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🎙️ Africa’s voice in global geopolitics. Decoding power, policy & perspective from the frontline. YouTube: https://t.co/9LwQMo1yks

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Russia didn’t just invite President Ibrahim Traoré to Moscow — they sent a state aircraft to personally pick him up from Burkina Faso. That’s not diplomacy. That’s respect. That’s symbolism. In a world where African leaders are often summoned like subordinates, this moment flips the script. It tells a new story: of African sovereignty being recognized, of alliances built on mutual interest — not colonial residue. While the West imposes sanctions and sends lectures, Russia sends a plane. You don’t have to agree with everything, but you can’t ignore the shift. This is not the Africa of the 1960s. This is a continent choosing its friends, asserting its dignity, and rewriting the terms of engagement. Whatever your stance, history will remember that on Victory Day 2025, the Sahel sent a leader — and Russia welcomed him with full honors. The balance is tilting, and the world is watching.
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Mark Slapinski@mark_slapinski·
Trump is an embarrassment to the United States Look at this DISRESPECTUL behaviour
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🚨 UAE | OPEC EXIT — EFFECTIVE MAY 1 The UAE has announced it is quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock. Saudi Arabia is now left doing more of the heavy lifting on price stability, and the market loses one of the few shock absorbers it had left. The UAE’s Energy Minister said the decision was taken after a careful look at its energy strategies — and did not consult Saudi Arabia before announcing it. The bloc that once moved oil markets is cracking. And Africa is watching closely.
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🚨 MALI | GOÏTA RESURFACES 3 days after coordinated attacks on Bamako, Gao, Kidal and Mopti killed his Defence Minister and forced him into a secure military location — Mali’s Head of State, General Assimi Goïta, has received Russia’s Ambassador to Mali at the presidency today, April 28. It is his first confirmed public engagement since the April 25 offensive. Goïta had not been seen or heard from since the attacks began , with reports indicating he was evacuated from the Kati presidential residence on the morning of April 25 and moved to a secure special forces base. The meeting with Russia’s envoy is the first signal that Bamako’s leadership is still in command — and that the Mali-Russia partnership is the first alliance Goïta is choosing to visibly reaffirm.
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BREAKING: Mali's Defence Minister General Sadio Camara has been killed in a JNIM suicide car bomb attack on his residence in Kati. His wife and two grandchildren were also killed. He was 47. Camara was the architect of Mali's military strategy and one of the most influential figures in the transitional government. A devastating blow to Mali and the Alliance of Sahel States.
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Its worrisome that all Nigerian politicians both ruling and opposition are all auditioning for who becomes the favorite guy for these colonial Europeans. When do we start talking about “national security” and “sovereignty” as campaign talking points?
Peter Obi@PeterObi

Today in Abuja, I had a breakfast meeting with some diplomats that included, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria and his Colleagues from European Union, Germany, Canada, and France. It was an enriching discussion on relationships. -PO

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@PeterObi @PO_GrassRootM Its worrisome that all Nigerian politicians both ruling and opposition are all auditioning for who becomes the favorite guy for these colonial Europeans. When do we start talking about “national security” and “sovereignty” as campaign talking points?
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Peter Obi@PeterObi·
Today in Abuja, I had a breakfast meeting with some diplomats that included, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria and his Colleagues from European Union, Germany, Canada, and France. It was an enriching discussion on relationships. -PO
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@SweMFA Finally they’re now naming the aggressor by name. That’s progress
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Sweden condemns the recent Israeli decision to establish over 30 new settlements in the West Bank. The settlements are a flagrant violation of international law and undermine the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region. We call on the Government of Israel to reverse them immediately and to respect its international obligations. eeas.europa.eu/eeas/israelpal…
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@UAEMissionToUN @BahrainMsnNY In all of this there’s no mention of USA or Israel stopping the strikes on Iran, which is why the strait is closed in the first place. There can be no peace without justice.
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The UAE deeply regrets that the UN Security Council failed today to endorse a clear framework for international cooperation in ending Iran’s illegal attacks and threats to the global economy by adopting a draft resolution demanding the immediate cessation of all attacks on vessels and attempts to impede freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all, and the freedom of navigation must be preserved. No country should have the power to shut down the arteries of global commerce and drive the world to the brink of economic calamity. The Security Council's failure to act does not diminish the urgency of this crisis or the UAE’s resolve. We thank Bahrain for its leadership on the Security Council and for its diplomatic efforts. We will continue to push for international efforts to restore the Strait of Hormuz and work with partners to advance coordinated action to secure navigation and restore the flow of global commerce.
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@NawafAlThani This is not about maps, it’s about power. The strait belongs to whoever can control and enforce it. And right now, that’s Iran. Not the Gulf states. Not anyone else. So practically speaking, Iran is in charge and if anyone disagrees, they know what it takes to change it
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Nawaf M. Al Thani نواف بن مبارك آل ثاني
A short🧵for those insisting on a fiction: the Strait of Hormuz is not Iran’s sovereign toll gate, private cash machine, or maritime revenue stream. It is an international strait used by the world. Geography may give Iran a coastline on one side of it. It does not give Iran the right to invoice the rest of the planet for passage.
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@eucopresident What is wrong with these world leaders? I mean, you were talking about the war in the Middle East, and you just name-dropped Russia's war on Ukraine. In all of this you did not even mention Donald Trump or the United States. What are you guys really afraid of?
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António Costa
António Costa@eucopresident·
After five weeks of war in the Middle East, it is clear that only a diplomatic solution will settle its root causes. Any targeting of civilian infrastructure, namely energy facilities, is illegal and unacceptable. This applies to Russia’s war in Ukraine and it applies everywhere. The Iranian civilian population is the main victim of the Iranian regime. It would also be the main victim of a widening of the military campaign. As I stressed in my recent call with the President of Iran, @DrPezeshkian, the European Union urges Iran to immediately put an end to its attacks against countries in the region and to allow for the reestablishment of full freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Escalation will not achieve a ceasefire and peace. Only negotiations will, namely the ongoing efforts led by regional partners.
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@BMeinl @araghchi Anyone who is talking about Iran ending strikes on “neighbors” without telling Israel and America is end attacks on Iran should not be taken seriously
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Beate Meinl-Reisinger
Beate Meinl-Reisinger@BMeinl·
I had a call with the Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas @araghchi . We discussed the situation in Iran and the spiralling escalation in the Middle East. Diplomatic solutions and de-escalation are urgently needed. I emphasized the need to end the strikes on neighbouring countries and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait Hormuz especially regarding the humanitarian aspect of global food security with a focus on fertilizers and other essential goods. Regarding the Iranian nuclear program Austria supports any diplomatic way forward that leads to a new agreement and full cooperation with the @iaeaorg . In times like this it is important to maintain dialogue.
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António Costa
António Costa@eucopresident·
The current situation in the Middle East is extremely dangerous. Today, in my phone call with the President of Iran, @DrPezeshkian, I urged for de-escalation and restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the need for all parties to fully respect international law. The loss of innocent lives, including in the Minab school, is deeply regrettable. To de-escalate the situation, I urged Iran to stop the unacceptable attacks on countries in the region and to engage positively on the diplomatic track, notably with the UN to ensure the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. There must be space for diplomacy. The EU stands ready to contribute to all diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and for a lasting solution to end the hostilities, while addressing the broader security concerns posed by Iran.
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@hey0ka @xagreat What if he was a Roman implant sent by the empire to hijack the religion? Remember he was also a Roman citizen
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Natasha Kivak@hey0ka·
@xagreat There is this interesting conspiracy theory :) Saul, who later became Paul, was a high ranking Jewish scholar. The conspiracy part is that he intentionally joined Christianity to create an organized, institutional religion out of it and to twist the teachings of Jesus.
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Duke Of Nigeria.
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Paul never met Jesus, but he wrote half of the Bible. Lol
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Richard Heydarian
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@Razarumi Still too weak to deal with giant Iran… they should do ASEAN-style - socialize & include Iran into the picture to create a stable order
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Raza Ahmad Rumi
Raza Ahmad Rumi@Razarumi·
Former Qatari PM calls on GCC states to form a NATO-style military alliance led by Saudi Arabia, strengthen joint defense industries, and overcome internal disputes. He argues Gulf states should not bear the costs of a war they did not start; and going forward deepen strategic ties with Turkey and Pakistan.
حمد بن جاسم بن جبر@hamadjjalthani

هذه الحرب في منطقتنا كغيرها من الحروب ستنتهي، ولكنْ هناك دروس وعبر يجب على دول مجلس التعاون أن تستخلصها وأهمها التكاتف والتحالف ووحدة الكلمة والموقف. فقد بات لا مناص أمام دول المجلس من إقامة حلف عسكري أمني فاعل وحقيقي وواقع على الأرض، كما هو حلف شمال الأطلسي، يكون فيه للسعودية الدور الأهم باعتبارها الدولة الأكبر. ونظرا لأهمية الموضوع يجب البدء بدراسته والإعداد له الآن من دون الانتظار لانتهاء الحرب. ومن أجل ذلك يجب على دول المجلس أن تتجاوز، بعزم ومن دون تأخير أو تردد، كل ما بينها من خلافات حفظا لمصالحنا المشتركة، وحفاظا على المجلس قويا متماسكا، وضمانا لاستقلال شعوبه ودوله، وتغليبا للمصلحة الخليجية العامة على المصلحة القُطْرِيَة. وعلينا ألا ننتظر كذلك انتهاء القتال، بل يجب أن تبدأ دول المجلس على الفور في إنشاء وتطوير قاعدة صناعات عسكرية وإليكترونية متقدمة ومنسقة ومخططة فيما بينها، حتى تستطيع أن تدفع عن شعوبها العدوان، وأن تستبق وتردع أي هجمات تستهدفها قبل وقوعها. ودولنا تمتلك الجغرافيا والموارد والأموال اللازمة لذلك. ولعلنا نأخذ العبرة من إيران التي استطاعت، رغم الحصار، أن تطور لنفسها قاعدة صناعة صاروخية متقدمة، قصفت للأسف بها دولنا واعتدت عليها من دون وجه حق. وبما أن دول المجلس لم تبدأ هذه الحرب، ولم تردها أصلا، وكانت تسعى من اجل حل بين الولايات المتحدة وإيران، فيجب الا تتحمل دولنا ما سوف يترتب على الحرب من تبعات اقتصادية وسياسية. ويجب أن تتحمل إسرائيل، باعتبارها من أشعل شرارة الحرب المسؤولية أمامنا وأمام العالم والولايات المتحدة. فهذه الحرب بدأتها إسرائيل لتجعل نفسها صاحبة اليد العليا في المنطقة عسكريا واقتصاديا وسياسيا، كما تعلن كل يوم. ولذلك علينا في دول المجلس أن نقف صفا واحدا، سواء تجاه إسرائيل أو تجاه إيران. فإيران ستظل جارة لنا على الدوام مع أننا نختلف معها، ونرفض ما قامت وتقوم به تجاهنا، ونعتبرها نتيجة لذلك، عدوا لنا اليوم، وهو ما يتعين على دولنا أن تناقشه وتتفق عليه لنحدد الأسلوب الأفضل للحوار مع إيران وما نقبله ولا نقبله من سياساتها. حتى لا تكون دولنا كبش فداء كلما نشب قتال او سوء فهم بين إسرائيل وأميركا وإيران. وكذلك إسرائيل ليست بعيدة عنا، وقد نحتاج لتفاهم معها، ولكن ليس حسب سياساتها المعلنة، بل وفقا لمبادئ حسن الجوار بما يخدم الحقوق الفلسطينية وفي الأراضي العربية المحتلة والمصالح المشتركة. كل ذلك يستدعي صفاء النوايا بين دول المجلس وأن يكون الفيصل هو القانون والعقل والمصلحة المشتركة وليس المصالح الذاتية والآنية تحت أي ظرف أو لأي سبب. وأنا لا أشك في نوايا قادة دول المجلس، لكن المطلوب الآن هو أن نكون على قدر ما تفرضه علينا هذه الأوضاع من مسؤوليات تاريخية. ومما يثير الاستغراب، أننا لم نسمع من دول عربية عدة موقفا قويا تجاه ما تتعرض له دول المجلس، حين آثرت تلك الدول أن تغض الطرف وأن تلتزم الحياد، لأن ما يهمها هو مصالحها. وهذا بحد ذاته يستدعي من دولنا في المجلس تفكيرا عميقا يجعلنا نُقِيم على الفور ذلك الحلف الخليجي العسكري والأمني والجغرافي الذي يرتبط مع تركيا وباكستان بعلاقات تحالف متينة لاتغنينا عن سواعد أبنائنا

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🚨 BREAKING: IRAN STRIKES U.S. BASES ACROSS THE GULF Ladies and gentlemen, the moment regional analysts have warned about is here. What started as coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran has now triggered a direct Iranian response against American military infrastructure across the Persian Gulf. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has launched missiles at multiple U.S.-linked bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE in what Tehran is framing as retaliation for “aggression” against its territory. In Bahrain, authorities have confirmed that a facility associated with the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet in the Juffair area was struck, with explosions and smoke reported around the base, air-raid sirens activated, and residents ordered to take shelter. In Qatar, the Defence Ministry says an incoming Iranian missile was intercepted by the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system, with explosions reported in the sky in the direction of Al Udeid Air Base, the main forward headquarters of U.S. Central Command in the region. Similar sirens and reports of blasts have come from Kuwait and the UAE, where missiles were aimed at sites including Al Salem Air Base and Al Dhafra, underscoring that American forces across the Gulf are now active targets in this rapidly escalating confrontation. For now, officials in several capitals say there are no confirmed large-scale U.S. casualties, but full damage assessments are still ongoing and this situation is still unfolding in real time. What is clear is that the so‑called “shadow war” between Washington, Tel Aviv and Tehran has moved into a new phase — one where U.S. bases in the heart of the Arab world are openly in the line of fire.
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The African Union just suspended Madagascar. Standard protocol after a military coup — nothing shocking there. But here's what should trouble every African watching this story unfold: While the AU was preparing that suspension, France was already evacuating President Rajoelina on a military aircraft. Not a commercial flight. A French military Casa — coordinated directly between Rajoelina and President Macron. Think about that timing. France didn't wait for international consensus. They didn't consult the AU or ECOWAS. They moved with precision — like they knew exactly what was coming. Now Madagascar's new leader, Colonel Randrianirina, swears in Friday. He's promised 18-24 months of military rule before elections. He speaks Malagasy, not French. He rejected the BBC's offer to interview him in "the colonial tongue." But here's the paradox: his rise was enabled by CAPSAT — the same military unit that installed Rajoelina in 2009. So who really controls Madagascar's transition? The Gen Z protesters who started this uprising? The military that hijacked it? Or France, managing outcomes from the shadows while claiming neutrality? Because if France evacuated the president, they weren't surprised by the coup — they were coordinating it.
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Cameroon just had an election. And before the government could even announce results, the opposition declared victory. Issa Tchiroma — 76 years old, a man who spent over three decades defending Biya's government as minister of transport, communication, and employment — just broke ranks, ran against his former boss, and now says he won. From his hometown in Garoua, he went live on Facebook: "Our victory is clear. The people have chosen. This choice must be respected." He's calling on Paul Biya — 92 years old, 43 years in power — to accept defeat. Or, in his words, risk plunging Cameroon into chaos. The government? They called it a "grotesque hoax." The ruling party says only the Constitutional Council can declare results. The Minister of Territorial Administration had already warned: publishing results early is "high treason." Here's the catch: Cameroon's electoral law allows polling station results to be posted publicly. Tchiroma says he's about to release region-by-region tallies compiled from those posts. Sound familiar? In 2018, Maurice Kamto did the same thing. He claimed victory. Got arrested. Spent nine months in jail. Now Tchiroma is daring them to do it again. The Constitutional Council has until October 26 to announce official results. Will Cameroon's institutions honor the people's vote — or protect the regime?
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Madagascar Military Seizes Power After President Evacuated on French Aircraft Sunday night, President Andry Rajoelina — the man who seized power in a French-backed coup in 2009 — fled his own country aboard a French military aircraft. Two days later, the same elite CAPSAT unit that installed him 16 years ago stormed the presidential palace and declared military control. Parliament voted 130-to-1 to impeach him for "abandonment of duty." The Constitutional Court declared the presidency vacant. Colonel Michael Randrianirina now holds power — promising elections in 60 days, but also announcing a 2-year transition. Which one is it? This wasn't spontaneous. For three weeks, Gen Z protesters flooded Antananarivo's streets over chronic electricity blackouts and water shortages. JIRAMA, the state utility, only serves 36% of the population in a country where 75% live below the poverty line. When security forces killed 22 protesters, the military switched sides. And when Rajoelina needed rescue? France sent the plane. Emmanuel Macron won't confirm it. But the pattern is clear: France extracts its allies when the streets turn, then watches from a distance as "democracy" gets restored. So ask yourself — who really runs Madagascar's government? Antananarivo, or Paris?
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Gen Z Uprising Triggers Madagascar President’s Sudden Exile Madagascar’s Gen Z insurgents—tired of power cuts and parched taps—drew thousands to May 13 Square this week. When an elite military unit refused to fire, President Rajoelina slipped onto a French military plane on October 12. Paris spins it as a “humanitarian gesture,” yet a former colony’s leader fleeing under tricolor wings feels like more than rescue. It’s a test of African sovereignty. AU envoys call for talks, but voices on X question whether “non-intervention” masks neocolonial reach from bases in Réunion. Mainstream headlines scream “coup,” but local outlets spotlight state graft, utility failures and a generation done with hollow promises. TikTok and Facebook became rallying cries, amplifying calls for elections, constitutional reforms and transparent governance. As SADC braces for a sudden leadership void, Beijing and Moscow hover in silence. Will Madagascar’s strategic Indian Ocean gateway become pawns in a new Great Game of foreign powers? This moment pulses with possibility: a youth-led reckoning that could redefine Pan-African solidarity—or see the old order claw back control. The streets hold the answer, and every post, every chant, writes the next chapter. Will African dignity prevail, or will influence once again eclipse agency?
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Biya’s once-impenetrable fortress is cracking Early reports hint that Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former minister turned opposition firebrand, has stolen ground in Paul Biya’s heartlands, including Yaoundé’s communes and diaspora ballots. No official numbers yet, but whispers from polling stations suggest a seismic shift in voter sentiment. At 92, Biya remains Africa’s longest-serving leader. His party controls key electoral bodies, yet the old guard now faces rare uncertainty. Bakary’s surge taps into decades of youth frustration, crumbling infrastructure and unsilenced calls for real change. The Constitutional Council, stacked with Biya appointees, will soon validate results—will they respect the vote or engineer another outcome? In the English-speaking regions, separatist boycotts still suppress turnout, but silent defiance is growing. Diaspora Cameroonians rallied behind a candidate who once served the regime—and then walked away, naming “one-man rule” as the enemy. This moment isn’t just an election. It’s a referendum on 43 years of gerontocracy. Frontline Africa will track every move as the constitutional deadline looms. Are Cameroonians ready to reclaim their future—and challenge an entrenched system built to endure forever? Stay tuned for daily real-time updates and unfiltered analysis from the frontlines.
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