Connecting Africa’s Innovators and Leaders
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
In the shadow of East Africa’s rolling hills, a new rhythm stirs—steel rigs hum with modern tech, threading a cleaner pulse through the oil and gas veins of a continent too long dimmed. KBC, March 10, 2025, captures it: the East African Community (EAC) hears Zanzibar’s President Hussein~~ Hussein Ali Mwinyi’s call at Dar es … Read more
In recent years, some have argued that war is the only path to Africa’s liberation from colonisation and its enduring legacies of exploitation and systemic oppression. This view is driven by an understandable frustration with historical and present injustices. Yet, such a path is not only impractical—it is dangerous and self-defeating. History shows us that … Read more
The present moment—the “now”—has long been revered in spiritual, philosophical, and psychological traditions worldwide. Across diverse cultures and belief systems, it stands as a gateway to inner peace, empowerment, and healing. By focusing on the here and now, individuals gain the ability to shape their lives with clarity and intention, free from the burdens of … 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