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Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu

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🏉❤️ Community Manager @Afrobloggers 🗞️|Subtle Blogger| SL @Africaniwa🌍| Progressive Antagonist| Sports Activist| CEO Narrative Focus Unit at The African Federation

created November 11, 2023

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The continent’s mineral wealth and its strategic location along vital supply chains mean that it cannot afford neutrality or passivity. Uganda, like many African countries, must carefully decide which technology partners to invite and work with muwado.com/great-power-...

2/9/2025, 4:22:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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One meaning for all people is disregard for civilizations and disdain for specific cultures and humanity

2/9/2025, 4:22:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Again from an African Perspective what do you mean by democratic country, the last I checked democratic countries are mastering apartheid and genocide.

29/8/2025, 8:05:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ukraine is white and Palestine is not

29/8/2025, 6:26:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You are not open to discussion clearly, from an African point of view Ukraine is fictional and an imperialistic tool created to maintain Western hegemony in East Europe

29/8/2025, 6:24:32 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Conflict is conflict

28/8/2025, 9:01:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Colonialism is not a Civil War

28/8/2025, 5:23:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Russia-Ukraine war Vs Israel’s genocide in Gaza Western-backed mainstream media has put forward a narrative of Ukraine being a democracy that is resisting Russian Tyranny, with the whole population suffering against Moscow’s atrocities. www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

28/8/2025, 4:49:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Trump-Putin Alaska Summit; Moscow’s concerns are legitimate It's no secret that there are neo-Nazi activities; during the conflict, military units have come out with Nazi insignia and flags fighting on the side of Kiev. www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

26/8/2025, 1:32:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Zero tariffs: How China is quietly rewriting Africa’s trade future To get an African product to the Chinese market, there must be agents involved, its not a usual opportunity for Africa to be at the upstream of a supply chain as goods get exported to China. www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

13/8/2025, 2:16:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Governance Under Scrutiny: Navigating Administrative Instability in Ugandan Rugby acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

12/8/2025, 10:30:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Uganda Rugby Union’s Mafia Playbook: Thriving in Chaos, Fueling Club Civil Wars muwado.com/uganda-rugby...

11/8/2025, 6:46:58 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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From Captain to Castaway? Ivan Magomu and the Governance Crisis in Ugandan Rugby muwado.com/from-captain...

8/8/2025, 8:39:20 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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People’s Liberation Army at 98: Security, sovereignty, Global South liberation struggles inspiration www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

2/8/2025, 7:12:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Listening to "Part two - The Political Economy of Sports in East Africa (Post Colonial, paranormal activity, hosting mega)" at www.buzzsprout.com/2513184/epis...

30/7/2025, 6:29:09 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Follow the The East African Perspective Podcast channel on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

29/7/2025, 6:21:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Rio BRICS paves way for global south leadership Since BRICS prides itself in political and diplomatic coordination, western media didn’t report about the strongest of emphasis put on multilateral reforms, especially with actions that amplify the theme of the www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

27/7/2025, 7:22:44 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The California Indian genocide and Navajo Long Walk of 1864 were tactics Washington used that it now recommends to Israel as seen today in #Gaza, where food is withheld to push Palestinians off their land. Colonialism has the same brutal blue prints.

22/7/2025, 6:29:35 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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To Be a Country: Uganda’s Rugby Loss and the Crisis in Sporting Leadership muwado.com/to-be-a-coun... #Rugby

10/7/2025, 9:08:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Under Brazil's chair, #BRICS is prioritizing, Global health, AI governance, Climate action, Peace & security and Trade reform. This is what leadership looks like from the Global South. #BRICS2025 #BRICSSummit

6/7/2025, 10:07:44 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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While Western headlines obsess over who isn't at BRICS 17, the formation is focused on what matters like Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran. Three joint statements are showing the Global South is stepping up for global peace and justice. #BRICS2025 #GlobalSouth #BRICS

6/7/2025, 9:40:02 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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How the U.S. Is Using Israel to Block China’s Rise and Crush Palestinian Liberation: The Hidden War on Anti-Capitalism-Iran muwado.com/how-the-u-s-...

15/6/2025, 2:28:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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China has 9 political parties and they work together under the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) for the betterment of the country.

27/5/2025, 9:52:46 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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18/5/2025, 8:49:59 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Rugby is a collective effort involving 23 players. The contributions of those on the bench are invaluable, as they help maintain performance levels and support the team throughout the 80 minutes. The replacements are a must.

16/5/2025, 8:37:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Around $89 billion was illicitly siphoned out of Africa in the past year, primarily due to tax evasion and the trade of high-value commodities such as gold.

15/5/2025, 5:48:11 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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13/5/2025, 11:45:38 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It's time to make it clear to young people that being privileged is not a crime; it should never be viewed as a vulnerability. Acknowledging your privilege is simply recognizing that your parents made wise choices and planned for the future.

9/5/2025, 6:26:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Guts, Greed and Hollow Promises with hidden Coast of Grassroots Rugby in Central Uganda 2bobsports.com/2025/04/22/g...

22/4/2025, 2:16:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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SORRY. Sorry. Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement

21/4/2025, 2:38:26 PM | 17792 4936 | View on Bluesky | view

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Today, it's concerning to note that individuals who have significantly reduced or stopped their social media and messaging activity are found to be at risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts and go on to form plans within the next 30 days, and many see it through.

20/4/2025, 12:34:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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URU-Next Media Deal: Success for Some, Failure for Many (Rugby) muwado.com/uru-next-med...

18/4/2025, 9:08:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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According to @kasiinsight.bsky.social Facebook is the most visited website in Africa, with over 17 million users, that is around 1.41% of the whole continent, the statistics don't give African governments the position to even get into negotiations with Meta over anything.

17/4/2025, 11:50:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Uganda and similar countries must strategically position themselves to seize the opportunities arising from the trade war between China and the United States. We can become essential middlemen, as Washington cannot afford to bypass Beijing's vast production empire.

11/4/2025, 6:06:32 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A Fragile Bridge Under Pressure benjaminwatchblog.wordpress.com/2025/04/08/a...

8/4/2025, 2:10:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The Earthquake in Southeast Asia was China's opportunity to show off in what turned out to be a geopolitical humanitarian showcase, Chinese propaganda had a smooth ride. Beijing signalled to the region that they are there in the absence of USAID.

2/4/2025, 7:11:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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With lots of chatter about the US pulling a "reverse Nixon" on Russia, here's a good report on whether the EU can pull a "reverse Deng" on China. Talking about the potential for Chinese high end tech transfer to Europe, by @fgodement.bsky.social www.institutmontaigne.org/en/expressio...

26/3/2025, 6:03:57 AM | 18 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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The undertakings of Trump 2.o are all being a catalyst to the decline of the West. He has officially decided to put an end to USAID after 6 decades, throwing away what looks like Washington’s biggest soft power tool. www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

22/3/2025, 4:43:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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How do you follow a book? You track their footnotes.

19/3/2025, 5:32:53 AM | 20 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Why are ghosts bad liars? They’re totally see-through.

19/3/2025, 6:07:07 AM | 18 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Suggesting all these binding financial responsibilities, accountability actions, and rebalancing governance structures without considering economics to the core like fiscal sustainability, and market dynamics is counterproductive. Sad reality of the aid question.

10/3/2025, 5:52:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Canada is officially at war with Trump

7/3/2025, 10:08:58 AM | 17 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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For Think tanks and research institutes both private and by states that attempt future studies and strategic foresight establishing multiple possible future outcomes through scenario planning is a must and the most important part of their work.

7/3/2025, 12:00:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The bitter reality of African economies is that while $1 arrives in the form of aid, $4 leaves the continent. muwado.com/africa-has-n...

28/2/2025, 2:34:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Africa has never received Foreign Aid, a Fallacy of soft power. muwado.com/africa-has-n...

24/2/2025, 10:51:00 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Temperature went upto 30°C yesterday and Clubs were traveling with 16 players for Rugby games, this happened in the top tier and also regional games. Our best strategy are car washes in case of eventualities.

23/2/2025, 10:22:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump’s Global Aid Pause: A path to a New World Order www.dwcug.org/trumps-globa...

17/2/2025, 6:37:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Can Trump keep his promise to reduce America's unauthorised population, which is estimated to be as high as 13m? Storming markets to arrest three people at a time (two of whom, in this case, were released on bond) is not a promising path." www.economist.com/united-state...

17/2/2025, 6:24:00 AM | 18 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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If you understand what net financial outflows (NFO) are and illicit financial flows (IFFs) then you must know Africa has never received a single shred of aid, or whatever the west through the Narrative and education have made you believe. They give us our money basically.

16/2/2025, 10:36:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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14/2/2025, 7:06:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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For OpenAI to move from Nonprofit to a profit organization, the latter has to pay the former, the man in charge Sam Altman sits on both boards & a founder, so he was planning to pay $ 40 billion to complete the process, Elon Musk's bid increased valuation that's the play.

14/2/2025, 9:46:14 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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For sometime now countries in the global south have been taking a new diplomatic position, one that supports any alternative by Beijing to fully take Taiwan, recently South Africa ordered Taiwan to move it's business office from the administrative capital to the commercial one.

14/2/2025, 5:49:18 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Israel’s war on Lebanon: Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah the anti-imperialist www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

13/2/2025, 10:16:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🚨Behind the "modernization" narrative lies a 24/7 surveillance grid. 🚨 Is it real time tracking, foreign control? Who has access to your data, and how will it be used? 🔗 Read more : shorturl.at/zd4f1 #Uganda #Surveillance #Digitalplates

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“Stories have such power you cannot imagine. That one turned women into migrants on land. Since then, women have been rootless—moved not just across places but clans, tribes, nations, even races.” From The First Woman/A Girl is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

11/2/2025, 4:43:30 AM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Close Look at AFRICOM and its Role in the Geopolitical Space muwado.com/close-look-a...

5/2/2025, 12:58:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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On moral grounds Africa is entitled to aid, this idea is wrapped in redressing centuries of exploitation. The West has to fully understand that their wealth and stability are inextricably linked to the impoverishment of Africa through historic and ongoing systems of extraction.

4/2/2025, 6:30:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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“Remember, be a good person, not a good girl. Good girls suffer a lot in this life.” -The First Woman/A Girl is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

31/1/2025, 7:42:59 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If Hamas was able to release an Israeli captive in Jabalia, the IDF wasted 500 days carpet bombing #Gaza, how is MOSSAD effective on the global scene and failing in occupied #Palestine.

30/1/2025, 8:44:11 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sectors with $ 1 trillion valuation represent overconfidence in the future growth and its basically propped up by narratives rather than real economic fundamentals. When reality challenges the set narratives, the illusion of value is exposed.

27/1/2025, 9:53:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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When a $ trillion disappears, it proves that the valuations was fictional, and a result of the abstract nature of financial markets. Capitalism is built on perceived value rather than real value, creating inflated figures susceptible to sharp corrections, today was showed it all.

27/1/2025, 9:42:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Most Ugandan know someone working on programs like Feed the Future a flagship for USAID, which focuses on key value chains including maize, coffee, and beans, that executive order that suspended funding for the next 3 months threatens their jobs.

23/1/2025, 9:06:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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On that executive order to halt funding for 90 days, we receive U.S aid of about $562 million or Ugshs 2 Trillion going to vital sectors such as health, education, and agriculture, which supports initiatives that contribute to economic stability and employment most importantly.

23/1/2025, 8:38:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Climate activists on the African continent can't get by without international funding for awareness campaigns, research, and community projects. For Trump to take away a Trillion dollar from the agenda diminishes their capacity to influence policy or any grassroots action.

22/1/2025, 8:41:10 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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As Trump signed those many executive order, the reality is that green sector workers, including those in renewable energy, eco-tourism, and agroforestry, now face the possibility of unemployment as projects will stall and many even collapse, because he closed the funding taps. This won't be very far

22/1/2025, 8:32:39 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The hybrid system meant that the United States, through training programs, would prepare sections of African militaries to reach special forces status. These forces would then undertake operations on behalf of the U.S., functioning as a quasi-legionary force. muwado.com/close-look-a...

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Close Look at AFRICOM and its Role in the Geopolitical Space muwado.com/close-look-a...

10/1/2025, 6:17:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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As #UgRugby faces uncertainty of no flagship sponsor for the championship. It’s a blunt reminder to revisit the drawing board, rethink structures, partnerships, and pathways to sustainability. Clubs can seize this opportunity to build something collectively.

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People we are connect with on ideas, discussions, and other intellectual interests should not be considered to be our friends and seeing them that way will only be mentally draining. We basically just exchange perspectives and build things with them making them acquaintances just.

9/1/2025, 5:23:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Kyambogo Rubgy vs URU, CURA & Victoria Sharks. A Test of Integrity for Ugandan Rugby muwado.com/kyambogo-rub...

8/1/2025, 11:32:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The Panama Canal that Connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits...All are Geopolitical chock points that are pivotal to global supply chains. www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

24/12/2024, 7:59:27 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Israel’s war on Lebanon: Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah the anti-imperialist www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

22/12/2024, 6:18:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If the civilian lead government in Sudan replaces the Ports Sudan authority an initiative pushed by the RSF would bring a new twist, a China-Taiwan self government-in-exile situation is possible or a "we are the government over the territory that we stand in" another breakaway

21/12/2024, 5:16:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The Rapid Support Forces were a tool of the empire, doing military campaigns in the Gulf for so long that they can afford to fly in mercenaries from Colombia who are now manning the Sudan-Libya border.

21/12/2024, 5:15:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A God Who Sells Cattle @beatonm5.bsky.social @benjaminwatch.bsky.social @afrobloggers.bsky.social izrus.wordpress.com/2024/12/20/a...

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"The Kremlin called these foot soldiers Vladimir Putin’s “invisible front,” an army of agents living false lives on foreign passports and second languages. Identifying one, American spy catchers would complain, was like finding a needle hiding in a needle stack." www.wsj.com/world/europe...

21/12/2024, 12:32:15 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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The True Price of Hosting Mega Events: A Risky Bet for Emerging Economies benjaminwatchblog.wordpress.com/2024/12/17/t...

17/12/2024, 8:46:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ugandan Rugby: 2025 and the Road Ahead muwado.com/ugandan-rugb...

17/12/2024, 11:09:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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In 2004 Greece hosted the Summer Olympics which had an initial cost of € 4 billion but it's believed that in the end, it was € 19 billion contributing to its economic downfall, Greece's GDP is $ 300 billion and GDP per Capita is $ 28,000, Rwanda's is about $ 1,000

16/12/2024, 7:41:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Saudi Arabia with its mountains of money just failed miserably to pull off their ambitious linear smart city in the NEOM project, they expected the whole thing to add $ 46 billion to their GDP and also almost a million jobs, in 2017 the excitement led and then reality set in.

16/12/2024, 7:41:00 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Past failures of wealthier countries like Germany with a GDP of about $ 4.5 trillion in hosting F1 races compared to Rwanda's $ 13 billion, make the venture a high-stakes gamble. Formula 1 is known for its poor financial returns for everyone involved and it will soon be extinct

16/12/2024, 7:39:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The integration of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies into traditional financial markets may impact their original principles of decentralization.

16/12/2024, 7:39:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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BlackRock's dominance in the crypto space indicates a significant consolidation of power within traditional financial systems. Institutions that crypto originally aimed to sidestep are now at the helm, controlling crucial access points. This is capitalism on overdrive.

16/12/2024, 7:38:58 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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BlackRock's dominance in the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund market shows a shift in the cryptocurrency landscape. Originally, the 4000+ cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin were intended to decentralize financial systems, offering independence from traditional financial institutions.

16/12/2024, 7:38:58 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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There is a likelihood the suspension of the Uganda Cup by the @UgandaRugby this year is about how much resources were drained by the successful 15s Africa Cup at Nambole, something that illustrates how international events can harm domestic programs.

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Assad made sure Jolani has access to all his weapons stockpiles, now USA and Israel are destroying the Al-qaeda guy's military capabilities creating opportunities for whoever will be willing to fund his security which is another whole equation that is being put in place

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Greed for power got him there

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¡¡¡CUT OFF WITH THE ACCOMPLICES OF THE PALESTINIAN GENOCIDE, DO NOT BUY FROM THESE COMPANIES !!!

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Profile picture Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu (@benjaminwatch.bsky.social)

Yoon Suk Yeol will end up in Prison in the coming weeks.

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There is no alternative to reading, you can't go around it.

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Profile picture Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu (@benjaminwatch.bsky.social)

For a while Africa’s place on the United Nations Security Council has been making headlines and some hollow offers have been made by the West. The G20 2024 did clearly outline the need to reform the UNSC and the United Nations as a whole to meet today’s problems sinoug.org/africas-hist...

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Africa’s historic moment at the G20 and what it means for you www.newvision.co.ug/category/blo...

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Africans Should Not Worry About the Departure of Foreign Banks The presence of international banks and multinationals in fragile African economies often carries more harm than good but our western based education has trained us to think otherwise. benjaminwatchblog.wordpress.com/2024/12/02/a...

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Profile picture Musanjufu Benjamin Kavubu (@benjaminwatch.bsky.social)

The proposed taxes on fossil fuels wil disproportionately affect disposable incomes of normal people which will create more inequities in the world rather than directly addressing the funding needs of vulnerable nations in the climate crisis #COP29

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