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Tweet General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), recently addressed Burkina Faso’s military leadership under Captain Ibrahim Traoré in a BBC interview. Langley acknowledged the U.S. military’s continued engagement with West African juntas in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad. Despite American troop withdrawals, he emphasized AFRICOM’s ongoing commitment to partnerships in the region to counter Islamist …

Tweet In a bold move to address the rising burden of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, widely known as MahamaCares. This 2025 initiative is designed to provide financial relief and medical support to citizens suffering from debilitating health conditions such as cancer, kidney failure, heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, …

Tweet Across the African continent, an unmistakable wave of solidarity is rising—one that rallies behind Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the transitional president of Burkina Faso. From Accra to Addis Ababa, young people are taking to the streets, waving flags, chanting in unity, and defying narratives that have long been shaped by external powers. Their cause? Resistance to neocolonial interference and unwavering …

Tweet Source: The Pulse (30-04-2025) | Joy News Highlights Crackdown on Foreign Gold Traders Begins The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) has announced a sweeping crackdown on foreign nationals involved in gold trading within the local market. This enforcement follows the expiration of all previously issued licenses by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and the formal enactment of the new …

TweetWhat you’re looking at are 3D-printed madhouses. Yes, houses printed by machines—and powered by Mac systems, no less. The process is as futuristic as it sounds: the desired design is entered into a computer, and the machine goes to work, literally printing the structure into existence. These are structures built using large-scale 3D printers that extrude layers of earth-based materials—primarily …

Tweet 💼 The Luxury Illusion: The Truth Behind Hermès and “Made in France” Luxury. Prestige. French craftsmanship. That’s the illusion Hermès—and many luxury giants—have been selling for decades. But what if the $20,000 handbag you proudly carry was made in the same factory as a $400 dupe from China? Strap in, because what you’re about to read will flip the …

Tweet Nigeria’s Ongoing Health Crisis Nigeria has long struggled with public health challenges, from outbreaks of diseases like meningitis to chronic issues related to nutrition and sanitation. In a country where healthcare infrastructure often falls short, any promise of large-scale intervention naturally draws attention. The Bill Gates Involvement Enter Bill Gates—one of the world’s most prominent philanthropists. Recently, Gates announced …

Tweet The $38,000 Illusion Let’s start with a simple question: What’s the real cost of that $38,000 Hermès Birkin bag? Spoiler alert — it’s not what you think. Directly out of the factory, the total cost to produce that bag? Around $1,400. So where’s the rest of that price coming from? Branding. Marketing. Perception. Over 90% of the price is …

TweetLady Jane’s Commentary on Investment Saudi Arabia — rich in oil, wealth, and influence — has long held a powerful role on the global stage. When they speak, nations listen. But Lady Jane poses a critical question: How far do you want us to jump? How high should we go? At a recent press conference, the Saudi Prince addressed the …

Tweet In a world where fashion intersects with culture, creativity often walks a fine line between inspiration and appropriation. But what happens when global luxury brands build billion-dollar empires by borrowing—without credit—from the traditions of African communities? Today, we’re spotlighting how some of the world’s most influential fashion houses—Louis Vuitton and Versace—have appropriated African designs, motifs, and heritage without giving …