First Black man in space honored in US
What do you do after becoming the African American to travel in space? Sit back and enjoy the title? Not if you're Dr. Bernard...
News Corp. passes MySpace over to Vevo?
The media giant is said to have approached the music website about exchanging the social network for a stake in a new venture.
News Corp....
MTV prepares Facebook documentary
What does it take to run a social-networking site that 500 million users rely on and obsess over? Who are the people working to...
Amazon previews digital music locker
Amazon.com plans to introduce a service that will let people upload their digital music to the Web and access it from browsers on any...
Obama defends military involvement in Libya
In his remarks to the nation Monday, President Obama needed to navigate a narrow, thorny path in explaining the United States' involvement in Libya's...
Namibia: Baby-dumping rates soar among school girls
Female college students across Namibia have caused a stir by holding a mini summit to discuss infanticide and baby dumping amid reports that figures...
Ayo: The Nigerian-Gypsy who won’t budge
Anyone attempting to prove the redemptive power of music needs to look no further than the Nigerian chanteuse, Ayọ. The 30-year-old soul singer defied...
Of Western hypocrisy, Obdurate tyrants and Changing times
As the Bob Dylan song goes, the times they are “achanging”. But, do the lowly tyrants and dictators of our world, or those Western...
Libya’s oil promises amid Gaddafi defections
Libyan rebels certain of victory over Muammar Gaddafi and his forces have promised to begin exporting oil in less than a week. The rebel...
MySpace loses 10 million users in one month
Latest statistics suggest attempts to kick new life into MySpace may be failing.
Tech industry analysts comScore say figures show MySpace lost more than 10...
Rap lawsuit raises digital music service questions
The most closely watched lawsuit in the music industry asks this question: how much should a song on iTunes or another digital music service...
Int’l iPad2 launch causes worldwide frenzy
Long lines were reported in Berlin, London, Sydney and other cities as the iPad 2, the newest version of Apple's popular touchscreen tablet, went...
Geraldine Ferraro, first female VP candidate, dies
Geraldine Ferraro's selection as Walter Mondale's Democratic running mate in the 1984 presidential election made her a winner as far as history was concerned,...
Superman reboot chooses Amy Adams for Lois Lane
Clark Kent, meet your Lois Lane.
After weeks of guessing who would play the Man of Steel's leading lady in the upcoming "Superman" reboot, Warner...
Ugandan Sex workers attack religious leaders
Sex workers in Uganda have lashed out at religious leaders who have condemned their trade but failed to encourage programs and projects to help...
FiSahara: British film industry at Sahara refugee film festival
Around 150 members of the British film industry gathered on Wednesday evening for the London launch of the 8th International Sahara Film Festival: the...
Libya: The dangers of leaving Gaddafi in power
The dangers of a post- 2011 revolution Libya with Muammar Gaddafi still in charge, the influence that Gaddafi’s violent resistance may have on other...
The Grass is Always Greener
Most mornings I pass by the American Embassy on my way to the gym. There is always a long queue of people waiting...
Southern African countries zero in on Gaddafi assets
Following South Africa's decision to freeze all Gaddafi’s assets in accordance with UN Security Council resolution Zambia has sought clarification on whether the resolution...
Africans lend tech savvy to elections, banking, education
Africa is wired and fast proving its tech savviness as millions of Africans adopt new technology. A decision by UEMOA, an eight-member country, to...
Social media and cyber-activism in North Africa’s revolution
As hundreds of thousands of Egyptians in Cairo’s Tahrir Square celebrated the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February, some held up mobile...
Libya: Gaddafi and his Mali-Chad Tuareg mercenaries
As an international intervention to stop Colonel Muammar Gaddafi from committing further atrocities against Libyans continue, the north African country's leader remains impassive and...
Responsibility to Protect: A moral case for the U.S and its allies in Libya
Because somebody has to stand up against tyranny and oppressive governments, I disagree with the several African leaders who have parochially condemned the international...
Zimbabwe: Legalise Political Euthanasia!
I’m a Liberal Democrat with unwavering affinity to both life and choice. On a clear day, this is a metaphysical paradigm where co-existence tends...
Japan tests food, seawater for radiation
Japanese officials' concerns over food contamination expanded beyond the country's borders Tuesday as tests detected radiation in ocean water offshore.
Plant operator Tokyo Electric Power...
BlackBerry launches PlayBook tablet at $499
Research In Motion Ltd. said it will sell its PlayBook tablet in North America next month starting at $499, ending months of speculation over...
B’way ‘Spider-Man’ suffers fifth actor injury
T.V. Carpio, who replaced the injured Natalie Mendoza in the role of Arachne, is the fifth person to be hurt since last fall.
Spider-man: Turn...
MTV Movie Awards voting begins Wednesday
The power of the Golden Popcorn is once again yours! Starting today, we're asking you to cast your votes and select the nominees for...
‘Mad Men’ fifth season currently uncertain
Fans accustomed to spending their summer Sundays with Don Draper may have to wait a while longer. It looks increasingly likely that the fifth...
Treason cases split Zimbabwe lawyers association
On-going treason trials in Zimbabwe have split an influential grouping of human rights lawyers over accusations of rampant partisan representation and neglect of arrested...