*To Distinguished Members of the African Diaspora, Afro-descendants from Around the World* I am writing to alert you to a critical situation in Guinea, a major challenge for human rights and democracy in West Africa. Guinea, the first African country to reject French colonial rule by proclaiming its independence on October 2, 1958, is today facing a crisis threatening its democratic principles. Since September 2021, a military junta led by a former French legionnaire has betrayed its promises of democratic transition, transforming the hope of reforms into a systematic repression of human rights and democratic institutions. *Documented Violations* Our documentation...

Chers compatriotes, C’est avec une profonde tristesse et sympathie que je vous adresse mes sincères condoléances suite au décès de M. Mamadi Seinkoun Kaba, ancien Directeur du Protocole d’Etat du Professeur Alpha CONDÉ. M. Kaba était non seulement un homme respecté, digne et humble, mais aussi un membre important de la lutte acharnée du Professeur Alpha CONDÉ pour la démocratie et l’État de droit en Guinée. La perte de M. Kaba est profondément ressentie par tous ceux qui ont eu le privilège de le connaître. En ces moments difficiles, mes sincères condoléances au Professeur Alpha CONDÉ, à tous les militants...

Meritocracy as opposed to Mediocrity By Konkomalimba Kafunda Presidential Media Advisor, Movement for Change and Equality (M4CE) Since 1964, when Zambia attained political independence, the social and economic welfare of the majority of the people has continued to spiral deeper and deeper into abject excruciating poverty. The reasons for this are as various as they are varied. Firstly, the founding fathers delved in acts of deceit and treachery. They believed in lying to cover up for their lack of understanding of the fundamentals of governance, nation building, economic development and social protection. Having failed to propagate their own development agenda,...