why things are working out in other continents but not in Africa. He is of the opinion that there is nothing outsiders can do about the high level corruption on the continent.

Changes in Tax Brackets and Benefits for 2010

Chuck Chuckuemeka — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:03:00 GMT

For 2010, personal exemptions and standard deductions will change only slightly to reflect inflation adjustments. Many levels will remain consistent with 2009.

Nigerian Americans Do Double Take on Terrorism Suspect

Edwin O. Okong'o — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:07:00 GMT

When Herbert Igbanugo heard that a Nigerian man had been arrested for allegedly attempting to blow up a plane on Christmas Day, he didn�t think the suspect was born in the West African nation.

�Talk about surprise,� said Igbanugo, a Nigerian-born immigration attorney and founding partner of Minneapolis-based Igbanugo Partners International Law Firm.

Stark Reality for Africans in Minnesota: Reported HIV/AIDS Cases Continue to Climb

Sahra Mohamud — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:09:00 GMT

African-born immigrants make up less than 1% of Minnesota�s population, however in 2008, they constituted 11% of all HIV infections diagnosed, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Google Directions Debuts in Nairobi

Erik Hersman — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Gone are the days where you had to have lived in Nairobi for a couple of years before you understood all the back roads and neighborhoods in order to get from one place to another. Kenya has an advantage in the fact that the only non-sales office in all of Africa for Google is here. When they create new tools, or customize a feature from the developing world, for Africa they do it here in their own backyard first.

The Thing Around Your Neck: Audio Interview with Nigerian Author Chimamanda Adichie

New America Media — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:45:00 GMT

Chimamanda Ngozi is an award winning author whose novels have catapulted her to international fame. Her new book, The Thing Around Your Neck, is a collection of twelve short stories about the Nigerian experience both in Nigeria and in the United States.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Removes HIV Ban and Issues New Vaccination Criteria for U.S. Immigration

Igbanugo Partners International Law Firm — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:06:00 GMT

CDC Says HIV Infection is No Longer a Communicable Disease

Foreign nationals who are determined to have a �communicable disease of public health significance� are inadmissible to the United States, according to U.S. federal regulation. Those applying for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status or for an immigrant visa abroad must receive a medical examination to demonstrate they are not inadmissible on public health grounds.

Inner Peace

Pastor Randy Morrison — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:24:00 GMT

When we accept Christ into our lives we don�t have to be worry. All anxieties and worry should be rolled over to the Lord. We have the ability to make a choice to focus on worry or inner peace.

Relief For Victims Of Domestic Violence And Abuse - Part 1 of 2

Paschal Nwokocha Law Offices — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:54:00 GMT

Part 1 of 2

There has been a significant increase in the amount of domestic violence and domestic related incidents of harassment. Victims of violence are best advised to call the police right away or, in the alternative, seek help from several of the domestic abuse hotlines or county support agencies.

Sweet Success for �Non-traditional� Somali Students

Mohamed Hassan — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:07:00 GMT

Amid the daily struggles of life in a new country and revelations of Somali youth leaving Minnesota to fight alongside a designated terrorist group, Somali-Minnesotans continue to show a tremendous strive to adjust life in Minnesota. Among the many graduating students of this year from Minnesota State University were Mohamed-Rashid Mumin and Hussein Wehelie.