Category: African Union
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Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ougadougou, on Wednesday in support of transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
With placards in hand and whistles blowing, they were angry over remarks made by the head of United States’ military in Africa, General Michaël Langley. Earlier this month, he accused Traoré of using the country’s mining resources to benefit the junta instead of the people. Burkinabé musician, Ocibi Joan, who came to the protest said…
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Feeding the Revolution: How the Black Panther Party Outpaced the U.S. Government in Serving the People
By Historical Wire Tap | Pan-African News Blog In the late 1960s and early 1970s, as Black communities across the United States struggled under the weight of poverty, police brutality, and systemic neglect, a new kind of revolution was taking place—not with guns, but with groceries. The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, founded in 1966…
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Ditch foreign aid or remain trapped — Okonjo-Iweala warns African leaders
The Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on African leaders to stop relying on foreign aids and focus on mobilising domestic resources to attract investments and drive economic growth. Okonjo-Iweala emphasised that African leaders need a mindset shift, saying the continent is blessed with vast untapped financial and natural resources that…
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Politicians compete to become next AU President
Several politicians are vying to become the President of the African Union (AU) Commission. They include Djiboutian diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Kenyan former prime minister Raila Amolo Odinga, and former Malagasy foreign minister Richard Randriamandrato. The role is designated for a representative hailing from east Africa. The outgoing President is Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat. Among…
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🇧🇫 Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s Ghana Visit: Strengthening African Unity / La visite du Capitaine Ibrahim Traoré au Ghana : Renforcer l’unité africaine
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, recently attended the inauguration of Ghana’s President John Mahama in Accra on January 7, 2025. His appearance, notably in military fatigues with a holstered pistol, sparked discussions about diplomatic protocols and security measures. During his visit, Captain Traoré engaged with the Burkinabè community in Ghana, expressing confidence in…
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Unmasking the Strategies Behind Africa’s Poverty and Underdevelopment
Many have wondered why Africa remains poor and underdeveloped decades after the end of colonialism. The answer lies not in a lack of potential, resources, or ambition but in systemic strategies employed by Western powers to maintain control over the continent. These strategies, while less overt than colonial rule, are no less insidious in ensuring…
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Forging Africa’s Future: Pan-African Ideals and the African Union’s Path Ahead
In the grand theater of history, few movements have carried the weight of dreams and aspirations like Pan-Africanism. From the embers of colonial oppression to the modern-day march toward a unified continent, this ideology has shaped Africa’s narrative with an indomitable spirit of liberation, self-determination, and unity. Its resonance is most profoundly felt in the…
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Africa’s New £7 Billion High-Speed Rail Network to Revolutionize Travel, Boost Tourism, and Connect Key African Capitals by 2030: New Travel Updates You Need to Know
Africa is on the brink of a transportation revolution as it embarks on an ambitious plan to overhaul its rail infrastructure, with a high-speed rail network that could reshape the continent’s connectivity. The African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network (AIHSRN) is one of the largest infrastructural projects in Africa’s history, designed to connect the capitals of…
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The Sahel’s Rising Defiance: Are Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali Redefining Global Power?
In a bold and unprecedented shift, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—three nations in Africa’s Sahel region—are standing firm against what many see as centuries of Western exploitation. As tensions escalate, questions arise about whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline policies and sanctions mark the West’s last desperate attempt to retain control over Africa, or if…
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Remembering Nikki Giovanni: A Revolutionary Voice for Black Literature and Liberation
The world bids farewell to Nikki Giovanni, a towering figure in American poetry, whose words stirred hearts, inspired movements, and captured the essence of Black resilience and joy. Giovanni, who passed away at the age of [insert age], leaves behind an indelible legacy as a poet, educator, and cultural icon whose voice resonated across generations.…
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