Tag Archives: RULED

Before Aliko Dangote, these powerful Black billionaires ruled the world

Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote is the world’s number one Black billionaire today and there is a rich history to back the long line of rich people he hailed from. But, not all billionaires known of are from the 21st century. In fact, since the 14th century, some very hardworking and daring …

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The Supreme Court justices who ruled that Deputy Speakers can vote

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, March 9, 2022; delivered a ruling that affirmed that a deputy Speaker of Parliament retains their vote even when they are presiding over the House. A seven-member panel of the apex court via a unanimous decision handed down the ruling which also declared parts of …

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The story of Khentkaus I, the mysterious queen who ruled Egypt independently

Many women played a huge role throughout the history of ancient Egypt, including in politics. More often than not, attention is given to queens such as Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Hatshepsut, Nefertari, and others. However, there are little-known royal women whose stories should also be given that same attention due to their …

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King Zwelithini ruled for almost 50 years

King Goodwill Zwelithini, who took his last breath in a Durban hospital on Friday morning, served as the Zulu royal monarch for almost 50 years. In a statement released on Friday, traditional prime minister to the king, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, confirmed the tragic news. “It is with the utmost grief …

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