The African Census Celebration Topics: The Effect of Economic Sanctions

 

                       Cuban Trade Embargo Courtesy of Public Forum Debate 2016; 2020 

The Effect of Economic Sanctions: Zimbabwe & Cuba

The fall of Zimbabwe's Great Champion, Sir Robert Mugabe, in 2017, after two decades of economic & trade sanctions by the British Commonwealth, The United Nations, and The United States, exposed the imposed catastrophe caused by Western Powers on Regimes, who do not bend to their wills. Zimbabwe lost its faith in what is their inherited right to life & prosperity, without undue influence or oppression on their own land. Zimbabweans did not hold strong to the ideals of their sovereignty, and right to self determination. In exchange for concessions to neighboring powers, they have sought to appease The West, and unfortunately, have lost all the hard fought gains of healthcare, education, labor, agriculture, and pride made by the Mugabe Administration. If you ask Zimbabweans in 2020, were they better off under Robert Mugabe, the crowd roars of yes! The effects of economic sanctions is serious business. African nations under sanctions are under real threat of failure and the people become casualties. 

The prevailing idea of sanctions is not only punishing tough-minded governments, but in seducing the people of a nation to overthrow their government and accept the will of The West. Occidentalism, or Westernism is based on European ideals, democracy, but specifically more important, Capitalism. It is a vacuum of endless choice, Coca Cola or Pepsi, television or cell phone, house or car, and it surely is the Achilles Heel of the entire structure. When values, culture, and tradition eliminate choice, the system cannot function. However, refusing the great Western Empire is a gamble that is sometimes successful and many times, miserable, as what righteous people would subscribe to their own enslavement? Economic sanctions devastated the beautiful island nation of Haiti, but the righteous culture endured. Sanctions are exactly what is preventing many nations from achieving their potential and inherited prosperity. Only, it is the crucible of long suffering, faith, and values that produce truly great families, the basis of great civilizations. Let us, take a moment to see the effects of 60 years of economic sanctions in real time on the beautiful island of Cuba.

 In collaboration with The American Mastodon Publication and in celebration of The African Census 2020-2021, due later this December, we present, The War on Cuba produced by The Belly of the Beast.The story of Cuba and the revolution of its people is profound, finding its roots in the resistance from feudal slavery by the Spanish & The Barons of The United States. There are few examples of the pursuit of justice being hindered by real evil, greed, and enemies of common people. Listen and learn, but check back in for the complete African Census 2020-2021. God Bless Cuba and the Cuban people! Thank you!

Written by Cowan Amaye-Obu

Writer/Editor at The American Mastodon Publication

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                                         The War on Cuba by The Belly of the Beasts Pt. 1-3

 

                                                     Courtesy of Belly of the Beast 2020

 Sources:

1. The War on Cuba The Belly of the Beast 2020

2. Resolved: The US Should Lift The Embargo on Cuba- Public Forum Debate 2016

https://pf.debateus.org/blog/2016/12/29/resolved-the-united-states-should-lift-its-embargo-against-cuba-bibliography/

3. Mugabe's Legacy Real Stories 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mKndUkWik

4. Failure of Zimbabwe- Rising Tensions in Zimbabwe DW News 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX-hd5FFQEo

 

African President of the Week: The 1st President of Zambia, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda

 

 African President of the Week: Zambian President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda

 In coordination with the American Mastodon Publication (AMP) and the release of The African Census 2020-2021, the AMP publishes a weekly honorary award to African Presidents, who've transcended the tumultuous pressure to capitalize and Occidentalize their national realms in the face of modernization. These contemporary figures exemplify the courage, understanding, vigilance, and sophisticated posturement, in the face of true orchestrated violence, pressing foreign interests, and the gravity of the present needs of their citizens, and the people of Africa. The African Presidents of the Week, are our Beacons of Progress into the African 21st Century and beyond.

                                                         Faces of Africa: CCTV Africa; CTGN 

"The world needs to know the story of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, the world needs to know that even in troubled times, trouble in the world, where we are faced with war, where we are faced with angish, when we are faced with hatred, there is still a man, who loves you and me, irrespective of where you come from, and irrespective of the color. It is very rare in these times. It is time the world stood up and gave credit to this great man. A son of Africa, son of Zambia, and son of the world. -CTGN Correspondent."

The significance of successfully obtaining independence from the mighty British African Colonial Empire and leading a nation against their oppressors in a peaceful movement for liberation, is such a profound testimony, the message is a lesson of what is possible in today's war-torn world. Dr. Kenneth Kaunda was the first and founding President of Zambia, during the wave of Pan-African Independence Movements in the late 20th Century. His model of Peaceful transition, was used to assist fellow African Nations, who sued for independence and self-determination. The vision and framework laid under his leadership, has lead Zambia to a bright and prosperous future. Join The American Mastodon Publication in celebrating, our African President of the Week, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. 

Written by Mr. Cowan Amaye-Obu for The American Mastodon Publication

 

Resources:

Dr. Kenneth Kaunda; Faces of Africa Series; CCTV-CTGN 2014

Kenneth Kaunda; Wikipedia Foundation; San Francisco 2020

Zambia; Wikipedia Foundation; San Francisco 2020

African Census 2020-2021; The American Mastodon Publication; Baltimore December 2020

 

 

The 46th President-Elect Joe Biden Victory Speech

 After four days of contest, the United States 2020 election ends with the declaration of the 46th President-Elect, Joe Biden.

                                   Joe Biden Victory Speech Courtesy of Joe Biden Campaign

                                           

The African President of the Week: President Paul Kagame

 African President of the Week: Rwandan President Paul Kagame

 In coordination with the American Mastodon Publication (AMP) and the release of The African Census 2020-2021, the AMP publishes a weekly honorary award to African Presidents, who've transcended the tumultuous pressure to capitalize and Occidentalize their national realms in the face of modernization. These contemporary figures exemplify the courage, understanding, vigilance, and sophisticated posturement, in the face of true orchestrated violence, pressing foreign interests, and the gravity of the present needs of their citizens, and the people of Africa. The African Presidents of the Week, are our Beacons of Progress into the African 21st Century and beyond. 

                                               Photo Courtesy of News Times Paul Kagame
 

It is a given, the international climate among nations has seen a significant rise in divisions based on race, religion, class, and political agendas. However, specifically, the politics of hatred is a deadly game. No where are the consequences of such a game of tribalism more evident than the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, where over 800,000 people were butchered and killed within 100 days. The experience would spark the Great African War (1994-2003) and destabilize the entire region. This is why President Paul Kagame is The American Mastodon Publication President of the Week. Out of the ashes of the horrific, the nation of Rwanda has managed to bring itself from genocide to model state. And this is no small feat, as the legacy of genocide lingers, the tears bring conversation. The healing and restoration of Rwanda is a symbol of perseverance, long suffering, and a recommitment to building humanity. We celebrate President Kagame and Rwanda for their testimony to Africans & the world!

 

Sources:

President Paul Kagame- Time Interviews

African President of the Week

 African President of the Week: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali

In coordination with the American Mastodon Publication (AMP) and the release of The African Census 2020-2021, the AMP publishes a weekly honorary award to African Presidents, who've transcended the tumultuous pressure to capitalize and Occidentalize their national realms in the face of modernization. These contemporary figures exemplify the courage, understanding, vigilance, and sophisticated posturement, in the face of true orchestrated violence, pressing foreign interests, and the gravity of the present needs of their citizens, and the people of Africa. The African Presidents of the Week, are our Beacons of Progress into the African 21st Century and beyond.

                                              Ethiopian Prime Minister Nobel Peace Prize Speech 2019
 

The nation known to Ancient Kemetians as Athtiu-abu, was later called by the Greeks, Ethiopia, or the "land of the Burnt Face people." Earlier and more prosperous times the place was known as a region of Ancient Nubia and the land of the Kush. The Axum Kingdom wrote its scripts in Ge'ez and were a power of the Age. Abyssinia or Ethiopia, in modern times has continued to be a conglomeration of Ancient Clans, the faiths of Monotheism, and the crucible of compromise. As Ethiopia move towards development, out of the bloodstain past, famine, the Eritrean & Somalian Wars, and shadowy past of the overthrow of the Late Emperor, Haile Selassie, blessings can once again be bestowed on this ancient nation of people. The American Mastodon Publication calls to resist attempts to create a deep state by Ultra-Nationalists and Foreign Conspirators, who have benefited from chaos in Ethiopia. There has been obvious attempts to spark a civil war in the already war torn nation due to recent gains in peace & development. And special prayers for the Prime Minister and the 2019 Nobel Prize Laureate of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali. He is the epitome of conviction, strength, and resillence in the face of orchestrated violence from the enemies of Ethiopians and Africans. Our African President of the Week is Abiy Ahmed Ali .

Sources:

Nobel Peace Prize 2019

Assassination Attempt; France 24; 2019 

Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali Documentary

The American Mastodon Publication Presents... African President of the Week

 In coordination with the American Mastodon Publication (AMP) and the release of The African Census 2020-2021, the AMP publishes a weekly honorary award to African Presidents, who've transcended the tumultuous pressure to capitalize and Occidentalize their national realms in the face of modernization. These contemporary figures exemplify the courage, understanding, vigilance, and sophisticated posturement, in the face of true orchestrated violence, pressing foreign interests, and the gravity of the present needs of their citizens, and the people of Africa. The African Presidents of the Week, are our Beacons of Progress into the African 21st Century and beyond.

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                                                   Photo Courtesy of UN News Sept. 2019

The resilience to address real orchestrated violence, which has held the people of his nation hostage for 25 years to violent Islamic Extremists & their Foreign Conspirators, is one of the many paramount reasons for this week's selection. The vigilance to reconstruction showing tangible progress in a once "Paradise," and "Holy Land," shows why His Excellency, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, President of Somalia, is Our African President of the Week. The life of this once American Bureaucrat, and former Somalian Prime Minister turned Somalian President, cannot fit within the sentences of this column. Nor has His sacrifice been abridged or brief. The people of Somalia are one of the most historical on Earth, and their suffering must end. There is no coincidence that the key to African continental sovereignty coincides with the security and well being of Somalia and its people. The AMP salutes President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, for his public work and continued sacrifice for the people of Somalia.

                                                        UN Assembly Address Sept. 2019

Sources:

Somalian President; UN News Sept. 26, 2019

Former Prime Minister Elected President; NY Times Feb. 2017 

Renounce; Bloomberg Aug. 2019

UN Assembly Address; UN News Sept. 2019

 

Stone Builders

 

To Be... Legacy in Stone

As a belief, to believe in simply Being, is sufficient enough to classify one's religion. Our religion is to Be. Nothing more and nothing less. However, religions change and disciplines fade save strict adherents to the tenets of one's belief. Thus, if one is to establish any institution worthy of succession then one should consider the lesson of the Three Little Pigs..

One may build a house of straw, but it will not suffice when the enemy comes to shake its foundation. One may build a house of sticks and wood, but it too will not suffice when the enemy comes to test its fortitude. The insect eats, the rodent festers, and the wood rots. There is one sure foundation upon which to build one's home, civilization, and future, and it is stone. In stone, you will find strength and longevity. The Ancient Kemetians, whose cornerstone laid the foundation for all following civilizations, remains even today, with belief in this rule. Be, here and remain...

Finally, this tenet is useful in discussing legacy and establishing long term realities. To Be, like stone is one reality. To Be, has infinite realities. For example, in discussing change, Be like Water, fluid and shapeless. The lesson here is the fourth rule, build in stone.