Ghana: Socialist Movement of Ghana Condemns Rising Xenophobia

Recent protests against Nigerians in Ghana drew condemnation amid fears of rising xenophobia. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Tens of Thousands Protest in Ivory Coast Against the Slide Into Dictatorship

Taking power in 2011 with the help of French military intervention, 83-year-old President Alassane Ouattara is attempting to grab office for a fourth term by barring both main… Read more »

Burkina Faso: 'Ibrahim Traoré Is the Continuation of Burkina Faso's Revolution,' Says Brother of Pan-Africanist Leader Thomas Sankara

42 years after the 1983 revolution, Burkina Faso takes bold steps toward sovereignty Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia's Authoritarian Spiral Tightens, Four Years After the Coup

Four years have passed since the coup in Tunisia, in which President Kais Saied concentrated power in his hands and entrenched authoritarian rule. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Sankara's Revolution Rises Again

On the anniversary of Thomas Sankara coming to power in Burkina Faso, Jonis Ghedi Alasow reflects on how his legacy lives on in new Sahelian revolutions today Read more »

South Africa: NUMSA Leads Indefinite Strike At South Africa's Leading Cookware Manufacturer

Set to enter its third day on August 6, the strike will continue indefinitely until the company concedes union rights, the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMSA)… Read more »

Angola: 22 Killed During Mass Protests Against Fuel Prices

Angola, one of Africa's top oil producers, is in turmoil after protests erupted over a sharp fuel price hike driven by IMF-backed subsidy cuts. Read more »

South Africa: New Documentary Highlights Struggle of South African Shackdwellers, WHO Denounce Post-Apartheid 'Freedom' Without 'Economic Emancipation'

Thousands of members and supporters of the shack dwellers movement Abahlali baseMjondolo marched through the streets of Durban to mark "Unfreedom Day" Read more »

Niger: Two Years On - Niger's Revolutionary Anniversary Marks Continued Defiance for Sovereignty

Niger's revolution in July 2023 and the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) reignited the spirit of sovereignty and Pan-African resistance across the continent. A recent… Read more »

Niger: On the Long March to Sovereignty - Niger's Revolution Against French Neocolonialism Enters Third Year

Enduring a financial siege by France and terror attacks by its alleged proxies, the popular military government that replaced the puppet regime in Niger enters the third year of… Read more »

Gambia: Youth-Led Anti-Corruption Movement Surges in the Gambia

Gambians from all walks of life - led by the youth-driven GALA movement mobilized across the country on July 23 in an anti-corruption protest as momentum for change grows. Read more »

Cameroon: Biya's Bid Comes as Cameroon Struggles With Deep Political Divisions, Mounting Insecurity, and Economic Challenges

Cameroon's President Paul Biya has officially confirmed his candidacy for the 2025 presidential election, surprising many by seeking an eighth term in office. Read more »

Eswatini: U.S. Deportation of Migrants to Swaziland Further Undermines the Legitimacy of Its Embattled Monarch

King Mswati III, the last absolute monarch in Africa who survived an insurrection by using the army against the pro-democracy movement, has further weakened his position by caving… Read more »

Africa: Trump Administration Targets Africa With Deportation Deals

President Donald Trump asked African nations to accept deported migrants from the United States. The proposal has stirred controversy, with Nigeria firmly rejecting the offer. Read more »

West Africa: New Assembly in Naples to Bring Sahel Voices to the Forefront

On Saturday, July 12, Naples will host an assembly uniting the Sahel diaspora, AES diplomatic representatives, and local communities to amplify voices from the region. Read more »

Sudan: Ethnic Cleansing Awaits North Darfur's Besieged, Starving Population in War-Torn Sudan

The specter of ethnic cleansing looms over hundreds of thousands trapped without food, water, or medicines in the North Darfur state's besieged capital, El Fasher. Read more »

Togo: Seven Killed in Togo Protests Against President Gnassingbé's Rule

Protests erupted last week in Togo as citizens demanded President Gnassingbé's resignation, following a constitutional change that could allow him to extend his more than 20… Read more »

Kenya: 16 Killed By Police in Kenya On Anniversary of Historic Anti-Finance Bill Protests

Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets across the country on the anniversary of the Finance Bill protests. 16 protesters were killed by police. Read more »

Sudan: Now in Its Third Year, War in Sudan Is 'Is Far From Over'

"The world has completely forgotten the crisis in Sudan" where "a slow death" has become the plight of millions, decried Adam Rojal, spokesperson of the General Coordination of… Read more »

Africa: Trump Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling Enabling Govt to Deport Migrants to Countries Not Their Own

Immigrant rights organizer says Trump administration is wielding yet "another attack on human rights" Read more »

Kenya: One Year After Historic Protests, Kenya's Youth Return to the Streets in Fresh Outrage

The recent killing of a blogger while in police custody has sparked a wave of demonstrations in Kenya as outraged citizens take to the streets to demand justice and accountability. Read more »