The struggle to achieve sustainable development goals amid rising debt levels
The inability of Global South countries—which include the continent of Africa—to achieve sustainable development goals in the face of rising debt levels, requires financial...
Kenya’s repressive tax policies, derived from IMF austerity programs, spark protests
Thousands poured into the streets in Kenya for a second time in less than a week as the country’s majority youth population engaged in...
How will Blacks fare under South Africa’s new coalition government?
In the aftermath of the recent elections in South Africa and the newly formed Government of National Unity (GNU), some political tensions remain and...
Africa is an indissoluble part of Cuban identity With the presence of the Cuban President, the central ceremony for Africa Day took place
A special commitment unites Cuba with Africa because through the blood of its children runs the blood of those human beings who were torn...
‘De-dollarization’ of Global South puts dominance of U.S. currency in jeopardy
Recently, the Russian news agency TASS reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said BRICS is developing a payments platform that will allow them...
Fire at a displacement camp in Congo leaves dozens of families without shelter
DAKAR, Senegal—A fire at a displacement camp in eastern Congo destroyed around 50 makeshift tents the afternoon of June 5, leaving dozens of families...
South Africa’s election results spark concerns about coalition government outcome
The era of South Africa’s stand-alone African National Congress (ANC) hegemony may be over. And former president Jacob Zuma and his new party are...
Kenya, Haiti and America’s ‘repackaged’ Africa policies
Two years ago, at the second-ever U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit, President Joe Biden, said that he was “all in” on the continent. He told the...
Senegalese PM blasts French military presence, raises possibility of closing bases
Senegal’s prime minister has vehemently denounced the French military presence in his country and raised the possibility of closing its bases amid a growing...
Increased Egyptian-Israeli tensions brewing from Gaza war
In a shocking development, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Egyptian officials said they are considering downgrading diplomatic relations with Israel by possibly...