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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
The history books rarely give reference to the captured Africans that vigorously fought back, but there was one group the slave masters wish they had left in Africa, meet the Akan people. The Akan are a meta-ethnicity living in the southern regions of present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast in West Africa. The Akan language (also known as Twi/Fante) is a …
