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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

“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.

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 funding social programs, while the DA prefers to slash public expenditure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.