by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | Jun 17, 2026 | General
Africa is central to global energy supply. From conventional to critical minerals, its energy potential is not in question. What is less often acknowledged is how much of that potential remains structurally underutilised, not because of resource constraints, but...
by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | May 24, 2026 | General
Executive Summary The global order is undergoing a structural shift. Institutions and frameworks shaped in a different era are increasingly misaligned with current geopolitical realities, particularly for regions such as Africa. As the new world order emerges, Africa...
by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | May 9, 2026 | General
Executive Summary The escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel are not simply a regional crisis; they reflect a deeper structural shift in the global order toward fragmentation, transactional alliances, and reduced predictability. For Africa,...
by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | Apr 20, 2026 | General
This was supposed to be my third and final attempt at a Boston Qualifier. That’s what I told myself. My coach. My family. No more after this. Training was intense: brutal; identical to Valencia. The same early mornings, long miles, and relentless...
by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | Dec 8, 2025 | General
This was not the post I planned to write. In my head, the Valencia Marathon recap would be a triumphant victory parade: Boston Qualifying time achieved, training justified, medal shining, audience applauding. Maybe even a slow-motion finish line video😃 Instead, life...