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                                      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...

                                                    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...