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GEORGE W BUSH FAILED TO CURB HIV
It’s World AIDS Day, commemorated every year on 1 December to raise awareness about the epidemic caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In a move to combat the global spread of HIV, which causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), former US President George W Bush (2001-09) attempted to impose US conservative values on some African countries. While Bush’s so-called President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is credited with helping to distribute HIV medication on the continent, thereby reducing the number of AIDS-related deaths, his abstinence-centric approach to a large extent flopped because it ignored communities’ experiences in Africa.
It’s World AIDS Day, commemorated every year on 1 December to raise awareness about the epidemic caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In a move to combat the global spread of HIV, which causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), former US President George W Bush (2001-09) attempted to impose US conservative values on some African countries. While Bush’s so-called President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is credited with helping to distribute HIV medication on the continent, thereby reducing the number of AIDS-related deaths, his abstinence-centric approach to a large extent flopped because it ignored communities’ experiences in Africa.
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Continued….The approach was similar with former US First Lady Nancy Reagan’s ‘Say No to Drugs’ program, launched in the 1980s. It lamentably failed to end drug use in the United States.
Why did the Bush administration think a strategy of preaching abstinence would work in modern Africa? Tell us what you think below on this World AIDS Day.
Why did the Bush administration think a strategy of preaching abstinence would work in modern Africa? Tell us what you think below on this World AIDS Day.
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LAMU TAMU FEST
The Lamu cultural festival brings together domestic and international tourists every year to the beautiful island of Lamu in Kenya.
This year’s theme is “exploring the rich tapestry of local traditions and technologies,” with a focus on dances and food that make up the rich culture of the people.
We went along to last year’s festival and witnessed first hand the vibrant atmosphere and the donkey race, sampled Swahili food, and caught that amazing Lamu sunset.
The Lamu cultural festival brings together domestic and international tourists every year to the beautiful island of Lamu in Kenya.
This year’s theme is “exploring the rich tapestry of local traditions and technologies,” with a focus on dances and food that make up the rich culture of the people.
We went along to last year’s festival and witnessed first hand the vibrant atmosphere and the donkey race, sampled Swahili food, and caught that amazing Lamu sunset.
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BEWARE THE UNSEEN HAND
People are easily distracted, and politicians know it. Thanks to the all-pervasiveness of television and now social media, distraction is an art that’s become even more powerful. Those in power will make you look here and do the things they don’t want you to see there. It was a lesson taught by Ray Hagins, the chief elder of The Afrikan Village & Cultural Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Here he’s got Obama in mind. As people pinned their hopes for change on him, America carried on doing what it did in Afghanistan and then Libya. But it’s a lesson that still applies today. What examples of the distraction tactic in action strike you today?
People are easily distracted, and politicians know it. Thanks to the all-pervasiveness of television and now social media, distraction is an art that’s become even more powerful. Those in power will make you look here and do the things they don’t want you to see there. It was a lesson taught by Ray Hagins, the chief elder of The Afrikan Village & Cultural Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Here he’s got Obama in mind. As people pinned their hopes for change on him, America carried on doing what it did in Afghanistan and then Libya. But it’s a lesson that still applies today. What examples of the distraction tactic in action strike you today?
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EGYPTIAN MP TEARS UP PEACE AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL
This will give you a sense of the outrage felt in Egypt over Israel’s bombing of Gaza. During a feisty session in parliament, Egyptian politician Diaa El-Din Dawood ripped up a copy of a 50-year-old peace agreement between the two nations.
Over 15,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s assault began nearly two months ago. During this time, Tel Aviv has floated the idea of expelling Palestinians to tent cities in Egypt’s Sinai Desert. The MP believes Israel, ultimately, wants to destroy Egypt and the surrounding region.
His comments are extreme and highlight the boiling anger over the current Israel-Palestine conflict. How real is the danger the war could widen?
This will give you a sense of the outrage felt in Egypt over Israel’s bombing of Gaza. During a feisty session in parliament, Egyptian politician Diaa El-Din Dawood ripped up a copy of a 50-year-old peace agreement between the two nations.
Over 15,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s assault began nearly two months ago. During this time, Tel Aviv has floated the idea of expelling Palestinians to tent cities in Egypt’s Sinai Desert. The MP believes Israel, ultimately, wants to destroy Egypt and the surrounding region.
His comments are extreme and highlight the boiling anger over the current Israel-Palestine conflict. How real is the danger the war could widen?
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JOHN BROWN, ANTI-SLAVERY HERO
EXECUTED ON THIS DAY, 1859
This is what white solidarity looks like!
A significant figure in the fight to end the slavery of Africans in America, and a symbol of interracial solidarity, was executed on this day in 1859. John Brown was a vocal critic of slavery and helped to organise and lead armed resistance against it. He also worked to help enslaved people escape to freedom and actively participated in the ‘Underground Railroad campaign to funnel slaves to freedom. He gave land to free Africans in America and eventually established the League of Gileadites, a group formed with the intention of protecting Black citizens from slave hunters.
EXECUTED ON THIS DAY, 1859
This is what white solidarity looks like!
A significant figure in the fight to end the slavery of Africans in America, and a symbol of interracial solidarity, was executed on this day in 1859. John Brown was a vocal critic of slavery and helped to organise and lead armed resistance against it. He also worked to help enslaved people escape to freedom and actively participated in the ‘Underground Railroad campaign to funnel slaves to freedom. He gave land to free Africans in America and eventually established the League of Gileadites, a group formed with the intention of protecting Black citizens from slave hunters.
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Continued….His work saw him cross paths with other prominent revolutionary abolitionist figures like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. He is most famous for leading a raid on the federal armoury at Harpers Ferry with the goal of inspiring a slave insurrection. Brown's forces held out for two days but were eventually defeated by military forces led by Robert E. Lee. Many of Brown's men were killed, including two of his sons, and he was captured. Brown was quickly tried, and on the 2nd of December, he was hanged.
Though no longer with us, John Brown remains an honoured figure in the African community. He is credited with inspiring, in part, the Civil War, which kicked off a few years later and culminated with the defeat of slavery in the United States.
Though no longer with us, John Brown remains an honoured figure in the African community. He is credited with inspiring, in part, the Civil War, which kicked off a few years later and culminated with the defeat of slavery in the United States.
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From continued demonstrations supporting Palestine to an African royal wedding, here's our pick of images from the last seven days.
1. Alger, Algeria - USM Alger fans raise a banner for Palestine during a match against Al Hilal Benghazi of Libya.
2. Stockholm, Sweden - Kenyan environmentalist Phyllis Omido is honoured at the 2023 Right Livelihood Award ceremony. She’s campaigned for land and environmental rights of local communities.
3. Kisii, Kenya - Women selling sugar cane at Ekerorano roadside market.
4. Dakar, Senegal - Senegalese wearing traditional face paints and clothes, perform dances belonging to ethnic group ''Lebu'' during the 4th Dakar Carnival at Kossoupe Beach.
5. Goma, DR Congo - Supporters of opposition leader Moise Katumbi, attend an election rally ahead of presidential elections on December 20th.
1. Alger, Algeria - USM Alger fans raise a banner for Palestine during a match against Al Hilal Benghazi of Libya.
2. Stockholm, Sweden - Kenyan environmentalist Phyllis Omido is honoured at the 2023 Right Livelihood Award ceremony. She’s campaigned for land and environmental rights of local communities.
3. Kisii, Kenya - Women selling sugar cane at Ekerorano roadside market.
4. Dakar, Senegal - Senegalese wearing traditional face paints and clothes, perform dances belonging to ethnic group ''Lebu'' during the 4th Dakar Carnival at Kossoupe Beach.
5. Goma, DR Congo - Supporters of opposition leader Moise Katumbi, attend an election rally ahead of presidential elections on December 20th.
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6. Jinja, Uganda - During their royal wedding the Kyabazinga (King) of the Busoga Kingdom, William Gabula Nadiope IV, puts a ceremonial ring on the finger of the Inhebantu (Queen) Jovia Mutesi.
7. Casablanca, Morocco - A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign calling for support for Gaza.
8. Johannesburg, South Africa - Demonstrators carry banners calling for a Gaza ceasefire during a pro-Palestinian demonstration by political parties and trade unions.
9. Boulogne-Billancourt, France - Papuan chief from the Tari region in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, Mundiya Kepanga, poses ahead of an interview with French TV channel TF1.
10. Bissau, Guinea-Bissau - Soldiers with the People's Revolutionary Armed Forces march in formation during Guinea-Bissau’s 50th Independence Day celebrations.
7. Casablanca, Morocco - A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign calling for support for Gaza.
8. Johannesburg, South Africa - Demonstrators carry banners calling for a Gaza ceasefire during a pro-Palestinian demonstration by political parties and trade unions.
9. Boulogne-Billancourt, France - Papuan chief from the Tari region in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, Mundiya Kepanga, poses ahead of an interview with French TV channel TF1.
10. Bissau, Guinea-Bissau - Soldiers with the People's Revolutionary Armed Forces march in formation during Guinea-Bissau’s 50th Independence Day celebrations.
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MAJESTIC DHOWS OF LAMU
One of the main attractions at the annual Lamu festival held in Kenya is the island’s magnificent dhows. These majestic boasts are a beautiful attraction - centuries-old vessels that have stood the test of time and can still be enjoyed today. We spoke to one of the men keeping the tradition alive.
One of the main attractions at the annual Lamu festival held in Kenya is the island’s magnificent dhows. These majestic boasts are a beautiful attraction - centuries-old vessels that have stood the test of time and can still be enjoyed today. We spoke to one of the men keeping the tradition alive.
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UNITED NATIONS' FRENCH BIAS IN AFRICA
The United Nations was founded for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress and human rights. But when it comes to Western states like France, it opts to turn a blind eye. France has a long record of crimes and violations against everything the UN claims to protect in Africa, from its role in the European slave trade that took place across the Atlantic Ocean; to supplying arms, military training and a safe escape to the Hutus during the Rwandan genocide; to genocide in former French colonies, Algeria and Senegal. And, it continues today with France militarily occupying its former colonies and requiring such countries to use the French currency.
The United Nations was founded for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress and human rights. But when it comes to Western states like France, it opts to turn a blind eye. France has a long record of crimes and violations against everything the UN claims to protect in Africa, from its role in the European slave trade that took place across the Atlantic Ocean; to supplying arms, military training and a safe escape to the Hutus during the Rwandan genocide; to genocide in former French colonies, Algeria and Senegal. And, it continues today with France militarily occupying its former colonies and requiring such countries to use the French currency.
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Continued….So, would it be wrong to say the United Nations is a compromised organisation that functions solely to protect the interest of certain members? If so, how can Africa or Africans trust an organization that lacks integrity?
Maybe it's time for Africa to start cutting ties. Let us know what you think.
Maybe it's time for Africa to start cutting ties. Let us know what you think.
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