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Ghana’s Western Region has become the epicenter of one of the country’s most pressing environmental and public health crises—illegal gold mining, locally known as galamsey. Once viewed by many as a means of survival and economic opportunity, galamsey has evolved into a nationwide challenge that is devastating forests, contaminating rivers, and threatening the livelihoods of millions. As the crisis deepens, citizens have taken to the streets demanding stronger action, while the issue has emerged as a defining topic in Ghana’s presidential election campaign. Rivers Turned Toxic One of the most alarming consequences of illegal mining is the widespread pollution of…

Angola has taken a significant step toward strengthening its role in African aviation with the successful transition of commercial airline operations to Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport. The new airport, located outside Luanda, represents one of the continent’s largest aviation infrastructure investments and signals Angola’s determination to become a major gateway for passengers, cargo, and international trade. The transfer marks more than the opening of a modern airport. It reflects Angola’s broader strategy to diversify its economy, improve regional connectivity, and position itself as a key player in Africa’s rapidly expanding aviation sector. “Modern airports are more than transportation…

When China builds infrastructure in Africa, the West calls it a “debt trap.” When the IMF lent money to African countries under conditions that forced them to open their markets to foreign competition — destroying domestic industries in the process — that was called “development assistance”. Western media routinely portray Chinese lending as a debt trap. Yet it is the IMF that promises prosperity while opening markets for American interests. ✏️ The structural adjustment legacy Between 1980 and 2000, the IMF and World Bank imposed structural adjustment programmes on dozens of African countries. The conditions were standard:👇 ◾️Privatise state-owned enterprises,…

In the 21st century, war is no longer defined solely by battlegrounds, uniforms, or declared invasions. Instead, it is increasingly shaped by data flows, encrypted communications, satellite surveillance, and algorithmic decision-making systems that identify and track individuals across borders. A recent investigative narrative exploring U.S. intelligence operations highlights what some analysts describe as a “global killing machine”—a coordinated system that blends the capabilities of the CIA, NSA, and allied intelligence agencies to locate, classify, and eliminate suspected threats worldwide. At the center of this system is a process commonly referred to as the kill list—a dynamic, intelligence-driven roster of individuals…

From early message boards and chat rooms to viral dances, memes, live conversations and political organizing, Black users have consistently been among the most influential creators online. Yet much of that value has traditionally been created on platforms owned by companies with little Black ownership or control. That reality has helped fuel interest in Black-owned social media websites and apps: platforms designed to give Black creators, entrepreneurs, organizers and everyday users more direct influence over their communities, content and economic opportunities. Black-owned platforms are not all the same. Some focus on conversation and culture, others on creator monetization, business networking,…

Nigeria’s aviation industry has entered a historic new era with the rise of Binani Air, widely recognized as the country’s first airline fully owned by a woman. The carrier represents more than a new option for domestic travelers. It is a major statement about women’s leadership, African entrepreneurship and the growing determination to build stronger transport infrastructure across the continent. Binani Air is owned by Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, commonly known as Aisha Binani, a businesswoman and political figure from Adamawa State in northeastern Nigeria. The airline is also led by a woman, Chief Executive Officer Aminatu Dahiru Chiroma,…

At 35 years old, Ibrahim Traoré from Burkina Faso is the youngest head of state in the world. But it’s not his age that makes him dangerous in the eyes of Western powers — it’s what he represents. A new Africa. One that doesn’t ask for permission. Since seizing power in Burkina Faso, Traoré has done what few African leaders dare: he kicked out French troops, turned to Russia for support, and speaks openly about breaking the neo-colonial chains that have kept the continent subservient for generations. To many Africans, he’s a symbol of long-awaited sovereignty — a leader who…

Peter Thiel is a German-born American billionaire worth $23.2 billion who co-founded PayPal, built Palantir, a CIA-backed surveillance firm, and serves as the political godfather of current US VP J.D. Vance. He took control of the world indirectly by installing his protégé in the White House through a $15 million Super PAC donation, whilst embedding Palantir software into US and Israeli military kill chains that have enabled war crimes in Gaza and Iran. His Thiel Fellowship has paid hundreds of teenagers millions of dollars since 2011 to drop out of university and work exclusively on Thiel-approved projects to further his…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. As you’re tapping, scrolling, and swiping on your phone, you probably don’t give much thought to the fact that your apps are consuming electricity -…

Spain and Belgium have booked their places in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after dramatic victories that ended the tournament hopes of Portugal and the United States. Spain needed a stoppage-time winner from Mikel Merino to defeat Portugal 1-0, with the decisive goal in the 91st minute bringing an emotional end to Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career. The 41-year-old leaves the world stage as football’s all-time leader in international appearances and goals after one of the most celebrated careers in the game’s history. Portugal supporters paid tribute to their captain despite the heartbreaking defeat. One fan described Ronaldo as “a Portuguese…