March 26
Congo-Kinshasa: Crisis Escalates in the Congo - M23 Advances, Peace Talks Collapse
M23 rebels continue their military offensive in the eastern region as peace talks collapse and regional dynamics continue to shift. Read more »
March 25
South Africa: 'I Will Wear My Persona Non Grata As a Badge of Dignity', Said South African Ambassador Expelled By the U.S.
"We must enter into trade negotiations with the USA because our economy and our people need them. But we must never trade our sovereignty, lest we be told that China and Cuba… Read more »
March 24
Mali: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Withdraw From International Organization of La Francophonie
Ostensibly meant to foster greater cooperation between Francophone countries, the three countries allege that the OIF has become "a remote-controlled political instrument" operated… Read more »
March 21
Zambia: What's Behind Hichilema's Constitutional Reforms in Zambia?
Opposition parties allege that under the cover of constitutional reforms, President Hakainde Hichilema is manipulating the 2026 electoral race to secure victory despite his… Read more »
March 18
Sudan: Sudan Suspends Imports From Kenya As Relations Deteriorate Over RSF Support
Sudan has suspended all imports from Kenya after Nairobi hosted RSF representatives who signed a charter for a parallel government. Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Abahlali baseMjondolo Secures Victory Against Forced Evictions
A landmark ruling has blocked the eviction of poor residents in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, marking a major victory for the Abahlali baseMjondolo movement. Read more »
March 14
Congo-Kinshasa: Delcat Idinco - the Voice of the Congolese People
Congolese musician Delcat Idinco had just produced a song about the atrocities taking place amid the M23 onslaught in his home region when he was assassinated in Goma, North Kivu. Read more »
March 06
Sudan: RSF Shelling Kills Dozens in Famine-Stricken Abu Shouk Camp Amid Siege of North Darfur
Attacks on the camp of nearly half a million IDPs are escalating as they await "their inevitable fate, which is a slow death," suffering from "severe hunger and lack of medicines". Read more »
Egypt: U.S., Israel Reject Gaza Reconstruction Plan Adopted At Arab Summit in Cairo
The plan was slammed by the two countries as it does not meet their aspirations in displacing Palestinians out of their homelands, and demilitarizing the resistance groups in Gaza. Read more »
March 05
West Africa: Sahel Alliance Unveils New Flag As Regional Bloc Moves Toward Greater Integration
The AES unveils a new flag as the member nations forge a new path toward regional unity, economic independence, and territorial security. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Faces Backlash for Hosting Sudan's RSF, Escalating Regional Tensions
The move raises questions about Kenya's foreign policy alignment and its implications for regional politics in the months to come. Read more »
Africa: Rio's Carnival - Songs About Afro-Brazilian Religions 'Aren't a Coincidence but a Movement'
Paraíso do Tuiuti Samba School told the story of Xica Manicongo, the first non-Indigenous trans person in Brazil. Read more »
March 04
Benin: 'French Neocolonialism Is the Main Cause of Our Underdevelopment,' Beninese Activist Reiterates After Release From Prison
Arrested after a demonstration demanding the expulsion of French troops, Beninese activists reiterate their commitment to fighting French neocolonialism upon their release. Read more »
March 01
South Africa: Budget Crisis Exposes the Contradictions in South Africa's Government of National Unity
South Africa's two largest parties, allied in the Government of National Unity, disagree on how to resolve the budget crisis: The ANC wants to raise taxes on the poor to continue… Read more »
February 28
Uganda: The Abduction of Dr. Kizza Besigye Marks a New Chapter in Uganda's Political Repression
The abduction and prosecution of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye exposes deepening political repression in East Africa. Read more »
February 27
Africa: From Cape to Caracas - Cultural Mission Brings Venezuelan Music to South Africa and Namibia
Venezuelan singer Gerardo Valentín toured South Africa and Namibia as part of the Viva Venezuela mission to bring Venezuelan culture to the people of the world. Read more »
Africa: Historic Agreement Between Africa and Latin America - ALBA-TCP and SADC Confirm International Cooperation
The Memorandum of Understanding includes a series of agreements, marking a milestone in relations between countries of the global south. Read more »
February 25
Sudan: Stop the Pushback - Defending Women's Rights in Multilateral Spaces
The global "Stop the Pushback" campaign warns of rollbacks on women's rights in multilateral spaces Read more »
February 21
South Africa: Numsa Fights Plant Closures of South Africa's Largest Steel Manufacturer
Apart from the 3,500 jobs at immediate risk, the closure of the Long Steel plants will endanger about a hundred thousand jobs in the value chain. Read more »
February 20
Africa: Kenya's AU Election Loss Reflects Its Regional Isolation
Kenya's bid for the African Union Chairperson position ends in disappointment as Raila Odinga's campaign fails despite strong backing. Read more »
February 18
Africa: Trump or Not, Africa Must Take Charge of Its Future
Under Donald Trump's second administration, Africa's long-standing neocolonial dependency on the United States is being called into question. Read more »
Nigeria: English Court to Weigh Human Rights and Corporate Liability in Shell Pollution Case
At least 1.5 million tons of crude oil has been split in the Niger Delta since 1958, according to the UN's Environment Program (UNEP). Read more »
February 17
Sudan: Sudan's War Escalates - Displacement, Famine, and Human Catastrophe in Darfur
Another attack on Sudan's largest IDP camp, already at the center of the world's largest displacement crisis, added to the death toll--on top of the 13 children dying of hunger… Read more »
February 15
Tanzania: Lessons From the Arusha Declaration - Mviwata Reflects On the Struggle for Farmers and the Working Class
The Arusha Declaration, presented by Julius Nyerere in 1967, sought to dismantle neocolonial exploitation through socialism, people's democracy, and self-reliance. Read more »
February 13
Morocco: Moroccan Workers Fight Back Against 'Anti-Worker' Bill
Morocco launched a nationwide strike to protest passage of "strike law", reaching a participation rate of over 80% Read more »
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