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A short but powerful statement – “If we do not raise warriors, the next generation will be slaves again” – is generating intense debate across social media platforms, resonating strongly with young Africans and members of the global African diaspora. The message, widely shared on discussion forums and Pan-African pages, is being interpreted as a warning about the consequences of political apathy, weak leadership, and the failure to prepare younger generations to defend their rights, culture and sovereignty. Many commentators say the statement reflects deep frustration with what they describe as a growing culture of complacency in the face of…

A wide-ranging online debate has erupted among young Africans and people of African descent worldwide over claims that many individuals seeking political power on the continent are not driven by genuine liberation ideals, but are instead positioning themselves to benefit personally and, in some cases, perpetuate oppression. The discussion gained momentum after a post shared on the Pan-African Facebook page questioned the motivations of aspiring African leaders, suggesting that a significant number lack true commitment to the continent’s freedom and long-term development. The post attracted strong engagement from Africans on the continent and across the diaspora, including Black Americans, Caribbeans…

Wage negotiations in Finland’s private social services sector have ended without an agreement after weeks of talks between trade unions and employer representatives, leaving around 72,000 workers, including practical nurses, without a renewed collective labor contract. The breakdown occurred late Wednesday evening after employee representatives walked out of negotiations with employer organization Hyvinvointiala Hali ry. The employee side was led by unions including SuPer, Tehy, Erto, JHL, Talentia and Salli ry. The talks were aimed at renewing the collective agreement covering workers in private elderly care homes, disability services, shelters, home care and a range of social welfare organizations. Negotiations…

Newly surfaced videos have revealed that Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old intensive care nurse who was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis last weekend, was involved in a physical confrontation with federal immigration agents 11 days earlier during a protest against immigration enforcement operations in the city. The Jan. 13 incident was captured in two separate recordings that show Pretti shouting at federal officers, kicking out the taillight of a government vehicle and being taken to the ground by masked and helmeted agents. After briefly struggling, Pretti either broke free or was released and ran from the scene.…

Iranian officials intensified diplomatic outreach across the Middle East on Wednesday amid rising fears of a possible U.S. military strike, as the country’s currency plunged to a new historic low and the fallout from weeks of nationwide protests continued to shake the Islamic Republic. Local currency traders reported that the Iranian rial fell to 1.6 million to the U.S. dollar, underscoring the deepening economic crisis that initially triggered protests in late December before they broadened into a direct challenge to Iran’s theocratic leadership. The currency has lost enormous value over the past decade, having traded around 32,000 to the dollar…

Ghana is today honoring one of its most revered cultural icons, Agya Koo Nimo, as the legendary highlife and palmwine musician marks his 95th birthday. Born Daniel Kwabena Boa-Amponsem on January 27, 1931, in Foase in the Ashanti Region, Agya Koo Nimo is widely regarded as a pioneer whose artistry helped shape and preserve Ghana’s musical heritage, while introducing indigenous sounds to global audiences. Renowned for blending traditional Ashanti rhythms with highlife and palmwine music, and performing mainly in Twi with touches of English, his distinctive guitar style and reflective lyrics have earned him the title “King of Palmwine Music.”…

Military and diplomatic activity across the Middle East intensified on Sunday as the United States continued moving additional forces into the region amid mounting tensions with Iran, while security analysts warned that a parallel surge in Sunni extremist violence in parts of Syria is receiving far less international attention. U.S. officials have not disclosed details of specific operations, but multiple defense sources indicate that additional multi-role fighter jets, air defense systems and naval assets are being positioned across the region, strengthening both offensive and defensive capabilities. A large U.S. naval presence is now operating in Middle Eastern waters, including aircraft…

The United States and Iran are signaling heightened readiness amid intensifying diplomatic and military maneuvering, as senior U.S. officials prepare to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Tehran warns that any attack would trigger an all-out response. Senior U.S. figures Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are scheduled to meet Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Friday evening, according to officials familiar with the arrangements. The talks come as regional tensions remain elevated over Iran’s nuclear program, ongoing unrest inside Iran, and the expanding U.S. military posture in the Middle East. U.S. military coordination and regional visits At the same time, Brad…

The United States has significantly expanded its naval and air posture near Iran, positioning forces within direct strike range as tensions continue to rise amid unrest inside the Islamic Republic and growing regional uncertainty. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has moved into the eastern Arabian Sea and is preparing to enter the Gulf of Oman, placing U.S. naval airpower closer to Iranian territory. Military assessments indicate that carrier-based F-35C Lightning II and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft, supported by aerial refueling, are capable of reaching deep inside Iran, including sites linked to missile and nuclear programs. Defense analysts estimate…

Iran’s nationwide internet blackout has entered its third week as activists report that at least 5,002 people have been killed in a sweeping crackdown on protests, deepening concerns over what rights groups describe as the most severe repression in the country’s modern history. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said more than 26,800 people have also been detained since demonstrations erupted across the country. The figures, which cannot be independently verified due to the communications shutdown, far exceed official government numbers. Iranian authorities have acknowledged 3,117 deaths, a tally widely questioned by activists and analysts who point to…