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In this midweek show:

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Captain Traore and the Sahel President’s Safety

SUMMARY

After the recent coup attempt on Captain Traore of Burkina Faso, I had a thought.

Who are his real friends?

He faces an unprecedented threat level in Burkina Faso, with unofficial reports suggesting up to 22 assassination attempts in just three years, prompting my belief the President of the Sahel needs to be more afraid of his "friends" than his enemies.

I examine the historical betrayal of leaders like Thomas Sankara and Patrice Lumumba to highlight warning signs for AES leaders Assimi Goïta and General Tiani, while establishing a community "red line" against future coups and celebrating ignored AES wins like new digital IDs.

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Chapters

* 00:00 - Intro: Back in the game & Vitality

* 01:28 - The Thesis: Why Traoré must fear his friends

* 02:00 - 22 Unofficial Assassination Attempts

* 02:48 - The Sankara & Lumumba History Lesson

* 05:20 - Warning to Mali (Goïta) and Niger (Tiani)

* 09:15 - The Community’s Red Line: No More Coups

* 14:00 - AES Updates: Digital IDs & Passports

* 17:00 - The Pivot: Why I’m leaving TikTok for Substack

* 23:40 - Returning to Oral Tradition & “Nature” Content

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Alkebulanians,

In this episode of Night Cap, I discuss the latest attempt to assassinate Captain Traore the president of Burkina Faso and the chairman of the Sahel Alliance that includes Mali and Niger. These are serious times for the continent and West Africa and it seems we’re in for quite a year.

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Alkebulanians

I saw a video recently where someone claimed that Nigeria is “extremely underdeveloped” simply because we don’t have a rugby team or professional golfers.

I have to be honest, this perspective astonishes me.

In this episode, I’m challenging the idea that our level of development or sophistication as Africans should be measured by our ability to replicate European leisure activities.

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Join me as I dive deep into why this mindset is actually a reflection of “bamboozlement” a confusion about our own African identity caused by the lingering impacts of colonialism.

Leave your thoughts in the comments: Should we be prioritising Western sports or refining our own?

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Alkebulanians,

In this livestream, I am making the biggest announcement in the history of this platform: In 2026, we are building the first Pan-African Virtual School. This is a “for us, by us” initiative designed to take control of our narrative, our history, and our future.

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Alkebulanians,

There’s been another coup in Africa. It feels like we’re saying this every other week, first Madagascar, now Guinea-Bissau. But before you scroll past the headlines, pause. Everything isn’t as it seems.

In this episode, I dive into the suspicious ousting of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló by the military. On the surface, they claim it’s about corruption. But when you look at the timeline, the maths don’t add up.

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Why did the ousted President’s first move involve calling the French press (France 24)? 🇫🇷 Why launch a coup just one day before election results were due to be announced? And why does this smell less like a revolution and more like a strategic “fake coup” designed to maintain the status quo?

I’m peeling back the layers on the neocolonial games being played in West Africa, the “bamboozlement” of the people, and why political literacy is the only weapon we have left. From the sham elections to the French influence in non-French colonies, we are connecting the dots that the mainstream media ignores.

In this episode:

* The French Connection: Why did Embaló report to France 24 first?

* Timing is Everything: A coup launched 24 hours before election results. Coincidence?

* The “Fake Coup” Theory: Was this staged to avoid admitting electoral defeat?

* Diaspora Wake-Up Call: Parallels between African and American political “tomfoolery.”

Ignorance is no longer an affliction; it’s a choice. Don’t choose it.

Join the conversation: Does this coup benefit the people of Guinea-Bissau, or just the politicians? Let me know in the comments.

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Hailed as a saviour after the death of “The Bulldozer,” Tanzania’s first female president steps into the light, only to reveal a shadow darker than her predecessor.

This quick live bulletin discusses yet another coup in Africa in Benin today.

They are saying that Loyal forces thwarted Lt. Col. Tigri’s plot to oust President Talon failed. Government confirms situation is under control and leaders are safe.

I was actually preparing for my screening of WOMAN DICTATOR today (which I trust you are all attending!) but then I got this news.

I will try to get more info before the screening so we can also talk about this during the LIVE chat with all attendees.

See you then

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So sometimes have an impromptu laid back live show where I turn on the camera and riff on a topic of note for that time. Did that yesterday and what was a chat about gentrification of Africa turned into an epic conversation.

I wish more of you had caught this show live. Took a while to get going but after an hour we were off to the races. I will say no more.

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Thank you Education is a lamp, Maggie Getfield, JoAnne Compton, DONNA FISHER, Paula Anderson, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.

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For mer French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentence to 5 Years in Prison. What They’re Not Telling You. President Nicolas Sarkozy has just been sentenced to five years in prison and it all traces back to his secret dealings with Muammar Gaddafi, Libya’s revolutionary leader who was once pushing for a united Africa under a gold-backed currency.

So why isn’t this everywhere on CNN, BBC, or France 24?

Because this story exposes the hidden link between France’s colonial collapse in Africa, the Sahel Alliance (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso), and the Western powers who brought down Gaddafi in 2011.

In this video, I break down:

* The real reason Sarkozy is being prosecuted now.

* How Gaddafi allegedly funded Sarkozy’s 2007 campaign.

* What leaked Hillary Clinton emails revealed about NATO’s motives in Libya.

* Why Libya was destroyed after trying to free Africa from Western control.

* How France’s current chaos connects to the loss of African resources.

This isn’t just about one corrupt president. It’s damage control — an attempt to bury the wider conspiracy behind Libya’s destruction and silence the names of others involved.

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