I’ve stated before that the synergy on the African continent is shifting in the right direction, mainly due to the youth’s influence. And some recent news coming out of Burkina Faso further supports that claim. According to Yeni Şafak, a 13-year-old boy, Aliou Sawadogo, has been labeled a hero for shooting down a French military…
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France to Return Stolen Artifacts Back to Benin
After nearly 130 years, France will return 26 looted artifacts back to the West African country of Benin. According to Africa News, the items were stolen from Benin during the colonization wars over a century ago. These pieces, also known as the “Abomey Treasures,” consist of a royal throne, three wooden anthropomorphic statues, and four…
Kenyan Personality Confronts French President
The synergy on the continent is shifting in the right direction because more and more Africans seem to be about that action, and I’m loving it. During the France-Africa Summit in Montpellier, France, Kenyan Media Personality Adelle Onyango confronted French President Emmanuel Macron and asked him to explain what his country stood for. She accused…
The IUCN World Conservation Congress Begins…
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress began on September 3, 2021, in Marseille, France. This is the world’s largest and most inclusive environmental forum built to tackle biodiversity, nature-based recovery, and climate change. Their key message is that disappearing species and the destruction of ecosystems are just as threatening…
Mali Protests Demanding the Exile of French Troops
Protests against the French’s military presence in Bamako, Mali, are making headlines. According to Africa News, activists in Mali are demanding the removal of French troops from the country. The protests were organized by the political group Yerewolo Debouts sur les remparts, and the demonstration came after 12 German troops were wounded following an attack…
France Will NOT Apologize for Colonial Rule in Algeria
What better way is there to kick off the week than with comedic narcissism. According to the Independent and Aljazeera, France wants to take steps in reconciling the relationship with North African country Algeria for their colonial rule, but French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out issuing an official apology. In reference to the eight-year…
France and China’s Homo Robocopus
In a previous post, I highlighted the 2045 Initiative, which is a project aimed at transferring human consciousness into artificial brains (robots). Well, France and China have taken notes and are applying this concept to soldiers. The following information comes from Strange Sounds. France and China are developing augmented, Terminator-like soldiers that will be bred…
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…
French Doctors Propose COVID-19 Vaccine Testing in Africa
I read a problematic but not surprising news article earlier and had to share my findings with you all. The following information comes from Aljazeera. Two French doctors proposed testing a potential coronavirus vaccine in Africa earlier this week. The comments were made on the French television channel, LCI, during a COVID-19 discussion regarding a…
France Withdraws CFA Franc from West African Countries
In a previous post, France’s colonial rule in West Africa was discussed. Well, I came across some news relative to that post that I had to share. The following comes out of Face 2 Face Africa. Eight West African countries are cutting financial ties with France and replacing the CFA franc. Their new currency will…
French Colonial Rule In West Africa
Greetings All, I’ve been trying to stay abreast with international news, specifically with Africa, and came across some information that led to further research. According to BBC News, there have been a few protests throughout Paris, France regarding immigration. The demonstrators behind this are called “The Black Vests.” The Black Vests The “Black Vests” migrant…
Spider-Man of the 18th
Greetings Folks, Given the times that we’re living in, it’s always a breath of fresh air to come across some good news. The following story is based out of Paris, France, by way of The New York Times. Meet Mamoudou Gassama. Gassama is a 22-year-old migrant from Mali who has made international news for saving…
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