The deeds of France’s past and present are politically thorny in French-African relations for French President Emmanuel Macron whose intentions are to draw closer to the BRICS Bloc and foster relationships with Democratic African nations. What did France do in imperialism? France rebuilt a new empire mostly after 1850, concentrating chiefly in Africa as wellContinue reading “France Imperialism and Present Police Brutality”
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BRICS XV Summit
President Xi Jinping is warmly greeted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa upon his arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 21, 2023. Xi arrived in Johannesburg on Monday to attend the 15th BRICS Summit to be held here, and pay a state visit to South Africa. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) NewContinue reading “BRICS XV Summit”
21st Century “Civil Rights, Continuation.”
NAACP: “On August 28, 1963, more than a quarter million people participated in the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, gathering near the Lincoln Memorial.” “More than 3,000 members of the press covered this historic march, where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the exalted “I Have a Dream” speech.” https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/1963-march-washington Dr.Continue reading “21st Century “Civil Rights, Continuation.””
Niger President Bazoum faces High Treason
Niger’s military leader Junta aims to prosecute detained President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and National Security obstruction. Junta aims to prosecute’ President Bazoum for ‘high treason. https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230813-niger-military-regime-says-will-prosecute-president-bazoum-for-high-treasonⁿ Following the coupe President Mohamed Bazoum seeks U.S to intervene. While the reasons for the coupe remain unclear; coupe leader Brigadier General Moussa Salaou was trained byContinue reading “Niger President Bazoum faces High Treason”
ECOWAS address the Niger coupe.
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) meet to discuss Niger’s coupe. Premium Times: “On 26 July 2023, the Presidential Guard in Niger launched a coup and detained President Mohamed Bazoum and his family. President Bazoum speaks from detention, says coup has no justification.” The people appear to be standing on side of theContinue reading “ECOWAS address the Niger coupe.”
Climate Change of Hot Summer days to excessive Heatwave Alerts
First Alert Days: Excessive heat returns to metro Phoenix https://www.azfamily.com/2023/08/04/excessive-heat-returns-metro-phoenix/ Amidst the warming, extreme heat is bad for your health. “Experts stress that it’s important to stay out of the heat when possible, try to keep your body cool and hydrated when faced with extreme heat.” Ross D. Franklin/AP Thirteen States under Heatwave alerts.
China in Cuba spying on Guantánamo Naval Base.
China Intelligence operations in Cuba. “Secretary of State Antony Blinken has raised concerns about China’s military and intelligence activities in Cuba, where it allegedly has spy bases and a possible military training base.” “China and Cuba have respect for each other’s sovereign internal affairs and as a result experience good mutual relations such as beingContinue reading “China in Cuba spying on Guantánamo Naval Base.”
South Sudan Oil Pipeline
Featured image: “Greater Nile Oil Pipeline” – Wikipedia “South Sudan, which had previously transported its oil through a pipeline controlled by Sudan, decided to completely shut down production after war broke out between the two countries over transport fees. The total shutdown of South Sudan’s 350 000 bpd production came after accusations that Sudan had confiscatedContinue reading “South Sudan Oil Pipeline”
U.S. warns South Africa
By U.S. MISSION SOUTH AFRICA “In October 2022, the U.S. government allegedly received information that terrorists could possibly be planning to conduct an attack targeting large gatherings of people at an unspecified location in the greater Sandton area of Johannesburg, South Africa, on 29 October 2022.” https://za.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-possible-attack/ SECURITY ALERT: US. EMBASSY- POSSIBLE ATTACK (OCTOBER 26, 2022)Continue reading “U.S. warns South Africa”
Protests in Tel Aviv.
“Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets after Israeli lawmakers passed a bill that would strip the country’s Supreme Court of its power to declare government actions “unreasonable”. “Protesters were blasted with skunk scented water cannons as they lined streets in Tel Aviv, Mediterranean beaches and in front of Jerusalem’s Supreme Court.Continue reading “Protests in Tel Aviv.”
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