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Conflicts Across Africa are Exacerbated By The Influx Of Foreign-Supplied Weapons

Conflicts across Africa are often exacerbated by the influx of foreign-supplied weapons, which can destabilize regions and hinder development. The sources of these arms are complex, involving both legal and illicit channels.

The proliferation of arms fuels insurgencies, terrorism, and civil unrest. It also empowers non-state actors to undermine peacekeeping efforts.

According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the top countries exporting weapons to Sub-Saharan Africa between 2019 and 2023 include:

(1) China – Supplied 19% of total arms to the region. Known for offering low-cost weapons and bundling deals with training and infrastructure support.
(2) Russia – Accounted for 17%. Historically a major supplier, though exports have declined due to its war in Ukraine and sanctions.
(3) France – Provided 11%, often to former colonies like Senegal and Mali.
(4) Türkiye – Emerging supplier with 6.3%, offering drones and armored vehicles.
(5 Belarus – Supplied 4.8%, often to countries like Uganda and Sudan.
(6) United States – Contributed 4.6%, mostly through military aid and sales to strategic partners.

The African Union’s “Silencing the Guns” initiative, which is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063, aims to end all wars and violent conflicts across Africa.

Silencing the guns isn’t just about peace—it’s about unlocking Africa’s potential. Conflict drains resources, displaces communities, and stalls development. A peaceful continent could redirect billions toward education, infrastructure, and innovation.

For the African Union’s “Silencing the Guns” initiative to be successful, Africa must synergize foreign and defense policies to present a united front against arms trafficking in all 54 African Nations.

Africa must collaborate with international partners to track and intercept shipments of illicit arms. Africa must utilize technology such as blockchain and AI to monitor arms transfers and detect anomalies. Africa must invest in education, employment, and infrastructure to reduce the appeal of armed groups. Finally, Africa must address the root causes like poverty, inequality, and climate stress, which will help fuel an end to conflict.

PEACE FOR AFRICA

A National Security Question

There continues to be substantial public discourse surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, a story that remains in the spotlight years after his death. Beyond the criminal allegations involving sexual abuse, some observers have raised concerns about a hypothetical scenario in which Epstein may have been working with intelligence agencies, including the possibility of ties to Mossad or other foreign services.

Notably, political commentator Tucker Carlson has suggested that Epstein was involved in a blackmail operation on behalf of Israel. Since Epstein’s arrest in 2019 and subsequent death in federal custody, various conspiracy theories have circulated, including claims of potential links between Epstein and the Israeli government. Epstein reportedly maintained relationships with several prominent Israeli and Jewish individuals during the time of his alleged crimes, one of whom was former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who was seen visiting Epstein’s residence in New York on multiple occasions.

If any intelligence affiliation were definitively proven, it would raise serious concerns regarding U.S. national security. Such a revelation could indicate vulnerabilities in American institutions and prompt urgent inquiries into how and why those breaches occurred, along with steps needed to prevent similar situations in the future.

At this pivotal moment in U.S. history, it is essential for Congress to fully exercise its constitutional authority in reviewing and shaping national security policy. Through both legislative action and robust oversight, Congress must ensure transparency, safeguard national interests, and address potential threats to U.S. institutional integrity.

You can contact members of the U.S. Congress regarding this serious subject matter. Below are the main phone numbers you can use:

  • U.S. House of Representatives: Call the House switchboard at (202) 225-3121
  • U.S. Senate: Call the Senate switchboard at (202) 224-3121

Africa, Before The White Man Came

First, let’s establish a set of facts. Africa has never been poor, and Africa never will be poor. European colonization restructured African economies to serve imperial interests, extracting resources like gold, rubber, and oil while dismantling local industries. Borders were drawn arbitrarily, often grouping rival communities or splitting unified ones, leading to long-term ethnic tensions and governance challenges. Education systems were designed to produce clerks and laborers, not innovators or leaders, reinforcing dependency. The main devils in the red, white, and blue dresses were and are the IMF and World Bank.

Let’s get started. Before European colonization of Africa, the continent was a region of immense diversity, politically astute, culturally hierarchical, and socially superior.

In pre-colonial African societies, Africa maintained an abundance of kingdoms and empires. Some included the Mali Empire, the Kingdom of Kongo, Great Zimbabwe, and the Ethiopian Empire, just to name a few. Africa maintained long periods of PEACE, stability, trade, prosperity, and flourishing cultures.

Traditional governance systems such as chieftaincies, councils of elders, and customary law helped maintain social order and resolve disputes. Africa was a utopia, but it had both peaceful coexistence and conflict. Some regions practiced conflict avoidance by migration or negotiation, especially where land was abundant. The arrival of European powers disrupted existing systems, imposed artificial borders, and introduced so-called Christianity, new forms of violence, and exploitation that reshaped the continent dramatically.

Peace isn’t necessarily the absence of conflict; however, African societies prevailed. Moreover, African societies had sophisticated ways of managing peacefully long before colonization. The introduction of European weapons into Africa, especially during and after colonization, has had profound and lasting effects on the continent’s economic dependency, social fragmentation, and political instability.

European powers supplied firearms to certain African groups to gain allies, suppress resistance, and fuel internal conflicts. This led to the militarization of local disputes, turning traditional rivalries into prolonged wars with devastating consequences. The influx of weapons disrupted indigenous systems of conflict resolution, replacing them with violent power struggles.

Europe successfully created dependency through militarization. Arms imports became a recurring expense for many African states, diverting funds from attaining food security, education, healthcare, and wide-ranging infrastructure. European countries and arms dealers/manufacturers maintained monopolies on advanced weaponry, forcing African nations to rely on them for military supplies and maintenance. The arms trade often came with political strings attached, reinforcing dependency through aid packages, military training, and debt arrangements.

The availability of European weapons contributed to the rise of military juntas and coups, especially in post-independence Africa. Armed forces, often trained and equipped by former colonial powers, became political actors, undermining democratic institutions. In countries like Sudan, Congo, the Sahel, and Mali, and others, repeated coups have been linked to militarized governance and external arms support.

Europe created further social fragmentation and violence by creating weapons-fueled ethnic conflicts, banditry, and extremist movements throughout Africa. Civilian access to small arms, intentionally left over from colonial stockpiles or illicit imports, often led to community-level violence, including gender-based violence and resource conflicts. The normalization of armed conflict has eroded trust in state institutions and deepened societal divisions.

Political instability discourages investment and development, which in turn increases poverty and fuels further conflict. Many African governments often prioritize military spending over social programs, hence reinforcing economic stagnation. External actors continue to supply weapons to both sides of each conflict under the guise of security assistance, perpetuating the cycle. Africans, true lovers of PEACE and tranquility, must realize that many times, “Smiling Faces Tell Lies.”

The “design” to continue the THEFT of Africa’s natural resources and enrich foreign powers and corporations’ assets isn’t just historical; it’s embedded in global systems of finance, trade, and diplomacy. But it’s not immutable. Across the continent, movements for economic sovereignty, pan-African solidarity, and cultural revival are challenging the status quo. This can be structured by establishing the African Minerals Alliance (AMA), which could regulate pricing, contracts, and the supply of all African resources. The goal is to demand fair market value globally…

As I close, I ask all Africans in the diaspora and African-descended people from around the world to join hands and support and replicate the selfless work and vision of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso’s internal development is deeply intertwined with its efforts to manage displacement, rebuild infrastructure, and promote social harmony. This is An African Solution For And By An African Leader. We Africans Strong, Must Continue To Look Back As We Move Forward Together.

China’s Africa Zero Tariff Policy

The Africa Nations Collective Exchange (ANCE) stands firm in its commitment to securing fair market value for all natural resources. President Xi, Africa welcomes collaboration, but on terms that uphold fairness, sovereignty, and shared prosperity. African leaders seek trading partners who embody reliability, transparency, ethical commitment, and innovation, partners who prioritize long-term success over short-term gains. A future built on genuine reciprocity is the only path forward.

First, I want to thank Chinese President Xi Jinping for his recent “removal of tariffs on all exports from African countries, expanding its zero-tariff policy beyond least-developed nations.” African Nations respect the fact that China was never a participant in the Scramble for Africa, a period during the late 19th and early 20th centuries marked by aggressive European colonization and territorial claims across the African continent.”

Therefore, to you, Mr. President Xi Jinping, you have made a great first step into establishing a relationship based on integrity, respect, mutual and moral understanding.” President Xi Jinping, you must understand from the start that African Leaders, Old and Young, will never again allow another “Scramble for Africa” to occur. The “Africa Nations Collective Exchange” (ANCE) will demand “Fair Market Value” for all Natural Resources. If you can respect this fact, President Xi Jinping, please come in.

African Leaders are seeking strong trading partners that embody: Reliability, Consistency, Transparency and Honesty, Commitment to Ethical Standards, Adaptability, and Innovation.

African Nations also demand shared goals and long-term vision that enhance and promote reciprocal success rather than short-term gains. A strong trading partner will embody key qualities that ensure fair, strategic, and sustainable exchange. Here are some essential characteristics:

  • Reliability and Consistency – A dependable partner meets obligations, delivers on time, and upholds agreements without unexpected disruptions.
  • Transparency and Honesty – Open communication and ethical practices foster trust and long-term collaboration.
  • Fair Negotiation Skills – A good trading partner seeks equitable terms, balancing profitability with mutual benefit.
  • Financial Stability – Sound financial health minimizes risks and ensures smooth transactions.
  • Commitment to Ethical Standards – Respecting labor laws, environmental guidelines, and fair trade principles strengthens integrity.
  • Adaptability and Innovation – The ability to adjust to market shifts and embrace new technologies keeps a trade relationship competitive.
  • Strategic Alignment – Shared goals and a long-term vision enhance mutual success rather than short-term gains.
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In closing, I want to emphasize that “The United Nations has recognized the Permanent Sovereignty over natural resources, affirming that African nations have the right to freely dispose of their wealth and resources in accordance with their national interests.”

  • • Resolution 523 (VI) (1952) & Resolution 626 (VII) (1952): Early resolutions emphasizing the economic independence of developing nations and their control over natural resources.
  • • Resolution 1314 (XIII) (1958): Created the Commission on Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources to study and strengthen the rights of nations over their resources.
  • • Resolution 1515 (XV) (1960): Reaffirmed the sovereign right of every state to manage its wealth and natural resources.
  • These resolutions have played a crucial role in shaping international law regarding resource sovereignty, particularly for African nations emerging from colonial rule.

In the realm of international affairs, Moralistic and Respectable Collaboration will serve as a guiding principle for alliances and conflict resolution. With that said, We Will All Win…

South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission: The Ongoing Demand for Economic and Social Equity

Failure Number One: When South Africa’s new democratic constitution emerged from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) negotiations, it was meant to usher in prosperity for the country’s Aboriginal communities. But despite the dismantling of apartheid, the TRC failed to include any true reparations for South Africa’s original people. Land remains unreturned, and an estimated 73% of commercial farmland is still controlled by white farmers.

As far as REAL property is concerned, the ANC must inform white farmers and other white landowners that if they want to retain their properties, they must provide a deed of sale documenting that they purchased the land from the original owner! Otherwise, the ancestral lands and properties will be considered stolen and returned to the South African Aboriginal people.

The TRC, composed of three committees—Human Rights Violations, Reparation and Rehabilitation, and Amnesty—set the stage for storytelling but not accountability.

What kind of revolution leaves its wealth and natural resources in the hands of former oppressors? The outcome was a structure that reinforced corporate control by a handful of white-owned firms, entrenching economic inequality even as political power shifted.

In the haunting words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu:

“Your dignity is not just rubbed in the dust. It is trodden underfoot and spat on. Our people are being killed as if they were but flies. Is that nothing to you who pass by?”

Fact: Every Aboriginal South African should have been recognized as a victim by the TRC. But instead of the full truth, the Truth and R Commission offered partial acknowledgment and withheld justice. Forgiveness was expected, without accountability.

More than 21,000 people, mostly Aboriginals, told their stories before the Commission, accounting for nearly 38,000 human rights violations. Yet, millions remain unnamed, unheard.

Even under the African National Congress (ANC), which has held power for over four decades, white privilege has largely endured. Economic disparity, housing insecurity, health crises, and inequality continue to define the Aboriginal experience.

Schools for Aboriginal children are still underfunded and under-resourced. The country needs transitional justice—financial reparations, land redistribution, and legal action against perpetrators.

The crux of apartheid was never just segregation—it was about control of economic power. Minority white rule retained access to jobs, education, and quality living while locking out the Aboriginal majority.

Though apartheid officially ended, wealth-building systems remain in the hands of those who designed them. A younger generation is raising powerful questions about how deeply reform has truly reached. Have South Africa’s economy, legal system, and education transformed—or have they merely rebranded old inequities?

The question of accountability still looms over those responsible for 300 years of trauma. Meanwhile, Aboriginal South Africans are expected to survive on crumbs.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “You must have economic power alongside political power.” Without it, freedom remains an illusion.

South Africa Needs an Economic Revolution

While South Africa shows moral leadership globally—especially in standing up for Gaza—it must look inward. It’s time to re-examine the TRC and take bold steps toward economic equity for Aboriginal South Africans.

Here’s what must happen:

  • Nationalize natural resources and land to ensure shared benefit for all.
  • Pay reparations and redistribute wealth to improve quality of life.
  • Demand fair market value for minerals in dealings with foreign entities.
  • Use a Universal Basic Income model to lift citizens out of poverty.

As we all know, the world’s wealthiest man came through the apartheid system—a sobering reminder of inequality’s legacy.

South Africa is wealthy but has been kept “Poor by Design.” Every African nation must renegotiate old contracts, demand justice, and redefine its relationship with the global industrial powers. Let South Africa lead that shift, starting with its BRICS allies: Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

I encourage Mr. Trevor Noah, one of South Africa’s favorite sons, to craft a powerful documentary. The world must know: the TRC was only a verse in the unfinished song of justice. Now, it’s time for the chorus.

Is The U.S. Supreme Court Quietly Rewriting The Constitution?

I’m a voting American citizen. And I believe the U.S. Supreme Court is quietly rewriting the Constitution, “In Plain Sight”. Here’s what’s happening between 2020–2025, and why it should alarm every one of us.

  1. In 2024, the Court ruled in Trump v. United States that former presidents have “absolute immunity” for official acts. Translation: A president can break the law—and walk away. This isn’t justice. It’s monarchy.
  2. In Trump v. CASA (2025), the Court allowed an executive order to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. if their parents are undocumented. This undermines the 14th Amendment. Citizenship is no longer a birthright—it’s a privilege.
  3. In Mahmoud v. Taylor, the Court ruled that parents can opt their kids out of LGBTQ-inclusive curricula on religious grounds. This expands religious exemptions to include exposure to ideas. What happens when science or history is next?
  4. In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for adult websites. While protecting minors is important, this ruling chips away at First Amendment protections online.
  5. In U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The Court deferred to the state, ignoring equal protection claims. This is a dangerous precedent for medical freedom and civil rights.
  6. These rulings aren’t just conservative. They’re transformational. They shift power to the executive, weaken civil liberties, and redefine constitutional protections.
  7.  Justice Sotomayor warned: “No right is safe.” And she’s right. This is not judicial restraint. It’s a judicial revolution.
  8. What can we do? Stay informed, Speak out, Vote, Organize. The Constitution is not a relic. It’s a promise. And we must defend it.

If you agree or don’t agree that the U.S. Supreme Court is/has rewritten the U.S. Constitution, “In Plain Sight.” If you are legitimate constitutional scholars, attorneys, Lawyers, professionals, or just you, please elaborate.

I would appreciate feedback regarding the aforementioned, extremely important observations and recognition! MID