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Solidarity with the People of Zambia Against the Attacks on their Freedom of Expression.

July 4, 2016

ZambiaIn recent days the people of Zambia are being victimized by a direct attack by the government of Edgar Lungu to their freedom of expression. This fact goes hand in hand with threats made by Lungu against the Daily Post. (more…)

WHO to Announce End of Ebola in Liberia, Thanks to Cuba

June 9, 2016

The Ebola virus is expected to be all but gone in Liberia, thanks in large part to the work of Cuban doctors in Africa.

The World Health Organization is expected to announce Thursday that the Ebola virus in Liberia has been adequately controlled according to the New Straits Times. (more…)

Africa Liberation Day: Pentagon and CIA Continue to Destabilize the Continent

By Abayomi Azikiwe on May 24, 2016

“From the onset, the OAU encompassed diverse and conflicting views on how Africa should move towards unity.”

Azikiwe_AfricanLibDayMay 25, 2016 marks the 53rd anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU) since 2002. (more…)

Nelson Mandela was Sent to Jail by CIA, Admits Former Agent

May 15, 2016

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a key role in the arrest of South African leader Nelson Mandela, which led to his trial and imprisonment for more than 27 years, said today local media. (more…)

WTO Favours Developed Countries, not the Peasants and Poor People

December 18, 2015

Under capitalism production is not for consumption but for trade to make profits. Countries particularly the developing ones are being forced to open their borders and markets to cheap and low quality agricultural commodities from countries such as the US, China, EU, Brazil etc. (more…)

At Least 21 Killed in Bomb Attack on Shia Muslims in Nigeria

November 28, 2015

More than 20 people have been killed in a bomb attack targeting Shia Muslims during an annual religious procession in the northern Nigerian state of Kano. (more…)

The US Military’s African “Footprint”

By Ron Jacobs on August 7, 2015

The United States Africa Command, otherwise known as AFRICOM, describes its mission like this: “United States Africa Command, in concert with interagency and international partners, builds defense capabilities, responds to crisis, and deters and defeats transnational threats in order to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.” (more…)

The Cuban 5 on Robben Island: A Tribute to Mandela

By Deisy Francis Mexidor on June 25, 2015

Photo: Prensa Latina

Photo: Prensa Latina

Gerardo Hernandez, Ramón Labañino, Antonio Guerrero, Fernando Gonzalez and René Gonzalez visited the island where Mandela was imprisoned and paid tribute to his example of the triumph of human spirit over adversity
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