Global African Presence

06/16/2026

46 years ago today! On 13 June 1980, a remote control bomb, disguised in a walkie-talkie, handed to by a senior military officer, Gregory Smith, was the weapon used to assassinate him. The bomb exploded in Walter Rodney's lap, ending his life. He was 38 YEARS OLD!

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

We love to see it! Nia Jackson loved drawing characters that looked like her friends and family, posting her colorful sketches on a digital art forum with the help of her older brother. An art director from New York noticed her incredible talent and unique storytelling style, offering her a formal contract to illustrate a new series of diverse children's books. Her first official book is scheduled to hit stores worldwide early next spring. Isn't it wonderful to see our children's creativity being recognized on a global stage?

06/15/2026

A huge congratulations is in order! Malik Jordan has officially entered the history books of the American legal system. Having completed his entire high school curriculum by age twelve and a university degree in political science by fifteen, Malik spent eighteen months studying advanced jurisprudence independently at his kitchen table. Yesterday morning, the state supreme court confirmed he achieved a top-tier score on his very first attempt, making him the youngest licensed attorney in the nation. He begins a federal clerkship next month. How inspiring is this young man’s journey?

06/13/2026

Breaking News:
The rivalry between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos is expanding into Africa. Reports indicate that Amazon’s Project Kuiper is planning to establish its first African gateway in Kenya, directly challenging Musk’s Starlink, which already has a strong presence in the country.

However, this competition extends far beyond internet connectivity. Kenya has become one of Africa’s most important technology hubs and a key geopolitical partner for global powers. As international companies compete to shape the continent’s digital infrastructure, concerns are mounting over who will control Africa’s digital future and whether African nations could become increasingly reliant on foreign-owned networks and technology systems.

Your take:
Should Africa rely on foreign-owned companies for its communication and technology systems? 👇

06/13/2026

Mali's main al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM has offered €4 million in rewards for information on the country's military leadership.

Specific bounties include €2 million for the whereabouts of military ruler Assimi Goïta and €1 million each for Colonel Lassina Diallo and General Malik Dicko.

JNIM's move is a direct response to the Malian government's recent $3.5 million bounty on top jihadist leaders.

The security crisis has deepened with rising militant attacks following the withdrawal of French and UN forces.

06/13/2026

FIFA forced Haiti to alter its World Cup jersey ahead of the tournament after ruling that artwork commemorating the Battle of Vertières breached regulations on political messaging.

The original design featured silhouettes celebrating the historic 1803 battle that helped secure Haiti's independence from French colonial rule. The artwork also referenced the moment Haitian revolutionaries removed the white band from the French tricolour to create the first Haitian flag.

The decision has sparked debate among fans and historians, with critics arguing that the imagery represents a defining moment in Haiti's national history rather than a contemporary political statement.

The Battle of Vertières remains one of the most significant events in Caribbean and global history, culminating in the birth of the world's first Black republic and the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean.