Afro-Preneur

  A specimen of a US dollar with Beyonce's face        Ever wondered why no United States (US) dollar bill has a face of a woman?  The US dollar is undoubtedly the most powerful currency in the world. Though not the strongest, it is definitely the widely used. It’s also the most recognized than any other. The dollar is notably recognized by the portrayal of faces of former presidents. Since there has never been a female US president, it is probably obvious that we may not see a woman’s face in the near future on the dollar.  Well, let’s say we could choose 10 influential women whose faces are ideal for the dollar, which ones can it be? Below is Afropreneur’s list of women whose contribution to the American people is indisputable.  Not necessarily because of their recognizable faces but because of the contribution to making America, a great place. Maya Angelou  Maya Angelou  An author, poet and civil right

 Ugandan President Yoweri Mseveni has been the president of his country for over 30 years and this is not likely to change in the 2016 elections. Unlike other African leaders who are despised by the west for clinging on to power, Mseveni’s government has been a US ally in fighting terrorists. The US considers Uganda a great ally in keeping peace in the East African region and especially in Somalia where the African country’s troops have been fighting Al-Shabaab . Uganda, under the leadership of Mseveni has a played a huge role in fighting terrorism in the east. It is often very difficult for African opposition leaders to unseat a sitting president in the continent and this is likely to be the case for Uganda. Much more, for Mseveni, the US seems to support him in every way.  The diplomatic relationship between the US and Uganda dates back to 1962. Mseveni has also played a major role in sending troops to the African Union (AU) for peace keeping missions.