For more than three centuries, the Muslim world has endured decline, disunity, and subjugation, historians and analysts say, tracing a trajectory from the fall of the Mughal Empire to the dismantling of the Ottoman Caliphate and the partitioning of Arab lands by colonial powers. The lessons of this history, argues political commentator Jamil Orakzai, remain urgent today. “World politics is not a garden of justice but an arena of power. In this arena, weakness translates into humiliation,” he writes, stressing that the decline of Muslim nations was compounded by internal division and intellectual stagnation. From the eighteenth century onward, Muslim…
Author: Ohene Anochie
Ohene Anochie
Senior Reporter at AMN News Agency, known for his insightful journalism and in-depth coverage of current events.
A century after the collapse of the Ottoman Caliphate, debates over Muslim unity continue to resonate across the globe. The disintegration of the Caliphate in the aftermath of the First World War not only marked the fall of a political institution but also shattered a unifying symbol of collective leadership for the global Muslim community. During the war, thousands of Indian soldiers under the British Indian Army were deployed against the Ottoman Empire, then the seat of the last Caliphate. For many Muslims, this remains a painful memory—one where colonial powers forced Muslims to fight fellow Muslims, underscoring the divisions…
Malawians will head to the polls on Tuesday, with President Lazarus Chakwera fighting for a second term under the shadow of economic turmoil, rising unemployment, and growing public frustration. The atmosphere stands in sharp contrast to the optimism that ushered him into office four years ago in a landmark victory. Chakwera, a former church leader who spent 24 years as President of the Malawi Assemblies of God before entering politics in 2013, rose to prominence after the Constitutional Court annulled the disputed 2019 presidential election. His subsequent triumph in the fresh poll of June 2020 made him Malawi’s sixth president…
StandWithUs, a U.S.-based pro-Israel advocacy group, has announced the cancellation of its planned April 26–May 3, 2026 mission to Spain, citing what it described as the Spanish government’s “constant hostility” toward Israel and the Jewish people. The organization said the move is in direct response to Spain’s stated plans to recognize a Palestinian state, a decision it argues would “reward Hamas and the Palestinian Authority for terrorism against Israel and its citizens.” Roz Rothstein, CEO and Co-Founder of StandWithUs, strongly criticized Spain’s position:“Hamas still has Jewish blood on its hands from the savagery of October 7th, 2023, marked by torture,…
American political activist and author Charlie Kirk was shot on Wednesday in an apparent assassination attempt during an event at Utah Valley University. Kirk, a vocal supporter of Israel and founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, was rushed to hospital after the incident. His condition remains unknown at this time, and authorities have yet to release further details on his status. The shooting occurred during a public gathering on the university campus, shocking attendees and prompting immediate security lockdown measures. Local police confirmed that an investigation is underway, though they have not yet disclosed information regarding the suspect…
Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, in a landmark ceremony that drew cheering crowds, regional leaders, and pledges of cross-border cooperation. The $5 billion mega-dam, located on a tributary of the Nile near the Sudanese border, is designed to generate more than 5,000 megawatts of electricity — doubling Ethiopia’s national power capacity. Officials say the dam will end frequent blackouts, power industrial growth, and accelerate the country’s transition to electric vehicles, after banning the import of gasoline-powered cars. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the project as a “big achievement,” declaring it a…
Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed a new agreement in Cairo on Tuesday, opening the door for renewed cooperation, including discussions on relaunching inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. The announcement followed a trilateral meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. Egyptian officials have played a mediating role in efforts to restore dialogue between Tehran and the U.N. watchdog. The development comes at a tense moment. On August 28, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom initiated steps to reimpose sanctions on Iran, citing violations of the 2015…
Hate speech online is no longer just a matter of offensive words; it is a data-driven crisis that fuels division, incites violence, and erodes democratic debate. The rise of viral social media posts has made toxic content more dangerous than ever. To solve this, societies must treat hate speech not only as a legal and ethical problem but also as a data problem that can be mapped, tracked, and contained. How Hate Speech Goes Viral Researchers and digital rights advocates have identified clear patterns in how hateful posts spread online. Algorithmic Amplification – Platforms reward engagement, and outrage often triggers…
A growing body of research and advocacy highlights how Western Europeans and later European Americans deliberately erased the presence of Indigenous Africans from American history. This erasure was not accidental but carried out through a combination of colonial violence, legal manipulation, racial reclassification, and historical suppression, with lasting consequences for how African and Afro-Indigenous identities are perceived today. Beyond Slavery: The African Presence in the Americas Contrary to the dominant narrative, Africans in the Americas were not solely enslaved laborers. Some arrived as explorers, sailors, or Muslims traveling with early European fleets. Others came freely and intermarried with Native tribes,…
In a significant development, Hamas announced Wednesday that it is prepared to reach a “comprehensive deal” to end the nearly two-year-long war with Israel and release all hostages still held in Gaza. The official statement from the militant group comes amid growing international pressure for a resolution to the conflict, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives and left Gaza in ruins. Background to the War The conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a large-scale surprise attack on southern Israel. Militants infiltrated border communities, killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking more than 250 hostages…
