Continued……In 2002, her remains were repatriated and buried in South Africa. Another infamous exhibition was unveiled at the 1958 World Expo in Brussels, Belgium. It featured Congolese people in their mocked-up ‘village’ at the venue.

Awareness of the foul, dehumanising practice is slowly being raised. A Paris exhibition in 2011 called “Inventing the Savage” showed how human zoos laid the foundations for racism against Africans. It was the brainchild of the former French footballer, Liliane Thuram, whose Caribbean family suffered under slavery. Though human zoos do not exist anymore, the effects of colonisation and exploitation of coloured people persist to this day. That’s why we’ll keep posting about them.

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GLOBAL SOUTH UPHOLDS INT’L LAW

International law and the institutions mandated to uphold it have come under attack in recent times.

For example, US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson is on record threatening to punish the International Criminal Court (ICC) with sanctions for filing for arrest warrants against top Israeli officials for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity. Johnson added ICC prosecutions could ‘endanger’ US sovereignty.

Continued….. That’s why South Africa’s foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, made the argument in this 28 May clip that it is imperative for the Global South to stand with the UN and other international organisations to preserve the rule of law. South Africa has set an example in this regard, filing a gen*cide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice and seeking emergency measures at the top court against Tel Aviv’s recent offensive in Rafah. In doing so, South Africa has inspired other states to join in, including Nicaragua, Colombia and Libya. Belgium, Chile, Egypt, Ireland, Maldives, Türkiye have stated their intent to intervene in the case.

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HOW SLAVE MENTALITY INFECTS YOUNG BLACK MINDS

Black history is replete with real stories of repression and subjugation of Africans by White colonialists. But could the mainstreaming of oppression history be responsible for perpetuating a slave mentality in Africans? Content creator Avanti (@astralshawtyy) thinks so, and argues Africans are disempowered by the constant hyping of their sad history. Her message is that we should shift attention to, and emphasise more, the positive aspects of our rich history. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.

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GERMANS TELL FOREIGNERS TO GO HOME

Descendants of German colonialists comprise about 2 per cent of Namibia's population but own more than 70 per cent of the southern African country's land and the lion's share of the economy. They have, by all means, turned this African state into their 'home' after playing a part in the 1884-85 Berlin conference, where European powers carved out parts of our continent for themselves. German colonial forces committed the 20th century's first g*nocide in Namibia, wiping out about 110,000 people from the Nama and Herero ethnic groups.

However, their German kin are not eager to embrace foreign nationals back home. In this viral video, a group of well-heeled Germans chant 'foreigners out' and 'Germany for Germans' while partying on the island of Sylt, known as a playground for wealthy Germans on holiday.

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SUDAN WAR: LIST OF RSF ATROCITIES KEEPS GROWING

Clashes between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary have resulted in 15,000 deaths according to official figures but some estimates are putting the death toll much higher - with United States envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello stating that as many as 150,000 may have died. The RSF, in particular, is accused of committing numerous war crimes.

African Stream’s CEO and Founder, Ahmed Kaballo, here details the RSF’s gen*cidal rampage in Sudan, which has affected a close member of his family. According to UN experts, the RSF is receiving support from the United Arab Emirates, channelled through neighbouring Chad and Libya. In the first week of June alone, the RSF killed about 200 and wounded many more in attacks against civilians in Al-Fashir (North Darfur) and Gezira state.

It has been accused of kidnap, r*pe, torture and murder of women, and indiscriminate looting.

Continued…. The paramilitary force has close links to the Sudanese Army, which has also allegedly committed war crimes. The war began after Western-backed efforts to integrate the two forces broke down, pitting army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, commander of the RSF.

Since fighting broke out in April, 2023, over 15,000 people have been confirmed killed, nine-million displaced and 18-million are suffering acute hunger. If the current situation continues, 2.5-million people could die from lack of food by the end of September. That’s according to recent estimates by the Clingendael Institute, a Dutch think tank.

The situation is catastrophic. Help Ahmed’s message reach far and wide by sharing and commenting on this video.

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Ahmed Kaballo: @a.kaballo

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CONAKRY'S M'BALIA CAMARA!

M'balia Camara was a pioneering figure in the fight for Guinea's independence. She was revered for her unwavering commitment to liberation and justice. Her activism and leadership emerged during a tumultuous period: she stood at the forefront of the anti-colonial struggle against French rule. After her untimely, gruesome and unjust death, Camara’s courage and sacrifice became a symbol of national pride and resilience, inspiring generations in Guinea-Conakry. Guinean Women’s Day is celebrated in honour of her liberation efforts. Rest in peace, M’balia Camara.

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THE AFRICAN QUEEN WHO DEFEATED THE BRITISH IN JAMAICA

This is the story of the legendary Queen Nanny of the Maroons. An African woman born in present-day Ghana, kidnapped and sold into slavery in Jamaica, she became a symbol of resistance, unity and power on the island.

She built an autonomous community of emancipated Africans, mounted raids to free others and was successful in defeating British colonials who were forced into a peace treaty with her community after nearly two decades of war.

She is a reminder of the African roots, pride and strength of African people, who did not submit to slavery but instead fought for their freedom until the end. This is also another example of women who played a pivotal role in anti-colonial struggles around the world.

Does she inspire you?

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PALESTINIAN RESISTANCE EXPLAINED

Throughout history, African liberation movements have fought for justice and freedom from imperialism. Leaders like Captain Thomas Sankara and Patrice Lumumba paid with their lives but their revolutionary spirit lived on. This clip will help you understand why.

Palestine author, journalist and activist Ghassan Kanafani describes the reasoning behind Palestinian resistance against Zionist colonisation, displacement, land theft, and massacres. He’s being interviewed by Australian reporter Richard Carleton in Beirut, in 1970. Three years before, Kanafani had joined the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and served as its spokesman. In 1972, he and his 17-year-old niece, Lamees, were killed by a car bomb in Beirut, with Israeli Foreign Intelligence Service (Mossad) claiming the attack. However, they could not stop his legacy inspiring future Palestinian liberation movements and literature.

Continued…. Born in Acre, Palestine, Kanafani’s family was displaced by the 1948 ‘Nakba’ and resettled in Damascus, Syria. There, Kanafani taught Palestinian refugee children and began crafting short stories to help them grasp their reality. He studied Arabic Literature at the University of Damascus but was expelled due to his involvement with the Movement of Arab Nationalists. He later moved to Kuwait and then Beirut.

His 1963 novel, ‘Men in the Sun’, was highly praised along with ‘A World that is Not Ours’. This outlook changed to active resistance after the 1967 Six-Day War.

From an African perspective, what Kanafani discusses in this short video, is very much relatable. Despite achieving independence across the continent in the 1950s and 60s many nations were simply client states to former colonial powers. They had independent flags but dependent economies, militaries, and politics. Leaders such as Thomas Sankara and Patrice Lumumba rose to fight for true independence. Like Ghassan Kanafani, they were assassinated but left a legacy that continued to inspire.

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$10K TOILET SEAT? PENTAGON’S BLOATED BUDGET

If you had to guess which country’s military has splashed out $10-thousand on a toilet seat, what would you say? Well, it’s not a ‘corrupt’ African nation, it’s the United States.

Its defence budget is set to top $1-trillion for the first time in 2027, or thereabouts. And its massively inflated deals with contractors helps explain why. African Stream’s Kenneth Kaigua looks at the eye-watering prices being paid for low-end goods. And he also exposes the revolving door connecting politicians and weapons manufacturers.

Washington’s current $822-billion defence budget is more than the next 10 biggest spending countries combined. Maybe it’s time to call the US military HQ the Penta-con!