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BLACK PANTHER SICKLE-CELL PROGRAMME
The more we learn about the new gene therapy treatment the US Food and Drug Administration recently approved for sickle cell disease, the more we realise just how far out of reach it will be for the average African suffering from the disease. It comes at a cost of $2.2 million per person. But let’s never forget that long before the US government invested in treatment, the Black Panther Party took on the fight in our communities.
In 1971, the Panthers launched a pioneering programme providing information and free sickle-cell screening and treatment in health clinics in many US cities.
The party boldly challenged the inadequacies of the profit-driven and racist US healthcare system. By advocating for increased research funding, improved medical services, and better treatment options for sickle-cell patients, the Panthers demonstrated their dedication to holistic well-being. They rightfully politicised healthcare.
Let us know what you think in the comments.
The more we learn about the new gene therapy treatment the US Food and Drug Administration recently approved for sickle cell disease, the more we realise just how far out of reach it will be for the average African suffering from the disease. It comes at a cost of $2.2 million per person. But let’s never forget that long before the US government invested in treatment, the Black Panther Party took on the fight in our communities.
In 1971, the Panthers launched a pioneering programme providing information and free sickle-cell screening and treatment in health clinics in many US cities.
The party boldly challenged the inadequacies of the profit-driven and racist US healthcare system. By advocating for increased research funding, improved medical services, and better treatment options for sickle-cell patients, the Panthers demonstrated their dedication to holistic well-being. They rightfully politicised healthcare.
Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Colombia’s president says South Africa’s legal team should get a Nobel Peace Prize for prosecuting Israel at The Hague.
Gustavo Petro is a staunch defender of the Palestinians - and one of Latin America’s loudest critic of Israel’s war, branding Tel Aviv’s actions as comparable to those of Nazi Germany.
Other Latin American countries have also shown solidarity with the Palestinians - for example, Bolivia severed diplomatic ties and Chile recalled its ambassador. Meanwhile, Cuba doesn't recognise Israel as a state and Venezuela broke all diplomatic ties with Israel, in 2009.
Do you think Pretoria’s ‘heroes’ - as they’ve been widely hailed - deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Gustavo Petro is a staunch defender of the Palestinians - and one of Latin America’s loudest critic of Israel’s war, branding Tel Aviv’s actions as comparable to those of Nazi Germany.
Other Latin American countries have also shown solidarity with the Palestinians - for example, Bolivia severed diplomatic ties and Chile recalled its ambassador. Meanwhile, Cuba doesn't recognise Israel as a state and Venezuela broke all diplomatic ties with Israel, in 2009.
Do you think Pretoria’s ‘heroes’ - as they’ve been widely hailed - deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Colombia’s president says South Africa’s legal team should get a Nobel Peace Prize for prosecuting Israel at The Hague.
Gustavo Petro is a staunch defender of the Palestinians - and one of Latin America’s loudest critic of Israel’s war, branding Tel Aviv’s actions as comparable to those of Nazi Germany.
Other Latin American countries have also shown solidarity with the Palestinians - for example, Bolivia severed diplomatic ties and Chile recalled its ambassador. Meanwhile, Cuba doesn't recognise Israel as a state and Venezuela broke all diplomatic ties with Israel, in 2009.
Do you think Pretoria’s ‘heroes’ - as they’ve been widely hailed - deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Gustavo Petro is a staunch defender of the Palestinians - and one of Latin America’s loudest critic of Israel’s war, branding Tel Aviv’s actions as comparable to those of Nazi Germany.
Other Latin American countries have also shown solidarity with the Palestinians - for example, Bolivia severed diplomatic ties and Chile recalled its ambassador. Meanwhile, Cuba doesn't recognise Israel as a state and Venezuela broke all diplomatic ties with Israel, in 2009.
Do you think Pretoria’s ‘heroes’ - as they’ve been widely hailed - deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
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From pro-Palestinian protests in South Africa to the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, here’s our weekly photo dump.
1. Johannesburg, South Africa – A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a placard outside the US Consulate slamming Joe Biden for war crimes. Pretoria has accused Israel of genocide at the UN’s top court and says the U.S. and UK are complicit.
2. Gedaref, Sudan – Supporters and members of the Sudanese armed popular resistance, which backs the army, raise their weapons on a pickup truck during a meeting with the city's governor.
3. Ankara, Turkey – The Turkish Foreign Minister meets with his Burkinabe counterpart in the Turkish capital.
4. Tripoli, Libya – A Palestinian flag is raised alongside a Libyan flag in Martyrs’ Square.
5. Ibadan, Nigeria – An explosion in Nigeria’s Oyo State kills two and injures 77 others. What caused the blast remains unknown, as Nigerian authorities investigate.
1. Johannesburg, South Africa – A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a placard outside the US Consulate slamming Joe Biden for war crimes. Pretoria has accused Israel of genocide at the UN’s top court and says the U.S. and UK are complicit.
2. Gedaref, Sudan – Supporters and members of the Sudanese armed popular resistance, which backs the army, raise their weapons on a pickup truck during a meeting with the city's governor.
3. Ankara, Turkey – The Turkish Foreign Minister meets with his Burkinabe counterpart in the Turkish capital.
4. Tripoli, Libya – A Palestinian flag is raised alongside a Libyan flag in Martyrs’ Square.
5. Ibadan, Nigeria – An explosion in Nigeria’s Oyo State kills two and injures 77 others. What caused the blast remains unknown, as Nigerian authorities investigate.
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6. Amsterdam, Netherlands – A demonstrator holds a banner during a protest against Uganda’s President Museveni, the UK and EU. The protesters accuse Museveni of creating an authoritarian junta regime, committing genocide and torture and believe Europe and the UK are complicit.
7. Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast – Senegal's fans celebrate in style as the Lions of Teranga win their first match against Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations.
8. London, United Kingdom – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces the media after the House of Commons passes his government's controversial Rwanda bill.
9. Mogadishu, Somalia – A suicide attack kills three people and damages buildings and vehicles in the capital.
10. Nairobi, Kenya – Wildlife veterinarians try to take a sedated rhino out of the water during a capture-and-translocation operation in Nairobi National Park.
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7. Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast – Senegal's fans celebrate in style as the Lions of Teranga win their first match against Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations.
8. London, United Kingdom – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces the media after the House of Commons passes his government's controversial Rwanda bill.
9. Mogadishu, Somalia – A suicide attack kills three people and damages buildings and vehicles in the capital.
10. Nairobi, Kenya – Wildlife veterinarians try to take a sedated rhino out of the water during a capture-and-translocation operation in Nairobi National Park.
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MORSI DOWNFALL AND BRITISH MONEY
Reuters claims to be a neutral unbiased source of news, but leaks reveal the outlet collaborated with the UK Foreign Office and British intelligence to help trigger the counter-revolution in Egypt after 2011. And Egypt’s democracy is not the only victim of such sinister strategies.
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Reuters claims to be a neutral unbiased source of news, but leaks reveal the outlet collaborated with the UK Foreign Office and British intelligence to help trigger the counter-revolution in Egypt after 2011. And Egypt’s democracy is not the only victim of such sinister strategies.
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NESTLÉ'S FORMER CEO: 'WATER NOT HUMAN RIGHT'
Here's a short yet important breakdown of how the Nestlé company has come to own profitable water brands by pumping millions of gallons of water from the ground. Is it a surprise, then, that its CEO does not consider water a human right?
While lead contamination and Legionella bacteria affected thousands of mostly Black people in the US state of Michigan, Nestlé has been pumping the state's water as part of what has been dubbed 'The Great Water Grab.'
If you're curious to learn more, watch our investigation by Salifu Mack, released back in December, that digs into the Flint water crisis. You can find it on all of our social media pages.
Video credit: @earthspearlll
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Here's a short yet important breakdown of how the Nestlé company has come to own profitable water brands by pumping millions of gallons of water from the ground. Is it a surprise, then, that its CEO does not consider water a human right?
While lead contamination and Legionella bacteria affected thousands of mostly Black people in the US state of Michigan, Nestlé has been pumping the state's water as part of what has been dubbed 'The Great Water Grab.'
If you're curious to learn more, watch our investigation by Salifu Mack, released back in December, that digs into the Flint water crisis. You can find it on all of our social media pages.
Video credit: @earthspearlll
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WHY DOES WEST LOVE GOFUND-ING RACIST KILLERS?
Whether it’s Trayvon Martin’s shooter or French teen Nahel Merzouk’s - it seems White racist killers can count on solidarity in the form of millions of dollars in GoFundMe donations. African Stream’s Brenda breaks it down.
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Whether it’s Trayvon Martin’s shooter or French teen Nahel Merzouk’s - it seems White racist killers can count on solidarity in the form of millions of dollars in GoFundMe donations. African Stream’s Brenda breaks it down.
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IS THE UN LOSING LEGITIMACY?
The United Nations has failed to secure civilian life in Gaza, as well as the lives of dozens of its workers killed by Israeli bombardment. One could argue the UN hasn’t fulfilled its original purpose because it has a long list of failures in Africa and around the world. As such, African Stream questions the legitimacy of an institution, while its Security Council remains unreformed and states, such as Israel, continue to disregard international law.
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The United Nations has failed to secure civilian life in Gaza, as well as the lives of dozens of its workers killed by Israeli bombardment. One could argue the UN hasn’t fulfilled its original purpose because it has a long list of failures in Africa and around the world. As such, African Stream questions the legitimacy of an institution, while its Security Council remains unreformed and states, such as Israel, continue to disregard international law.
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One man's freedom fighter is another's terrorist. Our choice of 'Facts of the Week' this week centre on the label of 'terrorist' in Africa and elsewhere. We look back at how, once upon a time, Osama Bin Laden was described as ‘an anti-Soviet warrior’ but Nelson Mandela a 'terrorist.' Make it make sense. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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