Cultural Clean and Simple A heart harboring emotions is likely to be blind to fruitful opportunities for growth and skewed to pessimism and depression. By The Rising Firefly • 2 min read
Cultural Mental Degeneration Mental degeneration is like a tick on an animal that thrives at the cost of its host, leaving it malnourished and operating at reduced capacity. By The Rising Firefly • 2 min read
Cultural A Kemetic Perspective: Heroes and Heroism Seeing how stories of superheroes can influence the minds of children today, it comes as no surprise that Alexander the Great's ambition to rule and conquer was once a cultural norm. By The Rising Firefly • 7 min read
Science & Reason Modern Vs. Afro-Indigenous Astrology: An Astrologers Perspective To anyone who may consider pursuing astrology, and to those who have mastered it; there is another side of the coin that the fathers of modern astrology did not receive from Kemet. By The Rising Firefly • 5 min read
Earth Talk Rooted A balance between what you can't see underground and what you can see above it. And together, those two things tell you exactly how you're doing on your path. By The Rising Firefly • 2 min read
Environmental War, War, and Rumors of War One major flashpoint of this conflict is the Strait of Hormuz, extending into the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, where already environmentally hazardous maritime traffic poses an inherent threat. By The Rising Firefly • 5 min read
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 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
