South Africa’s government, under President Cyril Ramaposa, has found common ground across lines in rejecting what it calls an unwarranted U.S. intervention. On 7 February 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump, through an executive order, froze all American aid to South Africa, accusing the government of pursuing a land reform policy that he claimed unfairly targeted […]
As the world flows beyond 2030, universities are expected to play a greater role in affecting the sustainability of the future. With climate change, resource shortages, and social inequalities becoming more urgent, higher education institutions will need to do more than teach; they must lead directly to the solution of these problems or an efficient […]
The world of human rights advocacy has shifted dramatically. Once, the power of public condemnation could pressure oppressive leaders into some sort of reform that could be tracked. Leaders feared international disgrace, knowing the weight of global opinion could isolate them. But today’s strongmen, figures like Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, have transformed shame into […]
Angola is facing intense backlash after denying several prominent African political figures from entering the country for a conference organized by the main opposition party, UNITA. The event, meant to celebrate UNITA’s 59th anniversary and foster dialogue on democracy, drew invitations to key opposition voices across the continent. Among those turned away were Tanzanian opposition […]
The sudden halt of USAID funding in several African nations has left critical programs stranded and communities exposed. Schools that once relied on these funds to stay open now face uncertainty. Hospitals accustomed to steady medical supplies are confronting shortages. The impact is immediate, and the consequences are stacking up fast. For years, USAID has […]
Africa’s battlefields are changing, not just in who fights, but also in who profits. Private military companies, once a shadow force operating in the margins, are now at the center of conflicts across the continent. Governments struggling with insurgencies and weak armies are turning to these silent authorities for quick solutions, but the cost is […]
Russia has been steadily increasing its media presence in Africa, using it as a tool to shape narratives and expand and amplify it’s influence. In a world where information already is most of power and influence, controlling the story means controlling perception, and Russia is ensuring its presence as an important character is recognized. By […]
Kenya and Ethiopia share more than just a geographical border. They share ambition, influence, and the unspoken need to outdo each other. On the surface, they are partners, tied together by trade deals and infrastructure projects. Beneath and above that, they are rivals, each determined to secure its place as East Africa’s dominant force. Cooperation […]
In his recent lecture, Prof. PLO Lumumba tackled the critical issue of economic decolonization in Africa. With a sharp focus on Africa’s resource wealth, Lumumba criticized the continued exploitation of the continent by foreign powers and multinational corporations. Despite Africa’s vast natural resources, he argued, the continent remains largely dependent on external actors for its […]
Prof. PLO Lumumba, a leading Kenyan voice in Pan-African thought, has called for the decolonization of religion and culture across the African continent. In his recent lecture, “Decolonization of Religion, Culture, and Economy,” he emphasized the profound impact of colonial powers in reshaping Africa’s religious and cultural landscapes. He argued that the imposition of foreign […]
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