From South Africa’s battle for justice at The Hague to escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa, here’s our weekly photo dump.
1. The Hague, Netherlands – The International Court of Justice rules Israel must take steps to protect civilians in Gaza but stops short of demanding a ceasefire.
2. Nairobi, Kenya – A pro-Palestinian supporter is arrested during a demonstration outside the German embassy against Berlin’s support for Israel’s massacre in Gaza.
3. Tunis, Tunisia – A man swings a South African flag in front of the U.S. Embassy in solidarity with Palestinians and in protest at Israeli attacks on Gaza.
4. Pretoria, South Africa – Members of the Somali community demonstrate outside the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. They want South Africa to intervene after Ethiopia’s decision to fully recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland. In exchange, Addis Ababa will get a naval base on the Gulf of Aden. The deal could spark a regional crisis.
1. The Hague, Netherlands – The International Court of Justice rules Israel must take steps to protect civilians in Gaza but stops short of demanding a ceasefire.
2. Nairobi, Kenya – A pro-Palestinian supporter is arrested during a demonstration outside the German embassy against Berlin’s support for Israel’s massacre in Gaza.
3. Tunis, Tunisia – A man swings a South African flag in front of the U.S. Embassy in solidarity with Palestinians and in protest at Israeli attacks on Gaza.
4. Pretoria, South Africa – Members of the Somali community demonstrate outside the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. They want South Africa to intervene after Ethiopia’s decision to fully recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland. In exchange, Addis Ababa will get a naval base on the Gulf of Aden. The deal could spark a regional crisis.
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5. Cairo, Egypt – Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets his Somali counterpart, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and offers to protect the East African country’s territorial waters from Ethiopian ‘transgressions’.
6. Kampala, Uganda – Heads of state pose for a photo during the opening session of the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China (G77+China). It’s a coalition of developing countries that aims to strengthen economic ties and negotiating powers at the United Nations.
7. Abidjan, Nigeria – Nigerian fans get behind their country’s football team at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles have progressed to the last 16 stage which gets underway this weekend.
8. Abidjan, Ivory Coast – US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, visits AFCON hosts Ivory Coast during his West Africa tour.
6. Kampala, Uganda – Heads of state pose for a photo during the opening session of the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China (G77+China). It’s a coalition of developing countries that aims to strengthen economic ties and negotiating powers at the United Nations.
7. Abidjan, Nigeria – Nigerian fans get behind their country’s football team at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles have progressed to the last 16 stage which gets underway this weekend.
8. Abidjan, Ivory Coast – US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, visits AFCON hosts Ivory Coast during his West Africa tour.
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9. Gondar, Ethiopia – Ethiopian Orthodox worshippers enjoy the Fasilides Bath during the celebration of Timkat. It’s an Ethiopian Orthodox Christian festival which celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.
10. Kinshasa, DRC – Re-elected DRC President, Felix Tshisekedi, is sworn in at the Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecote Stadium.
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10. Kinshasa, DRC – Re-elected DRC President, Felix Tshisekedi, is sworn in at the Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecote Stadium.
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SACHS: DEMOCRATS & REPUBLICANS BEAT WAR DRUMS
The US political spectrum has been described as two sides of the same coin. While the Democratic Party and the Republican Party may differ on issues like LGBTQ rights, women's rights and migration, they almost always see eye to eye on US foreign policy. This is partly what is driving up the country’s debt burden, explained economist Jeffrey Sachs several months ago on Democracy Now.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, US defence spending in 2022 accounted for almost 40 per cent of global military expenditures. That year, US military support for Ukraine required a $71 billion increase in expenditures, pushing the United States to spend more than the next ten countries combined, compared to surpassing the next nine countries in 2021.
The US political spectrum has been described as two sides of the same coin. While the Democratic Party and the Republican Party may differ on issues like LGBTQ rights, women's rights and migration, they almost always see eye to eye on US foreign policy. This is partly what is driving up the country’s debt burden, explained economist Jeffrey Sachs several months ago on Democracy Now.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, US defence spending in 2022 accounted for almost 40 per cent of global military expenditures. That year, US military support for Ukraine required a $71 billion increase in expenditures, pushing the United States to spend more than the next ten countries combined, compared to surpassing the next nine countries in 2021.
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Continued….US military violence has been unleashed under various pretences to line the pockets of the military-industrial complex, a term used to describe the US military establishment as well as private companies that develop weaponry for US 'defence.'Meanwhile, the country’s infrastructure is crumbling, many cannot afford healthcare, and more than a half-million are homeless (a conservative estimate), to name a few challenges.
Rather than acknowledging that its domestic situation is unravelling, that its wars have failed and that its debt burden has ballooned, the United States is doubling. It has a military presence all across Africa through its Africa Command (AFRICOM) while goading China.
What's a failing empire to do? Let us know in the comments.
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Rather than acknowledging that its domestic situation is unravelling, that its wars have failed and that its debt burden has ballooned, the United States is doubling. It has a military presence all across Africa through its Africa Command (AFRICOM) while goading China.
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IDI AMIN WARNING TO ISRAEL, RHODESIA AND SOUTH AFRICA
Once upon a time, standing with the oppressed was a usual occurrence on the continent. In this clip, former Ugandan President Idi Amin opened the 1975 Organisation of African Unity’s summit in the Ugandan capital of Kampala with a warning to Rhodesians, South Africans and Zionists. His words came to pass more than 40 years later when, in response to decades of Israeli oppression, Palestinians in Gaza struck back, shattering the myth that Israel’s ‘deterrence’ was both necessary and effective.
As for Rhodesia (the colonial name for most of the area occupied by today’s Zimbabwe) and apartheid South Africa, those states were relegated to the dustbin of history. The white minority-ruled countries unravelled under pressure after decades of the struggle for African independence.
Once upon a time, standing with the oppressed was a usual occurrence on the continent. In this clip, former Ugandan President Idi Amin opened the 1975 Organisation of African Unity’s summit in the Ugandan capital of Kampala with a warning to Rhodesians, South Africans and Zionists. His words came to pass more than 40 years later when, in response to decades of Israeli oppression, Palestinians in Gaza struck back, shattering the myth that Israel’s ‘deterrence’ was both necessary and effective.
As for Rhodesia (the colonial name for most of the area occupied by today’s Zimbabwe) and apartheid South Africa, those states were relegated to the dustbin of history. The white minority-ruled countries unravelled under pressure after decades of the struggle for African independence.
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Continued….Countries like Angola, Tanzania and Mozambique played a key role by hosting Zimbabwean and South African rebels on their territory. Amin explained the struggle in Palestine transcends religion, and that shows that millions of people from many faiths around the world have, in recent months, flooded streets in solidarity with Palestine.
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After looting Ghana’s treasures 150 yeas ago, Britain has decided to give them back…on loan.
The British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum called it an ‘important cultural’ collaboration. Thirty-two gold and silver artefacts thieved from the Ashanti Empire during colonial times will be returned to Ghana’s Manhyia Palace Museum.
Apparently, this neat deal skirts around UK law that prevents such stolen treasures being handed back to their country of origin. It’s not known how long the loan is for, but the items will be displayed as part of the silver jubilee of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He was the ceremonial king of the Ashanti people.
The British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum called it an ‘important cultural’ collaboration. Thirty-two gold and silver artefacts thieved from the Ashanti Empire during colonial times will be returned to Ghana’s Manhyia Palace Museum.
Apparently, this neat deal skirts around UK law that prevents such stolen treasures being handed back to their country of origin. It’s not known how long the loan is for, but the items will be displayed as part of the silver jubilee of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He was the ceremonial king of the Ashanti people.
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Continued….Well, thanks for the ‘good-will’ gesture, but these are only a tiny fraction of the priceless treasures stolen by colonialists and still kept by European museums. From sculptures taken by France in the sacking of Abomey to the famous Benin bronzes in modern-day Nigeria. Not to mention prized ancient Egyptian collections. And as for the gold artefacts from Ghana, they are among Africa’s finest and most valuable artworks, with single pieces selling for millions of dollars. The loss of heritage and history was incalculable.
It’s time everything is given back, not just bits loaned back.
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This week’s facts of the week are a myth busting set of facts regarding Africa being the most warring continent on the planet. Let us know what you think in the comments
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SEAN KUTI ON AFRICA’S ‘DIRTY SECRET’
In this clip, Nigerian musician and singer Sean Anikulapo Kuti lashes out at what he calls Africa’s ‘dirty secret’ - namely, that many of its current leaders are as bad as agents of the slave trade. Their materialistic greed has made them willing to do the White man’s bidding in return for wealth, and place higher value on Western status symbols than on African lives. They drive around in luxury cars and sport designer clothes while the countries they supposedly lead linger on in poverty.
Kuti stays true to his legendary father Fela’s revolutionary roots, arguing that the situation ought to be a spur for action - for Africans to organise and change our politics and destinies. Take a look and share your thoughts?
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In this clip, Nigerian musician and singer Sean Anikulapo Kuti lashes out at what he calls Africa’s ‘dirty secret’ - namely, that many of its current leaders are as bad as agents of the slave trade. Their materialistic greed has made them willing to do the White man’s bidding in return for wealth, and place higher value on Western status symbols than on African lives. They drive around in luxury cars and sport designer clothes while the countries they supposedly lead linger on in poverty.
Kuti stays true to his legendary father Fela’s revolutionary roots, arguing that the situation ought to be a spur for action - for Africans to organise and change our politics and destinies. Take a look and share your thoughts?
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WHY ‘MADE IN CONGO’ IS BETTER!
Mention DR Congo, Africa’s second-largest country, and what comes to mind? Probably conflict minerals and proxy wars.
But beyond all the headlines of despair, there is a lot of colourful cultural energy and creativity and amazing potential.
We meet one Congolese entrepreneur in Goma who’s creating beautiful furniture with locally sourced wood. Additionally, she’s fighting illegal deforestation with replanting efforts, and doing her bit to find solutions to her region’s worsening humanitarian crisis. She’s calling on Africans to change their unbridled taste for foreign products and switch to made-in-Africa goods.
The DRC has been reeling from conflict for the past three decades. However, local entrepreneurs are fighting back in a bid to diversify and grow the economy, boost exports, create job opportunities and improve livelihoods.
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Mention DR Congo, Africa’s second-largest country, and what comes to mind? Probably conflict minerals and proxy wars.
But beyond all the headlines of despair, there is a lot of colourful cultural energy and creativity and amazing potential.
We meet one Congolese entrepreneur in Goma who’s creating beautiful furniture with locally sourced wood. Additionally, she’s fighting illegal deforestation with replanting efforts, and doing her bit to find solutions to her region’s worsening humanitarian crisis. She’s calling on Africans to change their unbridled taste for foreign products and switch to made-in-Africa goods.
The DRC has been reeling from conflict for the past three decades. However, local entrepreneurs are fighting back in a bid to diversify and grow the economy, boost exports, create job opportunities and improve livelihoods.
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WORLD’S FIRST AUTO-TRANSLATOR EARBUDS
A Ghanaian-British engineer has invented the world’s first auto-translator earbuds. It means you can just put them on to understand dozens of different languages. Sounds like something out of Star Trek, but Danny Manu’s invention is literally translating conversations in real time.
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A Ghanaian-British engineer has invented the world’s first auto-translator earbuds. It means you can just put them on to understand dozens of different languages. Sounds like something out of Star Trek, but Danny Manu’s invention is literally translating conversations in real time.
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WESTERN DOUBLE-STANDARDS AT UN
The International Court of Justice recently ruled in favour of South Africa in mandating Israel to ensure it takes measures to prevent genocide in Palestine, much to the West’s chagrin. We look back to South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor’s comments regarding the West picking and choosing when to pay attention to African voices. Pandor argued that the war in Ukraine made people realise it’s high time to re-think the veto at the UN Security Council - and give greater weight to the General Assembly.
In the months leading up to the ICJ decision, the West has granted Israel political, military and economic cover as it continues a slaughter campaign against Palestinians in Gaza. The US has vetoed multiple calls for a ceasefire at the UN, conducted hundreds of weapon delivery flights to the occupation, and approved $14.5 billion in additional funding on top of the $3.5 billion given to Israel monthly.
The International Court of Justice recently ruled in favour of South Africa in mandating Israel to ensure it takes measures to prevent genocide in Palestine, much to the West’s chagrin. We look back to South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor’s comments regarding the West picking and choosing when to pay attention to African voices. Pandor argued that the war in Ukraine made people realise it’s high time to re-think the veto at the UN Security Council - and give greater weight to the General Assembly.
In the months leading up to the ICJ decision, the West has granted Israel political, military and economic cover as it continues a slaughter campaign against Palestinians in Gaza. The US has vetoed multiple calls for a ceasefire at the UN, conducted hundreds of weapon delivery flights to the occupation, and approved $14.5 billion in additional funding on top of the $3.5 billion given to Israel monthly.
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Continued….Germany has also recently pledged 10,000 tank shells to be used against Palestinians fighting for their land.
Compare the active complicity in Israel’s massacre and the willingness to abuse the West’s position at the UN to support it to the wide range of measures imposed against Russia at the onset of Russo-Ukrainian hostilities. As always, your thoughts, please.
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Compare the active complicity in Israel’s massacre and the willingness to abuse the West’s position at the UN to support it to the wide range of measures imposed against Russia at the onset of Russo-Ukrainian hostilities. As always, your thoughts, please.
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