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African Homestead

A Brief Spotlight on Uganda

  Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The southern part includes a substantial […]

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Controversy

A Father Lost, A City Demands Answers: Aurora Police Shooting Sparks Outcry and Grief

In a moment that has left the Aurora community reeling, an Aurora police officer fatally shot 37-year-old Rajon Belt-Stubblefield on August 31st in broad daylight, just steps away from his son. The incident unfolded near 6th Avenue and Billings Street and has since ignited a wave of public outrage, grief, and urgent calls for accountability. […]

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Spotlight

Dr. Anne Keke Steps Forward Again – A Champion for Aurora’s Students Relaunches Her Bid for APS Board

In a city as vibrant and diverse as Aurora, it takes more than policy to move the needle; it takes heart, lived experience, and a deep understanding of the community. That’s exactly what Dr. Anne Keke brings to the table. And now, she’s stepping forward once again, announcing her re-election bid for the Aurora Public […]

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News Briefs

Duran drops out of race for Attorney General

Former Democratic state House Speaker Crisanta Duran has dropped her bid to be the next state attorney general, her campaign announced. “When I began my campaign for Colorado attorney general, it was to take on monopolies of power that have eroded the health, safety, and economic security of Americans,” said a statement from Duran. “Since […]

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Technology

African countries lag behind in artificial intelligence

A new international study has revealed that African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Rwanda, are missing from the list of the world’s most innovative nations in Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to a new study by Linkee, an AI-powered link-building automation software company, designed to identify the countries winning the AI innovation race, it […]

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Colorado Diasporic Film Festival Celebrates Global Stories

DENVER, CO — Film enthusiasts in Colorado are in for a cultural treat as the Colorado Diasporic Film Festival (CDFF) kicks off today, Thursday, August 28th, bringing a vibrant tapestry of global cinema to the Mile High City. The festival, running through Sunday, August 31st, is a celebration of diverse cultures and a powerful platform […]

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Insight

African hometowns initiative: How a misunderstanding triggered xenophobic backlash in Japan

A cultural exchange programme linking four Japanese cities with African nations was meant to foster goodwill but instead triggered a storm of misinformation and xenophobia. Misreported claims of new immigration pathways spread online, flooding city offices with angry calls and forcing Japan’s government to issue clarifications. What was intended as a gesture of goodwill between […]

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Fashion

Africa Fashion Week London 2025: A Celebration of 15 Years of Style, Culture, and Creativity

The recently concluded African Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2025 was a tapestry of heritage, innovation, and unapologetic style. For four days, the capital of the United Kingdom became the epicentre of African creativity as AFWL celebrated its 15th anniversary. In its milestone year, the event doubled down on its mission: to honour the continent’s rich […]

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Insight

Trump’s deportation deals signal a troubling shift in US-Africa relations

  United States (US) President Donald Trump’s policy of deporting foreign nationals convicted of violent crimes has sparked a global uproar. It also highlights the stark power imbalance between the US and developing countries, and raises serious concerns about security risks, human rights abuses and the denigration of international humanitarian law. Trump announced during his […]

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You & Government

Trump’s executive order on cashless bond; It’s Implications for Colorado

U.S. President Donald Trump recently signed executive orders that aimed to limit no-cash bail in the nation’s capital and across the nation – and has threatened the revocation of federal funds for those that don’t comply. This is seen as part of a White House effort to push crime-fighting to the top of the national […]

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