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AU Chair calls for calm between Sarahawi and Morocco
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South…
A Comprehensive Report on the Recent Human Rights Situation in Western Sahara.
By: Saharawi Association in the USA (SAUSA). Occupied Western Sahara has been living in a nightmare…
Statement- Western Sahara: Ongoing harassment and intimidation against Sahrawi human rights defenders
Below is the full document Front Line Defenders strongly condemns the increasing harassment by the Moroccan…
Western Sahara Independence Activist Sultana Khaya Assaulted by Moroccan Police
In the Morocco-occupied Western Sahara, renowned Sahrawi activist Sultana Khaya was brutally assaulted last weekend by…
The debate on African corruption should reflect the role of the global North
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) continues to draw attention from multilateral institutions which use its findings to…
How Biden Can Ease Tensions That Trump Stoked in the Western Sahara
One of Donald Trump’s last acts of foreign policy was a tweet. On December 10th, he announced…
The debate on African corruption should reflect the role of the global North
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) continues to draw attention from multilateral institutions which use its findings to…
Morocco factory flood death toll rises to 28
Morocco’s premier has promised “sanctions” after 28 people died when heavy rain flooded an illegal textiles…
THE COVID 19 INEQUITIES
THE COVID 19 INEQUITIESOnce again, Africa and its allies are protesting unequal distribution of global resources.…
African Union slams Israeli occupation of Palestine at 34th Summit
At the 34th African Union (AU) Summit that was held virtually over the weekend, African leaders…
Coronavirus in Tanzania: The country that’s rejecting the vaccine
For months Tanzania’s government has insisted the country was free from Covid-19 – so there are…
Tshisekedi Expands Purge of Kabila Allies as Senate Head Resigns
Tshisekedi Expands Purge of Kabila Allies as Senate Head Resigns2021-02-05 20:07:57.132 GMT By Michael J. Kavanagh(Bloomberg)…
Rwanda’s Gold Exports Recently Increased by 754.6%. But Where Does this Gold Come From?
The 2019–2020 Annual Report of the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) contains some surprises. According to the report,…
Path clears for Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala as first woman WTO chief
US President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its “strong support” to Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to…
Gregory Dow: US missionary jailed for sex crimes in Kenya orphanage
A US man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for abusing underage…
A People, United: Conversations with the Saharawi foreign minister
By Owei Lakemfa Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/02/a-people-united-conversations-with-the-saharawi-foreign-minister/ MOHAMMED Salem Uld Salek descended the stairs of the…
TENSION IN ECOWAS Over INTERPOL Arrest Of Venezuelan Diplomat
Tension is growing within the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) following the arrest and…
South Africa variant: Urgent Covid testing after community cases found
Around 80,000 people in England will be offered urgent tests for the South Africa coronavirus variant…
Coronavirus vaccines offer the world hope – unless you live in Africa
Kenan Malik The scandal of how anti-Covid drugs are being distributed should shame the rich countries…
The long struggle For Sahrawi National Rights
Much of the media is ignoring Morocco’s breach of a 1991 ceasefire with a military incursion…
The Link Between the Phone in Your Hand & Bloodiest Conflict in Modern Human History
We live in a world that is so thoroughly connected: our cell phones connect us to…
10 years on: lessons of the Egyptian Revolution
Among the countries whose masses participated in what became known as the Arab Spring, the Egyptian…
10 years on: lessons of the Egyptian Revolution
Among the countries whose masses participated in what became known as the Arab Spring, the Egyptian…
The challenges of developing 5G networks in Africa
In South Africa, tech firm Rain is offering 5G technology, with the aim of disrupting internet…
Jumia: The e-commerce start-up that fell from grace
A year after its much heralded debut on the New York Stock Exchange, e-commerce start-up Jumia…
Rwanda’s Rendition of a Hollywood Hero Confirms the Country’s Descent Into Dictatorship
One evening last August, Paul Rusesabagina, the former manager of the Hotel des Mille Collines, or…
Sokowatch goes green with East Africa’s first commercial electric tuk-tuks
East African e-commerce platform Sokowatch, has announced the launch of electric tuk tuks to its delivery fleet…
Security Council, MINURSO part of the problem, says Ould Salek
Algiers, 21 December 2020 (SPS) – Sahrawi Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Salek said Monday the…
Stand with Western Sahara
Morocco has illegally occupied Western Sahara for 45 years. In 1975, Morocco and Mauritania invaded, expelling the…
Nigerian groups seek ideas on how to expand Spaces for Freedom
In a year of rising attacks on media freedom, legislative agenda to constrain civil society, and…
Funeral Program Line Up For Late Fmr. President JJ Rawlings
Below is the Funeral Programme of The Late JJ Rawlings
Infantino urges ‘respect’ over Cameroon FA changes
The Fifa President Gianni Infantino has called for officials of Cameroon’s Football Federation (Fecafoot) to respect…
The Socialist Agronomist Who Helped End Portuguese Colonialism
Before his assassination in 1973, Amílcar Cabral was one of Africa’s leading anti-colonialists — a brilliant…
Coronavirus second wave surges across Africa
Coronavirus second wave surges across AfricaMildly hit the first time round, the continent’s death rate has…
Uganda Uganda: Opposition Candidate Wine Rejects Election Result
“It was the most fraudulent election in the history of Uganda,” Bobi Wine stressed. The National…
The Internationalist: Long Live Lumumba!
Join us today (Sunday, January 17) to commemorate the life of Patrice Lumumba and condemn his…
Achieving Inclusive Democracy in Ghana through Proportional Representation (1): The Gender Case
By Hardi Yakubu From 1992 to 2016, a total of 1,610 members were elected to Ghana’s…
Opposing Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara
VL introduction The Labour Party affirmed in its 2019 Manifesto that it would fully recognize the…