Geo-strategic commentary

Ultimately, the question facing Africa is not whether global rivalries will continue—they almost certainly will. The real question is how African nations choose to position themselves within this evolving geopolitical landscape. By Lester MaddoxThe Independentistnews Guest Writer, Oakland County, California The ongoing escalation between the United States–Israel alliance and Iran serves as a stark reminder

If Africa hopes to avoid being repeatedly drawn into the turbulence of great-power rivalries, it must pursue strategic autonomy with greater urgency. That autonomy begins with strengthening continental resilience: building integrated supply chains, expanding intra-African trade, and investing in energy independence. By Lester MaddoxThe Independentist Guest Writer, Oakland County, California TELAVIV – March 6, 2026

When a regime ignores advice, tightens civic space, mismanages succession, and then insists it is “indispensable,” it’s like a driver removing the brakes and boasting that the car is “too important to crash.” The road does not negotiate with pride. By AKO AYA The Independentistnews contributor Myth #1: “Cameroon guarantees Gulf of Guinea security” Reality: