In this thought-provoking video, we explore the shocking truth about the West's relationship with Africa. For over 800 years, the West has maintained a ruthlessly extractive economic relationship with Africa, exploiting its natural resources and human capital to fuel its own growth and prosperity. From chattel slavery to neocolonialism, the West has consistently prioritized its own interests over the well-being of African nations and peoples.

We examine how this centuries-long pattern of exploitation has enabled the West to impersonate a superior civilization, and how it has maintained its grip on power despite the rise of new global players like BRICS. We also look at the ways in which the West has worked to undermine African independence and sovereignty, from regime change to economic manipulation.

But there is hope for change. As global power dynamics shift and new options emerge, African nations have the opportunity to break free from the West's stranglehold and forge their own paths to development and prosperity. Will they seize this moment, or will they continue to be held back by the West's neocolonial grip?

Watch to learn more about the West's 800-year-old secret and the future of Africa in a rapidly changing world.

#africanliberation #decolonization #africa

Ukraine says it Helped Rebels Defeat Russia's Wagner Forces in Mali | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Mali's armed forces and Russia's Wagner Mercenaries have been handed a heavy. Tuareg separatists killed a number of Wagner & Malian troops near the northern town of Tinzaouaten. Ukraine's Intelligence Agency says it helped the Tuareg forces, by giving them vital information. Russia says that this proves that Ukraine is working with terrorists. Will Mali emerge as a new theatre of the Russia-Ukraine war?

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The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost.

By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas.

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In this compelling and thought-provoking interview, with Obenfo obadele Kambon, a prominent figure in African studies and the founder of Abibitumi. The discussion delves into the concept of Ubuntu and its implications, the effects of colonization on African spirituality and culture, and the importance of self-sufficiency and cultural preservation. Professor Obadele Kambon shares his personal journey, insights on African traditions, and the necessity of supporting black-owned businesses. Viewers will gain a profound understanding of the challenges and solutions related to African identity, culture, and independence.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to the concept of Ubuntu and its critiques
4:04 - Professor Obadele's background and the significance of his title
8:17 - The importance of wearing African-made clothing
12:19 - The misrepresentation of Indigenous African foods and traditions
19:01 - Conclusion and final thoughts on reclaiming African identity
22:18 - Understanding the influence of European colonizers on African spirituality
24:50 - Impact of African diaspora on African spirituality and black identity
26:39 - The relevance of spirituality to the African identity
28:31 - Africa’s spiritual guidance on preventing European domination
40:11: Critique of appropriation of Ubuntu by individuals with anti-black sentiments.
41:08: Elaboration on why certain groups are considered enemies.
42:02: Quotation from Malcolm X on self-hatred.
43:38: Explanation of media influence in psychological manipulation.
1:00:10 - Social impact of clothing
1:03:05 - Economic exploitation and manipulation
1:45:38 - Educating students on historical achievements, including Imhotep and ancient writing.
1:46:31 - Importance of diasporans reconnecting with African heritage.
1:48:23 - Critique of ideological mimicry and its impact on African identity.
1:48:59 - Unity among black people
1:53:47 - Embracing African identity as a unifying force.
1:54:32 - Advocacy for Black Liberation and sovereignty.
1:54:59 - Invitation to engage further through ABIBITUMI TV.
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Despite political rhetoric to the contrary, the United States and China have enjoyed the most mutually successful economic partnership in modern history.

The Group of Seven (G7) nations include the US, Canada, the UK, Japan, Germany, France, and Italy. As emerging market economies, and especially China, have boomed, the G7's share of global GDP has dramatically fallen.

But a closer examination of the underlying economic data shows that the United States' share of global GDP has risen, especially since 2010. The US is the only G7 country to take a larger share of global GDP while China's economy rocketed higher.

Resources and links:

Skipping class: Chinese students are looking beyond the US
https://www.chartr.co/stories/....2022-08-12-2-chinese

Wall Street Journal, U.S.-China Investment Flows Bigger Than Thought
https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-CJB-29645

For wealthy Chinese students, studying abroad becomes the norm
https://list.juwai.com/news/20....12/05/infographic-fo

EGS Biweekly Global Business Newsletter Issue 109, Tuesday, May 28, 2024
https://geowizard.biz/2024/05/....egs-biweekly-global-

Statista, The countries with the most countries studying abroad
https://www.statista.com/chart..../3624/the-countries-

Zerohedge, Visualizing The G7's Declining Share Of Global GDP
https://www.zerohedge.com/geop....olitical/visualizing

China’s universities just grabbed 6 of the top 10 spots in one worldwide science ranking – without changing a thing
https://theconversation.com/ch....inas-universities-ju

Closing scene, Peking Duck from the award-winning Grand Hyatt Beijing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc2AvoXVCz4

The Leiden University Center for Science and Technology Studies CWTS group has new university rankings that add open-data sources to the traditional list of top journals, which were previously the standard.

Common university ranking systems carefully consider research reputation and scholarship, including real-world impact and application. But tens of thousands of scientific and engineering journals are omitted by Western university ranking systems, especially those not written in the English language.

Simply by including the journals in the OpenAlex databases, Chinese universities vault to the top of global rankings for research universities, snagging six of the top nine spots, and ten of the top 20.

Resources and links:

Forbes, China Used More Concrete In 3 Years Than The U.S. Used In The Entire 20th Century [Infographic]
https://www.forbes.com/sites/n....iallmccarthy/2014/12

Nature, Modernizing cement manufacturing in China leads to substantial environmental gains
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-022-00579-3

Graphic, China HSR network since 2008
https://www.reddit.com/r/Urban....ism/comments/1ceda02

CNN, High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America
https://www.cnn.com/travel/art....icle/high-speed-rail

Sample English-language abstracts of Chinese scholarship in high-speed rail:
Nature, High-speed rail new towns and their impacts on urban sustainable development: a spatial analysis based on satellite remote sensing data
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-024-03337-2

Nature, The impacts of high-speed railway on environmental sustainability: quasi-experimental evidence from China
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-023-02135-6

Nature, The impact of high-speed rail on SO2 emissions—based on spatial difference-in-differences analysis
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-49853-0

High-Speed Rail and Energy Productivity: Evidence from China
https://journals.sagepub.com/d....oi/10.5547/01956574.

Nature, How does the opening of high-speed rail drive energy restructuring? New micro evidence from China
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-024-02622-4

Forbes, A Look Inside Shenzhen's High-Tech Empire
https://www.forbes.com/sites/w....adeshepard/2016/07/1

China’s universities just grabbed 6 of the top 10 spots in one worldwide science ranking – without changing a thing
https://theconversation.com/ch....inas-universities-ju

Methodologies for CWTS Leiden Global University Rankings:
https://open.leidenranking.com..../#:~:text=The%20Leid
and https://www.universiteitleiden.....nl/en/news/2024/01/

Leiden Rankings for 2024
https://www.leidenranking.com/

Closing scene, Hong Kong