African Liberation Day Niger
Africa

African Liberation Day 2025: Unity, resistance, and revolutionary Pan-Africanism

Marches, music, panels, and declarations commemorating African Liberation Day organized by movements across the continent highlighted the spirit of resistance and unity.

Nicholas Mwangi
May 26, 2025
Tanzania’s 2025 elections- Democracy in crisis amid repression public discontent
Tanzania

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.

Nicholas Mwangi
May 21, 2025
“The beginning of a new revolution”: Gambian youth protest state corruption, face mass arrests
The Gambia

“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.

Nicholas Mwangi
May 15, 2025
Trade unions in Benin condemn police crackdown on labor movement
Benin

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.

Nicholas Mwangi
May 8, 2025
As Haiti’s crisis escalates, US designates two gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
Haiti

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.

Nicholas Mwangi
May 7, 2025
Kenya deepens ties with China in strategic shift, as Ruto calls it a win-win situation
Kenya

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.

Nicholas Mwangi
May 1, 2025
“Hands off AES!”: Solidarity protests sweep West Africa in defense of Burkina Faso and Captain Traoré
Burkina Faso

“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.

Nicholas Mwangi
April 30, 2025
DR Congo and M23 rebels agree to ceasefire following Qatar-mediated talks
DR Congo

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.

Nicholas Mwangi
April 28, 2025