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THE MAYHEN IN YELWATA AND THE POPE’S COMMENTS.

   On the night of June 13-14, 2025, a devastating attack occurred in  Yelwata , a predominantly Christian farming community in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria. Suspected Fulani militants, described by some sources as heavily armed jihadists, killed at least  100 to 200  people, mostly internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltered by a local Catholic mission. The assailants stormed the village, set homes ablaze, and used guns and machetes, with reports of families burned alive and bodies left scattered. The attack displaced thousands, destroyed homes and crops, and raised fears of a cholera outbreak due to contaminated water sources. Amnesty International and local leaders condemned the violence, noting its impact on food security and the failure of Nigerian authorities to curb the recurring bloodshed. Pope Leo XIV, addressing the massacre during his Sunday Angelus prayer on June 15, 2025, called it a “terrible massacre” and prayed for “security...
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THE FULANI MENACE IN NIGERIAN

 The term "Fulani menace" is often used to describe the ongoing conflicts involving Fulani herders in Nigeria, particularly the violent clashes between Fulani pastoralists and farming communities. These conflicts, primarily centered in Nigeria’s Middle Belt and increasingly spreading to southern and northwestern regions, are complex, rooted in economic, environmental, social, and political factors. While the conflicts are frequently framed as ethnic or religious violence, they are driven by competition over land and resources, exacerbated by climate change, population growth, and governance challenges. Below is a detailed examination of the issue, drawing on available information, critically analyzing the situation, and addressing the complexities while avoiding oversimplification.  Historical and Social Context The Fulani, also known as Fula or Fulɓe, are a large ethnic group spread across West Africa, with an estimated 13 million in Nigeria alone. They are predominantly Mus...
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THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME ALKEBULAN (Mother of Mankind)

                                      THE NAME ALKEBULAN (Mother of Mankind) The term Alkebulan is often cited as an ancient, indigenous name for the African continent, predating the name "Africa." Its meaning, origins, and historical usage have sparked significant debate among scholars, historians, and cultural enthusiasts. Below is a comprehensive exploration of Alkebulan, its purported meanings, historical context, and the ongoing discourse surrounding it, based on available information and critical analysis. What is Alkebulan ? Alkebulan is frequently described as the oldest indigenous name for the African continent, used by various African cultures before European colonization. The term is said to carry profound cultural and historical significance, often translated as "mother of mankind", "garden of Eden", or "land of the Blacks", depending on the source. It is celebrated by Pan-Africani...
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HISTORY OF THE CONGO WAR AND THE EXPLOITATION

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                                                    THE EVIL GOING ON IN CONGO  The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s most resource-rich countries, has been plagued by conflict and exploitation for over a century, with its vast mineral wealth—gold, coltan, cobalt, diamonds, copper, tin, tungsten, and more—serving as both a driver and a sustainer of violence. The deep history of the Congo wars and the looting of its resources is rooted in colonial exploitation, post-independence power struggles, and modern geopolitical and economic interests. Below is a comprehensive overview of this history, tracing the origins, key phases, and ongoing dynamics of the conflict and resource plunder. Colonial Roots (1885–1960) The exploitation of Congo’s resources began under King Leopold II of Belgium, who controlled the Congo Free State as a persona...
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