What Would Marcus Do

09/04/2026

Colonialism Didn’t Civilize — It Normalized Violence Until the World Stopped Questioning It

They told the world it was “civilization.”
They packaged it as “progress.”
But as Frantz Fanon warned, colonialism was something far more deliberate—and far more brutal.

It was violence.

Not random. Not chaotic.
But organized violence. Planned in offices. Signed into law. Enforced with guns. Repeated across continents until it no longer shocked the conscience.

Land was not “discovered”—it was taken.
People were not “developed”—they were controlled.
Cultures were not “modernized”—they were erased, renamed, and replaced.

And over time, something dangerous happened…

The violence became normal.

When exploitation is repeated long enough, it starts to look like order.
When domination is justified often enough, it starts to sound like truth.
When history is rewritten carefully enough, it starts to feel like fact.

That’s the real power of colonialism.
Not just what it did—but how it taught the world to accept it.

Even today, you can still hear its echoes.
In the borders that divide nations unnaturally.
In the economies built to export wealth outward.
In the stories that still paint colonizers as “helpers” instead of invaders.

So the question is not just about the past.

It’s about the present.

What happens when a system built on violence is remembered as progress?
What happens when the victims are told to be grateful?
What happens when the truth becomes uncomfortable… and silence becomes easier?

History doesn’t disappear.
It gets rewritten—or resisted.

Which one are we choosing?

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References:
Frantz Fanon — The Wretched of the Earth
Aimé Césaire — Discourse on Colonialism
Walter Rodney — How Europe Underdeveloped Africa

08/03/2026

Sudan has delivered a stark warning to the international community: if the United States and Israel move forward with a ground invasion of Iran, Khartoum says it is prepared to enter the conflict on Tehran’s behalf. Such a move would dramatically reshape the conflict, opening the possibility of an African front in a war that has so far been centered in the Middle East.

The announcement signals a notable shift in Sudan’s geopolitical posture. For years, the country has balanced uneasy relationships with Western nations and regional powers. Now, its warning suggests a strategic tilt toward Iran, framed by Sudanese officials as a response to what they see as escalating threats to regional sovereignty.

The timing is especially significant. Reports indicate that U.S. military aircraft have already arrived in Iraq, allegedly delivering weapons to Kurdish groups that could be involved in a future push toward Iranian territory. These developments have heightened fears that the conflict may soon move beyond airstrikes and proxy actions into a full-scale ground confrontation.

Sudan’s potential involvement would broaden the battlefield considerably. Military planners would suddenly need to factor in new operational zones, including the Red Sea and nearby maritime corridors that are critical to global trade and energy shipments. Any disruption in these routes could ripple across international markets.

At the same time, Sudan’s warning reflects a growing chorus of international concern. Leaders in several countries have criticized the war’s trajectory. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, for instance, recently described the conflict as “disastrous” and made clear that Spain would not support further escalation.

For everyday citizens worldwide, the implications are significant. A wider war could threaten global supply chains, migration patterns, and already fragile regions, while the financial toll—estimated at $1 billion per day—continues to rise.

Ultimately, Sudan’s statement appears designed as a deterrent—a signal meant to discourage a ground invasion that U.S. officials reportedly believe could last until September. Yet as Washington reiterates its pledge to support Israel “until the end,” the potential entry of additional state actors like Sudan makes the path toward a diplomatic solution increasingly complicated.

20/02/2026

Angola and Botswana Unite To Buy Diamond Mining Company De Beers

Angola’s state-owned diamond company, Endiama, has announced plans to increase production to 17 million carats by 2027, following a record output in 2024.

This achievement has cemented Angola’s position as the world’s third-largest producer of rough diamonds by volume, behind only Russia and Botswana.

In addition to boosting production, the Angolan government is reportedly considering acquiring a 20% to 30% strategic share in De Beers, one of the world’s leading diamond companies.

Botswana is also positioning itself around De Beers. The government of Botswana is buying out 15% of De Beers.

De Beers was founded by a British man named Cecil Rhodes over 135 years ago, and started its diamond mining operations in South Africa.

They have mined hundreds of millions of carats of diamonds across Africa, primarily in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, generating tens of billions in revenue.

With Botswana and Angola both coming together to buy over 30% stake of De Beers, the days of imperial exploitation are numbered.

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