Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Africa”
April 2025 | InnerKwest New Desk Diplomatic Engagements in Moscow The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—an emerging Africa regional bloc formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—recently strengthened its diplomatic and strategic alliance with Russia. In early April 2025, the foreign ministers of the three nations held consultations in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, signaling a growing geopolitical …
Guest Commentary for InnerKwest – Accra, Ghana Neo-Colonialism in Africa: The Modern Struggle for Economic Independence The end of formal colonialism in Africa was supposed to mark the beginning of self-determination and economic independence. Yet, decades later, many African nations find themselves entangled in a complex web of financial dependency, political influence, and resource exploitation orchestrated by former colonial powers …
Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute: Unpacking the Far-Right Connections Musk’s Gesture Sparks Outrage When Elon Musk’s arm shot out in what appeared to be a stiff-arm salute during Donald Trump’s inauguration celebrations, startled viewers immediately drew comparisons to infamous historical gestures. The ensuing debate over Musk’s intent was intense, with the billionaire vehemently denying any Nazi affiliations. However, speculation quickly turned …
Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, has long struggled with refining its own crude, relying heavily on fuel imports despite its vast petroleum reserves. However, a transformative shift is underway with the launch of a $20 billion refinery** spearheaded by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man. This ambitious project, the Dangote Refinery, aims to revitalize Nigeria’s oil industry, reduce reliance on foreign …
Have you ever questioned where white European interest imposing colonization on Africa originated? This imperial initiative was conceived and accelerated at the Berlin conference of European countries. Put in more precise terms the action is called unprovoked, violent expansionism. Europe and America left the confines of their territories and descended on a continent to rape and pillage resources of which …
