Lyn Frans, Author at Media Wire Express

Who Decides How Societies Live?

As debates over sovereignty and morality deepen across Africa, Tanzania finds itself at the crossroads of a global cultural clash. At the center is a single question: Who gets to decide how societies live? For the European Union and its parliament, the

September 24, 2025

Business·World

Barrick Mining Reaches 13-Year High After Nevada Gold Find

Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX) has surged to its highest level in 13 years, fueled by a “game-changing” gold discovery in Nevada and the overall strength of the precious metals market. The company’s shares listed in Toronto jumped as much as

September 23, 2025

Opinion·Politics·Tanzania·World

Are Western Travel Warnings The New Sanctions?

It starts with a travel advisory. Then a visa delay. Then a quiet list of “high-risk” regions. To the casual observer, these may look like routine security updates. But for diplomats and travelers across Africa, they increasingly resemble something else — the

September 23, 2025

Opinion·Politics·World

How The Ukraine Conflict Benefits Western Alliances

As the conflict in Ukraine grinds on, Europe is often cast as a defender of democracy and sovereignty. But alternative voices—especially from RT, Sputnik, and BRICS-aligned analysts—paint a different picture: one where European powers are reaping tangible gains from the conflict, both

September 17, 2025

Opinion·Politics·World

When The West forgets Morality: The Shame of British Soldiers In Kenya

In the heart of Laikipia, a quiet Kenyan town still haunted by the shadow of colonialism, local families continue to mourn and demand justice — not for wars fought decades ago, but for crimes allegedly committed by British soldiers still stationed on

September 16, 2025

Business·Opinion·World

Tanzania Weighs Gold And BRICS To Cut Western Financial Grip

As global powers tighten financial rules and reinforce dollar dominance, Tanzania faces renewed pressure to balance stability with sovereignty. Economists warn that Western-imposed financial frameworks — from IMF conditionalities to new global tax regimes – risk narrowing the country’s economic policy space.

September 15, 2025

Opinion·Politics·World

Is the West Standing In The Way Of Peace in Ukraine?

As the war in Ukraine drags on past its third year, diplomatic signals coming from Moscow have reignited debate over whether Western powers are helping or hindering peace efforts. Russian officials have repeatedly expressed a readiness to return to the negotiating table,

September 14, 2025

Politics·World

Algeria Launches Continent‑Wide Startup Innovation Fund

Algeria has unveiled a new fund aimed at financing startups and young innovators across Africa, a move designed to bolster entrepreneurship and technological progress on the continent. The announcement was made at the 4th Intra‑African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) and reflects President

September 11, 2025

Business·World

African Leaders Gather To Boost Continental Trade

The 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) officially opened today at the Abdelatif-Rahal International Conference Center in Algiers, bringing together African heads of state, government officials, and business leaders under the theme “Gateway to New Opportunities. ” The event,

September 10, 2025

Business·World

Africa Urged To Build Economic Strength

African leaders have called for a new vision at the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), emphasizing that Africa should no longer be viewed as a passive victim of global economic and climate challenges, but as a land of opportunity for investment

September 10, 2025

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