They say we’re not agricultural or health scientists, so we should stay silent on GMO. But when the food changes, the people change—and that concerns us all. You don’t need a lab coat to question what’s on your plate.

Africans must reject unnatural GMO foods that threaten our health and food freedom. Why did we stop asking who controls our seeds, our soil, and our future?

Our elites and influencers are selling us GMO like it’s progress—while hiding the risks. Behind their smiles are deals, not truth. It’s not just food—it’s control.

GMO may promise food security, but its hidden effects could shape a future of seed dependency, health risks, and lost farming traditions. The question is—who controls our plate tomorrow?

GMO is dangerous because it may harm health, reduce seed freedom, and trap farmers in debt. It puts control of food in the hands of powerful corporations, not the people.

GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism—a plant, animal, or microbe whose DNA has been changed in a lab to create traits like faster growth or pest resistance. While some see it as innovation, others warn of health, environmental, and food sovereignty risks.

A silent war is being planted—seed by seed. Before GMO took over our farms, it crept into our policies, our labs, and our hunger. This is the prelude to a deeper story of control, disguised as innovation.

Infusing Ubuntu into the African System of Education means bringing the spirit of togetherness, compassion, and shared humanity into our schools. It calls for an education system that not only teaches knowledge but also builds character, community values, and respect for others—reminding every child that “I am because we are.”

In 2025, Sub-Saharan Africa is a geopolitical hotspot. Russia expands influence through military support in Mali, Burkina Faso, and CAR, trading arms and security for resources, while fueling anti-Western sentiment. China drives economic dominance via Belt and Road infrastructure and trade deals, controlling key minerals, though debt risks linger. African nations, frustrated with Western policies, leverage Russian security and Chinese investment to boost trade, tech, and energy while safeguarding autonomy. With a young population and significant UN influence, Africa navigates global rivalries, poised to emerge as a major player.

France is losing influence in the Sahel (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad) due to anti-French sentiment over its colonial past and failed counterterrorism efforts like Operation Barkhane. Military coups have led to juntas expelling French troops and aligning with Russia and China. Regional demands for sovereignty, backed by protests, have pushed France out of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad, while it shifts focus to economic ties with Anglophone African nations.