Connecting Africa’s Innovators and Leaders
I. Justice: Not Fairness, But Moral Gravity Justice is not a bureaucratic ideal or a neutral balancing act—it is moral gravity. It is the centripetal force that holds a society from spinning into moral oblivion. Unlike transient laws or transient leaders, justice endures because it is not designed by power—it is designed by truth. To … Read more
On April 10, 2025, an unusual aviation incident in South Africa captured global attention. A helicopter crashed during a short flight after a cardboard box carrying an African penguin shifted unexpectedly mid-air. According to the South African Civil Aviation Authority, the penguin, resting on a passenger’s lap in an unsecured container, slid off and interfered … Read more
On April 11, 2025, NPR reported a deeply unsettling trend unfolding along Nigeria’s Lagos Lagoon: thousands of residents have been forcibly evicted over the past decade to clear space for luxury developments. Long-standing communities on the lagoon’s peninsulas and islands—once thriving, self-sustaining, and culturally rich—are now under siege. The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with government … Read more
Trump’s Policies and Africa’s Path to Economic Sovereignty Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for African Independence On April 6, 2025, a seismic shift in global trade dynamics reverberated across the African continent as experts declared the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)—a framework that enabled African countries to export duty-free to the U.S.—“as good as dead.” … Read more
Tensions Rise as Trump Administration Targets South Africa in a Clash of Values Introduction: Africa’s Voice Under Fire On March 17, 2025, a diplomatic rift shook the foundations of U.S.-South Africa relations as the Trump administration declared South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, “persona non grata,” demanding his departure by March 21, 2025. … Read more
South Sudan Faces U.S. Pressure Over Deportation Dispute—What Does This Mean for Africa? Introduction: A Test of African Resilience On April 5, 2025, a diplomatic storm erupted as the U.S. announced the immediate revocation of visas for all South Sudanese passport holders, a move that underscores the fragile balance between African sovereignty and global power … Read more
Africa’s potential has always been immense, rich in both natural resources and cultural diversity. Yet, the continent’s full potential remains unrealised, in large part due to the divisions that persist among its nations. The vision of a united Africa—one where borders are less rigid, economies are interlinked, and people move freely—remains a powerful aspiration. But … Read more