Namibia still fighting for reparations from Germany
In March, the Turkish parliament speaker thanked Namibia for its international stance in condemning Israel’s genocide atrocities in Gaza. “I would like to express...
The multi-dimensional challenges facing Haiti
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Who will rule Haiti in the midst of its worst lawlessness? Will the Haitian people decide or will international influence rule the day? A...
Wealth of the top one percent in U.S. hits all-time high of $45 trillion
Data released by the Federal Reserve on March 28 shows the top one percent of Americans are the richest they’ve ever been. The new data reveals that...
Unraveling the legacies of slavery
Racism, discrimination and crippled economies and health are among centuries-old legacies of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and part of the stark messages behind the...
From desperation to determination: Indonesian trafficking survivors demand justice
Working abroad can be a way for Indonesians to earn much more than they could at home and provide for their families. However, for...
French lawmakers condemn ‘bloody and murderous’ 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters
PARIS—French lawmakers on March 28 condemned an infamous 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters in Paris as a “bloody and murderous repression,” marking another step in...
Surge in long-term sickness in UK coincides with rollout of COVID shots
by John-Michael Dumais - The Defender The number of people on long-term sick leave in the U.K. has risen by 700,000 since the spring of...
Israel and America are becoming isolated pariahs on the world stage
The Zionist State of Israel has flaunted political impunity and an “above the law” swag on the world stage. Despite being backed by the...
Is South Africa prepared to embrace a coalition government?
As South Africans approach their upcoming national elections, scheduled for May 29—some with reservations—a plethora of critical issues loom large over the country’s political...
Senegal’s president-elect pledges to fight corruption
DAKAR, Senegal—Senegal woke up March 26 to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who inspired voters, including...