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Justice Denied: Kenya’s Gen Z Protests and the Fight Against State Violence
By Moses Desire Kouyo In the heart of Nairobi on June 25, 2024, a generation’s dream for a fairer future was met with gunfire. What began as a peaceful anti-tax protest led by Kenya’s youth — the so-called...
TrustAfrica Advocates for a Borderless Africa to Boost Mobility and Economic Opportunities
TrustAfrica has called for the creation of a borderless Africa, emphasizing the need for easier movement across the continent to unlock economic opportunities for its citizens. Ebrima Sall, the Executive Director of TrustAfrica, highlighted that simplifying visa processes...
AFRICOM’s Empire Crumbles: How African Sovereignty Is Breaking the Chains of U.S. Militarism
By Moses Desire Kouyo For decades, the African continent was treated like an open chessboard for U.S. strategic interests – a place to build drone bases, launch airstrikes, and broker deals without the courtesy of true partnership. But...
Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Alleges Brutal Assault by Police, Faces Charges
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has accused three officers from the Kenyan National Police Service (NPS) of assault, robbery, and abuse of power following a violent encounter at his organization's offices in Hurlingham, Nairobi. The incident, which occurred...
Historic Suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Sparks National Debate
Ghana is witnessing an unprecedented moment in its judicial history following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo over three misconduct petitions, a move that has ignited intense political debate and divided public opinion across the country. Justice...
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Resist Western Neo-Colonialism Amid Growing Tensions
The Sahel region remains a battleground as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger intensify their resistance against Western imperialist forces, particularly in the wake of their formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in 2023. These countries have...
Thousands Flee as Violence Intensifies in Sudan’s Al-Jazirah State
Tens of thousands have been displaced in Sudan’s Al-Jazirah state as violence escalates between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Thirty-year-old Hadeel Abdelnasir, a mother of three, was forced to flee her home in eastern...
Rescue Teams Continue Search After Deadly Building Collapse in Dar es Salaam
Rescue operations at the site of a building collapse in Tanzania's commercial hub, Dar es Salaam, entered their third day on Monday, following the tragedy that claimed at least 16 lives. Efforts are ongoing to locate more survivors,...
Ramaphosa Calls for Peaceful Resolution Amid Standoff with Illegal Miners
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing standoff between police and illegal miners at an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, in the country's northwest. In his weekly newsletter on Monday, Ramaphosa acknowledged...
Climate Crisis and Global Conflicts Dominate First Day of G20 Summit in Brazil
The ongoing climate crisis and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East were central topics on the first day of the G20 summit in Brazil on Monday. In a joint statement, the leaders of the world’s major economies...