Headline phrasing like “controls global internet routes” is dramatic — and useful for attention — but the reality is more subtle. Over the last three years Africa has dramatically increased its satellite capacity and institutional coordination, and that shift is changing how traffic is carried, routed and re-routed across the continent and, in specific circumstances, […]
In the vast and intricate web of global finance, few names carry as much weight as BlackRock. With over $10 trillion in assets under management, this financial behemoth is often cited as one of the most influential institutions in the world. Yet for many outside the financial sector, BlackRock remains a mystery—its power largely invisible, […]
Recent reports suggest the discovery of one of the world’s largest untapped gold reserves in Liberia, estimated at a staggering $13 trillion. If confirmed, this find could have profound implications not only for Liberia but also for global markets and geopolitics. A Resource of Global Significance Gold has long been regarded as a stabilizing asset […]
Across the African continent, conversations are growing louder about building a new economic order—one in which Africa’s natural wealth is harnessed primarily for the benefit of its own people. This emerging narrative, often referred to as “Voices of Africa,” seeks to reshape long-standing patterns of dependency and external control that have defined much of the […]
A recent statement by a computer science professor has reignited a long-simmering debate about the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence. The professor warned that rapid advances in AI could displace up to 99% of workers within the next five years, raising questions about the future of employment, economic stability, and human purpose in an increasingly […]
Africa’s internet story is usually told through cables laid by global giants and traffic routed through far-off hubs in Europe. But imagine a different backbone: a Continental Internet Exchange (CIX) that stitches together Africa’s national IXPs into one fabric—so content created in Lagos reaches Nairobi without a round-trip to Frankfurt, and a fintech API in […]
In a startling lapse of protocol, sensitive U.S. State Department documents were discovered on a public printer at Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska—just hours before a high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The eight-page packet, left unattended in the hotel’s business center, revealed detailed information about the August 15 […]
In an era where digital sovereignty is becoming a cornerstone of national policy, AfriNet emerges as a bold initiative to reshape Africa’s online landscape. Conceived as a government-controlled search engine, AfriNet represents a strategic move by African nations to reclaim control over their digital infrastructure, data governance, and information dissemination. A Homegrown Alternative to Global […]
In a dramatic escalation of Global Military tensions, Russia is advancing its nuclear capabilities by developing air-to-air nuclear missiles, expanding its tactical nuclear forces and working on new strategic weapons, according to a recent U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report. According to the 2025 report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Russia has introduced an […]
For decades, history textbooks in American classrooms have presented a selective version of technological progress—one that often centers white inventors while leaving out the significant contributions of Black innovators. This omission is not accidental. It reflects systemic racism, discriminatory patent laws, and the cultural tendency to simplify history into neat narratives that favor dominant groups. […]