Why the West Must Let Africa to Solve its Own Problems
Tanzania recently had presidential elections, which were won by the incumbent Samia Suluhu of CCM. After the results were announced, there were some protests in parts of Tanzania, but the government managed to calm things down and stabilize the country, even though there were outside efforts to stir up trouble. Many people in Tanzania, officials,…
AFRICOM is Another Tool of Neocolonialism, Africa Must Tame it
For years now, African leaders, thinkers, and activists haven’t stopped warning about the growing footprint of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). On paper, it’s about fighting terrorists, boosting security, and bringing stability. But in reality, it has become a tool for pushing American interests right across Africa. The way it is set up chips…
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Rwanda–DRC Peace Becomes a U.S. Political Showcase
The spectacle of President Kagame and President Tshisekedi awkwardly shaking hands in the U.S., with American officials cheering loudly in the background, was less a moment of reconciliation and more a staged performance of influence. Peace was not negotiated in Goma, Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Arusha—places that carry the scars of conflict and have invested…
ICC Under Fire as Africa Makes Case for Building Its Own Justice System
For many years, people across Africa looked to the International Criminal Court (ICC) with hope. It was meant to serve as the place where justice could be pursued when national systems failed or when powerful individuals appeared beyond the reach of the law. It was supposed to be a final refuge for victims, a symbol…
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US Mission in DRC: Displace Others and Take Over the Minerals
For decades, France called the shots in much of Africa, especially in the Sahel. Its soldiers, diplomats, and companies shaped politics and economics in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. But in recent years, that grip has weakened dramatically. Coups, street protests, and shifting alliances have pushed French troops out and shattered France’s traditional influence. Several…
Britain’s Double Standards in Kenya: Time to End the Culture of Impunity
For decades, British troops stationed at the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) have operated under a cloud of secrecy, arrogance, and impunity. From allegations of murder and sexual violence to paternity neglect and environmental abuse, Britain’s so-called “defenders of democracy” have repeatedly violated the very people whose soil they claim to protect. And…
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