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Wars Without End: Who Profits from Global Chaos from Africa to the Middle East and Europe?
Wars Without End: Who Profits from Global Chaos from Africa to the Middle East and Europe?
Written by George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG.com
From the burning deserts of Sudan to the blood-soaked streets of Gaza, from the trenches of Ukraine to the haunted refugee trails across the Sahel and Mediterranean, war has become a permanent fixture of our global landscape. The world, it seems, is no longer moving towards peace but deeper into conflict. The pertinent questions now are: What is this war about? Will there ever be peace? And who benefits from all this destruction?
To answer these questions, we must leave behind the tired clichés and dive deep into the uncomfortable truths of geopolitics, proxy wars, arms economies, foreign manipulation, internal corruption and the cold-blooded calculations of global power blocs. This is not just about tanks and missiles; it is about economics, imperialism, ego and empire.
Africa: War as a Tool for Exploitation. Africa, though rich in natural resources, remains the most conflict-ridden continent in the world. From the DRC, where multinational corporations fund armed groups to maintain access to coltan and cobalt, to the genocidal power struggles in Sudan and Ethiopia, war has become a tool for external exploitation and internal division.
According to a 2023 African Union report, over 70% of African armed conflicts in the last decade were fueled by competition over natural resources, often with the silent backing of foreign governments and corporations. France for example, maintained neocolonial military influence in the Sahel under the guise of fighting terrorism, but Niger’s recent ousting of French forces exposed how these interventions were more about uranium contracts than African stability.
Prof. Patrick Lumumba of Kenya once stated, “Africa is at war with itself because it has failed to identify its real enemies and foreign interests masked as friends.” This truth is exemplified by the fact that while Africans die in conflicts, European, Chinese and American companies thrive on the continent’s minerals.
The result? Displacement, poverty and brain drain. Meanwhile, foreign weapons manufacturers record record profits.
The Middle East: A Playground for Proxy Powers. The Middle East has become the globe’s most militarized arena and a chessboard for proxy wars between regional powers like Iran and Saudi Arabia and global titans like the U.S., Russia and China.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has spanned over seven decades, with the 2023–2025 Gaza War being one of the deadliest in recent memory. Over 40,000 civilians were killed in less than a year, mostly Palestinians and the world watched with either indifference or hypocrisy.
Behind every bomb dropped is a profit ledger. The U.S. military-industrial complex, backed by companies like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman, has continued to profit from military sales to Israel, Saudi Arabia and others. In 2024 alone, the U.S. approved $19 billion in arms sales to the region.
The Yemen war, rarely covered by mainstream Western media, is a humanitarian catastrophe manufactured by power rivalries between Iran and Saudi Arabia with weapons from the West. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described it as “the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.” Who benefits? Arms dealers, geopolitical manipulators and oil giants.
Europe: Between Nationalism and NATO. While Europe has long projected itself as a bastion of peace and civilization, its hands are stained with the blood of fresh war, namely the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began in 2022 and has since escalated into a full-blown continental crisis.
The war in Ukraine is not simply about territory; it is about NATO’s eastward expansion, Russia’s imperial insecurity and the competition for energy routes and ideological dominance. President Emmanuel Macron warned in 2023, “Europe is sleepwalking into a wider war it does not understand,” but the warning came too late.
While Ukrainians bury their dead and millions flee into exile, U.S and European arms manufacturers are raking in billions. Germany, the U.K. and France all increased their military budgets to record levels in 2024 and arms contracts with Ukraine skyrocketed. A Lockheed Martin executive famously (and shamelessly) said: “This conflict is good for business.”
LET THAT SINK IN.
The Common Denominator: The Military-Industrial Complex. From Africa to Europe and the Middle East, there’s a hidden architecture of profit that connects all these wars: the global military-industrial complex. This unholy alliance of arms manufacturers, lobbyists, war hawks, and corrupt politicians thrives on conflict. Peace is bad for their business model.
This was best explained by the late U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who warned in 1961:
“In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence by the military-industrial complex.”
Today, that COMPLEX runs UNCHECKED. It is the SOLE BENEFACTOR of WAR.
Weapons are sold to both sides of conflicts. Nations are destabilized under the pretext of democracy promotion. African leaders buy tanks while their citizens go hungry. Middle Eastern regimes bomb each other with Western tech. European powers, once proud peacekeepers now fund their own war economies. War has become the engine of capitalism, the fuel for national budgets and a distraction from domestic failures.
Will There Ever Be Peace? The hope for peace seems more distant than ever. The UN is increasingly toothless, manipulated by veto powers. The AU and Arab League remain politically weak and financially dependent. Global peace talks have become public-relations exercises not sincere efforts.
Peace is not impossible; it begins when the people of AFRICA, the MIDDLE EAST and EUROPE realize the common enemy is not each other, but the systems that profit from their division. As long as we fight among ourselves, the real benefactors remain untouched.
Nelson Mandela once declared, “It is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.” Today, we have too MANY DESTROYERS and too FEW BUILDERS.
The Way Forward: Truth, Unity, Resistance. Peace cannot come from silence. We must expose the profiteers, name the lobbyists, shame the war merchants. African intellectuals, European activists and Middle Eastern reformists must unite in a new global coalition against endless war.
WE MUST DEMAND:
Accountability for war crimes, whether by rebel groups or state actors.
Transparency in arms deals, especially in conflict zones.
Investment in peace economies & education, healthcare and sustainable development.
Media honesty to report truth not propaganda.
Continental unity, especially in Africa, where Pan-Africanism must rise again.
In the words of Thomas Sankara,
“He who feeds you, controls you.” In today’s context: He who arms you, owns your soul.
Call to Conscience. The world today is not at war because of divine fate or ancient hatred. it is at war because someone, somewhere, is making obscene profits from it. Until we confront this reality, until we stop dancing to the drums of war sounded by others, peace will remain an illusion.
Let us reject being pawns in their deadly game. From Juba to Jenin, from Kyiv to Kinshasa, from Tripoli to Tel Aviv. We must SHOUT LOUD ENOUGH for the profiteers of war to hear: We choose PEACE. Not because we are WEAK, but because we are finally wise.
Written by George Omagbemi Sylvester
Published by SaharaWeeklyNG.com
FRSC@ 38: SHEHU MOHAMMED STEERING NIGERIA’S ROAD SAFETY REVOLUTION TO GREATER HEIGHTS
By Deputy Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem (Rtd) fsi, MNIM, anipr
When Mallam Shehu Mohammed assumed leadership as Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), he inherited not just an institution with history, but a national mandate that touches every family, every highway, and every community in Nigeria. At 38 years, the Corps stands tall as Africa’s model road safety agency, and under his stewardship, that legacy is not merely preserved, it is being boldly redefined.
Nigeria’s highways were once synonymous with fear. Before 1988, the World Health Organisation ranked Nigeria among the most dangerous countries in the world to drive. It was a troubling indictment that demanded courage and clarity of purpose. The establishment of the FRSC under Decree No. 45 of 1988 laid the foundation for reform. But sustaining and advancing that reform across decades requires visionary leadership, the kind now exemplified by Mallam Shehu Mohammed.
Today, under his command, the Corps is consolidating its position as one of the most technologically advanced and operationally efficient law enforcement institutions in Nigeria. With renewed strategic focus, the present leadership has deepened the Safe Systems Approach built on people, processes, and technology, ensuring that safety interventions are not reactive, but preventive and intelligence-driven.
One of the defining hallmarks of his administration is accelerated digital transformation. Within six months, over 3,000 personnel were trained to strengthen operational competence and technological adaptability. More than 95 per cent of the Corps’ administrative and operational processes are automated, supported by over 30 web-based applications that enhance traffic governance nationwide. From the National Crash Reporting Information System (NACRIS) to the upgraded e-ticketing platform, innovation is no longer optional; it is institutional culture.
Emergency response under the current Corps Marshal has become faster and more coordinated, with nationwide response time reduced dramatically from 50 minutes to 15 minutes. The 122 toll-free emergency line and 24-hour National Call Centre continue to serve as lifelines for distressed road users, reflecting a leadership that understands that every second counts.
Strategic stakeholder engagement has equally flourished. Safe corridor initiatives have been strengthened, collaboration with transport unions intensified, and enforcement around articulated vehicles tightened. The result is a significant reduction in tanker-related crashes, a development that speaks to deliberate policy direction and disciplined implementation.
Under Mallam Shehu Mohammed’s leadership, data has become a central pillar of enforcement and planning. Through strengthened collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission, the National Bureau of Statistics, and the Nigeria Customs Service, the Corps has advanced harmonized data systems that support evidence-based interventions. Transparent weekly crash trend reporting now guides targeted deployment and corrective strategies.
Nigeria’s standing on the global stage has also been reinforced. The country remains an active participant in the renewed UN Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–2030) and continues alignment with international road safety conventions. These achievements build on the solid foundation laid by past leaders from Olu Agunloye and General Haladu Hannaniya to Chief Osita Chidoka, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, and Dauda Ali Biu, but under the present Corps Marshal, the momentum has unmistakably intensified.
Operationally, the Corps’ footprint now spans 12 Zonal Commands, 37 Sector Commands, over 300 Unit Commands, over 700 Station Offices, 59 Zebra Emergency Ambulance Points, and presence in all 774 Local Government Areas of Nigeria. Yet beyond physical structures lies a stronger institutional spirit, one driven by discipline, professionalism, and accountability.
From a nation once ranked among the most unsafe for motorists to a continental pacesetter in road safety management, Nigeria’s transformation story is inseparable from the strength of its leadership. At 38 years, FRSC is not simply celebrating longevity; it is celebrating purposeful stewardship.
Mallam Shehu Mohammed represents a generation of reform-minded leadership committed to smarter mobility systems, data-driven enforcement, and people-centered safety administration.
His tenure reflects continuity with courage sustaining the Corps’ proud legacy while boldly steering it toward greater innovation and measurable impact.
The road ahead is demanding. But under his steady command, Nigeria’s highways are safer, its systems smarter, and its future brighter.
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Introducing “Atupaglowco” : Where Fragrance Meets Feeling; The Story of Our Beginning
Introducing “Atupaglowco”: Where Fragrance Meets Feeling; The Story of Our Beginning
Every great journey begins with a sense of anticipation. For us, it began with a simple belief that a space should do more than exist, it should speak comfort and glow.
In a world filled with noise, stress, and endless motion, we realized something powerful. Fragrance can transform not just rooms, but moods. A familiar scent can calm anxiety. A warm aroma can turn a house into a home. A gentle glow can bring peace after a long day. This realization gave birth to “Atupaglowco.”
Atupaglowco was not created to sell diffusers, room sprays, or candles. It was created to create experiences. To create moments. To create atmospheres where people can breathe, reflect, and feel whole again.
The name itself represents more than a brand. It represents warmth. It represents light. It represents presence. We remember the early days, the planning, the testing of scents, the moments of doubt, and the moments of excitement. Each candle poured was a step of faith. Each fragrance blended was a piece of our vision coming to life. We weren’t just building products; we were building something meaningful.
Our diffusers were designed to quietly fill spaces with elegance.
Our room sprays were crafted to instantly refresh and revive environments. Our candles were made to bring calm, beauty, and a soft glow into everyday life.
Atupaglowco was born from passion, patience, and purpose. This launch is not just the start of a business. It is the start of a movement to help people create spaces they love. Spaces that inspire rest. Spaces that inspire joy. Spaces that glow.
We believe fragrance is personal. We believe glow is emotional. We believe every space deserves both.
Today, we proudly introduce Atupaglowco to the world.
This is only the beginning.
Ajadi Hails Oyo Speaker Ogundoyin at 39, Describes Him as Beacon of Purposeful Leadership
A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin, on the occasion of his 39th birthday, describing him as “a symbol of resilience, maturity and purposeful leadership in Nigeria’s democratic journey.”
In a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Tuesday, Ajadi praised Ogundoyin’s steady rise in public service, noting that his emergence as Speaker at a relatively young age reflects the possibilities of responsible youth leadership when combined with discipline, vision and service.
“Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin’s leadership has shown that age is not a barrier to excellence,” Ajadi said. “At 39, he stands tall as one of the most impactful Speakers in Oyo State’s history—calm, inclusive and deeply committed to democratic ideals.”
Ogundoyin, who represents Ibarapa East State Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party, has served as Speaker since 2019 and was re-elected to lead the 10th Assembly in June 2023. His tenure has been marked by legislative stability, improved executive–legislative relations and youth-inclusive governance.
Ajadi commended the Speaker for fostering unity within the Assembly and prioritising laws that strengthen grassroots development across Oyo State. “His humility, accessibility and focus on people-oriented legislation have earned him respect beyond party lines,” he said. “He exemplifies the kind of leadership Oyo State needs—one anchored on service, accountability and progress.”
The governorship aspirant further described Ogundoyin as a rallying point for young Nigerians aspiring to public office. “In a country searching for credible leaders, Ogundoyin’s story offers hope,” Ajadi added. “He has shown that when young leaders are trusted with responsibility, they can deliver stability and results.”
Ajadi wished the Speaker many more years of good health, wisdom and greater service to Oyo State and Nigeria at large, praying that his leadership journey continues to inspire a new generation of public servants.
Ogundoyin, one of the youngest Speakers in Nigeria, has continued to attract goodwill messages from political leaders, civil society actors and constituents, as Oyo State marks another year in the life of a lawmaker widely regarded as a steady hand in the state’s legislative affairs.
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