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Africa’s Burning: A Call To Action For Diaspora Engagement
Nigeria is ablaze with protests and unrest, joining Kenya and Uganda in a wave of demonstrations sweeping across Africa. The #10DaysOfRage #EndBadGovernance protests, sparked by economic hardship, corruption, and poor governance, have, at the last count, claimed 17 lives and destroyed properties worth billions. The cries of our brothers and sisters cannot be ignored. The time for complacency is over; the time for engagement is now.
The protests are a symptom of a larger problem – a problem of leadership, of governance, and of accountability. For too long, African leaders have prioritized their own interests over the needs of their citizens. For too long, they have ignored the cries of their people, dismissed their concerns, and suppressed their dissent.
But the people will not be silenced. They will not be ignored. They will not be oppressed forever. The protests are a sign that the people have had enough. They are a sign that the people demand change.
And so, we in the diaspora must stand with them. We must support them. We must amplify their voices. We must use our resources, our networks, and our influence to push for change. But we must also acknowledge the historical and systemic issues that have led to this moment.
We must acknowledge the legacy of colonialism, the failures of post-independence leadership, and the continued exploitation by foreign powers. We must acknowledge the ways in which these forces have contributed to the current state of affairs.
And then, we must take action. We must work with African leaders, international organizations, and civil society groups to push for meaningful reform. We must support and invest in African-led initiatives and organizations. We must use our resources to amplify African voices, not to drown them out.
The demands are clear: economic justice, an end to corruption, and accountable governance. These are not radical demands; they are basic human rights. And they are demands that we in the diaspora must support.
To ensure that the protests do not degenerate into an uncontrollable political imbroglio, it is essential to adopt measures that promote peaceful and constructive engagement. The government must establish a dialogue mechanism that allows for the peaceful expression of grievances and the negotiation of demands. Protest leaders must also be willing to engage in good faith, avoiding inflammatory rhetoric and violent tactics. Furthermore, security forces must be trained to respond to protests in a proportionate and humane manner, avoiding excessive force and respecting human rights.
Additionally, civil society organizations, community leaders, and religious groups must play a key role in mediating conflicts and promoting peaceful resolution. They can help to facilitate dialogue between protesters and government officials, and provide a platform for the peaceful expression of grievances. Moreover, the media must report responsibly, avoiding sensationalism and promoting balanced coverage of the protests. By adopting these measures, we can ensure that the protests remain peaceful and constructive, and that the noble idea of protesting for change does not degenerate into chaos and violence that threatens Nigeria’s unity and democratic gains.
So let us rise to the challenge. Let us stand with our brothers and sisters. Let us work together to build a brighter future for Africa. The time for talk is over; the time for action is now. We must act with urgency and purpose. The future of Africa depends on it.
Investigators probing the deadly Air India crash that killed at least 270 people have recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), a crucial step in determining the cause of the accident.
The CVR, along with the flight data recorder (FDR), forms the “black box” of the plane, which is designed to survive crashes and provide vital information for air crash investigations.
The London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed soon after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport last week, killing most of the 242 passengers and crew members on board.
The investigation is being led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), with assistance from teams from the US and the UK, including the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
The recovery of the CVR and FDR is a significant development in the investigation, as these devices capture crucial data and audio from the cockpit, including pilot conversations, alarms, and ambient sounds.
The analysis of these recorders will help experts reconstruct the flight’s final moments and determine the cause of the incident.
A high-level committee set up by the Indian government to examine the reasons behind the crash is expected to hold its first meeting soon.
The committee will submit a preliminary report within three months and propose new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
As the investigation continues, families of the victims are still grappling with the trauma and pain of their loss.
The process of identifying the victims has been slow and painstaking, with many bodies badly burned in the crash.
Over 90 victims have been identified through DNA matching, and 47 of the identified bodies have been sent to their families.
The former chief minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, was among the identified victims. His funeral will be held with full state honors in Rajkot city.
The investigation into the Air India crash is ongoing, and officials are working to determine the cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Jamaica will host the Forty-ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from July 6-8 in Montego Bay.
The Meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Media partners interested in covering the Meeting are invited to apply for accreditation through the CARICOM registration link: https://register.caricom.org/view.php?id=46900.
The deadline for accreditation is Monday, June 23, 2025.
The Meeting will bring together regional leaders to discuss key issues affecting the Caribbean Community.
The Conference provides a platform for CARICOM Member States to share ideas, collaborate, and make decisions that promote the region’s development and prosperity.
The 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM is expected to strengthen regional cooperation and pave the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future for the Caribbean Community.
Iran Warns Trump, Dares Him to Strike Country
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Wednesday in a post on X that his country does not fear President Donald Trump’s threats and “absurd rhetoric.” In a separate television address, he vowed that Iran “will not surrender” and said any U.S. military intervention in the conflict would bring “irreparable damage.”
Trump is weighing whether to strike Iran, and the Pentagon has built up U.S. military forces in the Middle East in recent days. On social media Tuesday, Trump demanded “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” from Tehran without detailing what that would mean, and he described the supreme leader as an “easy target.” Israel and Iran continued to trade fire on Wednesday, the sixth day of the direct conflict.
Explosions were heard in Tehran early Wednesday as Israeli warplanes continued to hammer Iran. The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for another district as the exodus from the Iranian capital continued. Israel said it attacked a centrifuge production site and several weapons manufacturing sites overnight.
Iran launched two waves of missiles at Israel overnight and said it used its hypersonic Fattah-1 missile for the first time. There have been no reports of casualties in Israel Wednesday.
The number of missiles Israel has faced in each retaliation barrage appears to have decreased over the past two days. Iran has not explained the decline, but Israel said it has destroyed more than a third of Iran’s missile launchers.
“The battle begins,” Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, posted on social media early Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump described him as an “easy target.”
As Trump mulls U.S. involvement, Esmail Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said in an interview with Al Jazeera that “any American intervention would be a recipe for an all-out war in the region.”
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