Social Burkina Faso Beyond the Headlines By: Nezeziyah Sakuhai Burkina Faso is a country in Western Meritah (West Africa) that has become quite distinguished in what feels like the blink of an eye. A movement is unfolding here, one led by President Ibrahim Traoré. It is rooted in reclaiming some traditional values: economic sovereignty, independence, and By The Rising Firefly • 9 min read
Social Educating A New Generation: A Natural Perspective By: Tiasta Maaheqwur In my time working as a school psychologist in both mainstream and therapeutic schools, I noticed an epidemic. Seemingly on an upward trend each year, school classrooms are becoming more packed with children labeled as having “disabilities,” whether Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism or Mood Disorders. I was By Tiasta Maaheqwur • 4 min read
Social Exploring Ancient Principles for Modern Challenges: Builders Vs Destroyers By The Rising Firefly • 4 min read
Captain Ibrahim Traoré gives commemoration speech on the 65th anniversary of Burkina Faso's independence. Social A Burgeoning Era for Africa and its Diaspora By The Rising Firefly • 6 min read
Social Gen Z and the Kenyan Protests (Free Article) olitical turmoil has been pervasive throughout the world this year. We’ve had coups in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso (predating the current year), the resignation of the Ethiopian Prime Minister more recently, civil unrest in Sudan and Southern Cameroon, and further afield, the genocide in Gaza. By The Rising Firefly • 4 min read
Social UN General Assembly Speeches For too long, African leaders have not even been seen as voices for their own people and cultures, but rather as voices for whichever colonial power continues to manipulate their affairs. By The Rising Firefly • 22 min read
Social Caring for the Unseen Self Self-care has become a popular talking point on social media and in health care these days. However, I don’t think most institutions recognize all aspects of the self, in particular, the energetic and the spiritual aspects. By The Rising Firefly • 2 min read
Social Conquering the Self “You are the one who must conquer yourself and arrive at a place where you need us. If you display instabilities, we can’t come to help you. Any difficulties that will come, worrying will not help. Just keep yourself where you are and we will be there to assist.” -2nd Male Ancestor, Divination 424 By Tiasta Maaheqwur • 3 min read
Social Cults and Agoraphobia In today’s world, governed by Abrahamic ideals, any space incongruent with those beliefs is quickly categorized with derogatory labels like “cult” and dismissed as “pagan” By The Rising Firefly • 3 min read
