by Salha Kaitesi | Dec 15, 2015 | Business, Culture, Education
Here at ElleAfrique we believe in an African voice, telling our own stories and empowering our own people, especially our women. Oftentimes, literary voices from the continent go largely unnoticed – lack of publishing infrastructure, funding and interest...
by Teakisi | Nov 30, 2015 | Culture, Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
By Kye Makyeli I had forgotten what it felt like to constantly look over both shoulders as I walk down the street. I had forgotten that I had to scrutinize my clothing to avoid “sending the wrong message.” As soon as I resumed my nightly outing routine (after a short...
by Teakisi | Nov 16, 2015 | Culture, Family, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
Article by Fatoumanta B. Diallo I recently moved to Côte D’Ivoire after living in the United States for nearly 14 years. Abidjan was never really on my radar until about 2 years ago, when I visited the city for the first time. I always planned on moving back to West...
by Teakisi | Nov 11, 2015 | Business, Culture, Current Affairs, Education, Empowerment, Fashion & Style, Sports, Thoughts & Reflections
Article by Christelle Mekoh How is it already November? I mean, in the blink of an eye we went from nice and sunny to rainy and cloudy weather…Next thing you’ll know, it will be Christmas and then 2016: a new year! Are you surprised like me or you saw it coming?!...
by Teakisi | Nov 9, 2015 | Culture, Current Affairs, Empowerment
By Joan Semanda. Case in point: Beatrice Achola, age 28. Wife to Moses Olyel. Moses’ mother and father approached a traditional clan court in Oyam district, Uganda, over allegations that Beatrice was a witch-doctor. Upon hearing the accusations, the court...
by Teakisi | Nov 2, 2015 | Business, Culture, Development, Empowerment, Lifestyle
By Eleanor Mirembe The importance of working hard and getting stuff done was drilled into me from a very early age. We all know that heady feeling you get when you are told how great of a job you have done. Whether you are in school, formally employed or running your...
