Since its formation in 2024, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – comprising Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso – has faced relentless attacks by Western-backed terrorists, economic isolation and sovereignty violations by Western-aligned African states, and endless slander from Western and Western-aligned media. Despite these externally-imposed challenges, its member states have continued to record economic and political wins, and the West is clearly not happy.

On April 2nd, 2026, US-based Western propaganda outlet Human Rights Watch (HRW) put out a report alleging that the Burkina Faso military had perpetrated war crimes over the last 2 years, leading to the deaths of over 1200 innocent Burkinabé citizens. The report was quickly amplified by Western media, but didn’t have quite its intended effect. It was met with immediate backlash from Africans of good conscience across the Motherland and its diaspora, as well as the Burkina Faso government itself, which pointed out the report’s dishonest methodology, its unreliable sources, and the clear nefarious motives of its authors.

In this report for the Spearhead, @okorieuche_ examines the reality behind the harrowing picture that this “report” attempts to paint of Burkina Faso, and what it means for Africa.

⁣Historic diasporans seek more than symbolic gestures. They demand inclusion in decision-making, policy, and representation, with calls for parity in recognition and a dedicated MP for the 17th region. Visit https://www.decadeofourrepatriation.com, https://www.r2gh.com, https://www.abibitumi.com/shop for more. #diaspora #ghana #representation #repatriation #decadeofourrepatriation

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Panel 1 of the Black Agenda Town Hall on Citizenship tackles a major question: if Ghana speaks globally about reparative justice, what should that mean in practice for historic diasporans seeking repatriation, belonging, and citizenship? Moderated by Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon, this discussion brings together Prof. Adokarley Benedicta Lomotey, Prof. Nene Lomotey-Kuditchar, Dr. Nana Yaw Mireku Yeboah, and Kweku Darko Ankrah.The conversation examines citizenship fees, DNA requirements, documentation hurdles, underrepresentation of Latin America and the Caribbean, and what it would mean for historic diasporans to have real seats at the table in shaping the policies that affect their lives.#blackagenda #ghanacitizenship #reparativejustice #repatriation #diasporareturn #blackdiaspora #ghana #panafricanism

What happens when decisions are being made about historic diasporans without historic diasporans in the room?In this powerful interview, Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon, Founder and Official Spokesperson of the Decade of Our Repatriation (D.O.O.R.) and Associate Professor at the University of Ghana Institute of African Studies, lays out the real issue at the heart of citizenship, repatriation, and reparative justice in Ghana: lack of representation.He explains why the ultimate goal is not just to talk about the challenges, but to secure a real seat at the table for historic diasporans through systems, structures, infrastructure, and processes that allow the people most affected to select or elect their own representatives based on a clear mandate.This discussion also addresses:citizenship hurdles facing diasporansthe burden of high fees and DNA requirementsthe gap between global reparations talk and local lived realitythe importance of self-reparations in smoothing the path homewhy representation matters in shaping policyAs Ghana speaks boldly on reparative justice on the world stage, this conversation asks an urgent question: what does justice look like in practice for those seeking repatriation, citizenship, and belonging right here at home?Watch, share, and join the movement toward real representation and meaningful change.#door #decadeofourrepatriation #repatriation #citizenship #historicdiasporans #ghana #reparativejustice #blackpower #representationmatters

What does it really mean for Ghana to welcome the historic diaspora home?In this powerful town hall discussion, speakers address the urgent need to remove the financial and bureaucratic barriers standing in the way of citizenship and repatriation, including the GHS 25,000 processing fee, DNA testing requirements, and the lack of direct historic diaspora representation in decision-making spaces. The conversation goes beyond policy to deal with dignity, self-respect, self-repair, and the deeper question of what it means for Black people to reconnect, rebuild, and reclaim place, purpose, and pride.This video explores:• the call to scrap costly and tedious citizenship requirements• why return should not be treated as a privilege only for those who can afford it• the importance of representation for the historic diaspora in national policy• reparations, self-repair, and practical steps toward healing and reconnection• how Ghana can move from symbolic statements to concrete actionThis is not just about economics. It is about restoring dignity, removing obstacles, and creating real pathways home.Watch, share, and join the conversation.#ghana #diaspora #citizenship #repatriation #blackpower #historicdiaspora #returnhome #reparations #selfrepair #abibitumi

Abibitumi Exclusive Seminars (AES) is back for April 2026 with a line up of EXCLUSIVE presenters, workshops, and guests. From pathways to passive income that pads your pocket and builds the Global community; to knowledge to heal your mind, body, and spirit; and a unique cultural celebration unlike any other - AES is bringing it to you LIVE on select Fridays and Every Saturday and Sunday Online this month, and You JUST CAN'T MISS THIS! For More info Go to: https://www.abibitumi.com/abib....itumi-seminar-event-

While the European Union appeared to accept, or at least not oppose, the forceful removal of Venezuela’s leader, it has taken a firm stance in Niger, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.

This clear contrast and double standard raises deeper questions about consistency in its foreign policy. For many African observers, this shows that Western powers are not guided by democratic principles as they claim. Rather, their responses are entirely shaped by strategic interests, particularly when valuable resources and geopolitical influence are at stake.

Western powers have long preached democracy to Africa as a moral standard, yet they are often silent when African political systems are manipulated to protect elite interests and engineer succession. Cameroon’s move to restore the office of vice president under President Paul Biya exposes that hypocrisy.

Framed as a measure for continuity, the amendment is clearly a tool to hand the president the power to effectively choose his successor, raising serious questions about whether the democracy Western governments promote is really about the will of the people or simply about preserving order that serves their own geopolitical and economic interests.

Sub-Saharan Africa remains the global epicenter of terrorism, accounting for more than half of all terrorism-related deaths for the third straight year in 2025, according to the Global Terrorism Index. However, some countries, including Burkina Faso, have recently recorded a decline in attacks and fatalities, signaling a potential shift in the security landscape despite years of escalating violence.

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