Severe Drought in Kenya Leads to Cultural Shifts
Kenya is a country in East Africa that is roughly the land area of the state of Texas but with almost two times as many inhabitants. The country’s varied geography includes dry regions in its northeast and a fertile highland region in the west and south and along its Indian Ocean coast. Agriculture is a […]
Japanese Town Removes Controversial Photo Barrier
Officials in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in Japan have taken down a giant black net that had blocked a popular view of Mount Fuji. This decision comes after months of controversy and backlash from both tourists and locals. This issue highlights the problem of “overtourism” in Japan. Photo Spot Proves Too Popular Mount Fuji is […]
India’s Election Process
India has the challenge of conducting the largest general election in the world. The election began on April 19, 2024, and will last until June 1, 2024. Voters will determine members of the lower house of parliament. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce election results on June 4, 2024. Registered Voters India has […]
Examining Japan’s Population Decline
After World War II (1939-1945), many countries experienced a “baby boom.” As peace and stability returned to many post-war nations, people returned to work and started families. Japan was no exception. In 1945, Japan’s population was just over 71 million people. By the early 2000s, the population had nearly doubled to around 125 million. However, […]
Growth and Challenges for World’s Busiest Airports
A growing number of passengers, especially international passengers, are keeping airports around the world busy. In fact, the total number of people who traveled by airplane in 2023 increased by 27 percent from 2022. A Return to Pre-Pandemic Air Traffic The international travel and tourism market is driving the aviation industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 […]
Weather Challenges for Dubai’s Busy Airport
The Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the top airport for international passengers. This year’s report from the Airport Council International World revealed that the airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is now the 2nd busiest in the world and the busiest airport outside of the United States. Unfortunately, the […]
Earth Day 2024: “Planet vs. Plastics”
Did you know that more plastic has been produced in the last ten years than in the entire twentieth century? It can take up to 1,000 years for plastics to break down. Even after that, tiny particles called microplastics remain in the soil, groundwater, and climate. Educating people is one goal of the annual Earth […]
Kugali Media Creates African Comics and More
Whether it’s on a printed page or a digital screen, comics are growing in popularity around the world. American company Marvel Comics is a well-known publisher, with its older superheroes, such as Spider-Man, and its newest characters, such as Kahhori, a young Mohawk woman. An African-owned and operated entertainment company (based in the United Kingdom) […]
Elections in Turkey
Local elections were held in the Middle East nation of Turkey on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, hoped his party, AKP, would win elections in Turkey’s major cities. However, the main opposition party, known as CHP, achieved significant victories in key cities like Istanbul and the nation’s capital of Ankara. This […]
Gang Violence in Haiti Leads to Prime Minister’s Resignation
The country of Haiti is in a state of turmoil. Haiti’s acting prime minister, Ariel Henry, has been searching for solutions to his nation’s many problems. These include a cholera outbreak and increasing gang violence. In early March 2024, Henry visited the African country of Kenya to discuss military aid to help police Haiti. However, […]