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  • AI Won’t Take Your Job—The Person Who Understands AI Will

    Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world in ways we are only beginning to understand. From deepfakes and misinformation to breakthroughs in governance and public service, AI sits at the center of a powerful global transformation. In this thought-provoking conversation on the MIC ON Podcast, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji delivers a compelling message: AI will not take your…

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  • The Forgotten Revolution: How Early Electric Vehicles Were Overtaken by Fossil Fuel Power

    More than a century ago, electric vehicles quietly ruled America’s roads—clean, quiet, and years ahead of their time. But as cheap oil flooded the market and powerful industrial interests reshaped infrastructure and public perception, the promise of electric mobility faded into history. This article revisits the forgotten rise and fall of early EVs, exploring whether…

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  • “Be Kind, Not Nice”: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Call to a World Obsessed with Approval

    In her 2022 Yale Law School commencement address, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered a bold challenge to a generation shaped by approval and politeness: “Please do not be nice. Be kind… because kindness is a measure of our humanity.” With clarity and conviction, she dismantles the myth that niceness is a virtue, urging…

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  • Fault Lines and Shockwaves: Ethnicity, Greed and Regional Fallout in Liberian Wars

    The Liberian civil wars were never confined to Liberia alone. Fueled by ethnic tensions, regional rivalries, and the ruthless pursuit of profit, the wars spilled across borders and entangled neighboring countries in a deadly network of arms, diamonds, and political intrigue. From Ivorian complicity in the war’s origins to Taylor’s destabilization of Sierra Leone through…

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  • Power and Betrayal: How Taylor, Doe and  Johnson Drove Liberia into War

    In the crucible of Liberia’s descent into civil war, three names loom large: Charles Taylor, Samuel Doe, and Prince Johnson. What began as a coup in 1980 spiraled into a bloody saga of revenge, betrayal, and personal ambition. Each man claimed to act for the nation—but their thirst for power, wealth, and ethnic dominance pulled…

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  • From Ile-Ife to Benin: The Story of Two Bronze Legacies

    For centuries, the kingdoms of Ife and Benin produced some of the most extraordinary bronze artworks the world has ever seen—masterpieces of power, ritual, and identity. While Benin Bronzes are now at the center of global repatriation efforts, the equally magnificent Ife Bronzes remain largely absent from the conversation. This article explores why, tracing the…

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  • North Carolina Declares June 14 as Igbo Day: Honoring Heritage, Unity, and Legacy

    On May 21, 2025, North Carolina made history as Governor Josh Stein officially proclaimed June 14 as “Igbo Day,” honoring the cultural heritage and civic contributions of the Igbo community. With over five decades of presence in the state, the Igbos have played a vital role in shaping North Carolina’s educational, economic, and social landscape.…

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  • Middle East Conflicts and Their Impacts on Africa

    As geopolitical tensions rise in the Middle East, African nations face indirect but significant consequences. This article explores how global conflicts—while physically distant—can impact Africa through economic volatility, disrupted trade routes, and diplomatic considerations. It examines the varied responses across the continent, highlights key areas of vulnerability, and outlines practical steps African governments can take…

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  • Cape Republic: Could Africa Soon Welcome Its Newest Country?

    As discontent with national governance grows, a rising chorus in South Africa’s Western Cape is calling for independence. Advocates argue that decades of mismanagement, high unemployment, and systemic inequality have left the province economically stifled and politically marginalized. While supporters envision a prosperous, self-governed state free from ANC control, critics warn of racial exclusion, constitutional…

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  • Sudan’s Civil War: How a Dream for Democracy Turned into a Humanitarian Nightmare

    Sudan’s dream for democracy has crumbled into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Once united by hope after the fall of dictator Omar al-Bashir, the nation is now torn apart by a brutal civil war between rival generals. Over 12 million people have been displaced, famine grips entire regions, and ethnic violence has resurfaced…

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