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The Macron Doctrine: African Occupation, Population Control & Plunder

While at the G-20 Emmanuel Macron said this about Africa: "The challenge of Africa is completely different, it is much deeper. It is civilization today. Failing states, complex democratic transitions, the demographic transition." He later said, "One of the essential challenges of Africa…

East Africa Gamechangers Society Video by Editor July 16, 2017

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Battle of Adwa 1896: Ethiopian Military Victory & Defeat of Italy

On March 1, 1896, the Ethiopian army under the leadership of one of Africa’s illustrious war time heroes, chief strategists Emperor Menilek II dealt Italy a decisive defeat. Italy’s crushing defeat sent their colonial ambitions back 100 years and stopped their advancement…

Gamechangers Politics Society Video World News by Editor May 5, 2017

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Agents of Change: The New African Leader

An African activist once said these words which are so fitting for this time in Africa. “One voice can change a room, and if one voice can change a room, then it can change a city, and if it can change a…

America East Africa Video by Editor February 13, 2017

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21st Century Colonialism: The New Scramble for Africa 3.0

During the last scramble for Africa in 1884, European powers met in Berlin to discuss the rules of invading and taking over territory in Africa. There were no Africans invited to the table. In 1947, the scramble for Africa 2.0 began when…

East Africa by Editor November 14, 2016

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Obote’s Rise & Fall in Uganda (1962-1971)

When Uganda became independent in 1962, the government was comprised of a coalition between Prime Minister Milton Obote’s UPC (Uganda People's Congress) and KY (Kabaka Yekka) who were mostly kabaka and Buganda traditionalists. Members of KY from the national assembly were appointed…

America Culture by Editor November 6, 2016

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US Elections: Violence & Voter Intimidation

A few days before the election between Donald J Trump and Hillary Clinton, bands of Trump supporters and militias are harassing and threatening black people in various ways to reduce participation. Black Americans are being met with threats of violence or graffiti,…

Central Africa Culture by Editor October 10, 2016

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The Independence of the Congo (1959-1960)

By 1959, the Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo- DRC) was producing about 9% of the world’s copper, 6.5% of the tin, 49% of the cobalt, 69% of the world’s industrial diamonds. 53million pounds worth of palm oil, cotton and coffee were…

Culture East Africa by Editor October 6, 2016

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Economic Cooperation in East Africa After Independence (1961-1983)

Economic cooperation between countries in East Africa began with a customs union between Kenya and Uganda in 1917, which the then Tanganyika joined in 1927. This was followed by the East African High Commission from 1948 to 1961, the East African Common…

West Africa World News by Editor October 3, 2016

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s Speech on Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary

Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray for our…

Europe by Editor August 30, 2016

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Declassified Zimbabwe-UK Files

In the period leading to Zimbabwe's independence, UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher played an important role of facilitating talks, meddling and trying to influence the outcome of the revolution. The Margaret Thatcher Foundation has made available official files during her reign as…