West African Girls Now Free CNN Amber Lyin talks to 2 girls brought to the the US and forced to work in hair salons. [youtube]_tQDYvPrE6k[/youtube] New Jersey — They arrived in the United States from West Africa, young girls held against their will and forced to work for hours on end. But this time, it… Continue reading Modern day slavery in America
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Journey to Canada, a Refugee’s Story
Twenty-three years ago, Madut Majok arrived in a refugee camp in Ethiopia, where his life consisted of guarded compounds and food rations. Today, he is a Canadian citizen, university graduate and civil servant. He relishes the opportunities he has earned in his adopted country and feels that he has integrated into Canadian society. However, one… Continue reading Journey to Canada, a Refugee’s Story
Ghana’s Economy 75% Bigger Than Previously Estimated
Ghana’s economy is 75 percent bigger than previously calculated, the country’s Statistical Service said, slashing the relative size of the fiscal deficit and the current-account shortfall
African intellectuals building other nations
The African diaspora provides powerful intellectual input to the research achievements of other countries, but returns less benefit to the countries of birth.