As the US deliberately starves the Cuban people, solidarity activists launch campaign to send flour
The People’s Forum, based in the United States, has launched a solidarity campaign with Cuban neighbors living under brutal US blockade
Hypocrisy at work: anti-migrant politicians call for more sanctions against Venezuela
US lawmakers are both promoting racist rhetoric against migrants and fueling the very same sanctions that drive mass migration
US resumes previously suspended sanctions against Venezuela after candidate declared ineligible
The US had temporarily eased some of the unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela following agreements between the government and the opposition about the upcoming elections
US releases detained Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab
After over three years imprisoned in Cape Verde and Miami, Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab was released in a prisoner exchange with the US
ECOWAS to hold talks with Niger as Sahel states move to expand ties
The West African regional bloc has decided to negotiate with Niamey for a “short transition roadmap” that can potentially lift sweeping economic sanctions. Meanwhile, Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, is strengthening regional integration
“People make the revolution:” charting an anti-imperialist path in West Africa
Achy Ekissi of the Communist Party of Côte d’Ivoire talks about the coup in Niger, the political changes in the Sahel and the struggle against imperialism. He also talks about the role of the left in these processes
US announces temporary suspension of sanctions against Venezuelan oil and gas
The measure lasts 6 months and renewal depends on compliance with electoral agreement; this is a “diplomatic victory,” says Caracas
Cuban President exchanges with US revolutionaries on UNGA visit
Amid UN General Assembly week, Díaz-Canel addresses people in the United States fighting for an end to the US blockade against Cuba and for removing Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger form Alliance of Sahel States to advance collective defense
As an ECOWAS military threat looms over Niger, the three countries have formally declared that any act of aggression against one will be considered an aggression against all. The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have come to power in popularly-backed coups amid mass anti-French anger and rising insecurity in the Sahel
Russia vetoes resolution seeking extension of sanctions against Mali
Russia and the government of Mali had objected to the indefinite extension of sanctions as harmful for the political process to establish peace in the country. They had sought a provision whereby the sanctions regime would be wound up in August 2024
The people do not want war: mass protests continue in Niger against ECOWAS threats
The CNSP has proposed a three-year transition period for Niger as ECOWAS threatens increasingly-unpopular military action. Nigeriens have continued to take to the streets to demand the removal of foreign troops from their soil and for the lifting of “inhumane” sanctions
Dilemmas of Humanity conference calls for Pan-African, working class power
At the Dilemmas of Humanity: Pan African Dialogues to Build Socialism conference, 184 delegates from 38 radical organizations charted the socialist way forward for Africa at a time of dramatic change in the world order
- Accusations and attacks mark Mexico’s second presidential debate
- Measles in Chicago sparks misdirected blame against migrants
- Palestinian students and academics express solidarity with university encampments across the globe
- “We’ve always been here!”: Indigenous peoples release final declaration of Terra Livre Camp 2024
- Colombia to make HIV treatment more accessible through compulsory licensing
