The struggle of the Tunisian people for democracy has suffered significant setbacks under President Kais Saied who just won another term in an heavily criticized electoral process, raising concerns about the establishment of a new dictatorship.
During his time in office, Tunisian President Kais Saied has persecuted the political opposition in the country and dissolved key institutions in a move described by most as a coup
An agreement between the UK and Mauritius on the Chagos Archipelago is being hailed as a key step in decolonization, but the Diego Garcia island will remain a military base under US control.
Despite being scheduled for release on September 29, Egyptian authorities have refused to release Abdel Fattah
The demand for reform is also supported by the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and countries such as China which want greater representation from the developing countries in global decision making.
Kenyan students have been on the streets to protest a new funding model for higher education that they claim limits access to education
The struggles waged by Cabral and the PAIGC continue to be incredibly relevant today. The ongoing and increasing brutality of Western imperialism in the 21st century necessitates a return to the ideas of Cabral to chart a way forward
During the summit, China announced the unilateral opening of its market for 33 countries in Africa and promising them zero-tariff treatment for 100% tariff line
In an IPA-hosted press conference, Sudanese leftists discussed the impact of war on the distribution of proper healthcare
Health activists and organizations are urging an intensified response to the Mpox outbreak in Africa, where the virus has infected thousands and caused hundreds of deaths
With more than 60% of membership of the entire organisation being women, the Congress held on 9 August, South Africa’s National Women’s Day was an important part of the movement’s commitment to building women’s power from below.
People’s movements and left organizations around the world held an international day of action in solidarity with Venezuela on August 17
- Israel continues to target Palestinian and foreign journalists
- Argentine Chamber of Deputies ratifies Milei’s veto of university funding law
- Israel commits new massacre in Damascus, continues attacks on Lebanon and Gaza
- Undercover Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in Nablus
- Workers’ Party of Tunisia calls recent elections a “charade” and says Saied has no legitimacy
