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By InnerKwest Ethiopian Correspondent “The world sleeps on the Horn of Africa—but it’s the throat of global trade.” As Western audiences turn their attention to conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, or Taiwan, a quieter but no less dangerous escalation is unfolding in East Africa. A growing military buildup in and around Djibouti and Eritrea signals that the Horn of Africa is …
By InnerKwest Staff Writers Since the 2025 inauguration, a quiet but alarming shift in U.S. foreign policy has been accelerating: the alignment of federal agencies—particularly the State Department, Commerce Department, and USAID—with the global business interests of Elon Musk and his sprawling network of companies. The most profound implications are being felt not in Silicon Valley or Washington, D.C.—but across …
By Guest Commentary for InnerKwest – Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso In a powerful nod to Pan-African ideals and revolutionary thought, the government of Burkina Faso has announced the revival of the Institut des Peuples Noirs (IPN), or Institute of Black Peoples. This long-dormant cultural and ideological institution, originally conceptualized by the late President Thomas Sankara, is being brought back to life …
Guest Commentary for InnerKwest – Agadir, Morocco In the heart of North Africa lies Morocco—a nation often praised for its storied history, mosaic of cultures, and striking architectural grandeur. But beneath the vibrant souks and tourist-friendly medinas is a deeper, more troubling reality: the entrenched denial of anti-Black racism and the marginalization of Black Moroccans. While Morocco champions its African …
Amid growing rumors of instability, Ibrahim Traoré reaffirms authority and rejects claims of a power shift By InnerKwest Guest Contributor: Côte d’Ivoire In a direct and unambiguous statement delivered on national television and echoed across government channels, Captain Ibrahim Traoré declared he remains the legitimate president of Burkina Faso, putting to rest a flurry of speculation around his status amid …
Unpacking the Berlin Conference: A Blueprint for Black Dispossession What follows is not just a history lesson—it’s an excavation. In peeling back the layers of willful amnesia and cognitive dissonance, we revisit the Berlin Conference of 1884, a calculated gathering of European powers where Africa was carved up like a pie—without a single African present. This wasn’t diplomacy. It was …
United States & Côte d’Ivoire: Allyship, Aid, and the Echo of Hypocrisy By InnerKwest Contributor – Accra, Ghana In the realm of international diplomacy, few relationships are as carefully choreographed—and quietly contradictory—as the one between the United States and Côte d’Ivoire. On paper, the U.S. casts itself as a benefactor: supporting democratic institutions, boosting economic growth, and strengthening regional security …
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 …
Trump’s Political Influence Surges with Key Ally Elon Musk at the Forefront Donald Trump’s political dominance continues to shape the national landscape, with much of his influence bolstered by tech mogul Elon Musk. As a high-profile proxy, Musk’s expanding media presence, business influence, and policy-driven rhetoric have played a pivotal role in amplifying Trump’s agenda across both political and digital …
