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Robert Lambert, a participant of African Ancestry Family Reunion trip to Bafoussam, Cameroon, reconnects with his roots while playing the Balafon in November 2023. (Courtesy photo)

African Ancestry, Inc., Opens ‘Door of Return’ that Reconnects to Our African Roots

by Nichole Taylor October 31, 2024November 1, 2024

Uganda's transportation network faces difficulties due to congestion in Kampala and nearby regions, with many roads either unpaved or filled with potholes. (Courtesy of Uganda National Roads Authority via Facebook)

Uganda Invests $3 Billion in New Railway System for Efficient Transport

by Oswald T. Brown October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Lower space launch costs have given African nations an opportunity, says Kwaku Sumah, founder and managing director at Spacehubs Africa. (Courtesy of Kwaku Sumah via LinkedIn)

Why There is Such a Rush of African Satellite Launches

by Oswald T. Brown October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Peaceful protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against illegal mining locally known as "galamsey," in Accra, Ghana, on Oct. 11. (Courtesy of Christian Council of Ghana)

Hundreds March Against Unlicensed Gold Mining Boom in Ghana

by Oswald T. Brown October 15, 2024October 16, 2024

An audience member asks a question at the African Voices U.S. Elections 2024 town hall at the Voice of America headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5. (Eden Harris/The Washington Informer)

Voice of America Africa Hosts Inaugural Town Hall for African Diaspora

by Eden Harris October 9, 2024October 10, 2024

Ghana's Ambassador to the U.S. Hajia Alima Mahama speaks at the launch of Ghana D.C. Week at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art on Oct. 7. (Eden Harris/The Washington Informer)

Ghana Week D.C. Launches to Promote Economic, Cultural Ties

by Eden Harris October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

**FILE** Joseph Boakai (Peter Clottey/VOA via Wikimedia Commons)

The President of the Republic of Liberia Receives the Alpha Award of Merit

by Austin R. Cooper Jr. October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Guinea’s Foreign Minister Morissanda Kouyate shake hands. (Courtesy of Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service)

Russia Considering Canceling Visas for Several African Countries

by Oswald T. Brown October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Dr. Gina Paige, president and co-founder of African Ancestry, Inc., Gbenza Ogunijimi, executive director of the Nigerian Center, Kimberley Bassett, secretary of the District of Columbia, Kkechi Ilechi, policy director at the Nigerian Center, and Olayinka Davies, creator and director of “Perception: The Nigerian Narrative.” (Lafayette Barnes Sr./The Washington Informer)

D.C. Honors Nigerian Center, Gbenga Ogunjimi

by Lafayette Barnes Sr. October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo addresses the Africa-America Institute Gala on Sept. 24. (Eden Harris/The Washington Informer)

Africa-America Institute Gala Celebrates Ties Among African Diaspora

by Eden Harris October 2, 2024October 2, 2024