I can't tell you how heartwarming that is for me. Australia and China Should (can I put that 'SHOULD' in capitals?) be closer together, if, in fact, we (Australians) want to be on the rising side of tidal movements - a euphemism for 'on the road to advancement and prosperity'. It is not clear that... Continue Reading →
Expulsion of South Africa Ambassador Seen as a Badge of Dignity Coming From a Trumpian Supremacist Instinct
Who could argue with that? Probably meaning that I would also not be welcomed there. Not that I have ever entertained a desire to do so. Not even since their Blue Jeans first arrived in England during my pre-teen years. And certainly not now that the residents have turned America into a blighted wasteland and... Continue Reading →
Another Thing That Outrages Africa Today
Having been abused, oppressed, impoverished and belittled by the colonialist powers for centuries, African peoples are also awakening to the fact (which probably not many westerners know either) that who makes the maps can also distort the maps to their own advantage. Distortion is of course a bi-product of misuse of power. And who are... Continue Reading →
“China Insists”… Well I’m Glad Someone Does. Haven’t Heard a Squeak From Russia Yet … and yet …
Actually, I don't know if Russia has 'squeaked' at this time, even though I do try to keep up with current news. But, anyway, 'insistance' is not appropriate in this case and, in fact, to say that China 'insists' is technically incorrect. 'China insists US abandon Golden Dome missile defense program — Foreign Ministry' -... Continue Reading →
Making Burkina Faso Great
Africa is rising. That, in itself, is something truly remarkable, and welcome, and heart-warming. And there is nothing more alive and attention-grabbing about the awakening of Africa than what is happening in Burkina Faso, the central state of the renewed Sahel region of sub-Saharan West Africa. Why there? Well, who is the most celebrated name... Continue Reading →
Did You Know?…
Moving away from my usual pet subjects (they are pet subjects for a reason, of course), here is something that a great many people may not know about, or may only have scant details about. I have to admit that while I was aware of the matter, I also did not possess all the detail... Continue Reading →
What President (Captain) Ibrahim Traoré Has Done for Burkina Faso – and Africa
Tall Poppies who stand up as a diversion away from the prominent power centres often become the targets of frustrated anxiety manifesting as reputational smearing or even violence coming from those centres. When it comes to Africa, there is no Taller Poppy just now that the President of Burkina Faso - Captain Ibrahim Traoré. You... Continue Reading →
Get AFRICOM Out of Africa. No Place for US Imperialism.
The 20th Century was US prime time. They blew it. And in the process almost blew up the world. They could have made many friends but instead saw everyone else as enemies (declared or not). Their record of robbery, pillaging , and domination has soiled any reputation they may have had. There will be no... Continue Reading →
Albanese Futility – Is He Mad, or Just Poorly Informed?
Far too much attention is being drawn in Australia - as though there are not much more important things to be concerned about than the arrest of criminals by foreign countries - to the case of Oscar Jenkins, an ex-school teacher in Australia who decided it might be interesting to become a mercenary, soldier of... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 