The Dizzying Tale of Uganda’s Latest ‘Ex-Gay’ Campaigner
Elisha Mukisa ended up in jail thanks to the Anti-Homosexuality Act he helped get passed. So why does he still back it?
Neocolonial Debt, Extractivism, and the Roots of Zambia’s Economic Crisis
Two of Zambia’s key copper mines have returned to foreign private control. The metal, which is 70% of Zambia’s exports, is a major source of foreign exchange at a time…
Concerns Grow Over Global Cholera Trends
The number of cholera cases worldwide continues to grow, with countries in eastern and southern Africa being the most heavily affected. Experts call for improving access to hygiene and clean…
7 Million Displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo as M23 Attacks Continue
Mass displacement reaches record levels as M23, a proxy force backed by Rwanda, continues its offensive in the eastern provinces of the DRC in violation of a ceasefire
Facebook Workers in Kenya Say Meta Hasn’t Paid Them for 6 Months Amid Legal Case
Meta and its contractor have now been accused of contempt of court by a group of content moderators
Moscow’s Man on the Spot in Africa
A Powerful Player in the Dirty Business of Empire.
Over 2,500 Migrants Died or Went Missing While Trying to Reach Europe via the Mediterranean This Year: UNHCR
The land routes taken by migrants through Sub-Saharan Africa and the sea crossing points in Libya and Tunisia are also extremely dangerous due to wars and local conflicts. Those who…
The Real Reasons the Derna Dam in Libya Broke
By Mnar Adley / MintPress News More than 11,000 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating floods in the Libyan city of Derna. But corporate mainstream media outlets like…
Earthquake in Morocco: Government and European Imperialism to Blame for Rising Death Toll
The death toll from Friday’s earthquake in Morocco continues to grow as some areas have yet to receive aid. This is a consequence of the subordination of the Moroccan regime…
Does Elon Musk’s Refusal to Comply with All of Ukraine’s Demands Constitute Treason?
By Glenn Greenwald / Rumble What does it mean to be “pro-Russian?” That was the question we examined on Wednesday night when we dissected a new report commissioned by the…
‘Obama’s Man in Africa’ Under House Arrest as Popular Coup Rocks Gabon
Before his removal in a military coup, Gabon’s hopelessly corrupt President Ali Bongo was courted by Obama and feted from Washington to Davos. The US war on Libya which destabilized…
BRICS and the Future of Humanity, an Invitation to Reflection
By Anna Polo / Pressenza A multipolar and heterogeneous world is certainly more interesting than one dominated by a single power, the United States, with Europe in tow. The recent…
Another Regime in ‘French West Africa’ Is Toppled
Military officers in Gabon on Wednesday overthrew and arrested the country’s president, whose family ruled since 1967. It is the fourth coup in a former French African colony in the…
Shocked By Niger Coup, Victoria Nuland Appeared ‘Desperate’ During Africa Tour
A veteran South African official detailed meeting with an unprepared and “desperate” Acting Deputy Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, begging for local help rolling back the popular coup in Niger.…
On Military Coups and Starvation: Is Western Media’s Perception of Africa Racist?
By Ramzy Baroud / CounterPunch Racism goes beyond the use of certain words or the discriminatory practices of everyday life. It is also about political perceptions, intellectual depictions, and collective…