“A blue sky speckled with clusters of silvery clouds floating high above the ‘debarkader’ where Ram used to moor his pirogue for decades before it eventually disappeared without any explanation. The case of the vanished vessel is one of the…”
Kamarad Ram; his Commitment to Revolutionary Socialism Read Post »
“People who follow the politics of traditional parties have been experiencing a profound at the unprincipled manoeuvres and even more cynical horse-trading that the leaders of the main parties have been up to. The secret and not-so-secret sessions of “koz-koze…”
For a Return to Class Politics Read Post »
“What is really the endgame? The United States’ (US) invasion of Venezuela and the kidnapping of the sitting president, Nicolás Maduro, and first lady, Cilia Flores on 3 January 2026, is simply outrageous. This is a watershed moment and has …”
What is the Endgame in Venezuela? Read Post »
“Issa G. Shivji, one of Africa’s foremost thinkers, stands as a towering figure in the continent’s intellectual and political landscape. The Tanzanian scholar has made invaluable contributions to the study of law, political economy, development, socialism, and the broader African…”
Issa Shivji: The Intellectual Vanguard of Africa’s Liberation Read Post »
“More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid. A global fleet of boats, part of an international maritime initiative aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to starving people in Gaza, was…”
The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Everything you need to know Read Post »
“The fight against HIV and AIDS in Africa has been ongoing for decades, supported by funding that has provided essential resources for those affected. Over the years, financial support has contributed to improvements in ARV treatment, allowing newly infected individuals…”
Rohingya Refugees: Lessons for Women in South Africa Read Post »
“For many migrants living in South Africa, the lack of legal documents to prove their identities is a source of constant stress and anxiety. Without these important documents, every day becomes challenging, and opportunities for a better life seem small…”
Migrant Struggles in South Africa: Quest for Identity and Opportunity Read Post »
“Some locals fear a new bill imposed from Paris will affect their right to self-determination. Protests have erupted in New Caledonia in response to changes to local voting rules. The new laws allow French residents who have lived in the…”
EXPLAINER: Why are Indigenous Kanak People Protesting in New Caledonia? Read Post »
“The Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST) this past week launched the Landless Solidarity Campaign in Rio Grande do Sul to help the more than 1.3 million people affected by the heavy rains and floods in the state. More than 90,000…”
The Principle of Landless Solidarity and the Recent Rains in Rio Grande do Sul Read Post »
The wars in Ukraine and Palestine continue to escalate as the U.S. bolsters them with billions more in weapons, feeding the insatiable military industries all in the name of security and stability. Yet, at the same time, a rapidly swelling undercurrent of sustainable and affordable nonviolent methods to protect civilians and prevent violence is accelerating throughout the world.
Although largely unreported, a growing number of creative and courageous people are building community safety from the ground up without introducing more violence. And a complementary infrastructure of research, training and communication is emerging to support their work.
There’s a Better Way to Make Communities Safer Read Post »
“After six months of savage and relentless attacks by Israel against Palestinian civilians resulting in more than 100,000 Palestinians murdered, maimed, or buried under the rubble – 75% of whom are children, the elderly and women – the United Nations Security Council…”
Despite UN Security Council Resolution on Ceasefire, Israel Continues its Genocide Read Post »
“UN aid chief says 730,000 Sudanese children are thought to suffer from ‘severe’ malnutrition.
Nearly five million people in Sudan are at risk of “catastrophic” hunger in the coming months, the United Nations has warned, calling for the country’s warring…”
UN Warns Five Million Could Suffer ‘Catastrophic’ Hunger in Sudan Amid War Read Post »
