Social The Pope Visits the Dark Continent The Pope’s message in Cameroon was consistent with his recent prior remarks, a message of peace. He has repeatedly criticized US President Trump, particularly of late regarding the war against Iran by the US and Israel. By Kasabez Maakmaah • 9 min read
Social Echoes Beyond Prison Walls: A Call for Global Solidarity with Djeukam Tchameni Imagine being imprisoned for your political beliefs, for challenging those in power, for organizing against the status quo, for speaking out against corruption. By The Rising Firefly • 2 min read
Social TOGO-AES Sahel 2026-2028 Alliance: African Solidarity in the Face of Asymmetrical Warfare by Zefihapi Dematepia Togo launched a revolutionary initiative on April 18th, 2026, in its economic capital, Lomé, by holding a strategic summit with the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) of Burkina, Niger, and Mali. These AES countries officially exited the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 2025 to By The Rising Firefly • 14 min read
Environmental Beyond the Technological Republic: How the Global Majority is Choosing Nature by Djedka Zeshera The rift between the working class and the ruling class has never been wider. Not just in the financial disparity but in the vision for the future that the haves and have-nots hold in their minds. In our history books we read about aristocrats luxuriating in their By Djedka Zeshera • 4 min read
Social Burkina Faso's Path to Sovereignty By Kasabez Maakmaah Part I: Democracy in Africa Burkina Faso is once again being featured on the periphery of Western media outlets. If you’ve been following the developments here, you can guess the coverage is negative. On April 2nd, 2026, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso was interviewed By Kasabez Maakmaah • 11 min read
Cultural A Bridge Between Thrones: Indigenous Leadership Alliance The Royal Office of King Nana Yaw Osam I and KEBTAH, Inc. by Nehez Meniooh A people’s cultural heritage enriches education and innovation by offering diverse perspectives and solutions, ensuring the transmission of traditions and knowledge to future generations. -From the ACCP website On April 2, 2026, a small meeting took place that quietly but profoundly contributed to a new era, By Nehez Meniooh • 4 min read
Cultural A Day of Mourning: The King of the Gulmu People by Firefly Productions Staff The Government of Burkina Faso announced today the untimely passing of His Highness Numbado (King) Untaamba, the beloved paramount King and traditional ruler of the Gulmu Kingdom. Known for his unwavering dedication to the unification of the Gulmu people, who span Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, By The Rising Firefly • 2 min read
Social Rooted in Both Worlds: A Doula's Return to the West Side On Black Maternal Health, Ancestral Practice, and Building What Our Mothers Deserved By Zetanefert Zipewtu, Founder, Our Mothers' Light Birth & Baby Village On April 17th, I will walk back into a building that raised me. New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church sits on the West Side of Chicago, By The Rising Firefly • 6 min read
Social On NASA & The Space Race Opinion Piece By Kenibashu Saikaptah Two days ago, flicking my thumb against my programming device, I came across a video with a caption that read "Artemis II has officially launched. The first human mission to the moon since 1972..." Before the video finished, I was already reciting Gil By The Rising Firefly • 4 min read
Indigenous Wisdom Reopening of Ancient Egyptian Temples Why are the Dogon (an indigenous West African tribe) erecting ancient Egyptian temples deep in the heart of Togo? For the Dogon people, the answer reaches back thousands of years, to a history the modern world has largely forgotten. By Djedka Zeshera • 2 min read
Environmental Return to Nature: Unveiling the Hidden Truth Behind Modern Illness by Hatnima Shemzura Throughout history, colonial powers didn’t just invade with guns and swords — they invaded with miseducation. Before physically conquering African lands and other parts of the world, the invaders studied and imitated the natural and spiritual ways of a life they found. But instead of honoring what By The Rising Firefly • 3 min read
Indigenous Wisdom There is no action that ends: A personal reflection by Christine Packard I used to believe that my actions ended when the moment passed. If I spoke a harsh word, I assumed or hoped it dissolved into the air once silence returned. If I offered kindness, I imagined it complete when the smile faded. I lived as though my By The Rising Firefly • 3 min read
