A strange way to create national borders.

Africa is not all desert, savannah & jungles. There are more complex climate environments such as desert shrublands (Karoo & Sahelian regions), subtropical regions (southeast Africa), wetlands (i. e. marshlands & swamplands) & even places in the mountains that freeze over during African winters. But what if we could draw borders along these climate zones & make them countries? How would such a world look? 

Firearms I would love to have.

The S&W 617 revolver. 

The classic AK-47 held by inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov. 

The AR-15 from the USA. 

The Chinese Norinco LG5 / QLU11 sniper grenade launcher. 

Israel's Uzi submachine gun by Uziel Gal.

YouTube playlists:

• Wearable technology 

• Defence 

If I could design my own national broadcasting corporation.

Television: 

• News & talk channel (economy, politics & geopolitics) 

• Sports channel 

Radio: 

• News & talk station (economy, politics & geopolitics) 

• Talk station (Domestic matters: love, marriage, kids, community matters) 

• Sports talk & broadcasting. 

• Various music genre specific music stations: Classical / jazz music station, traditional music station & local pop music station. 

Two television stations & six radio stations. I'm very simple.

All the bows but no arrows: Why African footballers fade on the biggest stages.

I can confidently say that this is the most talented African national team I've ever seen been assembled. Ivory Coast once had Salomon Kalou, Wilfried Bony, Gervinho, Emmanuel Eboué, Romaric, Didier Drogba, Aruna Dindane, Kolo & Yaya Touré in their national team but never reached the heights they could've reached, even if they won AFCON as their Golden Generation was waning in 2015. Pound-for-pound in terms of talent, they were equal & maybe better than the German team that won the 2014 World Cup & had more talent than the Netherlands team that reached the 2010 World Cup Final. That early 2010s Ivory Coast generation could have reached the 2010 World Cup Final & won the 2014 World Cup but they just didn't have a coach who could use their talents to full effect or maybe provide the necessary motivation to become the first ever African team to reach, at least, the semifinals of a senior men's FIFA World Cup. 

And this is the case for African football in general. I think when our players go to a World Cup, they are just happy to be there while European & South American teams go to a World Cup believing there is a job at hand & they must not disgrace their countries. Even when a handful of African players want to prove their worth at a World Cup, they are brought down by the gravity of being African on a global stage. The "Who do you think you are?" gravity from both countrymen & the world which is likely not experienced by European or South American teams. Because in Europe, they expect their teams to reach the quarterfinals or even bring back the trophy no matter how outclassed they are in terms of talent compared to other national teams. While Africans often have no clear objective when qualifying for a FIFA World Cup.

Football archetypes (I. Y. iMpofana)

Striker: Striker must have technique, eye for goal, capable of taking free kicks & possibly - height to beat defenders for headers on high balls. The typical number 9.

Archetypes of this position: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thierry Henry, Sibusiso Zuma, Edinson Cavani. 

Left-wing/Right-wing: Wingers are typically known as fast & are dribblers, they must also hae an accurate shot because they won't only be providing assists for the striker but will often find themselves in front of goal. Typically wears number 7 or 11.

Archetypes of this position: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr., Kylian Mbappé. 

Attacking midfielder: This is a player that needs to read the attacking game & find gaps in the opposition defence, with modern pressing - this position has become rare with attacking midfielders being either pure forwards or more central midfielders. This is naturally a dribbler & is the classic number 10.

Archetypes of this position: Rui Costa, Ronaldinho, Diego Maradona, Pelé, Ricardo Kaká, Javier Pastore & Marta in women's football. 

Central midfielder: The central midfielder controls the midfield & is found in both sides of the field during offence & defence. He/She needs to simply be a good passer on most occasions. 

Archetypes of this position: Xavi Hernandez, Xabi Alonso, Steven Gerrard, Jabulani Mendu. 

Defensive midfielder: This individual provides an extra layer of defence & usually presses the most. And because he does the most pressing he/she has to have some pace to press faster players. He also needs to tackle at times & try turn defence into offence. He/She needs to be able to take the ball from the oppositions feet. 

Archetypes of this position: Edgar Davids, Claude Makelele, Lassana Diarra, Michael Essien, N'golo Kanté. 

Left-back/Right-back (Fullbacks): These individuals are defenders who are at times the first line of defence depending on the opposition's playing style. They mark the wingers so may need to also have some pace. They also, at times, push into the midfield & into attacking lines depending on which tactics are used. 

Archetypes of this position: Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Achraf Hakimi. 

Centre-back: This is the main defender, he/she simply needs to stop the opposition attack & so needs to be decisive, needs good ball control & some speed for faster offensive players. 

Archetypes of this position: Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Nesta, Paolo Maldini, Sergio Ramos. 

Goalkeeper: The goalkeeper needs to have good instincts & quick reaction. Ideally he/she must be tall as well & have some ball control with his/her feet to prevent mistakes at the last line of defence. 

Archetypes of this position: Julio Cesar, Manuel Neuer, Thibaut Courtois.