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Western Influence The Unseen Control Over Africa

Western Influence: The Unseen Control Over Africa

July 24, 2023 3:37 am

The historical script of Africa has been punctuated with interference from Western powers, hinged on personal interests. A deep-dive into the annals of the late 1800s uncovers the onset of this hegemonic relationship. Armed with superior technology and a pang of relentless hunger for expansion, the Western world penetrated the rich expanse of Africa. They were met with an abundance of resources, warm-hearted people, and fertile land. The primary obstacle, ironically, was the very inhabitants of the land.

The narrative of Western imperialism was one of violent dispossession. Colonisation saw the murder and enslavement of indigenous populations, driven by …

Why Africans Must Learn From Sankara, Lumumba, Nkrumah Et al

Why Africans Must Learn From Sankara, Lumumba, Nkrumah Et al

July 17, 2023 4:55 am

The African continent has had many admirable and remarkable leaders in times past who fought with their lives, blood, and sweat for the independence and growth of the continent. This reality makes it sad to see that Leaders of today seem to be of a different breed and have completely deviated from the path of visionary leaders of the past such as Thomas Sankara, Patrice Lumumba, and Kwame Nkrumah, to name a few.

These leaders were fierce in their advocacy for the freedom of Africa from the clutches of colonial masters. They saw the need for self-determination and fought without …

Restitution To Africa The British Empire Has No Honour

Restitution To Africa: The British Empire Has No Honour

July 17, 2023 4:50 am

The British Empire, once a colossus that straddled the world, asserted its authority over immense expanses of Africa for almost a century. This era was characterised by relentless exploitation and a brand of subjugation that resulted in innumerable acts universally recognised today as crimes against humanity. The Empire crumbled in the mid-20th century, leaving behind a complex legacy of shattered societies and a continent endeavouring to heal from deep wounds. The question remains: Has Britain adequately made restitution to Africa for the historical injustices inflicted upon it? The sobering answer echoes with an unequivocal no.

The sordid epoch of the …

UK's Debt A Call For Restitution For Africa's Stolen Heritage

UK’s Debt: A Call For Restitution For Africa’s Stolen Heritage

July 13, 2023 3:49 am

The narrative of Britain’s interaction with the African continent is one fraught with exploitation, a legacy that stretches from the age of colonialism to the realities of the present day. British dominion over Africa’s abundant resources is not limited to historical anecdotes but continues to manifest itself in tangible, real-world operations. A damning report lays bare the extent to which Africa’s most significant mineral resources—gold, platinum, diamonds, copper, oil, gas, and coal—have come under British control.

It is an astounding fact that 101 companies, predominantly British and enlisted on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), have active mining operations scattered across …

African Leaders Must Stop Accepting Handouts From The West

African Leaders Must Stop Accepting Handouts From The West

July 10, 2023 3:45 am

Africa, the world’s second-largest continent by both land area and population, is a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, economies, and histories. Its potential is enormous, yet it has often been stunted by a problematic dynamic with the Western world.

For decades, African countries have been recipients of financial aid, loans, and various forms of assistance from Western powers. While this support may appear beneficial on the surface, it has only managed to perpetuate a cycle of dependency, stifle self-sufficiency, and sometimes even exacerbate corruption and inequality. It is time for African leaders to reconsider this handout culture and chart …

Africa's Poverty Unraveling The Chains Of Overexploitation

Africa’s Poverty: Unraveling The Chains Of Overexploitation

July 6, 2023 4:45 am

Despite undeniably being a continent of immense potential and rich resources, Africa has struggled with the burden of poverty for far too long. As the cradle of civilisation, it is a paradox that this land, blessed with abundant human and natural wealth, continues to grapple with high levels of deprivation and economic inequality. The answer to this puzzle is not somewhere far. It is just somewhere around how Africa has been severely raped in search of resources.

One cannot truly understand the roots of Africa’s poverty, without first delving into the dark underbelly of overexploitation in Africa, which has shamefully …

Britain, And Her Joy In Profiting From Stolen Artifacts

Britain, And Her Joy In Profiting From Stolen Artifacts

July 3, 2023 3:05 am

A century after serving as the principal slaving country of the modern world, it appears Britain has yet to find any remorse. She has chosen the cowardly path of aloofness and has continued to act without honour. Lots of fundamental questions have been asked, but none of them have been answered. It is high time Britain came to answer the following questions; Why has Britain not offered any apology for African slavery, as it had done for the Irish potato famine? Till date, why is it that there is no substantial public monument of national contrition equivalent to Berlin’s Holocaust …

Dear Africans, Westernisation Is Not Civilisation!

Dear Africans, Westernisation Is Not Civilisation!

July 3, 2023 2:56 am

It is utterly sad and depressing that many people today have come to accept the idea that the only metric for measuring modernity in today’s world is through a Western lens. This idea has erroneously enforced the narrative that westernisation is synonymous with civilisation.

What many of the people who have held this view do not know or perhaps mischievously prefer to ignore is that the African continent, with its rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and historical narratives, has been a thriving cradle of civilisation long before the advent of Western influence. Long before the interruption by Europeans, Africans were …

Africa Needs Technocrats In Politics Not Career Politicians

Africa Needs Technocrats In Politics Not Career Politicians

June 29, 2023 4:32 am

It won’t be an easy task to deny that there’s a wind of change blowing across the African continent at the moment. Africa, which has been for decades a cauldron of traditional politics, is presently at a crossroads and needs to make a crucial decision about the type of leaders it wants to shape its future. Thankfully, for the very first time, the conventional wisdom that has long relied on career politicians is increasingly being questioned. The new narrative emerging from the continent’s intellectuals, youth, and forward-thinking citizens is a call for a new breed of leadership – technocrats.…

Africans, It Is Time To Shed Your Colonial Garments

Africans, It Is Time To Shed Your Colonial Garments

June 22, 2023 3:48 am

Take them off, watch them hit the floor, and step all over them, just as the colonial masters trampled over your rights, cultures, and even your very identity, leaving you confused about your ‘reinvented nature.’

Africa has been reinvented so many times and clothed in heavy colonial garments that it trudges through its existence not knowing what it truly is, and taking every definition and identity ascribed to it by its oppressors.

The colonial masters did a thorough job of projecting an identity onto Africa, telling Africans what they should and shouldn’t be. False narratives were written, stereotypes were …

Restitution To Africa Does Britain Have No Honour

Restitution To Africa: Does Britain Have No Honour?

June 19, 2023 1:19 am

It beggars belief that centuries after Britain committed mind-numbing atrocities against the African people, it is yet to offer any meaningful apologies. The former imperialists are yet to either apologise for the transatlantic slave trade which they spearheaded or the blatant stealing of resources in African colonies which they supervised. Despite trafficking more African slaves (at least 4 million people) than any of its cohorts, the best response Britain has been able to afford is to express ‘regret’. After spearheading the greatest atrocity in human history, Britain should be more circumspect than it currently postures but that is not the …

Why Britain Must Return Their Loot From Africa With Apology

Why Britain Must Return Their Loot From Africa With Apology

June 15, 2023 3:02 am

Many times, people have made the annoying mistake of judging history through simplistic prisms just to flatten or downplay certain things that they are not proud of. A notable example of this is how Europe has attempted to destroy the narratives, which ensured the right questions were asked about their past deeds and actions.

Regardless of the desperate effort made to alter these narratives, one fact that can never be destroyed is that many centuries ago, European nations invaded Africa and mindlessly stole from her. This stealing was later institutionalised under colonial systems, and it went on unhindered for several …

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