For decades, Colorado’s economic narrative was anchored by a single, enviable cliché: an endless influx of young, highly educated transplants flocking to the Front Range for tech jobs, craft beer, and 300 days of sunshine. But beneath the postcard image of a youthful, mountain-climbing populace, a quiet demographic transformation has reached a tipping point. Colorado […]
Read MoreAs Governor Jared Polis prepares to vacate the Executive Mansion on East 8th Avenue, he leaves behind a state fundamentally altered—not merely by the passage of time, but by an idiosyncratic brand of politics that defied the predictable battle lines of American public life. First elected in 2018 as the nation’s first openly gay governor, […]
Read MoreOn Saturday, August 15, 2026, I slipped into my black dress and white overcoat, gathered what was left of my energy (because my body had chosen violence that day), and made my way to the African Leadership Group’s Gala, Awards & Fundraiser Night at the Denver Botanic Gardens.If you’ve ever attended an ALG gala, you […]
Read MoreOn paper, Colorado is an economic juggernaut. Home to a thriving tech corridor, a booming real estate market, and one of the most highly educated populations in the nation, the state’s fiscal vitals appear remarkably robust. Yet, step inside its public school classrooms, and a starkly different reality emerges: overcrowded instructional spaces, critical staffing shortages, […]
Read MoreAcross the African continent, a quiet structural revolution is reshaping the contours of regional economics. For decades, global observers have viewed African growth through a single, reductive lens: raw commodity cycles. When oil, copper, and gold surged, African GDP followed; when markets cooled, fiscal crises inevitably ensued. Today, however, a fundamentally different trajectory is taking […]
Read MoreDENVER — Beneath the golden dome of the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, a quiet crisis of credibility continues to ripple through the state’s court system. For years, Colorado’s judiciary operated as a model of nonpartisan stability. Today, however, a potent mix of skyrocketing misconduct complaints, lingering high-profile scandals, and bitter federal whistleblowing battles […]
Read MoreOne on one with Dr. Adeolu Adeboye When high-level surgical skill meets unwavering faith and a deep commitment to service, the impact transforms lives far beyond the operating room. In this inspiring interview, Tolulope Omotunde of AfrikDigest Magazine had an online interview with Dr. Adeolu Adeboye, the founder of Shekinah Global Healthcare Foundation—a Nigerian-born US […]
Read More– Africa’s New Mandate at the 2026 ALG’s Business Summit I’ve attended many conferences in Denver, some inspiring, some forgettable, some with more pastries than purpose. I’ve sat through my share of “global” conferences that offer more platitudes than pathways. But the African Leadership Group’s Business and Investment Summit was different. It felt like stepping […]
Read MoreIn an unprecedented financial and diplomatic gamble, South Africa has issued an ultimatum to its continental neighbors: pay for the return of your citizens, or bear the political strain of an escalating crisis. Presenting formal invoices to foreign governments—including Malawi, Ethiopia, and Nigeria—Pretoria requested full reimbursement for airfare, overland transport, temporary holding facilities, and immigration […]
Read MoreA peak at one of Ethiopia’s UNESCO World Heritage site. High in the rugged mountains of Ethiopia’s Amhara region, roughly 2,500 meters above sea level, lies an architectural feat that defies traditional construction. In the 12th century, King Gebre Meskel Lalibela set out to build a “New Jerusalem” after Muslim conquests made Christian pilgrimages to […]
Read MoreFollowing a major Supreme Court defeat earlier this summer, President Donald Trump has initiated a second attempt to curtail birthright citizenship. Recently, the president signed two new executive orders designed to limit the automatic granting of U.S. citizenship to babies born on American soil to noncitizens. Describing the Supreme Court’s recent rejection of his prior […]
Read MoreAcross the high plains and mountainous expanses of Colorado, a quiet war of attrition is playing out at the intersection of local zoning boards and the global artificial intelligence boom. Driven by the voracious computing appetites of tech titans like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, hyperscale data centers are proliferating across North America at a historic […]
Read MoreWhen you look back on the summers of childhood, they rarely exist as single moments. Instead, they form a vivid, golden composite: sticky hands sticky from melting popsicles, dusty shoes on a library carpet, the echo of laughter off public pool concrete, and long, meandering road trips where time seemed to expand. Summer was not […]
Read MoreFor many patients in underserved regions of Nigeria, access to essential surgical care and specialized medical treatment is a distant luxury rather than an accessible right. Dr. Adeolu Adeboye, a U.S. board-certified trauma surgeon at HCA Florida Bayonet Point, recognized this disparity and took direct action to address it. Founding the Shekinah Global Healthcare Foundation, […]
Read MoreAfricans shined at the 2026 Commonwealth Games which took place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 2, 2026. 13 African countries won medals compared to 10 at the previous 2022 Commonwealth Games. These countries were Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius, Cameroon, Uganda, Namibia, Ghana, Lesotho, Zambia, Gabon, Gambia, Rwanda. Nigeria topped the list […]
Read MorePhil Weiser, the Democratic candidate for governor, raises almost half a million dollars since primary election, while Republican opponent Victor Marx trails far behind and faces campaign finance complaints Republican candidates are entering the 2026 general election at a major fundraising disadvantage as they hope to defy the odds and put an end to nearly […]
Read MorePresident Donald Trump is urging Republican senators to “release their holds” and pass a measure making daylight saving time permanent nationwide. A bipartisan bill passed the House in July but faces hurdles in the Senate, where members from both parties have pushed back against ending the semiannual clock changes. “People are sick and tired of […]
Read MoreI always say Colorado has a way of sneaking into your heart. One minute you’re admiring the mountains from a distance, and the next you’re telling everyone you meet that you “live in the most beautiful state in America.” So when August 1 rolls around, Colorado Day, I feel that familiar swell of pride. But this […]
Read MoreCalls for “courageous” leadership to prioritise innovation and social impact ahead of alliance’s 60th anniversary The Association of African Universities has used its 60th-anniversary celebration launch to call for a radical shift in higher education on the continent. Speaking recently, Olusola Oyewole, the AAU’s secretary-general, argued that African institutions need to become engines of development […]
Read MoreBefore he became a thoracic surgeon in Denver, Dr. Pius Kamau was a boy in colonial Kenya chasing knowledge like his life depended on it—because it did. In ‘Running with Lions’, he retraces the perilous, breathtaking journey that carried him from Mau Mau‑era villages to European lecture halls and, eventually, to the operating rooms of […]
Read MoreThe Youth Empowerment Celebration, the first event in ALG’s Afrik Impact 2026 lineup, wrapped up in brilliant style on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Denver Botanic Gardens, setting an inspiring tone for the milestone‑packed weeks ahead. The gathering brought together young people from across Colorado’s African immigrant and diaspora communities, showcasing their creativity, confidence, […]
Read MoreColorado is revving up for a summer of milestones: America’s 250th anniversary, Colorado’s 150th year of statehood, and right in the midst of all that excitement, one of the state’s most dynamic community organizations is marking a major milestone of its own. The African Leadership Group (ALG) turns 20 this year, and true to its […]
Read MoreSave a seat for an unforgettable evening of food, conversation, and community at Colorado’s biggest birthday bash Longer Tables, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating connection and belonging through shared meals, is inviting Coloradans from every background to celebrate the state’s 150th birthday at the second annual Mile Long Table on Saturday, August 1, 2026, […]
Read MoreThe Salvation Army will provide 1,000 free backpacks for families from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, at its Aurora Corps, 802 Quari Court. Supplies are limited, so backpacks will be distributed on a first come, first served basis for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Each backpack will be filled with […]
Read MoreThe 43rd Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival successfully concluded in Winter Park, Colorado, on the weekend of July 18–19, 2026. The sold-out event at the Rendezvous Event Center was highly praised by attendees for its vibrant mountain atmosphere and exceptional performances. Patti LaBelle took center stage on the opening day as the headline act, delivering […]
Read MoreThe FIFA 2026 World Cup welcomed ten African qualifiers, twice the number that competed in Qatar four years earlier. With that expanded presence came a greater platform for the continent’s football to shine, and they duly delivered. Before this edition, African teams had recorded 37 victories across nearly a century of World Cup history. In […]
Read MoreA respected judge in Denver’s immigration court was fired in June after months of criticism from Justice Department officials following her decision to grant bond hearings for detained immigrants, including high-profile former detainee Jeanette Vizguerra. In her first interview since being dismissed, former Judge Brea Burgie said that throughout her nearly seven-year career in immigration […]
Read MoreMore than two-thirds of Coloradans say they’ve heard “nothing” or “not much” about the Centennial State’s upcoming 150th statehood anniversary, a recent poll has found. Just 6% of respondents said they’ve heard “a lot” about the commemoration, which coincides with the nation’s recent 250th birthday celebration, while the remaining 24% said they’ve heard “some,” the […]
Read MoreAccording to Human Rights Watch (HRW), at least 10 Ethiopians have already been executed in Saudi Arabia this year. Fifty-eight other prisoners, most of whom have been convicted on drug trafficking charges, are being held in the Khamis Mushait detention facility, near the Yemeni border, and face the death penalty. Several detainees told HRW they […]
Read MoreThe Department of Finance has strengthened processes to ensure it pays out former city employees promptly and accurately for all unused leave, according to a new follow-up report from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. “Employees leaving the city are entitled to all earned pay and benefits. It’s encouraging the Department of Finance implemented many of our […]
Read MoreThe African Development Bank Group, together with regional and international partners, has concluded the first African Forum on Gender and Child Statistics (AGCSF 2026) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with renewed commitments to strengthen statistical systems across Africa. The five-day forum brought together policymakers, national statistical agencies, development partners, researchers, civil society, and private sector representatives to […]
Read MorePresident Donald Trump “acted in bad faith” when he swiftly dropped his tax return lawsuit and directed his Cabinet members to establish a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, a federal judge in Florida ruled Monday. Federal Judge Kathleen Williams of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida excoriated Trump, his sons Eric and […]
Read MoreColorado among states that challenge federal policy over program created after 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida Fifteen states on Friday sued the Trump administration to prevent millions of dollars in cuts to school-based mental health funding. The new lawsuit is part of an ongoing legal battle between Democratic-led states and the U.S. Department of […]
Read MoreThe Aurora History Museum in partnership with the Museum of Boulder will open a new exhibition, “Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History: Aurora,” Tuesday, July 14, at the Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway. The exhibit will run until Nov. 7, 2026. The new exhibit is an adaptation of the award-winning Museum of Boulder’s “Proclaiming Colorado’s Black […]
Read MoreMade up of 115 islands dotting the Indian Ocean off East Africa, Seychelles is known as a global hotspot for biodiversity. With as much as 85% of its animals and 45% of its plant species considered endemic, the archipelago is sometimes called the “Galapagos of the Indian Ocean”. The Aldabra Atoll is located in the […]
Read MoreDenver– As America commemorates its 250th anniversary of independence and Colorado marks 150 years of statehood, one of Colorado’s most dynamic community organizations, the African Leadership Group (ALG), is celebrating a milestone of its own. This year, ALG turns 20, and it’s doing so in grand style, with a renewed commitment to empowerment, belonging, and […]
Read MorePresident Donald Trump is running out of time to decide what to do with a bipartisan bill meant to lower housing costs by making it easier to build. If Trump does not sign the measure, it would become law at 12:01 a.m. Saturday under a provision of the Constitution that gives the president 10 days, […]
Read MoreAspen Acres Fire near Pueblo is 7th largest wildfire in Colorado history Communities across Colorado are under evacuation and preevacuation orders as crews respond to multiple large-scale wildfires under high-risk weather conditions. The largest active fire is the Aspen Acres Fire outside of Pueblo, which grew to more than 91,000 acres over the weekend, making […]
Read MorePresident Donald Trump was speaking to supporters at a Pennsylvania rally June 23 when he made an extraordinary admission about an election a continent away. Trump and his allies had spent several days in June savaging California over its slow vote counting and baselessly alleging its contests were fraudulent. But now the president divulged that […]
Read MorePope Leo expresses his prayers for all Americans in a letter he sent to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, which falls today, July 4th, 2026, with the hope that “the Spirit of 1776 continue to inspire hope and unity as the United States of America moves into […]
Read MoreThe unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and […]
Read MoreColorado’s 2026 primary season has revealed a troubling pattern: outside groups with opaque funding streams are shaping the tone, content, and reach of political messaging in ways that raise serious questions about fairness, transparency, and racial dynamics in our elections. The recent barrage of mailers targeting Dr. Anne Keke, a newcomer Democratic candidate for House […]
Read MoreAs America turns 250 and the Centennial State marks 150 years, Afrik Digest reflects on the timeless, unbreakable thread that African immigrants continue to weave into the fabric of our shared future. Today, the air across the Front Range feels a little different. From the bustling, vibrant corridors of Colfax Avenue to the serene, sun‑kissed […]
Read MoreThe 2026 BET Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California, drawing major figures from the music, film, and sports industries for the annual celebration. High-profile guests displayed a wide range of fashion styles on the red carpet ahead of the main ceremony. Among the notable arrivals was veteran actress and musician […]
Read MoreGhana and South Africa are locked in a diplomatic row after the apparent killing of a Ghanaian in the southern African country. Government of Ghana’s prompt interventions following the killing of a Ghanaian in South Africa during the June 30 violent demonstrations, said a statement by Ghana’s foreign affairs minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. South African […]
Read MoreThe deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens tens of thousands of jobs and could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, the United Nations warned. The UN Development Programme said the epidemic was “sparking a far-reaching socioeconomic crisis which could push 985,000 more people into poverty”. “The Ebola crisis also risks eliminating […]
Read MoreJena Griswold has secured the Democratic nomination to be Colorado’s next attorney general. Various news outlets called the race at 7:23 p.m. Tuesday. Results show Griswold, Colorado’s secretary of state, with a strong lead over her three opponents, Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty, workers rights attorney David Seligman and former federal prosecutor Hetal Doshi. Griswold […]
Read MoreFour Colorado state lawmakers lost their party primary elections Tuesday and will lose their seats in the Legislature next year. Democratic Reps. Sean Camacho, Jacque Phillips and Mandy Lindsay, and Republican Sen. Lynda Zamora Wilson lost to their primary challengers, and in other races, left-leaning Democrats defeated more moderate candidates, according to unofficial results from […]
Read MorePolitical campaigns ask voters to judge candidates. This week, many Aurora voters are being asked to judge something else: two versions of the same photograph. Afrik Digest compared the original publicly available photograph of Dr. Anne Keke with the version reproduced in a recent political attack mailer distributed by Colorado Labor Action, an independent expenditure […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court has given the Trump administration the all clear to move forward with its plans to strip temporary legal status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, a move that opens them up to deportation. The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its plans to strip temporary […]
Read MoreAfrican female traditional fashion continues to evolve, beautifully blending rich heritage with modern, runway-ready silhouettes. Whether you are attending a grand Nigerian ‘owambe’ or exploring regional styles, these 10 iconic attires highlight the stunning diversity and elegance of African culture. 1. Aso Oke (Nigeria) Originating from the Yoruba people, Aso Oke is a hand-loomed cloth […]
Read MoreTraditional Kenyan food is influenced, in part, by its African landscape. Cuisine on the east coast is infused with Hindu, Indian and Arab flair, due to their presence during the Colonial era. Alternatively, inland, the traditional styles of the indigenous tribal herdsmen have had their own band of influences. Each area of the country stamps […]
Read MoreAfrican and Caribbean countries have called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. The demands come at the end of a three-day conference in Ghana which looked to advance the push for reparatory justice. It follows a landmark UN resolution in March which recognised transatlantic slavery as […]
Read MoreXcel Energy is seeking to extend operations at an aging coal-fired power plant in Pueblo for another 15 months, to avoid potential electricity shortages. Colorado’s largest utility recently asked the state’s Public Utilities Commission to keep Comanche 2 open until March 2028, and speed up a host of other fossil-fuel projects and energy purchases. The […]
Read MoreThe Kilimanjaro National Park in Northern Tanzania is a unique and surprising place. For starters, it’s home to the highest mountain in Africa (5,895 m), It is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world, meaning it is not part of a mountain range. Also called a stratovolcano (a term for a very large volcano […]
Read MoreThe 7th Africa Women Summit brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, diplomats, development partners, gender advocates, and women leaders from across Africa and the Diaspora. Conversations centered on women’s health, empowerment, leadership, and sustainable development. Guided by the D.R.E.A.M framework—Driving Resilience, Empowerment, Access, and Mobilisation—the summit focused on strengthening healthcare systems, advancing women’s economic empowerment, supporting […]
Read MoreUnited States President Trump has spent the majority of his time at the G7 summit touting his tentative agreement with Iran, but many questions remain about just how the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz will unfold — and just what the details of the agreement are. The U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran has rocked […]
Read MoreThe Supreme Court recently agreed to weigh in on the issue of whether some immigrants with criminal records can be detained indefinitely. The court accepted a case, Genalo v. Black, from New York state involving a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic arrested by immigration enforcement after an assault conviction and held for 21 months […]
Read MoreThe U.S. government through the federal Food and Drug Administration has granted Colorado approval to begin importing some prescription drugs from Canada, where they’re often cheaper. The governor’s office announced the authorization. “This is a really critical step. This has been a long time in the making,” said an enthusiastic Gov. Jared Polis in a […]
Read MoreTolulope Omotunde of Afrik Digest presents his monthly list of the best shows, films, and series to watch across the continent in June. Here are the most captivating film and TV stories coming this June from the African continent. From a documentary on Mali’s incredible musical duo Amadou and Mariam to Truck Mama, a portrait […]
Read MoreA Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first from his country to officiate the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States was named Africa’s best referee and is considered a hero to many in his country. Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, was due to be the first referee from Somalia […]
Read MoreBy the time Dr. Pius Kamau and I eased onto the highway out of Aurora that Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, I already suspected we were embarking on more than just a road trip. Pius had insisted we leave at 1 pm for the 3:30 pm Africa & Ale event in Fort Collins. The man […]
Read MoreGov. Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency recently in response to Colorado’s warmest winter on record, which also brought record-low snowpack. The U.S. Drought Monitor says nearly 93% of the state is in moderate to exceptional drought conditions, with 75% in at least severe conditions as of last week. The declaration is a requirement […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security will allow states to access federal citizenship data by June 30 and plans to monitor the flow of mail ballots for signs of voter fraud, according to a court document. Amid a series of lawsuits, President Donald Trump’s administration is now moving to carry out a March 31 executive […]
Read MoreThe 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the Confederation of African Football (Caf). In 2018 and 2022, Africa was represented by five nations; this year, a record 10 teams […]
Read MoreHealth authorities have confirmed more than 300 cases of the virus in the two countries and are investigating 1,500 more possible infections. Over 40 people have died in a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where government and international aid organizations are struggling to cope with the spread of […]
Read MoreThe Colorado General Assembly took the unprecedented step of suspending its work on March 14, 2020, pausing in the middle of its 120-day legislative session amid deepening nationwide disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. When lawmakers reconvened at the Capitol more than two months later, much of the work they had planned for the session […]
Read MoreTina Peters, the former Colorado elections clerk and conspiracy theorist convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories promulgated by President Donald Trump, was released from prison recently after the president successfully pressured Colorado’s Democratic governor into commuting her sentence. Peters’ release was confirmed by the Colorado Department of Corrections. The state […]
Read MoreColorado Gov. Jared Polis has for the second time vetoed a bill that would have eliminated a unique second election requirement in the state’s union formation law, after business and labor groups failed to reach a compromise on how to tweak the measure. “In the wake of (last year’s) veto and the substantial negotiations that […]
Read MoreAfrican leaders and young representatives gathered at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa to mark Africa Day, celebrating the continent’s growing global influence while calling for stronger unity, innovation and youth leadership in shaping Africa’s future. The 63rd edition of Africa Day brought together policymakers, diplomats and international partners in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa […]
Read MoreThe Africa Forward summit comes amid France’s fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade. The just-concluded African Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, has opened vistas of opportunity for the French government in Africa and also prospects for more support for African-led innovations and businesses. In the course of the […]
Read MoreChildren’s Hospital of Colorado and Healthier Colorado have teamed up together to launch an initiative aimed at addressing an area of significant concern in Colorado, impacting people in all areas of the state. “Mind Our Future Colorado” has also called on Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates to commit to bold, comprehensive solutions to address Colorado’s child and […]
Read MoreGov. Jared Polis recently prohibited the state from buying soda and other sugary drinks for official state functions, part of a multi-department effort to promote healthy eating and drinking for Coloradans. The executive order comes after a governor-appointed human services board refused to pass a Polis plan to prohibit Coloradans from using food stamps to […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Congress left Washington for the Memorial Day recess without passing a major Republican priority: passing a party-line bill that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection for the rest of the Trump administration. Funding unrelated to the bill helped derail passage of the bill. The Department of Justice recently announced […]
Read MoreThe Department of Housing Stability remains unaware of how much taxpayer money is being spent for each homeless shelter and whether funds are being used appropriately, according to a follow-up report of the City Shelters audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. The department did not fully implement any recommendations and only partially implemented five of […]
Read MoreThe Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, based in New York City, recognized the city of Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs (OIIA) during the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards for its “Greener Communities, Brighter Futures” campaign. OIIA received awards in three categories: Campaign Government and Municipal, Campaign Immersive Experience Series and General Logo-Government. The […]
Read MoreI want to tell you a quick story- not about me, but about a moment that changed how I see young people in Denver. A few months ago, I sat in a Denver Public Schools classroom watching a group of students talk about their dreams. Some wanted to be engineers. Some wanted to be nurses. […]
Read MoreIn a charged and often combative debate hosted by Denver7 on May 14, 2026, Republican gubernatorial candidates State Rep. Scott Bottoms and State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer presented sharply contrasting approaches to leadership, governance, and the future of Colorado. The debate featured pointed exchanges, policy disagreements, and questions from Colorado residents that pushed both candidates to […]
Read MoreIn a spirited and policy‑heavy hosted by Denver7, The Denver Post and CPR on May 7, 2026, Colorado’s two Democratic gubernatorial contenders, Attorney General Phil Weiser and US Senator Michael Bennet, offered voters a clear look at their governing philosophies, their records, and their visions for a state navigating affordability pressures, climate threats, and ongoing […]
Read More“Good leaders do not lead from ego or politics; they lead from a commitment to improving the lives of the people they serve.” -Dr. Anne Keke IntroductionThere are some leaders whose stories read like a gentle reminder that hope can travel continents. Anne Keke is one of them. From the beautiful streets of Côte d’Ivoire […]
Read MoreWhen the Hungarian populace went to the polls last month to defeat the authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, they did so in record breaking numbers. A historic 77.8 percent of voters cast ballots—Hungary’s highest turnout ever. The last time U.S. voter turnout came close to those numbers was in 1900 (73.2 percent), when William McKinley […]
Read MoreThe African continent provides so many amazing destinations for tourists. The most attractive places of interest in Africa include its roaring wildlife, rustic historical sites and sprawling landscape. With the abundance of stunning tourist destinations, it’s no surprise that people often find it hard to decide on the places to visit. Senegal is one of […]
Read MoreFederal tax changes, rising Medicaid costs forced deep cuts to close $1 billion gap Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed the state’s approximately $46.8 billion budget recently, following months of painful cuts to programs and key services across the government to make up a massive budget shortfall. With his tenure set to end after two terms […]
Read MoreEach year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) always deliver outstanding memories that get the fans talking and debating on social media. The award show is a spectacle for fashion and a celebration of African creativity in films and TV shows. Like the previous years, this year also had outstanding and memorable moments that […]
Read MoreParis is hosting the 13th edition of NollywoodWeek, a five-day festival showcasing films from Nigeria, other African countries and the diaspora. Organisers say the event aims to broaden European audiences’ understanding of African cinema. The French capital is hosting a fresh showcase of African filmmaking this week as the NollywoodWeek festival opens its latest edition, […]
Read MorePet stores in Colorado will not be able to sell cats and dogs starting next year under a law signed recently by Gov. Jared Polis. Supporters hope House Bill 26-1011 will reduce demand for high-volume commercial breeders, sometimes referred to as puppy mills, and encourage would-be pet owners to consider adopting from a shelter or […]
Read MoreAfrican talent and heritage stood out at the 2026 Met Gala, held recently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where stars embraced bold creativity under the theme “Costume Art” and dress code “Fashion Is Art.” Even as full red carpet details continue to emerge, African influence was clearly visible both on the […]
Read MoreThe Colorado legislature passed two bills quite recently and are still considering a third aimed at reducing the state’s prison population, which has ballooned to the point where Gov. Jared Polis is recommending reopening up to two prisons. It’s difficult to say whether the bills, which Polis has yet to sign, can cut the prison […]
Read MoreA bipartisan bill that would have limited the government’s use of automatic license plate readers died on the Colorado Senate floor recently amid fierce pushback from law enforcement agencies and a veto threat from the governor. Senate Bill 26-70 was an attempt to regulate data access compiled by companies like Flock Safety and Axon, which […]
Read MoreThe changes were made to Cover All Coloradans, which provides Medicaid-like coverage to immigrant children and pregnant women, regardless of their immigration status After weeks of wrestling with how to rein in spending on a program providing health coverage to immigrants, Colorado lawmakers gave final approval recently to a proposal to limit enrollment and end […]
Read MoreAn artificial intelligence platform that generated messages last year describing itself as “MechaHitler” while highlighting individuals’ Jewish surnames says Colorado has no legal basis for protections against “algorithmic discrimination” by AI systems. Elon Musk’s xAI, which owns the social media platform X and the generative AI chatbot Grok, sued Colorado in federal court recently, alleging […]
Read MoreThe certainties that used to govern international relations for decades have evaporated as the White House reshapes US foreign policy and, with things in flux, Africa’s heads of state are faced with the problem of how to define the continent’s place in the world. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking in Davos some months back, […]
Read MoreThe Department of Housing Stability is not ensuring the required number of affordable rental units are being built for people with limited incomes, and it made this decision without getting council approval, according to a follow-up report of the Affordable Housing audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. “Housing Stability bypassing city processes could […]
Read MoreThe Denver Fire Department needs a better balance between accountability and regional relationships when providing fire support services to other municipalities. This is according to a new audit of the fire department’s intergovernmental agreements with Englewood, Glendale, Sheridan, and the Skyline Fire Protection District from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. “Denver Fire’s positive relationships […]
Read MoreThe America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission recently announced the first wave of recipients for its Community Grants Program, awarding 43 grants totaling more than $316,000 to support locally driven commemorative projects across Colorado. Funded through the Commission’s fundraising and resource development efforts, these grants are designed to activate communities in all 64 counties and […]
Read MoreComplaint alleges that party caucus chair ‘grossly mismanaged’ funds A group of Colorado lawmakers met Wednesday morning to begin the process of reviewing an ethics complaint against Rep. Mandy Lindsay, the second complaint against a representative reviewed by the House Ethics Committee this session. Lindsay, an Aurora Democrat, faces allegations from Rep. Bob Marshall, a […]
Read MorePope Leo XIV’s 11-day tour of four African nations gave the usually reserved pontiff a global platform to speak out, in sometimes explosive terms, about problems on the continent, while preaching peace and uprightness in a world battered by war. The first ever American pope visited Africa against the backdrop of his calls for peace […]
Read MoreAurora’s city council rejected an updated agreement that outlined how local police would respond to calls at the federal immigration detention facility in the city, citing concerning conditions at the facility and a lack of transparency and accountability from federal immigration officials. On Monday, after a two-week delay and vocal opposition at a hearing, the […]
Read MoreState oil and gas regulators approved 24 new oil and gas wells near the Aurora Reservoir on Tuesday, despite sustained community opposition against the proposal. The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) voted 3-2 to approve the State Sunlight/Long well pad, originally proposed by the oil company Civitas and its subsidiary Crestone Peak Resources. […]
Read MoreWhere Water Changes Direction: A Story Between Sea and Mountains – By Fernanda Wankel There are decisions we don’t make with the mind, but with the heart. After more than a decade living in the Mexican Caribbean, where turquoise waters taught me to adapt, to flow, and to find beauty in change, I met Ryan. […]
Read MoreParticipation becomes presence For decades, Africa lived on the edges of footballing maps, faintly sketched, but it’s a paradigm that has shifted with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 10 confirmed qualifiers for the grandest show on earth. Now, 10 invitations for the world’s most watched ritual, 10 voices where once there was one, then […]
Read MoreDemocrats’ June 30 primary ballot is nearly set after statewide assembly in Pueblo Colorado’s 2026 Democratic primary ballot is nearly set after the party held its state assembly in Pueblo on Saturday. Attorney General Phil Weiser and state Sen. Julie Gonzales took the top spot on the ballot in their races by winning overwhelming majorities […]
Read MoreYemi Mobolade is running for a second term as Colorado Springs mayor. He made the announcement Monday, one year from next year’s municipal elections. Mobolade was first elected in 2023, defeating Wayne Williams in a run-off election. He is a business owner, a Nigerian immigrant and naturalized citizen, and the first elected black mayor in […]
Read MoreGhana accuses Trump administration of ‘normalizing the erasure’ of history. The US stood almost alone at the United Nations this week in voting against an African resolution condemning the trans-Atlantic slave trade and kickstarting the campaign for reparations, potentially fueling anti-American sentiment on the continent. The final vote on 25 March – International Day of […]
Read MoreJust recently, South African nationals were once again in the news for the wrong reasons. Bitten by the bugs of xenophobia, they reportedly turned against foreigners, including Nigerians, whose government fought hammer and tongs to liberate the territory from the obnoxious apartheid subjugation. Their grouses are that foreigners have cornered jobs and opportunities meant for […]
Read MoreThe administration sued the city and state over so-called “sanctuary city policies” in May 2025. According to a new federal court ruling, Denver and Colorado should not be forced to help President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts. Judge Gordon P. Gallagher ruled against the Trump administration in its May 2025 lawsuit against the city and […]
Read MoreA new city audit found that delayed hiring caused a lack of oversight at a Denver commission tasked with improving safety and reducing recidivism. The city said it began an audit of the Crime Prevention and Control Commission after council members raised concerns about the commission’s transparency and oversight. The commission funds four vendor-run programs […]
Read MoreDenver Mayor Mike Johnston’s ambitious effort to solve street homelessness cost $20 million more than previously reported, a result of poor planning and documentation, according to a report from the city auditor’s office — an allegation that the mayor’s office pushed back on strongly. “For a program in its third year and approaching $200 million […]
Read MoreMorocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal’s walk-off protest in final. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board recently upheld Morocco’s protest and ruled that Senegal forfeited the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, officially awarding the match 3-0 to Morocco. The decision overturns an […]
Read MoreA bipartisan proposal that would protect older and vulnerable adults from financial scammers is advancing through the Colorado statehouse with little opposition. The bill would allow banks and other financial institutions to halt suspicious transactions while they notify the authorities to investigate. “This bill is about stopping and preventing financial exploitation before a senior or […]
Read MoreRepublicans in the U.S. Senate recently pressed forward with a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID to cast a ballot, despite long odds the legislation will ever become law amid bipartisan opposition. The 51-48 vote to formally begin debate on the measure, which GOP lawmakers have […]
Read MoreAurora City Council members cast a final vote recently creating a retail license that limits and imposes certain restrictions on businesses that sell tobacco and other age-restricted psychoactive products. The intent of the license is to prevent youth access to such products by requiring local licensure and compliance checks, according to council documents. It does not […]
Read MoreOn Saturday, February 7th, I found myself walking into the Community College of Aurora’s CentreTech Campus with the kind of excitement usually reserved for weddings and jollof competitions. The African Leadership Group (ALG) was hosting its In-Person Breaking Barriers Convening. As someone who has watched this project grow from a bold idea into a full-blown […]
Read MoreIn a world where Black communities are still fighting for safety, dignity, and representation, Black History Month is not a commemoration. It is a call to action. It asks us to tell the stories that were buried; celebrate the brilliance that was stolen, honor the ancestors who resisted, and build a future worthy of the […]
Read MoreSome city agencies are still not formally sharing critical information technology risks they encounter with Technology Services and other agencies, leaving the city exposed to cyberthreats and vulnerabilities, according to a new follow up report from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. “If city agencies are not required to let Technology Services know about risks, Technology Services […]
Read MoreHistory Colorado Center in Denver was selected as one of only eight cultural institutions to host a collection of America’s most consequential documents in 2026 as part of the America 250 – Colorado 150 commemoration. History Colorado’s flagship museum in Denver is one of only eight cultural institutions nationwide chosen to display a collection of […]
Read MoreA Facility Reborn in Secrecy Colorado is living through a moment that feels like a political riddle: How does a state facing a freeze on childcare, food assistance, and social‑service funding suddenly find $39 million to operate a new immigration detention facility for just six months? That is the question haunting advocates, families, and local […]
Read MoreThe city of Aurora is now accepting applications from eligible residents, property owners and business owners or employees who want to serve on the board for the voter-created Aurora Downtown Development Authority. A Downtown Development Authority, known as a DDA, is a governmental entity separate from the city and defined by state statute. They are empowered to use future growth in property tax and sales tax revenues in […]
Read MoreOn November 29th, 2025, Aurora witnessed something truly special—the launch of Telesprings Telehealth Clinic on Telesprings.com, a platform designed to bring healthcare closer to home, right at our fingertips. Hosted at the Hyatt House Hotel, the event was more than a formal unveiling; it felt like a family gathering, a community celebration, and a bold […]
Read More“You have to fight. You have to speak up. You have to believe in miracles. And when you’re in pain, don’t just reach for medicine—reach for someone who will listen. Reach for God.” — Florence Takang, Breast Cancer Survivor Introduction Every October, we pause to honor the women whose lives have been reshaped by breast […]
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