Tears of Africa

  You may have read or witnessed empires rise and crumble. But nothing quite prepares you for the spectacle of a single leader unraveling the threads of the post-World War II order in real time. Enter Donald Trump , whose second term has kicked off with a bang—literally, in the form of military raids and brazen threats that echo the imperial overreach of bygone eras. If you're wondering whether Trump is the biggest threat to the world right now, buckle up: the evidence is as alarming as it is undeniable. Let's cut through the noise. Just days into 2026, Trump orchestrated a daring U.S. special forces operation to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his Caracas stronghold, invoking a self-proclaimed "Donroe Doctrine" that twists the 1823 Monroe Doctrine into a license for unilateral intervention. This wasn't just a flex against a faltering regime; it was a blatant disregard for international law , executed without UN authorization or congressional...

As the global race for clean energy minerals intensifies, Ghana stands at a pivotal crossroads with its Ewoyaa lithium project —the nation's first foray into this transformative sector. Representing a $250 million investment by Atlantic Lithium (via Barari DV Ghana Limited), the project promises to produce 3.6 million tonnes of spodumene concentrate over 12 years, positioning Ghana as a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy supply chains. Yet, as of late 2025, the mining lease remains unratified by Parliament amid controversies over royalties, value addition, and transparency—delays that have already led to over 100 job losses and eroded investor confidence. These hurdles, while challenging, underscore the merits of proceeding thoughtfully: lithium isn't just a commodity; it's a catalyst for sustainable industrialization, job creation, and fiscal resilience. Drawing on global best practices, here's why Ghana should seize this opportunity—and how...