Molly Melching in the founder of Tostan meaning (Breakthorough in wolof-native language of Senegal). The Non-Governmental Organisation’s mission is to empower African communities for sustainable development and social transformation in the respect of human rights and abandonment of female genital cutting (FGM) and child/forced marriage in Senegal, Guinea and Burkina Faso. To date, 2,996 communities have abandoned FGC in Senegal through a public declaration, in Guinea, 298 communities have dec... Read Full Story
What Are "Conflict Diamonds"?Blood Diamonds, also known as “Conflict Diamonds” are stones that are produced in areas controlled by rebel forces that are opposed to internationally recognized governments. The rebels sell these diamonds, and the money is used to purchase arms or to fund their military actions. Blood Diamonds are often produced through the forced labor of men, women and children. They are also stolen during shipment or seized by attacking the mining operations of legitimate prod... Read Full Story
Rwanda RwandaWith an astonishing wildlife experience, Rwanda is home to different wildlife species but utmost the rare, endangered and closest human kin-the mountain gorillaCapital:KigaliNatural resources:Gold, cassiterite (tin ore), wolframite (tungsten ore), methane, hydropower, arable land*In 1884-1885, Germany claimed Tanganika, Rwanda & Burundi.Genocide is the deliberate and systematic destruction of an ethnic, racial, religious or national group.When the Belgian colonists arrived in... Read Full Story
The Meaning of the FlagThe flag was the first to use the Pan-African colors of red, yellow, green and black. Red recalls the blood shed by freedom fighters during the struggle for independence. Yellow represents the country's mineral wealth, while green is symbolic of the country's forests. The five pointed black star is the symbol of African emancipation and unity in the struggle against colonialism. --- Designed by Mrs. Theodosia Salome OkohCapital: Accra*First colonized by the Po... Read Full Story
Born, January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Assassinated April 4, 1968(Aged 39 years). Won Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination through non-violent activism inspired but Ghandhi's success.May he rest in peace!"I have a dream"-speech, aug. 28, 1963*** Quote * ** I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a ... Read Full Story
The day has come that Barack Hussein Obama II has made history, a step further to Dr Martin Luther King Jr's " I have a dream" that a person not be judged because of their race but on the content of their character. I congratulate him, not only are they celebrating in America, but globally. He was born , 4 August 1961@ Kap'olani Medical Centre in Honolulu, Hawaii to Barack H Obama Snr from Nyang'oma, Kogela, Nyanza province in Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white American from ... Read Full Story
Zimbabwe Bird - Bataleur
The Bateleur belongs to the bird family. The raptor preys mostly on birds including pigeons & small mammals. Sightings can be seen at the Gonarezhou National Park (home to over 400 bird species) and the Save Valley Conservancy. The birds common residence is in the Savanna surroundings in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Zimbabwe Flag
Green represents Country's vegetation and land resources
Yellow represents the country's mineral wealth
Red represents the... Read Full Story
