House Of Ginea

06/17/2026

There’s justice somewhere

This almost never happens in Africa

On Tuesday June 17, 2026, Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua walked into the presidency and submitted the resignation of every single cabinet member in Equatorial Guinea. The reason was not a coup. Not a scandal. Not external pressure. The government simply did not perform.

Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced it on X with words that cut clean: “The rule is simple: public responsibility has to come with results. The degree of ex*****on achieved is clearly insufficient in relation to the expectations and commitments undertaken.”

Less than 10% of the government’s targets were met. The entire cabinet paid the price.

Africa has spent decades watching leaders cling to power regardless of what they deliver to the people. This moment in Equatorial Guinea, whatever its political context, puts a different standard on the table. You either perform or you go.

That idea alone is worth talking about.

What would African governance look like if accountability like this became the norm and not the exception? Drop your thoughts below.

— Historical Africa🌍

06/12/2026

Viv revolisyon Ayisyèn nan. Viv lame nasyonal nou an.

06/06/2026

When the facts speaks for themselves

06/04/2026

Viv Ayiti

Haiti’s Ministry of Defense has announced a nationwide recruitment campaign for the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAD’H), scheduled to take place from June 8 to June 12 across all ten departments of the country. The initiative comes as Haitian authorities continue efforts to strengthen national security institutions amid ongoing instability and security challenges.

According to the ministry, the recruitment drive targets both new soldiers and specialized technical personnel. Beyond traditional military roles, the FAD’H is seeking professionals in fields such as civil engineering, architecture, information technology, agronomy, healthcare, and law. The recruitment of specialists suggests a broader effort to develop the military’s administrative, logistical, medical, and infrastructure capabilities.

For soldier candidates, priority will be given to Haitian citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 who meet physical and legal requirements. Applicants with training in areas such as computer science, records management, and secretarial work may receive additional consideration. Authorities also indicated that civic engagement, including scouting experience and blood donation activities, could be taken into account during the selection process.

The recruitment campaign comes as the FAD’H continues a gradual rebuilding process that began after the armed forces were re-established in 2017, more than two decades after being dissolved in 1995. While the Haitian National Police (PNH) remains the country’s primary internal security force, recent governments have sought to expand the military’s role in border security, disaster response, infrastructure support, and national defense.

Applications in the West Department will be accepted at the Anacaona Military Base in Léogâne and the Corps d’Aviation base in Clercine, while candidates in other regions will submit their files through departmental offices of Haiti’s Civil Protection Directorate. The recruitment effort follows recent government initiatives to increase the size of both the PNH and the FAD’H as authorities attempt to address growing security concerns across the country.
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05/31/2026

The traditional of “funeral wakes.”

For generations in Louisiana, wakes were not quiet formal events held for only a few hours. ⚜️🕯️

Families often stayed together all night before funerals:
Praying.
Cooking.
Telling stories.
Singing hymns.
Sharing memories.
And refusing to let grief happen in isolation.

Many traditions blended:
Catholic customs.
African mourning traditions.
French Creole practices.
Caribbean influence.
And deeply rooted Gulf Coast family culture.

Children often remained present too, learning early that mourning was something communities carried together.

To outsiders, these gatherings sometimes felt unusually emotional or intimate.

But in Louisiana, grief was rarely treated as something hidden away quietly behind closed doors.

People sat with it together until sunrise.

05/25/2026

Know thyself

05/20/2026

This is independence..

04/14/2026

St. Jacques

03/19/2026

News

Haiti and have jointly submitted a nomination to UNESCO for the inscription of “Living arts and social practices of Vodou in Benin and Haiti” on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This multinational file highlights as a vibrant, living tradition that spans West Africa and the , highlighting deep historical and cultural connections forged through the transatlantic slave trade.

The nomination aims to move beyond common stereotypes and misconceptions about Vodou in popular media. Instead, it presents the practice as a comprehensive system of cultural expression, social cohesion, knowledge transmission, and community resilience. It encompasses music, dance, rituals, visual arts (including vèvè symbols and sequin work), oral traditions, and contemporary adaptations that continue to evolve while maintaining core spiritual and social functions.

Vodou (also spelled Vodun or Voodoo depending on regional context) originates in the ancient kingdoms of the Gulf of Benin region, particularly historical Dahomey (present-day Benin), where it was historically tied to royal and communal life, with deities linked to natural elements such as water, earth, air, and fire. Enslaved Africans transported these beliefs and practices to the Caribbean, where they adapted and syncretized with local and Catholic influences in , forming what is known as Haitian Vodou.

Haitian cultural authorities, including the Bureau National d’Ethnologie (BNE), coordinated the preparation of the dossier in close collaboration with Beninese counterparts. The process was notably inclusive, involving direct participation from Vodou practitioners, community leaders, and cultural experts from both countries.

The submission is currently under review by UNESCO’s evaluation body. A final decision on inscription is anticipated during the 2027 cycle of the Intergovernmental Committee. Successful inscription would add to Haiti’s growing list of UNESCO-recognized intangible heritage elements (which already includes Joumou soup, cassava bread practices, and, most recently, Compas music in 2025) and further highlight Benin’s central role as a cradle of Vodun traditions.

11/27/2025

Today is a great day and reason to give thanks. To be grateful and to be in expectation of something great.