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The African Front of the Bloody Prophecy: From the Nile to the Euphrates

Today the world produces countless geopolitical analyses to explain the wars unfolding in the Middle East. Some commentators argue that attacks on Iran are actually part of a broader strategy to contain China. Others point to energy routes, Eastern Mediterranean gas fields, and global trade corridors. Still others emphasize the interests of the arms industry and multinational energy companies. In every Middle Eastern war, oil, trade routes, military bases, and great-power rivalry inevitably play a role. Yet to fully understand the decision-making mechanisms currently operating in Israel and the United States, looking only at geopolitical maps may not be enough. There is another crucial layer shaping how these actors view the world: sacred texts, apocalyptic theology, and prophecy-driven politics. What we are witnessing today resembles a “final act” unfolding in the shadow of ancient scriptures, archaic rituals, and a form of theopolitical frenzy. From the bloodshed in Gaza to the str...
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How Was the Most Expensive Weapon in History Built with the Cheapest Labor in History?

 The atomic bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain etched in collective memory as two of the darkest and most shameful episodes of modern history. The cities leveled by the explosions and the lives erased in an instant continue to weigh heavily on humanity’s conscience. Each year, the devastation is remembered as a symbol of the destructive power humans are capable of unleashing. Yet the explosion was made possible by another form of devastation thousands of kilometers away—one that has largely been pushed outside the narrative of history and deliberately forgotten. The tragedy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki cannot be fully understood without telling the story of the Congo. A History Written by the Resource Curse The Democratic Republic of the Congo, home to some of Africa’s richest underground resources, became one of the most tragic examples of the so-called “resource curse” after European colonial powers set foot on the continent. Its vast mineral wealth did not b...
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As the Flag Changes in Chagos, Who Keeps the Power?

In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies a dot on the map so small it is barely visible: the Chagos Archipelago. Yet this cluster of islands is far more than a remote territory. It stands as one of the clearest stages upon which the unfinished legacy of colonialism and the realities of global power competition continue to play out. Under a recent agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius, sovereignty over the Chagos Islands is to be transferred to Mauritius. At first glance, the move appears to be delayed post-colonial justice finally delivered. In reality, the Chagos question is not simply about the transfer of a flag. It illustrates how colonial legacies remain subordinated to contemporary power balances. For the islanders who were uprooted in the name of strategic necessity, justice remains elusive — even after six decades. A Short History, a Long Shadow After periods of Dutch and French rule, Mauritius came under British control in 1814. Although it gained independen...
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Open to Global Capital, Closed to Its Own People: Africa’s Visa Walls

The recent visa waiver agreement between Zambia and Ghana carries significance far beyond a routine diplomatic gesture. It stands as a symbolic yet meaningful indication that Africa is willing to confront its own structural bottlenecks. At the same time, it brings an old wound back into sharp focus: Why is Africa wide open to global capital, yet still closed to its own people? Today, when a European investor decides to establish a factory somewhere on the continent, bureaucratic barriers tend to dissolve quickly. In strategic sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and mining, multinational corporations secure licenses and move across borders with relative ease. Meanwhile, an African entrepreneur seeking to enter a neighboring country may wait months for a visa. A small-scale exporter can find themselves trapped in passport queues and sluggish administrative systems just to attend a two-day business meeting. This reality stands in direct contradiction to Africa’s stated ambitio...
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Israel’s Shadow in Kenya: Agricultural Partnership or Strategic Foothold?

For years, Israel and Kenya have maintained an active agricultural partnership, particularly in drip irrigation, greenhouse farming, and modern production techniques. Israeli experts have run projects in Kenya, while Kenyan farmers have received training in Israel. These collaborations have typically been framed around “increasing productivity” and “technology transfer.” However, the recent leasing of 520 acres of land in Solai, Nakuru County, to Israeli investor Erez Rivkin has pushed the debate beyond the boundaries of an ordinary investment discussion. Kenyan public opinion is now sharply divided. One side argues there is nothing extraordinary about the deal: investment brings capital, creates jobs, introduces modern farming techniques, and strengthens Kenya’s integration into global export chains. In this view, expanding agricultural capacity is a national gain. The opposing camp sees a different picture. For them, this is not simply about greenhouses, seeds, or irrigation pi...
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Africa's Back Door: The Israel–France–Togo Triangle

 When Israel's Foreign Minister hosted his Togolese counterpart in Jerusalem on January 29th, it wasn't just routine diplomacy. The specific thanks extended to Togo for its support after October 7th raises a pointed question: why does this tiny West African nation hold such a reputation as a "reliable" partner for Israel? For a country with extremely limited economic and military capacity to feature so prominently in Israeli foreign policy suggests the relationship runs far deeper than standard bilateral ties. T his isn't a new connection. Rather, it's the contemporary face of a dynamic forged in the 1970s, built on security cooperation, arms trafficking, and diplomatic loyalty. Behind the Israel-Togo relationship lies a power structure France spent decades constructing—one Israel later plugged into. The Paris Gateway to Tel Aviv T ogo's tight bond with Israel was largely erected on the foundation of France's historical influence in the region. ...
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Africa's New Raw Material: Human DNA

Africa is now seen not only for its young workforce, vast market, rich mineral resources, and massive agricultural lands but also as a new global laboratory where the human body and genetics are being turned into "raw data material." African babies become statistics in global biopolitics from the moment they are born. For centuries, precious minerals, oil, cocoa, and coffee were exported from the continent. What is being circulated today is human DNA and health data. The controversial health cooperation agreement announced to be signed between Kenya and the United States in December 2025 stands as one of the most striking examples of this new era. The deal, under which the US pledged to transfer $1.6 billion to Kenya over five years, was swiftly suspended following intense backlash from the public and civil society. At the center of the criticism were clauses regulating the sharing of health data. The Kenyan government argued that only "anonymized and aggregate data...
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