informal settlement in South Africa
South Africa

Abahlali baseMjondolo wins landmark ruling halting evictions in lucrative coastal municipality

The Pietermaritzburg High Court halts forced evictions in KwaDukuza in a case involving Abahlali baseMjondolo’s and the KwaDukuza Municipality, supported by Dolphin Coast Residents’ Association.

Nicholas Mwangi
October 22, 2025
Drawing lessons from the Cuban Revolution: organization, unity, and internationalism
Cuba

Drawing lessons from the Cuban Revolution: organization, unity, and internationalism

A recent webinar by Pan Africanism Today and the International Peoples’ Assembly looked at global struggles, from Africa to Latin America, showing how Cuba’s enduring resistance offers vital lessons in organization, unity, and internationalism for today’s movements fighting oppression and war.

Nicholas Mwangi
October 19, 2025
An elite army unit has announced it has taken control of the military
Madagascar

Madagascar’s military seizes power after parliament impeaches fleeing President Rajoelina

According to reports, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar fled to France following an agreement with President Emmanuel Macron. While he insists that he remains the leader, the military has taken over and the National Assembly has impeached him.

Nicholas Mwangi
October 14, 2025
Mandla Mandela and other South African members of the Global Sumud Flotilla arrive in Jordan.
South Africa

South African activists on Gaza flotilla released and deported to Jordan

South African activists on the Freedom Flotilla, including Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela. Have been released and deported to Jordan after being detained for several days following international pressure.

Nicholas Mwangi
October 8, 2025
20th anniversary of Abahlali baseMjondolo
South Africa

Abahlali baseMjondolo marks 20 years of struggle for land, dignity, and socialism

Solidarity pours in from movements across Africa and the world as South Africa’s shack dwellers’ movement celebrates two decades of organizing, fighting for land and socialism.

Nicholas Mwangi
October 7, 2025
“US policy to maintain chaos”- Haitian intellectuals criticize OAS international mission in country
Haiti Kenya

New “Gang Suppression Force” to replace Kenyan police’s Haiti mission

The UN voted to replace Kenya’s mission in Haiti with a new global gang suppression force after 15 months of Kenya’s deployment, a move that exposes the weakness of the mission in restoring order in Haiti.

Nicholas Mwangi
October 6, 2025
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina
Madagascar

Madagascar’s president dissolves government following youth-led protests

Madagascar has been rocked by the largest youth-led protest waves in years, leaving at least 22 dead and forcing President Andry Rajoelina to dissolve his government amid mounting anger over water and power shortages.

Nicholas Mwangi
October 2, 2025
Niger PM speaks at 80th UNGA
Niger

Niger defends Sahel sovereignty, calls out French colonialism at UNGA

Niger’s Prime Minister Lamine Zeine used the UNGA stage to deliver a fiery defense of Sahel sovereignty, calling out France for backing terrorist activities and waging economic war against his country.

Nicholas Mwangi
September 30, 2025