Northern Mali: Country is de facto divided into two.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Home to 120 armed groups; busiest airspace in Africa; minerals being extracted to Europe and America.
Central African Republic & Libya: Facing similar issues with conflict and mineral exploitation.
Call to Action from African Leaders
Letter to African Union: Requested a meeting to discuss saving Africa from its current slide.
Response: Only 4 replies received from African heads of states.
Addressing Governance and Conflict
Key Issues: Need to solve conflicts and change governance systems.
Current Situation: Post-election conflicts are common due to cutthroat competition for power.
Historical and Cultural References
SM War Consultation with Oracles: Highlighted the need for resolution of issues for safety.
Biblical Analogy: Reference to Abraham’s struggles and divine instructions to fight for the promised land — implying Africa needs to actively work for its own rise, not just pray and fast.
Vision for Africa’s Future
Action Over Prayer: Emphasis on action, governance, and self-sufficiency rather than reliance on divine intervention alone.
Responsibility to Future Generations: Importance of rethinking strategies for the sake of future generations in Africa.
Key Quotations
“After every election there is conflict because the pursuit of power is the cutthroat competition where throats are actually cut.”
“Go ye and subdue the World by the sweat of thy brow. The kitchen where they make Mana was closed.”
“More precious than our children, our children’s children.”