Chuka Umunna: Umunna is a British MP of Nigerian heritage. He was born 17 October 1978 in London to Nigerian father of the Igbo ethnic group and Irish mother. In 2010 Umunna was elected parliamentarian, representing Streatham constituency on the platform of the Labour Party. Umunna who is popularly known as “UK Obama,” schooled at Hitherfield Primary School in Streatham, … [Read more...] about 3 Nigerian Born British Members of Parliament
President Obama’s Remarks at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum
Written by President Obama Remarks by the President at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you. Please be seated. Well, good afternoon, everybody. To Mayor Bloomberg, thank you -- not only for the kind introduction, but to Bloomberg Philanthropies as our … [Read more...] about President Obama’s Remarks at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum
US-Africa summit: China and US Vying for Africa’s Resources
As African leaders gathered in Washington DC on the invitation by President Obama for US-Africa summit, the focus of the summit was centered on trade not aid. But the elephant in the room or in the minds of the summit participants is China. It is there for everybody to see that China’s business and commercial tempo in Africa is rising and rising. China is now the largest … [Read more...] about US-Africa summit: China and US Vying for Africa’s Resources
Obama Could Have Done More for Africa – Zuma
Written by Genevieve Quintal - SAPA United States of America president Barack Obama could have done more for the African continent especially because of his African descent, President Jacob Zuma said in Washington on Monday. "[This African descent] has made him tread very carefully and I think that is a reality," he told a National Press Club (NPC) luncheon. "I … [Read more...] about Obama Could Have Done More for Africa – Zuma
Michelle Obama : “Blood of Africa” runs through her veins
Written by Annika McGinnis - Reuters First lady Michelle Obama embraced her family’s African roots in a speech on Wednesday, telling a group of young Africans that the “blood of Africa” runs through her veins as she urged changing traditional beliefs on the worth of educating women. Her husband had shied away from discussing his African heritage in his own remarks to … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama : “Blood of Africa” runs through her veins