Seven more killed and over a hundred wounded as anti-coup protests continue in Sudan
Mass strike and civil disobedience campaigns are underway in Sudan in rejection of the coup despite violent repression by security forces
Resistance against military coup in Sudan continues despite crackdown
Despite increasing violence by the security forces, the US and its regional and Western allies as well as the UN have been calling for a dialogue. However, “No Negotiation, No Compromise, No Power-sharing” remains the slogan on the streets
Unions allege petrol bombs, intimidation as strike intensifies at South African Dairy giant
Amid threats and intimidation, the workers’ action at Clover has been strengthened by worker solidarity as well as the increasing support of civil society for its boycott campaign.
“Conflict between president and PM is a conflict between the Somali people and imperialist forces”
Parliamentary elections in Somalia are set to be concluded by February 25 amid tensions between the president and the prime minister. Mohamed Hassan, historian and former diplomat, explains the political situation, the role of foreign powers, especially the UAE, and the truth behind Shabaab
South African dairy worker strike continues as inquiry looms over Clover Industries
Unions have intensified their struggle, filing an official complaint against Clover’s retrenchment plans to the Competition Commission and calling for the company to be nationalized
Sudanese protesters vow to stay on the streets despite crackdown
At least 235 demonstrators were injured in a crackdown by Sudanese security forces on December 25 when people took to the streets in large numbers. The day marked two months since the military consolidated its power through a coup
US-backed TPLF seeks protection from UN after facing military defeat
With federal government forces cornering the TPLF back into Tigray state, the TPLF has called for peace negotiations. The government has called for the disarmament of the group and the surrender of its leadership.
As vaccinations lag behind, COVID-19 cases exceed 9.2 million in Africa
To understand the systemic issues hampering Africa’s efforts against the pandemic, Peoples Dispatch interviewed Dr. Ahmed Kalebi, president of the East African Division of International Academy of Pathology (IAP), and members of the People’s Health Movement, Prof. Leslie London and senior lecturer Lauren Paremoer from the University of Cape Town