By | Esheru Kweku
Burkina Faso has shattered the cycle of Western exploitation and reclaimed its gold mineral wealth under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, marking a turning point in African sovereignty. Previously, foreign mining companies extracted the country’s gold while paying Burkina Faso a mere one billion per year. Since Traoré assumed power in 2022, the nation now earns over eighteen billion dollars (£13 billion) annually, an eighteen-fold increase that exposes the long-standing plundering of African resources.
France holds the world fourth-largest gold reserves throught its exploitation of West Africa
France has the forth-largest gold......
By | JamRadio News Desk
Government has officially opened applications for the next phase of its funded childcare expansion, giving working parents in England access to 30 hours of free childcare per week for children as young as nine months old.
The new policy, which comes into effect in September 2025, is expected to ease financial pressures on families while providing high-quality early years education for young children. It follows last year’s successful rollout of 15 hours funded childcare, which supported nearly half a million families across the country.
Advertisement
Officials estimate that eligible parents could save up to £7,500 annually per......
BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
In one of the most significant changes to Britain’s immigration system in decades, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping set of measures designed to tighten the UK's border controls and bolster the domestic workforce. The move will see off British firms use of cheap overseas labour, which the Prime Minister views as cause of mass legal Migration.
Advertisement
Key Measures
Extended Residency for Citizenship: The qualifying period for naturalisation will double from five to ten years, delaying citizens’ rights for long-term residents.
Mandatory Language Tests: All adult dependents of visa holders must now pass a standardized......
BY ESHERU KEWKU
The stunning rise of Reform-UK in the latest elections has sent shockwaves through British politics, raising a critical question, have both Labour and the Conservatives alienated their voters, leaving them vulnerable to Nigel Farage’s insurgent party?
Labour’s victory in the 2024 general election was supposed to mark a new era of change, but less than a year later, frustration among voters is palpable. The party’s policies, such as tax hikes, cuts to winter fuel allowances, and restrictions on benefits have left many feeling abandoned. Labour’s failure to address key concerns, particularly among working-class voters, has created an......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
In a major policy shift, the UK government has slashed the maximum deduction rate on Universal Credit repayments from 25% to 15%, giving over a million households a financial boost of up to £420 per year.
Effective this week, the reform is part of the government’s “Plan for Change,” aimed at easing pressure on low-income families. Around 1.2 million households—700,000 of them with children—will benefit from an average extra £35 per month.
Advertisement
The move addresses long-standing criticism that the government’s own repayment system was overly harsh, often clawing back large portions of support payments due to......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
In a world where voices often get drowned in the noise, Meghan Markle has risen above challenges to amplify stories that matter. Her latest endeavour—"Archetypes" a podcast that blends authenticity with empathy, showcases her unwavering commitment to connection and truth. Through this platform, Meghan continues to inspire audiences by championing meaningful discussions.
Advertisement
For Meghan, the journey has been anything but easy. She and Prince Harry stepped back from royal duties to carve out a life that aligns with their values. This transition brought both public scrutiny and personal trials, yet Meghan has managed to turn challenges into opportunities for......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
An events company director has been a suspended sentence for COVID loan fraud, while Baroness Michelle Mone enjoys Spanish luxury funded by taxpayers afte PPE Medpro Scandal.
The sentencing of Buckinghamshire events company director William Blenkarn for COVID loan fraud has reignited public anger over the handling of pandemic-related financial crimes. Blenkarn, who fraudulently secured £100,000 in Bounce Back Loans, was handed a two-year suspended sentence at Aylesbury Crown Court last week. Meanwhile, Baroness Michelle Mone, embroiled in a separate PPE fraud scandal, has been spotted a luxurious frolic in Spain, sparking accusations of double standards in......
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has sparked debate by describing the BBC's TV licence fee as "unenforceable" and calling for a review of the broadcaster's funding model. In an interview, Nandy highlighted the challenges facing the current system, noting that "fewer and fewer people" are paying the £174.50 annual charge.
Advertisement
Nandy, who has previously criticised the licence fee as "deeply regressive," expressed concerns about its enforcement, particularly its disproportionate impact on women. She pointed to past findings that women, especially those in vulnerable situations, have been unfairly targeted for non-payment. "We recognise there are problems with the licence......
The UK government has sparked a heated debate by approving solar geo-engineering experiments aimed at combating climate change. These experiments, which involve releasing reflective aerosols into the atmosphere to dim sunlight, have been described by critics as an attempt to "play God" with the planet's climate system.
Advertisement
The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has allocated £50 million to fund these projects, which include outdoor trials to assess the impact of spraying particles into the sky. Scientists argue that these methods could provide a temporary solution to rising global temperatures, but the move has reignited long-standing conspiracy theories about......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
During a tense session of Prime Minister's Questions today, Keir Starmer was confronted by MP Zara Sultana over allegations that he blocked the arrest of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. Sultana highlighted Sa'ar's controversial record, including alleged war crimes in Gaza, such as the siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital and the torture of its director, Dr Hussan Abu Safia. She also pointed to Sa'ar's support for blocking humanitarian aid into Gaza, backing the legal annexation of Palestinian land, and rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state.
MP ZARA SULTANA LAUNCHED BLISTERING ATTACK ON PM KEIR STARMER ACCUSING HIM OF BLOCKING AN ARREST WARRANT FOR GIEON......
