Alkebulanians,

There’s been another coup in Africa. It feels like we’re saying this every other week, first Madagascar, now Guinea-Bissau. But before you scroll past the headlines, pause. Everything isn’t as it seems.

In this episode, I dive into the suspicious ousting of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló by the military. On the surface, they claim it’s about corruption. But when you look at the timeline, the maths don’t add up.

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Why did the ousted President’s first move involve calling the French press (France 24)? 🇫🇷 Why launch a coup just one day before election results were due to be announced? And why does this smell less like a revolution and more like a strategic “fake coup” designed to maintain the status quo?

I’m peeling back the layers on the neocolonial games being played in West Africa, the “bamboozlement” of the people, and why political literacy is the only weapon we have left. From the sham elections to the French influence in non-French colonies, we are connecting the dots that the mainstream media ignores.

In this episode:

* The French Connection: Why did Embaló report to France 24 first?

* Timing is Everything: A coup launched 24 hours before election results. Coincidence?

* The “Fake Coup” Theory: Was this staged to avoid admitting electoral defeat?

* Diaspora Wake-Up Call: Parallels between African and American political “tomfoolery.”

Ignorance is no longer an affliction; it’s a choice. Don’t choose it.

Join the conversation: Does this coup benefit the people of Guinea-Bissau, or just the politicians? Let me know in the comments.

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Hailed as a saviour after the death of “The Bulldozer,” Tanzania’s first female president steps into the light, only to reveal a shadow darker than her predecessor.

This quick live bulletin discusses yet another coup in Africa in Benin today.

They are saying that Loyal forces thwarted Lt. Col. Tigri’s plot to oust President Talon failed. Government confirms situation is under control and leaders are safe.

I was actually preparing for my screening of WOMAN DICTATOR today (which I trust you are all attending!) but then I got this news.

I will try to get more info before the screening so we can also talk about this during the LIVE chat with all attendees.

See you then

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So sometimes have an impromptu laid back live show where I turn on the camera and riff on a topic of note for that time. Did that yesterday and what was a chat about gentrification of Africa turned into an epic conversation.

I wish more of you had caught this show live. Took a while to get going but after an hour we were off to the races. I will say no more.

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This conversation explores the importance of unity within the African diaspora, emphasising the challenges and opportunities that arise from collaboration. The speaker discusses the critical role of education and information control in empowering communities, as well as the necessity of financial support for growth. The dialogue also addresses the psychological disconnect between Black America and Africa, highlighting the potential for collaboration and the importance of understanding history in shaping future unity. Ultimately, the conversation advocates for self-sufficiency and independence as essential components of a successful partnership between the diaspora and the continent.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have just announced they will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression.” In a joint statement, the three military-led Sahel states rejected the authority of the UN-backed court in The Hague, arguing that it has failed to prosecute powerful nations for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and crimes of aggression, while disproportionately targeting African countries.

Russia’s growing role in the region cannot be ignored. All three countries now maintain close ties with Moscow, which has provided military and diplomatic support as they face escalating violence from jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS.

With Russian President Vladimir Putin under an ICC arrest warrant himself, the alignment between Moscow and the Sahel is only deepening.

The ICC has yet to respond to this historic decision. But for many, the question is clear: should Africa’s justice system be decided in The Hague, or built on African soil?

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When Tyla released her new EP WWP (We Wanna Party), headlines called it a flop after just 3,700 U.S. first-week sales. But what really caught my attention wasn’t the numbers, it was the backlash from Black America over her identifying as “Coloured.”

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I’m not here to defend Tyla.

I’m using this moment to explain: What “Coloured” means in South Africa, how apartheid created the “Coloured” category to divide people of African descent and the painful history of racial classification laws like the Population Registration Act (1950).

I also talk about why the Coloured vs. Black debate continues to cause confusion and what it reveals about global Black identity and solidarity.

Watch your inboxes as I will be posting an article on this as well as a premium article on wedge politics.

Alkebulanians,

This is an impromptu post as this news is developing now.

Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, was shot and killed on a Utah college campus during an event.

It raises many questions that now need to be answered.

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