Tanzania’s 2025 elections: Democracy in crisis amid repression and public discontent
Tanzania’s elections are scheduled for later this year, unfolding amid widespread concerns over political repression and worsening economic conditions.
“The beginning of a new revolution”: Gambian youth protest state corruption, face mass arrests
Gambians are rising against what they call corruption and lack of transparency in the sale of ex-president Jammeh’s looted assets.
Trade unions in Benin condemn police crackdown on labor movement
Crackdown on peaceful labor march and arrest of the union’s leadership in Benin draws condemnation.
As Haiti’s crisis escalates, US designates two gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
The United States has formally designated the two Haitian criminal groups – the Viv Ansanm coalition and the Gran Grif gang – as terrorist organizations.
Kenya deepens ties with China in strategic shift, Ruto calls it a win-win situation
President William Ruto’s recent five-day state visit to China marked a significant deepening of Kenya-China relations, culminating in the signing of over 20 bilateral agreements.
“Hands off AES!”: Solidarity protests sweep West Africa in defense of Burkina Faso and Captain Traoré
Recent aggression against the Sahel countries saw thousands across Africa rally in solidarity with Burkina Faso and Captain Ibrahim Traoré, denouncing foreign interference and imperialist destabilization.
DR Congo and M23 rebels agree to ceasefire following Qatar-mediated talks
After months of intense fighting, the Congolese government and M23 rebels have agreed to a ceasefire, brokered through Qatar-mediated talks. While hopeful, the real challenge lies in ensuring this ceasefire leads to lasting stability in eastern Congo.
Abahlali baseMjondolo marks 20 years of defiant struggle on Unfreedom Day
Several mass rallies have been planned to mark UnFreedom Day in South Africa to commemorate the unfulfilled promises of South Africa’s freedom from apartheid and reject the current Government of National Unity