Insight Africa

I am not the only one who finds it strange that an Arab Muslim country would find itself under a sever embargo during the blessed month of Ramadan. Even more strange is the decisiveness of the other GCC countries in uniting against Qatar. I would have thought such a move would be warranted against traditional enemies in the Middle East. All in all, it’s been an eventful day, especially when Iran is offering to mediate amongst the Sunni Brothers.       -   Hamza M.O Egal The world is embarking on a new era of warfare. A decade ago, cyber-attacks were sci-fi movie plots. In the last few years it’s been a reality and a constant topic in the mainstream media. From the American elections and how Russia allegedly installed an agent, code name (Ivanka) in the most powerful office in the world. To the constant stream of Wikileaks cables that changed the narratives of today’s global politics. 2017 has not disappointed from, coups, fake news and po...

I ride the wavelengths of my thoughts in solitude like an affair with silence, the heart amplifies resistance, while the brain levels the playing field with visions of the coming violence.  Since the first steps of the white man, Africa hasn't known peace, conflicts start as soon as the last ones ceased, and these leaders stay in power so long as the slave masters are appeased.  I used to have so many who shared my notions of sovereignty, now only a few of my peers have the courage not to bend over and lose their dignity on a starless night, molested by power, fear and passive aggression hinders their sight.   But I have learned some truths since my years of by any means necessary, I play the fool because TV taught me deception is a tool, patience births greatness, even if grey haired, I will emerge from this cocoon with a flight of purpose.  Destiny flirts with me, I asked her kindly to touch me with focus, I pray Allah kee...