Mapping Faultlines: Lavrov and Macron’s Africa visits reveal new geopolitical realities
In this episode of Mapping Faultlines, NewClick’s Prabir Purkayastha talks about the recent visits of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and French President Macron to Africa
Progressive sections denounce outcome of New Caledonia referendum
The referendum on freedom from France in the collectivity of New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific saw over 50% of the electorate boycotting the vote, adhering to the call of pro-independence forces. Meanwhile, pro-French loyalist sections have claimed victory
The pandemic response in Martinique and Guadeloupe: the looming shadow of colonialism
Trade unions in the Antille islands have been calling for independence in creating their public health strategies and measures
The Algerian government’s actions come following comments by French president Emmanuel Macron, which the government said amounts to foreign interference in its internal affairs
French attempts to intervene in Lebanon have increased after the Beirut warehouse blasts last year. It has been in the forefront of alleging widespread corruption and supporting calls for a technocratic government
French intervention in Lebanon reveals colonial approach
The ongoing political and economic crisis in Lebanon has been exploited by the French government for the fulfilment of its larger political and economic objectives in the region
- Lula and Bolsonaro to face off in second round of presidential elections in Brazil
- British Trade unions and leftist organizations hold massive mobilizations over cost of living crisis
- Lula leads in overseas voting with majority in 29 countries, Bolsonaro in 6
- Election-eve polls in Brazil give Lula 50-51% of valid votes
- US imposes fresh sanctions on companies allegedly involved in Iranian oil trade
