Burkina Faso: A Curse and Case Study in Chaos Theory To be a great revolutionary, one must possess more than fiery speeches and bold actions. The essence of true revolution lies in consistency—believing what you say, saying what you believe, and practicing it without contradiction. History remembers Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky not because they… Continue reading Burkina Faso: A Curse and Case Study in Chaos Theory
Category: AFRICA
BURKINA FASO PAYS BACK 4.7 BILLION EXTERNAL DEBT
BURKINA FASO PAYS BACK HER EXTERNAL DEBT In a landmark decision reshaping Burkina Faso’s economic landscape, President Ibrahim Traoré announced the clearance of the country’s $4.7 billion external debt while simultaneously taking control of its lucrative gold mining industry. The bold move has sparked widespread reactions domestically and globally, signaling a potential shift in Africa’s… Continue reading BURKINA FASO PAYS BACK 4.7 BILLION EXTERNAL DEBT
NIGERIANS MOURN WOMAN ALLEGEDLY BEHEADED BY GOSPEL SINGER
NIGERIANS MOURN WOMAN ALLEGEDLY BEHEADED BY GOSPEL SINGER Nigerians on social media are mourning the death of a woman who was allegedly beheaded by a man reported to be her boyfriend in Nasarawa state. Police arrested Timileyin Ajayi, a gospel singer, on Sunday with the severed head of his victim, 24-year-old Salome Adaidu, near a… Continue reading NIGERIANS MOURN WOMAN ALLEGEDLY BEHEADED BY GOSPEL SINGER
DEAD BODIES SEEN IN VIDEOS FROM SOUTH AFRICAN MINE
DEAD BODIES SEEN IN VIDEOS FROM SOUTH AFRICAN MINE Disturbing videos have emerged showing the dire situation at a disused gold mine in South Africa where scores of illegal miners have reportedly been living underground for months. They have been there since police operations targeting illicit mining started last year across the country. In one… Continue reading DEAD BODIES SEEN IN VIDEOS FROM SOUTH AFRICAN MINE
‘Modern plunderers’: Lobito Corridor plans bring fear, hesitation in DRC
‘Modern plunderers’: Lobito Corridor plans bring fear, hesitation in DRC Will the US-supported project be a hub for regional trade, or a new gateway to plunder DR Congo’s natural resources?Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – From the Port of Lobito in Angola, along Africa’s Atlantic coast, runs a 1,300km (800-mile) stretch of railway that… Continue reading ‘Modern plunderers’: Lobito Corridor plans bring fear, hesitation in DRC
Kabila & Katumbi Meet to help unite Opposition against Felix Thsisekedi
Kabila & Katumbi Meet to help unite Opposition against Felix Thsisekedi Fourth Republican president Joseph Kabila and Ensemble pour la République leader Moise Katumbi. Kabila and Katumbi met recently in Ethiopia in a plan to reunite and save the Congolese population from Tshisekedi’s misrule. This meeting of the two leaders comes on the back of… Continue reading Kabila & Katumbi Meet to help unite Opposition against Felix Thsisekedi
APPLE ACCUSED OF USING CONFLICT MINERALS
APPLE ACCUSED OF USING CONFLICT MINERALS The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of the tech giant Apple, accusing it of using conflict minerals. Acting on behalf of the Congolese government, lawyers have argued that Apple is complicit in crimes committed by armed groups that control some… Continue reading APPLE ACCUSED OF USING CONFLICT MINERALS
NPA drops case against fake doctor due to lack of evidence
NPA drops case against fake doctor due to lack of evidence The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has decided not to pursue charges against controversial TikTok content creator Matthew Lani, citing insufficient evidence to proceed. The matter, which garnered widespread attention, is now officially closed, according to NPA regional spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane. Lani made headlines in… Continue reading NPA drops case against fake doctor due to lack of evidence
I BOUGHT KCM FOR $25MILLION BUT MAKE $500MILLION A YEAR SINCE 2003 – ANIL AGARWAL
Flashback: I BOUGHT KCM FOR $25MILLION BUT MAKE $500MILLION A YEAR SINCE 2003 – ANIL AGARWAL KONKOLA Copper Mines owner Anil Agarwal has mocked the Zambian government over the paltry amount of money he paid to buy the mine, which is now giving him millions of dollars in profit. And ActionAid Zambia economic justice project… Continue reading I BOUGHT KCM FOR $25MILLION BUT MAKE $500MILLION A YEAR SINCE 2003 – ANIL AGARWAL
ZIMBABWE INTRODUCING FEES FOR WHATSAPP GROUPS
ZIMBABWE INTRODUCING FEES FOR WHATSAPP GROUPS ============= This week, Zimbabwe’s ICT Minister announced that WhatsApp group admins using their groups for business will have to apply for a license. The application for a license is made to the Data Protection Authority, which for this law is the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz).… Continue reading ZIMBABWE INTRODUCING FEES FOR WHATSAPP GROUPS