If you’ve been following this blog, then you’ve seen me highlight the ridiculous politics done on the African continent. As a Diasporan who is an advocate for global African sovereignty, it’s depressing how hell-bent many African leaders are in setting back our progress. One issue that infuriates me to no end is the child labor…
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British Millionaire Refuses to Pay Reparations
Shout out to Political commentator Tierney Sheree (Afrikan Esq.) for spotlighting the following story, by way Face2Face Africa. Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom Richard Drax and his family, owners of a sugar plantation in Barbados that enslaved Africans during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, are being asked to pay reparations. Built around 1650, Drax…
South Africa Has Advice for the United States?
The lunacy of African leaders is the reason why Africa is disrespected. The following information comes from News 24. After witnessing the Capitol Hill takeover earlier this week, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is offering his services to help the United States transition to a peaceful democracy. He was shocked by the events that occurred,…
Protests in Senegal Over COVID-19 Curfew
Civil unrest seems to have been a global issue this week, with countries like Senegal following suit. The following information comes from Africa News. Protests erupted in Senegal Wednesday over a 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. coronavirus curfew mandated by President Macky Sall. The violence took place in Dakar, where 90% of COVID-19 cases are…
Removing Trees May Solve South Africa’s Water Supply Problem
Greetings Everyone, I came across some interesting news coming out of South Africa. The following information is from Africa News. Due to the water supply problem in Cape Town, South Africa, environmental workers are cutting down trees. Most of the trees are pines that have deep root systems, and they take up more water than…
Free Inter-African Trade Update
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)—originally set to begin in July but postponed because of COVID-19—will now start January 1st, 2021. The following update comes from Africa News. AfCFTA has been signed and ratified by all 55 African Union states except Eritrea, and its plan will increase intra-trade on the continent by 6% by…
Poverty On The Rise for Ghanian Cocoa Farmers?
In a previous post, I highlighted Ghana and Ivory Coast’s success as the world’s top two cocoa growers. Well, an update, by way of Africa News, may change that narrative, especially for its farmers. Ghanian cocoa farmers are becoming discouraged with their crops, advising that they are low on returns and struggling to break free…
Abducted Nigerian Boys Reunited with Their Parents
I came across some good news this Sunday morning, by way of Africa News. Over 300 Nigerian schoolboys were rescued and reunited with their parents in Katsina, Nigeria, after being seized in a mass abduction by Jihadist terrorist group Boko Haram. The boys were brought to the governor’s office, where they were received by President…
Is the Torah Anti-African?
In the following debate, Sara Suten Seti and Zion Lexx discuss the differences and similarities of Ma’at and the Torah. They also unpack whether the Torah is anti-African or not. There will be more information at a later date, I just need to do additional research. If you’d like to discuss any of the following…
Egyptian President Calls Out Western Media
Many, myself included, have been very critical of the African continent. So much so that Egypt’s President recently spoke out against it. The following information is from Africa News. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi recently met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the major regional crisis and the state of human rights affairs. During…
Egypt Archaeologists Opens Newly Discovered Coffins
Greetings Everyone, There’s a discovery coming out of Egypt that I had to share with you all. The following information is from Aljazeera. Egyptian officials have discovered roughly 100 ancient coffins—some with mummies and others with 40 gilded statues—at Saqqara Necropolis, an ancient burial ground that’s south of Cairo, Egypt. Statues that were buried more…