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EQUITABLE, SAFE & EFFICIENT VACCINES, ON A GLOBAL LEVEL

by Atlanta MahantaHEALTHMagazine HighlightsNovember 25, 2021December 1, 2021

Interviewee: DR. ANDREI BACIU Secretary of State within the Ministry of Health of Romania Interviewer: ATLANTA MAHANTA, Sr. Multimedia Journalist, THE TIMES OF AFRICA Q. Has COVID-19 influenced Romania’s decision…

The Kingdom of Morocco: Gnaoua music can take anyone to a spiritual and cultural trance

by Atlanta MahantaCULTUREEntertainmentNorthern AfricaNovember 24, 2021November 24, 2021

Since 2019, Gnaoua music has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site and portrays the story of Sub-Saharan African slaves. This ritual song of traditional music and dance just lets you…

New Media: Culture across Africa and Asia

by Atlanta MahantaCentral AfricaCULTUREEastern AfricaEntertainmentMagazine HighlightsNorthern AfricaSouthern AfricaWestern AfricaNovember 11, 2021November 12, 2021

By Atlanta Mahanta New media and technology are growing in the world as well as in Asia and Africa is not isolated from it especially among the educated and new…

Protecting the rights of future generations must start now: FUTURE EQUITY, CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL

by Atlanta MahantaCentral AfricaEastern AfricaMagazine HighlightsNorthern AfricaSouthern AfricaWestern AfricaNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

By Atlanta Mahanta The discernment and familiarity with the major issues influencing present day society, particularly general and worldwide environmental dangers, is without a doubt an issue that worries the…

The Inside story of Sudan: Corrective Action or Coup

by Atlanta MahantaAfro Talk & TrendsEditor’s perspectiveFACE TO FACEMagazine HighlightsNorthern AfricaNovember 2, 2021November 2, 2021

International media have been swift to report on the recent events in Sudan as a military-style coup that threatens democratic development in the country. But the situation on the ground…

Interview with Anton Pisaroglu on Guinea Coup

by Atlanta MahantaAfro Talk & TrendsCOVERAGEWestern AfricaSeptember 9, 2021September 9, 2021

“He should be freed and allowed to resume his duties”  –Anton Pisaroglu,  Political Consultant Interviewee: Mr. Anton Pisaroglu,  Political Consultant Interviewer: Atlanta Mahanta, Sr. Multimedia Journalist, THE TIMES OF AFRICA…

Forastero, Criollo & Trinitario: Cocoa beans in Ivory Coast

by Atlanta MahantaBusinessHEALTHWestern AfricaSeptember 8, 2021September 10, 2021

​​ The Republic of Ivory CoastCapital: YamoussoukroPopulation 23.7 millionArea 322,462 sq km (124,503 sq miles)Major languages French, indigenous languagesMajor religions Islam, Christianity, indigenous beliefsLife expectancy 52 years (men), 55 years…

Africa’s Changing Food System & Agribusiness

by Atlanta MahantaBusinessCentral AfricaEastern AfricaFoodMagazine HighlightsNorthern AfricaSouthern AfricaWestern AfricaSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Interviewee: Maxwell Ampong – CEO – Maxwell Investments Group and Business Advisor to Ghana’s General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) of Trade Union Congress (TUC) Interviewer: Atlanta Mahanta, Sr. Multimedia Journalist,…

Pathe’O: An Inspiring Fashion Icon in 2021

by Atlanta MahantaART, CULTURE & CINEMABusinessFashionSeptember 6, 2021September 6, 2021

Ivorian Burkinabe’s self-taught tailor now turns into the world’s finest designer. Pathe’O has dressed some of the richest and most powerful persons in Africa. The award-winning designer today uses his…

South Africa’s Rainbow cuisines gains “Global Fame”

by Atlanta MahantaCentral AfricaEastern AfricaFoodHEALTHNorthern AfricaSouthern AfricaWestern AfricaSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021

Countries such as France, Italy and China are too often on the podium for world cuisine. There are, however, wonderful food cultures everywhere, like South Africa’s rainbow nation. Southern Africa…