Baba Chokwe Lumumba would say, "If you don't love the people, sooner or later you'll betray the people." I can't say what will happen once ZM is mayor, but one thing is clear, he loves the people. It's a necessary foundation.
Five hours of podcast on the life of Christopher Columbus — adventurer, megalomaniac, manipulator, exploiter, torturer, predator — from @franceculture.fr. Beautifully done.
Five hours of podcast on the life of Christopher Columbus — adventurer, megalomaniac, manipulator, exploiter, torturer, predator — from @franceculture.fr. Beautifully done.
BREAKING: Polls opened in Cameroon in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader, 93-year-old President Paul Biya, extend his rule by another 7 years.
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation
Meanwhile in Madagascar following protests by the self-identified Gen Z movement (like in Kenya, Indonesia, Nepal and Morocco... pay attention), sections of the military are now aligning with the protesters. (We'll see how that goes.)
For those following the presidential election in Cameroon, which takes place tomorrow/today (Oct 12): Paul Biya, 92, in power since 1982 and running for (guaranteed) re-election, has finally made a campaign appearance, in Maroua in the north.
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
