Botswana Country Facts Jeanne Egbosiuba Ukwendu, BellaOnline's African Culture Editor Botswana gained its independence from Britain in 1966 and shares borders with South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Here are some basic facts about Botswana.

Mo'Nique Wins The Oscar! Ruthe McDonald, BellaOnline's African American Culture Editor Mo'Nique wins Best Supporting Actress Award at the 82nd Oscars. She delivered a moving acceptance speech, and pays homage to Ms. Hattie McDaniels.

WILD PENANCE, Book Review
If you have already read the first three WILD Mystery books from Mary Higgins Clark award winning author Sandi Ault, you are probably very anxious to read her fourth book in the series, WILD PENANCE,

Book Review : Brooklyn
To understand futility, hope, dashed hopes, what does this say about an author. Colm Tóibín is remarkable in Brooklyn, where he speaks as a young Irish girl of the 50s who finds herself in America as if by accident. How will she answer when Ireland calls her back?

The Constant Gardener Movie Review
Based on the fictional book by John Le Carré, The Constant Gardener is an authentic movie about the murder of a diplomat's wife in Kenya.

The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind A true story about a boy´s successes and failures while building a windmill in Malawi to provide electricity and running water to his family´s home and farm.

Hot Coffee & Love Mug A romantic coffee mug featuring a scribbled heart and the Ethiopian proverb "Coffee and love taste best when hot".

When A King Reigns Mug Coffee mug with the African Proverb "When a king reigns, it is thanks to the people; when a river sings, it is thanks to the stones."