Elite Impunity in America: How Political Protection Networks Are...
For generations, the United States has defined itself as a nation of laws rather than men—a place where even the powerful could, at least in theory, be held accountable for wrongdoing. Yet in recent years, that foundational ideal has eroded so dramatically that many Americans no longer...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422932
Are America’s Checks and Balances Still Working—When It...
In theory, the United States has one of the most sophisticated systems on earth for preventing financial corruption: an independent Congress, a powerful judiciary, a free press, and multiple oversight agencies. On paper, this should make large-scale financial wrongdoing almost impossible to...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422931
Is Congo’s suffering being ignored because its minerals...
The suffering in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is widely believed to be deliberately overlooked and effectively ignored because its immense mineral wealth—particularly those minerals critical to the global green energy transition and high-tech industries—benefits powerful...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422930
Why are powerful armed groups allowed to operate across...
The impunity enjoyed by powerful armed groups operating across the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) borders is not due to a single failure, but rather a catastrophic convergence of state collapse, proxy warfare funded by mineral wealth, and institutional paralysis at the regional and...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422928
How long will the AU watch silently while Khartoum, Darfur, and...
The question of how long the African Union (AU) will
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422926
Is Sudan being sacrificed on the altar of global geopolitics, where...
The tragic reality is that Sudan is being sacrificed on the altar of global and regional geopolitics, where powerful nations are supporting the warring factions—the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—in a classic proxy conflict for strategic influence,...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422925
Has China Mastered the Use of Economic Blackmail—Tourism...
In Asia’s modern geopolitics, China has developed a powerful weapon far more subtle than missiles or warships—economic blackmail. Rather than launching military conflicts, Beijing often relies on tools such as tourism bans, import and export restrictions, punitive trade measures, rare...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422924
Does China bear legal responsibility for allegedly delaying...
Does China Bear Legal Responsibility for Delaying Notification to WHO During COVID-19?- The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, quickly became one of the most catastrophic public health crises in modern history. Millions of lives were lost, global economies...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422923
Why Were Wuhan Whistleblowers Punished — and Could This...
The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, became the deadliest health crisis in a century, claiming millions of lives and causing trillions in economic damage worldwide. Early on, a small group of doctors and scientists in Wuhan recognized the threat of a new virus and...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422922
The Psychology of Silence: Why People Fear Speaking Truth to Power
Throughout history, individuals and communities have often stayed silent in the face of injustice, corruption, or abuse. From oppressive regimes to corporate hierarchies and local power structures, speaking truth to power can feel perilous, even impossible. Yet this silence has profound...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422920
Why African Societies "Must" Heal from Trauma —...
Africa’s history is rich, diverse, and complex, but it is also marked by profound trauma. From the scars of colonial exploitation to the wounds of political mismanagement and communal conflict, African societies carry collective memories that continue to shape their present. These layers...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422919
What role does tribalism play in perpetuating poverty in certain...
The Role of Tribalism in Perpetuating Poverty in Certain Regions While Others Prosper- Tribalism — the prioritization of one’s ethnic group in political, economic, and social spheres — has had a profound and lasting impact on the development trajectories of African...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422916
Are the Traditional Checks and Balances—Congress, Courts,...
The American system of government was built on a simple but powerful principle: no single branch should be able to dominate the others. For much of U.S. history, Congress, the courts, and the press operated as institutional counterweights capable of limiting executive power, exposing abuses, and...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422625
Is the Expansion of Executive Authority Becoming a Permanent...
For more than two centuries, American democracy has been defined by a system of checks and balances meant to prevent any branch of government from accumulating unilateral control. Yet over the past several decades—across Republican and Democratic administrations alike—the...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422623
How can the killing of millions in Eastern Congo continue with...
The killing of millions in Eastern Congo continues with almost no meaningful intervention due to a complex web of diverging regional interests, the influence of the conflict mineral economy, severe institutional weaknesses of the African Union (AU) and Southern African Development Community...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422622
Why does the world ignore Sudan despite mass civilian killings,...
The catastrophe unfolding in Sudan, marked by mass civilian killings, widespread ethnic cleansing, and the world's largest displacement crisis—with over 12 million people displaced—is a humanitarian disaster of staggering proportions. The global community's muted response to this...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422620
Why Does the World Stay Silent When China Bullies Asian Countries,...
When a small nation violates international norms—conducting a border provocation, threatening its neighbours, or defying maritime rules—the global reaction is almost immediate. Statements flood in from the United Nations, G7, NATO, and regional blocs. Sanctions are proposed. The...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422616
Should countries collectively sue China for failing to immediately...
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, became one of the deadliest and most economically disruptive events in modern history. Early evidence indicates that Chinese authorities delayed the disclosure of human-to-human transmission, censored whistleblowers, and...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422612
The future of remote work and the African talent revolution.
The Future of Remote Work and the African Talent Revolution- The global workforce is undergoing a profound transformation. Remote work, once a niche or luxury option, has become mainstream, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and advancements in digital communication technologies. For...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422611
Why do talented individuals often leave their home states or...
Tribalisim in African Politics- Why Talented Individuals Often Leave Their Home States or Countries Due to Ethnic Discrimination and Favoritism- Migration of talented individuals — often termed “brain drain” — has become a persistent challenge for many African...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422609
What Specific Actions Signal a Shift From Democratic Norms Toward...
Healthy democracies depend on a dispersed structure of power: independent courts, a free press, active citizens, a professional civil service, and strong legislatures. When governments—whether deliberately or gradually—diminish these institutions, power concentrates in the...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422361
Has the Current U.S. Government Crossed the Line Between Strong...
In every democracy, the line between decisive leadership and authoritarian overreach is thin, shifting, and fiercely debated. In the United States—where political polarization has hardened, institutions are under stress, and executive power has expanded for decades—that line has...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422356
Why has the Congo—one of the world’s richest countries...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the world’s longest-running humanitarian catastrophe despite its immense natural resource wealth due to a devastating and complex interplay of factors, primarily rooted in its colonial legacy, decades of weak governance and corruption, and...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422354
Why is the African Union incapable of stopping two rival generals...
The inability of the African Union (AU) to decisively stop the two rival generals—Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo 'Hemedti' of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—from destroying Sudan is a complex failure rooted in a mix of structural...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422353
How did Africa allow Sudan to collapse into a full-scale war...
The collapse of Sudan into a full-scale war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, with what appeared to be almost no meaningful mediation, has been a source of significant regional and international concern. While it is inaccurate to say there...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422352
Is China’s Aggression Toward Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan,...
Across Asia, one pattern has become unmistakably clear: China is in conflict, tension, or confrontation with nearly every major regional power. From Japan in the East China Sea, to the Philippines and Vietnam in the South China Sea, to Taiwan across the strait, and India along the Himalayan...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422349
What legal precedents exist for holding a state accountable when...
Legal Precedents for Holding States Accountable for Catastrophic Global Harm- The COVID-19 pandemic sparked urgent questions about state responsibility when government actions—or inactions—contribute to massive loss of life and economic damage. While millions died and...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422348
How Digital Identity Systems Could Transform Governance and Democracy
In the 21st century, governance and democracy are increasingly intertwined with digital technology. From e-government services to online voting, digital tools are reshaping the way citizens interact with their governments. Among these tools, digital identity systems stand out as particularly...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422343
How does nepotism in business and government stifle innovation and...
How Nepotism in Business and Government Stifles Innovation and Entrepreneurship- Nepotism — the favoritism shown to relatives, friends, or close associates in appointments, contracts, or opportunities — has long been recognized as a serious impediment to social and economic...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422342
Can a Nation Claim Progress When Appointments and Contracts Are...
Progress is measured not only by the infrastructure a nation builds or the GDP it achieves, but also by the effectiveness, fairness, and sustainability of its institutions. It is reflected in the competence of its leaders, the integrity of its systems, and the trust of its citizens in...
https://ubuntusafa.com/posts/422341
