6. Rome, Italy – Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, delivers a speech next to Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni.
7. Vienna, Austria – A soldier of the Austrian honor guard attends the welcoming ceremony for Ghana's President in the courtyard of the Hofburg Palace.
8. Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast – AFCON hosts Ivory Coast celebrate their surprise win against defending champions Senegal in the round of 16.
9. Bamako, Mali – Two traditional Dogon wrestlers fight at the Ogobagna Festival.
10. Niamey, Niger – Supporters of the Alliance of Sahel States drive with flags as they celebrate Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger leaving the Economic Community of West African States.
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7. Vienna, Austria – A soldier of the Austrian honor guard attends the welcoming ceremony for Ghana's President in the courtyard of the Hofburg Palace.
8. Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast – AFCON hosts Ivory Coast celebrate their surprise win against defending champions Senegal in the round of 16.
9. Bamako, Mali – Two traditional Dogon wrestlers fight at the Ogobagna Festival.
10. Niamey, Niger – Supporters of the Alliance of Sahel States drive with flags as they celebrate Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger leaving the Economic Community of West African States.
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KAMALA: BLACK FACE OF US IMPERIALISM
US veep Kamala Harris is often mocked for her word salads and oddly nervous laughter, but she plays a vital role in promoting US imperialism. Beneath that disarming exterior lurks a more sinister political operator. We look at her quietly destructive role in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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US veep Kamala Harris is often mocked for her word salads and oddly nervous laughter, but she plays a vital role in promoting US imperialism. Beneath that disarming exterior lurks a more sinister political operator. We look at her quietly destructive role in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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BALDWIN: THEY PAINTED US AS SAVAGES
History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes, as US writer Mark Twain once said. This 1965 debate at Cambridge University (UK) between author James Baldwin and US conservative writer William F. Buckley could have occurred today. Baldwin points to African liberation movements’ successes after World War II, granting Africans in the United States with a form of dignity. Continental Africans took steps toward creating an alternative pole to that which Europe and the United States dominated. Before then, he says, Africans were painted as lacking history, savages saved by Europe and brought to United States.
History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes, as US writer Mark Twain once said. This 1965 debate at Cambridge University (UK) between author James Baldwin and US conservative writer William F. Buckley could have occurred today. Baldwin points to African liberation movements’ successes after World War II, granting Africans in the United States with a form of dignity. Continental Africans took steps toward creating an alternative pole to that which Europe and the United States dominated. Before then, he says, Africans were painted as lacking history, savages saved by Europe and brought to United States.
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Continued….Today, Africans in the Sahelian countries of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are throwing off the yoke of neocolonialism, starting with kicking out the French military, demoting the French language’s status, discussing using local currency and building a regional confederation. Should history be an indicator, it is incumbent on Africans everywhere to lend support to the Alliance of Sahel States, as previous liberations in one part of Africa have improved Africans’ conditions in other parts of the world. It is even more important, as the imperialist powers have shown they will not go down without a fight. Only a strong, dignified Africa can guarantee the dignity of Africans throughout the world.
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SOMALIA: WORLD’S TOXIC DUMP SITE
Somalia is a dumping ground for Western toxic waste. For decades foreign firms have illegally ditched dangerous materials off the East African coast to avoid complying with expensive environmental regulations. As a result, wildlife has been destroyed and new diseases have ravaged local populations. Here’s what you need to know.
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Somalia is a dumping ground for Western toxic waste. For decades foreign firms have illegally ditched dangerous materials off the East African coast to avoid complying with expensive environmental regulations. As a result, wildlife has been destroyed and new diseases have ravaged local populations. Here’s what you need to know.
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TRUE STORY BEHIND NETFLIX HIT ‘THE MAURITANIAN’
Have you watched the new Netflix hit, ‘The Mauritanian’? In case you missed it, the film is based on a true story about a Mauritanian man, Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was detained without charge for 14 years in Cuba’s Guantánamo Bay—territory the United States occupies—during the US ‘War on Terror.’ So, who was he and why did the United States hold him for that long? Brenda Mwai breaks it all down.
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Have you watched the new Netflix hit, ‘The Mauritanian’? In case you missed it, the film is based on a true story about a Mauritanian man, Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was detained without charge for 14 years in Cuba’s Guantánamo Bay—territory the United States occupies—during the US ‘War on Terror.’ So, who was he and why did the United States hold him for that long? Brenda Mwai breaks it all down.
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65 YEARS FOR BURGLARY?! U.S. INJUSTICE SYSTEM
According to New York’s Vera Institute of Justice, the United States has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. Around two million people are behind bars, with Blacks making up a disproportionate number. In fact, they are five times more likely to be jailed than Whites. There have been plenty of examples of seemingly egregious miscarriages of justice, but here’s one astonishing court case we’ve decided to highlight.
In 2015, Lakeith Smith was taking part in a break-in with a friend who was shot dead BY POLICE at the scene. However, an all-White jury found Smith guilty of ‘felony murder’ under Alabama’s accomplice law.
As The Guardian newspaper reported, that means
“co-defendants can be guilty of murder if a death occurs when they are in the midst of committing a felony.”
According to New York’s Vera Institute of Justice, the United States has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. Around two million people are behind bars, with Blacks making up a disproportionate number. In fact, they are five times more likely to be jailed than Whites. There have been plenty of examples of seemingly egregious miscarriages of justice, but here’s one astonishing court case we’ve decided to highlight.
In 2015, Lakeith Smith was taking part in a break-in with a friend who was shot dead BY POLICE at the scene. However, an all-White jury found Smith guilty of ‘felony murder’ under Alabama’s accomplice law.
As The Guardian newspaper reported, that means
“co-defendants can be guilty of murder if a death occurs when they are in the midst of committing a felony.”
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Continued….Smith was jailed for a total of 65 years, a sentence criticised by the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation. It pointed out Smith had been convicted of a murder that legally was not a murder, but a ‘justifiable homicide’ according to the jury.
Now, compare that to what happened the same day. In a different case, 28-year old Wesley Phelps (White) appeared before the same White judge, Sibley Reynolds. While being chased by police, Phelps had crashed his car, killing his girlfriend. He’d a string of previous convictions but was given only a three-year jail term after agreeing a plea deal.
Smith’s sentence was reduced by ten years on appeal, but he’ll still be 70 when he finally walks free.
Reynolds has since retired after a 30-year career.
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Now, compare that to what happened the same day. In a different case, 28-year old Wesley Phelps (White) appeared before the same White judge, Sibley Reynolds. While being chased by police, Phelps had crashed his car, killing his girlfriend. He’d a string of previous convictions but was given only a three-year jail term after agreeing a plea deal.
Smith’s sentence was reduced by ten years on appeal, but he’ll still be 70 when he finally walks free.
Reynolds has since retired after a 30-year career.
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It’s time for our weekly dose of facts - inspired this week by Israel’s jibe at South Africa that (thanks to its genocide case against Tel Aviv at The Hague) Pretoria was basically H*m*s’ legal team. We decided to unpick some other dubious things claimed by Israel - be it by its government, army or journalists. Feel free to expand our list in the comments!
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Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, 82, died in a hospital early on Sunday. Geingob has been in charge of Nambia since 2015. A veteran of the country’s independence struggle, Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to the public last month.
He had recently made international headlines after condemning Germany for its decision to support Israel during its ICJ case and intervene as a third party to make arguments at the ICJ on behalf of Israel. Geingob argued that Germany’s decision demonstrates the former colonial power has failed to learn from its horrific past and added, “The German Government is yet to atone for the genocide it committed on Namibian soil fully.”
May he rest peacefully with the ancestors.
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He had recently made international headlines after condemning Germany for its decision to support Israel during its ICJ case and intervene as a third party to make arguments at the ICJ on behalf of Israel. Geingob argued that Germany’s decision demonstrates the former colonial power has failed to learn from its horrific past and added, “The German Government is yet to atone for the genocide it committed on Namibian soil fully.”
May he rest peacefully with the ancestors.
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DARK MUSIC-INDUSTRY SECRET?
US-based rapper Krayzie Bone shared a message with aspiring rappers and entertainers, warning them about the malicious nature of the industry. He read aloud from a letter he claims he received from a former music-industry executive, describing a secret meeting that took place in the 1990s. During the meeting, it was announced rap music would be used as a medium to increase the profitability of private prisons. According to the rapper, the author’s letter states attendees were asked to use their influence to encourage making music that promoted ‘criminal behavior.’ While the contents of the letter have never been verified, when looking at the current state of mainstream hip-hop, one can understand why the story has gained so much traction.
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US-based rapper Krayzie Bone shared a message with aspiring rappers and entertainers, warning them about the malicious nature of the industry. He read aloud from a letter he claims he received from a former music-industry executive, describing a secret meeting that took place in the 1990s. During the meeting, it was announced rap music would be used as a medium to increase the profitability of private prisons. According to the rapper, the author’s letter states attendees were asked to use their influence to encourage making music that promoted ‘criminal behavior.’ While the contents of the letter have never been verified, when looking at the current state of mainstream hip-hop, one can understand why the story has gained so much traction.
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NIGERIAN CHESS KING BEATS 10 PLAYERS SIMULTANEOUSLY!
It’s normally superheroes who’ve the strength of ten men. But a Nigerian chess player has just beaten ten opponents simultaneously!
Tunde Onakoya laid down the challenge at a competitive event in Germany. And it took him just two hours to blast past them all. Amazing pictures show him switching between boards every few seconds.
What’s more, he’s raised money for a brilliant cause. Tunde runs a chess academy for deprived children in the slums of Lagos, and his Herculean effort brought in much-needed cash.
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It’s normally superheroes who’ve the strength of ten men. But a Nigerian chess player has just beaten ten opponents simultaneously!
Tunde Onakoya laid down the challenge at a competitive event in Germany. And it took him just two hours to blast past them all. Amazing pictures show him switching between boards every few seconds.
What’s more, he’s raised money for a brilliant cause. Tunde runs a chess academy for deprived children in the slums of Lagos, and his Herculean effort brought in much-needed cash.
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NAMIBIAN PREZ SCHOOLS GERMANY
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died aged 82 while receiving cancer treatment at a hospital in the capital Windhoek.
Geingob who played a key role in his nation’s struggle for independence from apartheid South Africa was a firm and unapologetic Pan-Africanist who did not shy away from putting former colonizers in their place when they crossed the red line.
In his memory, we repost this clip where he scolded Germany’s ex-parliamentary speaker for his remarks about Namibia’s expanding Chinese population. May his revolutionary spirit soar high!
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Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died aged 82 while receiving cancer treatment at a hospital in the capital Windhoek.
Geingob who played a key role in his nation’s struggle for independence from apartheid South Africa was a firm and unapologetic Pan-Africanist who did not shy away from putting former colonizers in their place when they crossed the red line.
In his memory, we repost this clip where he scolded Germany’s ex-parliamentary speaker for his remarks about Namibia’s expanding Chinese population. May his revolutionary spirit soar high!
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