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PAKISTANI BRIT PRAISES BLACK MEN FOR SHAPING HIM
How much cultural, social and political force do Africans positively exert on other communities?
Listen as UK-based Pakistani social media influencer Sa’ad Mustafā (@saadmustafauk) describes boxer and activist Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) and Pan-Africanist Malcolm X’s (1925-65) influence. Mustafā said these African elders helped him develop confidence and encouraged him to learn about his own people’s history to understand himself. It is a testament to Africans’ power to inspire the world to embrace higher ideals.
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How much cultural, social and political force do Africans positively exert on other communities?
Listen as UK-based Pakistani social media influencer Sa’ad Mustafā (@saadmustafauk) describes boxer and activist Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) and Pan-Africanist Malcolm X’s (1925-65) influence. Mustafā said these African elders helped him develop confidence and encouraged him to learn about his own people’s history to understand himself. It is a testament to Africans’ power to inspire the world to embrace higher ideals.
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REACTING TO U.S. ‘ACCESS AND INFLUENCE’ IN AFRICA
On their new weekly collaborative series, Inem Richardson, a journalist at African Stream, and Joe Hotagua, founder of @authentic_african, talk about much-discussed news stories.
In their 29 April livestream, ‘US MILITARY KICKED OUT OF CHAD?’ they dug into US military intervention in Africa, the history of neo-colonialism in Chad, as well as stories about imperialism, capitalism, and the food industry in Africa.
In this clip from that stream, Richardson reacted to US Africa Command head Michael Langley explaining why the United States has a military presence in Africa.
The full video is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJXbnQb6Svg
Catch the show at 3 p.m. EAT (East Africa Time) on Mondays.
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On their new weekly collaborative series, Inem Richardson, a journalist at African Stream, and Joe Hotagua, founder of @authentic_african, talk about much-discussed news stories.
In their 29 April livestream, ‘US MILITARY KICKED OUT OF CHAD?’ they dug into US military intervention in Africa, the history of neo-colonialism in Chad, as well as stories about imperialism, capitalism, and the food industry in Africa.
In this clip from that stream, Richardson reacted to US Africa Command head Michael Langley explaining why the United States has a military presence in Africa.
The full video is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJXbnQb6Svg
Catch the show at 3 p.m. EAT (East Africa Time) on Mondays.
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RESILIENCE IN RHYTHM
On 10th May, 1740, South Carolina enacted the Negro Act, which banned the use of the drum among enslaved Africans. African Stream journalist Salifu Mack explores how enslaved Africans, stripped of their right to drum, ingeniously preserved their heritage. Fast-forward to today, the legacy echoes through the halls of Kingstree High School in South Carolina. Students reclaim the drum as a symbol of pride, defiance and cultural identity. Hear from these young voices as they share what the drum means to them, weaving a narrative of resilience, heritage and the relentless pursuit of freedom.
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On 10th May, 1740, South Carolina enacted the Negro Act, which banned the use of the drum among enslaved Africans. African Stream journalist Salifu Mack explores how enslaved Africans, stripped of their right to drum, ingeniously preserved their heritage. Fast-forward to today, the legacy echoes through the halls of Kingstree High School in South Carolina. Students reclaim the drum as a symbol of pride, defiance and cultural identity. Hear from these young voices as they share what the drum means to them, weaving a narrative of resilience, heritage and the relentless pursuit of freedom.
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DRC: ‘M23 REBELS’? READ RWANDAN & UGANDAN TROOPS
Our Pan-African Attitude podcast recently had the privilege of hosting Claude Gatebuka - a Rwandan gen*cide survivor, who shared his insights into the currently dire situation in DR Congo.
In this clip, he explains how the term ‘M23’ - used to refer to the chief rebel group operating inside eastern DRC - is really synonymous with Rwandan and Ugandan military personnel who, in partnership with local militia, are fighting against Kinshasa and alleged gen*cide perpetrators.
Our Pan-African Attitude podcast recently had the privilege of hosting Claude Gatebuka - a Rwandan gen*cide survivor, who shared his insights into the currently dire situation in DR Congo.
In this clip, he explains how the term ‘M23’ - used to refer to the chief rebel group operating inside eastern DRC - is really synonymous with Rwandan and Ugandan military personnel who, in partnership with local militia, are fighting against Kinshasa and alleged gen*cide perpetrators.
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Continued…. The M23 has evolved since its founding in 2012, when about 300 mainly ethnic Tutsi soldiers in the DR Congo army mutinied, citing poor work conditions and Kinshasa’s failure to implement a 2009 peace deal with the CNDP militia. The M23 took its name from the date of that peace accord: March 23rd. In December last year, a UN report concluded that Rwanda supports the M23 with cash and weapons.
Have a watch, let us know your thoughts, and if you’re interested in hearing more from the ever insightful Gatebuka, the full podcast episode is up on YouTube.
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Have a watch, let us know your thoughts, and if you’re interested in hearing more from the ever insightful Gatebuka, the full podcast episode is up on YouTube.
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SOUTH AFRICA WHITE OPPOSITION BURNS NATIONAL FLAG
South Africa’s white-dominated opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has ignited a storm with an advertisement that shows a burning South African flag.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the video as ‘treasonous’ and the ‘most despicable political act that anyone can embark upon.’ He added the act was not illegal, but it was in bad taste as the flag symbolises national unity and triumph against the oppressive apartheid system that ruled until the early 1990s.
The DA has, however, defended the move, saying the advertisement is designed to show South Africans what would happen if the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is re-elected on 29 May, or enter an alliance with the Julius Malema-led Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) or the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, led by long-time ANC president (2007-17) and former South African President Jacob Zuma (2009-18).
South Africa’s white-dominated opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has ignited a storm with an advertisement that shows a burning South African flag.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the video as ‘treasonous’ and the ‘most despicable political act that anyone can embark upon.’ He added the act was not illegal, but it was in bad taste as the flag symbolises national unity and triumph against the oppressive apartheid system that ruled until the early 1990s.
The DA has, however, defended the move, saying the advertisement is designed to show South Africans what would happen if the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is re-elected on 29 May, or enter an alliance with the Julius Malema-led Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) or the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, led by long-time ANC president (2007-17) and former South African President Jacob Zuma (2009-18).
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Continued…. Some sections of the white population have publicly expressed their preference for the old apartheid flag. Reports have indicated the flag’s display at mostly white events and functions.
In 2019, the country’s Equality Court ruled that ‘gratuitous displays’ of the apartheid-era flag amounted to hate speech and discrimination, adding that it is a ‘vivid symbol of white supremacy and Black disenfranchisement and suppression.’ The Supreme Court of Appeals upheld that decision last month.
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In 2019, the country’s Equality Court ruled that ‘gratuitous displays’ of the apartheid-era flag amounted to hate speech and discrimination, adding that it is a ‘vivid symbol of white supremacy and Black disenfranchisement and suppression.’ The Supreme Court of Appeals upheld that decision last month.
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‘WORLD SEES AFRICA AS ONE BIG ZOO’
One big Zoo. That’s how the world views Africa, according to pan-African scholar PLO Lumuba.
The West cares more about Africa’s animals than the continent’s people unless it wants to extract our resources. Only by understanding this fact will Africans begin taking good care of themselves instead of waiting for outside help.
Lumumba always speaks with clarity, and this observation roars the truth as far as we’re concerned. Do you also think his analysis is spot on?
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One big Zoo. That’s how the world views Africa, according to pan-African scholar PLO Lumuba.
The West cares more about Africa’s animals than the continent’s people unless it wants to extract our resources. Only by understanding this fact will Africans begin taking good care of themselves instead of waiting for outside help.
Lumumba always speaks with clarity, and this observation roars the truth as far as we’re concerned. Do you also think his analysis is spot on?
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WHY ARE AFRICANS LEAVING SAUDI ARABIA?
Life has got harder for the African diaspora in Saudi Arabia since the rise of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (aka MBS). In this clip, a young Eritrean man - as guest on the Repat podcast (all about repatriating the diaspora) - explains why he and his family felt the need to relocate to Uganda. He says that, while life was pretty good before, new rules made it far too expensive, while job opportunities began disappearing.
Do you (or someone you know) have any similar experiences? Anyone out there thinking of returning to the continent?
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Life has got harder for the African diaspora in Saudi Arabia since the rise of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (aka MBS). In this clip, a young Eritrean man - as guest on the Repat podcast (all about repatriating the diaspora) - explains why he and his family felt the need to relocate to Uganda. He says that, while life was pretty good before, new rules made it far too expensive, while job opportunities began disappearing.
Do you (or someone you know) have any similar experiences? Anyone out there thinking of returning to the continent?
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IS AFRICA 'NATO'S SOUTHERN FLANK?'
In this clip, we see African Stream journalist Inem Richardson reacting to US Africa Command head Michael Langley referring to North Africa as NATO's 'southern flank.'
This was from the 29 April livestream, 'US MILITARY KICKED OUT OF CHAD?' when Richardson and Joe Hotagua, founder of @authentic_african, dug into US military intervention in Africa, the history of neo-colonialism in Chad, as well as stories about imperialism, capitalism, and the food industry in Africa.
The complete video is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJXbnQb6Svg
Catch the show at 3 p.m. EAT (East Africa Time) on Mondays.
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In this clip, we see African Stream journalist Inem Richardson reacting to US Africa Command head Michael Langley referring to North Africa as NATO's 'southern flank.'
This was from the 29 April livestream, 'US MILITARY KICKED OUT OF CHAD?' when Richardson and Joe Hotagua, founder of @authentic_african, dug into US military intervention in Africa, the history of neo-colonialism in Chad, as well as stories about imperialism, capitalism, and the food industry in Africa.
The complete video is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJXbnQb6Svg
Catch the show at 3 p.m. EAT (East Africa Time) on Mondays.
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BOB MARLEY: I AM AFRICAN
Pan-African musical icon Bob Marley died on this day in 1981 and it is important to remind the world that Bob Marley always identified as an African first. When US journalist Gil Noble sat down in 1980 with Bob Marley, 1 year before died, he asked whether he felt more Jamaican or African. The legendary reggae musical icon had an interesting response that should make Africans in the diaspora rethink their relationship with their motherland. Let us know what you think of Marley's answer.
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Pan-African musical icon Bob Marley died on this day in 1981 and it is important to remind the world that Bob Marley always identified as an African first. When US journalist Gil Noble sat down in 1980 with Bob Marley, 1 year before died, he asked whether he felt more Jamaican or African. The legendary reggae musical icon had an interesting response that should make Africans in the diaspora rethink their relationship with their motherland. Let us know what you think of Marley's answer.
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From Chicago to Goma, the people are clear: stop the violence in Gaza and DR Congo. Here’s our weekly photo dump.
1. London, United Kingdom – Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside Downing Street against Israel's military offensive in the southern city of Rafah. Tel Aviv’s forces have seized the Rafah border crossing with Egypt and ordered the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people, despite previously telling them to head there from other parts of the Strip. Around 1.5-million Palestinians are sheltering in the city as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
2. Goma, DR Congo – A DRC flag is held during a vigil for 10 people killed by the bombing of the Bulengo displaced persons camp, at the ISC stadium.
3. Chicago, United States – Police make arrests after students set up a protest camp at the Art Institute of Chicago. They’re demanding the college divests from Israeli-linked companies. More than 2,600 people have been detained across 50 campuses since demonstrations began on April 18.
1. London, United Kingdom – Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside Downing Street against Israel's military offensive in the southern city of Rafah. Tel Aviv’s forces have seized the Rafah border crossing with Egypt and ordered the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people, despite previously telling them to head there from other parts of the Strip. Around 1.5-million Palestinians are sheltering in the city as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
2. Goma, DR Congo – A DRC flag is held during a vigil for 10 people killed by the bombing of the Bulengo displaced persons camp, at the ISC stadium.
3. Chicago, United States – Police make arrests after students set up a protest camp at the Art Institute of Chicago. They’re demanding the college divests from Israeli-linked companies. More than 2,600 people have been detained across 50 campuses since demonstrations began on April 18.
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4. Arish, Egypt – A humanitarian aid ship for Gaza arrives at at Al Arish port, the capital of Egypt’s Sinai. The delivery was organised by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
5. George, South Africa – The collapse of a multi-story building under construction killed at least four people and trapped around 50 more, according to authorities.
6. Vatican City, Vatican – Mundiya Kepanga is a Papuan chief from the Tari region in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. In this photo he attends Pope Francis’ weekly general audience.
5. George, South Africa – The collapse of a multi-story building under construction killed at least four people and trapped around 50 more, according to authorities.
6. Vatican City, Vatican – Mundiya Kepanga is a Papuan chief from the Tari region in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. In this photo he attends Pope Francis’ weekly general audience.
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7. Dakar, Senegal – Senegalese youth spend time at Yoff Beach, one of the locals' most popular weekend destinations. Hundreds play sports at the seaside, while some take the chance to bathe their horses.
8. Beni Ammar, Morocco – Moroccans race donkeys at the festival "Festibaz”.
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8. Beni Ammar, Morocco – Moroccans race donkeys at the festival "Festibaz”.
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HOW WEST IS SPONSORING DRC GENOCIDE
The long-running conflict in eastern DR Congo has been described as a silent gen*cde. Over 7-million Congolese have been displaced, 1-million of them in North Kivu alone. The humanitarian catastrophe in displacement camps is one of the worst in the world. Civilians keep getting kill*d by externally-funded militia.
In this clip, Claude Gatebuke - an expert on the situation in DRC and a Rwandan gen*cide survivor - argues that a large part of the blame should go to the ‘indirect’ sponsors of the conflict: the US, the UK and the European Union (who fund Rwanda, which backs the main rebel group M23). These foreign actors are the key beneficiaries of the conflict in eastern Congo, siphoning off mineral wealth at the expense of the long-suffering Congolese people.
You can hear more of what Gatebuke has to say on our YouTube channel - it’s part of our Pan-African Attitude podcast series.
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The long-running conflict in eastern DR Congo has been described as a silent gen*cde. Over 7-million Congolese have been displaced, 1-million of them in North Kivu alone. The humanitarian catastrophe in displacement camps is one of the worst in the world. Civilians keep getting kill*d by externally-funded militia.
In this clip, Claude Gatebuke - an expert on the situation in DRC and a Rwandan gen*cide survivor - argues that a large part of the blame should go to the ‘indirect’ sponsors of the conflict: the US, the UK and the European Union (who fund Rwanda, which backs the main rebel group M23). These foreign actors are the key beneficiaries of the conflict in eastern Congo, siphoning off mineral wealth at the expense of the long-suffering Congolese people.
You can hear more of what Gatebuke has to say on our YouTube channel - it’s part of our Pan-African Attitude podcast series.
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BOB MARLEY‘S POLITICAL REGGAE: ‘CRAZY BALDHEAD’
Our musical pan African icon Bob Marley died on this day in 1981 at the tender age of 36. We look back at some of the deeper, political messages behind his songs - taking a deep dive into the lyrics of his revolutionary tune Crazy Baldhead.
The noscript might make it sound like it’s about neo-Nazis and skinheads. But ‘baldhead’ is actually Rasta slang for colonialists, and the words of the song are about fighting back against their cultural, political and economic grip on the Caribbean - as our man Uwimana explains. He also breaks down the Pan-African ideals behind certain other famous Marley lyrics.
Unfortunately copyright restrictions meant we weren’t able to include the music - but please do go hunt it out in the usual places if you don’t know it already!
And, of course, let us know your favourite lines in the comments!
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Our musical pan African icon Bob Marley died on this day in 1981 at the tender age of 36. We look back at some of the deeper, political messages behind his songs - taking a deep dive into the lyrics of his revolutionary tune Crazy Baldhead.
The noscript might make it sound like it’s about neo-Nazis and skinheads. But ‘baldhead’ is actually Rasta slang for colonialists, and the words of the song are about fighting back against their cultural, political and economic grip on the Caribbean - as our man Uwimana explains. He also breaks down the Pan-African ideals behind certain other famous Marley lyrics.
Unfortunately copyright restrictions meant we weren’t able to include the music - but please do go hunt it out in the usual places if you don’t know it already!
And, of course, let us know your favourite lines in the comments!
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