Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the man commonly referred to as the conscience of South Africa, announced a few days ago that he was retiring from public service in order to spend more time with his family. TalkAfrique takes this opportunity to pay tribute to Arch. Tutu for his service to South Africa, the African continent and… Continue reading Archbishop Tutu says Time’s Up
A Breakthrough in Malaria Research
Scientists from Scotland have reported a major breakthrough in fight against malaria. The team from Edinburgh University in collaboration with a team in Portugal have discovered a gene that offers the drug resistance trait to the parasite. Drug-resistant plasmodium falciparum parasites are a major hindrance in the battle against the deadly disease. Chloroquine, the most… Continue reading A Breakthrough in Malaria Research
The Hero Mosquito in Sierra Leone
A pedophile who escaped from UK to Sierra Leone grabbed at a hospital after suffering from malaria
The African Cup of Nations versus European Coaches
The African Cup of Nations is traditionally played during January and February every other year. Over the past few years, African players in Europe and other places and their coaches have on several occasions pleaded with the CAF management to either change the schedule to every 4 years or change the timing to coincide with… Continue reading The African Cup of Nations versus European Coaches
Oprah Disappointed at Abuse Trial
Source: BBC News The former matron of Oprah Winfrey’s school in South Africa has been cleared on charges of abusing girls there. Virginia Mokgobo had faced 14 charges relating to the sexual and physical abuse of six girls. Oprah Winfrey has expressed her disappointment at the verdict but said she was proud of the girls… Continue reading Oprah Disappointed at Abuse Trial
African-American Leaders Should Stand for Africa?
Like Hispanic leaders, African American leaders should speak out for Africa