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Africa's
Vaccine
Apartheid
The global health system is broken. It is no longer fit for purpose, at least not for the African continent. Vaccine apartheid during the height of the Covid pandemic, which saw countries in the northern hemisphere dominate the world's vaccine supply chains, all but reduced African countries to beggars. According to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa higher-income nations stockpiled critical vaccine doses and administered booster shots to already vaccinated citizens while African countries were denied access to the much needed doses. The vaccine injustice in Africa was not a problem of scarcity, whether of infrastructure or finances, it was the result of a deeply neo-colonial global health system. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments section.
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Vaccine
Apartheid
The global health system is broken. It is no longer fit for purpose, at least not for the African continent. Vaccine apartheid during the height of the Covid pandemic, which saw countries in the northern hemisphere dominate the world's vaccine supply chains, all but reduced African countries to beggars. According to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa higher-income nations stockpiled critical vaccine doses and administered booster shots to already vaccinated citizens while African countries were denied access to the much needed doses. The vaccine injustice in Africa was not a problem of scarcity, whether of infrastructure or finances, it was the result of a deeply neo-colonial global health system. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments section.
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‘Free’ Market
Made Slavery
Possible
A liberal and free market is often touted as a precondition for other types of freedom, including political and social. Watch South Korean economist Ha-Joon Chang bust this stubborn myth by citing the example of slavery. Africans were treated as property to be sold and profited from - and, he argues, it was precisely the glorification of a ‘laissez-faire’ economy that made possible this cruel insanity.
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Made Slavery
Possible
A liberal and free market is often touted as a precondition for other types of freedom, including political and social. Watch South Korean economist Ha-Joon Chang bust this stubborn myth by citing the example of slavery. Africans were treated as property to be sold and profited from - and, he argues, it was precisely the glorification of a ‘laissez-faire’ economy that made possible this cruel insanity.
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SPEECH THAT
KILLED LUMUMBA
Sixty-three years ago, on 30th June 1960, Congo gained its independence from Belgium.
The African country’s first Prime Minister, Patrice Emery Lumumba, delivered an unforgettable speech.
He eloquently rebutted the patronising speech delivered by then Belgian King, Baudouin, who arrogantly claimed that the Congolese should be grateful to his grandfather, King Leopold II, for bringing civilisation to the Great Lakes nation. Leopold II is the man who killed between 10 and 5 million Congolese, maimed more, and turned the region's populations into his personal slaves.
Lumumba explained the horrors of Belgium’s colonial rule, where children’s limbs were chopped off if their parents didn’t meet their daily rubber quotas. He explained that Belgium never gave Congo its independence, but rather it was won by the brave Congolese who gave their blood, sweat and tears.
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KILLED LUMUMBA
Sixty-three years ago, on 30th June 1960, Congo gained its independence from Belgium.
The African country’s first Prime Minister, Patrice Emery Lumumba, delivered an unforgettable speech.
He eloquently rebutted the patronising speech delivered by then Belgian King, Baudouin, who arrogantly claimed that the Congolese should be grateful to his grandfather, King Leopold II, for bringing civilisation to the Great Lakes nation. Leopold II is the man who killed between 10 and 5 million Congolese, maimed more, and turned the region's populations into his personal slaves.
Lumumba explained the horrors of Belgium’s colonial rule, where children’s limbs were chopped off if their parents didn’t meet their daily rubber quotas. He explained that Belgium never gave Congo its independence, but rather it was won by the brave Congolese who gave their blood, sweat and tears.
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KILLED LUMUMBA
The speech ultimately cost Lumumba his life. The Belgian King took personal offense. He later conspired with the CIA, M16 and local collaborators to assassinate Lumumba less than a year later.
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KILLED LUMUMBA
The speech ultimately cost Lumumba his life. The Belgian King took personal offense. He later conspired with the CIA, M16 and local collaborators to assassinate Lumumba less than a year later.
Happy Independence day to all our Congolese brothers and sisters. You are a proud people with a rich history!
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Remembering Joshua Nkomo
1st July 2023 marks the 24th anniversary of the death of Zimbabwean liberation war icon, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo. Fondly known as 'Father Zimbabwe', Nkomo was the leader and founder of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), which was one of the two nationalist organizations that waged Zimbabwe's liberation war against the racist Ian Smith regime.
Nkomo was born on 19 June 1918 in Southern Rhodesia in Zimbabwe. In his late teens, he moved to South Africa to further his studies. While there, Nkomo got introduced to anti-colonial politics through interactions with African National Congress (ANC) leaders and activists. After completing his studies, he returned to his native country where he landed a job as a social worker with the Rhodesian Railways in the city of Bulawayo. He quickly became a prominent member of the Black Railway Workers Trade Union.
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1st July 2023 marks the 24th anniversary of the death of Zimbabwean liberation war icon, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo. Fondly known as 'Father Zimbabwe', Nkomo was the leader and founder of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), which was one of the two nationalist organizations that waged Zimbabwe's liberation war against the racist Ian Smith regime.
Nkomo was born on 19 June 1918 in Southern Rhodesia in Zimbabwe. In his late teens, he moved to South Africa to further his studies. While there, Nkomo got introduced to anti-colonial politics through interactions with African National Congress (ANC) leaders and activists. After completing his studies, he returned to his native country where he landed a job as a social worker with the Rhodesian Railways in the city of Bulawayo. He quickly became a prominent member of the Black Railway Workers Trade Union.
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In 1961, he formed ZAPU with other anti-colonial and labour activists. The party was founded on communist and nationalist principles, a factor that helped it gain nationwide acceptance. In 1963, the party suffered a major split that saw leaders such as Robert Mugabe, Ndabaningi Sithole and Hebert Chitepo leave and form the rival Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU). In 1964 Nkomo was arrested by colonial authorities and jailed for ten years. Upon his release in 1974, he moved to Zambia from where he led ZAPU's anti-colonial activities.
ZAPU's armed wing, Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA), scored a number decisive military victories against the Rhodesian army, helping to weaken the colonial government and forcing it to the negotiating table at the Lancaster house talks.
The talks led to the first non-racial election in Zimbabwe.
In 1961, he formed ZAPU with other anti-colonial and labour activists. The party was founded on communist and nationalist principles, a factor that helped it gain nationwide acceptance. In 1963, the party suffered a major split that saw leaders such as Robert Mugabe, Ndabaningi Sithole and Hebert Chitepo leave and form the rival Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU). In 1964 Nkomo was arrested by colonial authorities and jailed for ten years. Upon his release in 1974, he moved to Zambia from where he led ZAPU's anti-colonial activities.
ZAPU's armed wing, Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA), scored a number decisive military victories against the Rhodesian army, helping to weaken the colonial government and forcing it to the negotiating table at the Lancaster house talks.
The talks led to the first non-racial election in Zimbabwe.
Continued - Remembering Joshua Nkomo
Nkomo lost the elections to ZANU's Robert Mugabe who went on to become the country's first post-independent Prime Minister. In 1982, Nkomo was appointed to Mugabe's cabinet but the two quickly fell out. Nkomo was would later be accused of plotting a coup. His movements were severely restricted but he managed to flee into exile a few months later. The two leaders reconciled in 1987 and merged their parties to form ZANU-PF. In 1990 Nkomo was appointed as Vice President, a position he held until his death in 1999.
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Nkomo lost the elections to ZANU's Robert Mugabe who went on to become the country's first post-independent Prime Minister. In 1982, Nkomo was appointed to Mugabe's cabinet but the two quickly fell out. Nkomo was would later be accused of plotting a coup. His movements were severely restricted but he managed to flee into exile a few months later. The two leaders reconciled in 1987 and merged their parties to form ZANU-PF. In 1990 Nkomo was appointed as Vice President, a position he held until his death in 1999.
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How Belgium Killed Congo
Belgium’s horrific colonial occupation of Congo was one of the worst crimes of the 20th century. The resource-rich country had the potential to become an African superpower, but, it was destroyed along with its charismatic leader Patrice Lumumba who would have turned 98 years old today had he not been assassinated. US academic and commentator Professor Noam Chomsky pulls no punches as he describes what happened.
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Belgium’s horrific colonial occupation of Congo was one of the worst crimes of the 20th century. The resource-rich country had the potential to become an African superpower, but, it was destroyed along with its charismatic leader Patrice Lumumba who would have turned 98 years old today had he not been assassinated. US academic and commentator Professor Noam Chomsky pulls no punches as he describes what happened.
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Burna Boy Blasts
Stereotyping
African music sensation Burna Boy wants to know who put the "S" on Afrobeats.
Because that word is now used to describe all music from the continent.
As a result, a huge number of talent is being mis-labelled and ignored.
Africa has many tunes: Rumba in Congo, Ethiopian-Jazz, Kwaito, Amapiano, Mbaqanga and Kwela from South Africa, Bongo from Tanzania and many more. But all these styles are being lumped under one name!
Listen to Burna Boy spell out the lazy Western stereotyping to US radio hosts. Today also happens to be the Nigerian artist's birthday. Happy Birthday, Burna!!
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Stereotyping
African music sensation Burna Boy wants to know who put the "S" on Afrobeats.
Because that word is now used to describe all music from the continent.
As a result, a huge number of talent is being mis-labelled and ignored.
Africa has many tunes: Rumba in Congo, Ethiopian-Jazz, Kwaito, Amapiano, Mbaqanga and Kwela from South Africa, Bongo from Tanzania and many more. But all these styles are being lumped under one name!
Listen to Burna Boy spell out the lazy Western stereotyping to US radio hosts. Today also happens to be the Nigerian artist's birthday. Happy Birthday, Burna!!
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U.S. Hand
In Creating
AL-SHABAAB
The US loves to cite the threat posed by Al-Shabaab when trying to justify American boots on the ground in the Horn of Africa. What they’d rather you and I forget, though, is that it was Washington’s meddling in Somalia that led to the terror group’s creation in the first place! As Somalia marks its 63rd anniversary of freedom from colonial rule today, here’s a reminder.
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In Creating
AL-SHABAAB
The US loves to cite the threat posed by Al-Shabaab when trying to justify American boots on the ground in the Horn of Africa. What they’d rather you and I forget, though, is that it was Washington’s meddling in Somalia that led to the terror group’s creation in the first place! As Somalia marks its 63rd anniversary of freedom from colonial rule today, here’s a reminder.
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Lumumba
Lives On
Patrice Lumumba’s reign as the Democratic Republic of Congo's first prime minister was short-lived.
The Pan-Africanist lasted just weeks in power before he was assassinated by the CIA and Belgian backed forces.
But his struggle against Belgium colonial rule and ideas for unity and sovereignty on the continent means his legacy lives on and the example he set continues to inspire us all today.
In fact, look closely and you may even see reminders of the great man where you live today!
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Lives On
Patrice Lumumba’s reign as the Democratic Republic of Congo's first prime minister was short-lived.
The Pan-Africanist lasted just weeks in power before he was assassinated by the CIA and Belgian backed forces.
But his struggle against Belgium colonial rule and ideas for unity and sovereignty on the continent means his legacy lives on and the example he set continues to inspire us all today.
In fact, look closely and you may even see reminders of the great man where you live today!
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Africa's First Humanoid Robot
We’re not used to seeing African-data built robots, but Omeife is here to change that!
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We’re not used to seeing African-data built robots, but Omeife is here to change that!
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France Burns
Over Killer Cop
Riots have rocked France for a sixth night after the deadly shooting of a French teenager of North African origin.
Nahel M was shot point-blank by a police officer during a traffic stop in Paris last Tuesday.
The 17-year-old allegedly ran a red light, and officers then said he’d tried to run them over.
But social media footage contradicted those claims, showing officers standing at the side of a stationary car with one pointing a gun at the boy.
A 38-year-old policeman has been charged with voluntary homicide.
The killing sparked mass riots across the country amid claims of institutional racism.
Blacks and Arabs are 20 times more likely to be profiled and stopped by police in France.
Tens of thousands of officers were deployed and used rubber bullets, while thousands of people were arrested.
There were also unconfirmed reports police used live ammunition in Marseille.
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Over Killer Cop
Riots have rocked France for a sixth night after the deadly shooting of a French teenager of North African origin.
Nahel M was shot point-blank by a police officer during a traffic stop in Paris last Tuesday.
The 17-year-old allegedly ran a red light, and officers then said he’d tried to run them over.
But social media footage contradicted those claims, showing officers standing at the side of a stationary car with one pointing a gun at the boy.
A 38-year-old policeman has been charged with voluntary homicide.
The killing sparked mass riots across the country amid claims of institutional racism.
Blacks and Arabs are 20 times more likely to be profiled and stopped by police in France.
Tens of thousands of officers were deployed and used rubber bullets, while thousands of people were arrested.
There were also unconfirmed reports police used live ammunition in Marseille.
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It’s reminiscent of violent protests in 2005 when two boys of African descent died during a police chase in France.
On Friday, the UN said France must now address issues of racial discrimination in the police.
Nahel’s parents, who are from Algeria and Morocco, have called for calm.
But they also want the criminal case to be moved to another jurisdiction to ensure objectivity.
They claim the prosecutor hid the possible complicity of a second cop as well as a possible issuing of false public documents.
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It’s reminiscent of violent protests in 2005 when two boys of African descent died during a police chase in France.
On Friday, the UN said France must now address issues of racial discrimination in the police.
Nahel’s parents, who are from Algeria and Morocco, have called for calm.
But they also want the criminal case to be moved to another jurisdiction to ensure objectivity.
They claim the prosecutor hid the possible complicity of a second cop as well as a possible issuing of false public documents.
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Wikileaks: The African Angle
Julian Assange turns 52 today, although it's probably not one he's celebrating. The Wikileaks founder is spending a fourth year at Britain's Belmarsh prison and faces charges in the US for violating the Espionage Act.
But for many, he’s an example of a journalist punished for exposing shocking truths about governments and the rich and powerful.
We look at his revelations on Africa.
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Julian Assange turns 52 today, although it's probably not one he's celebrating. The Wikileaks founder is spending a fourth year at Britain's Belmarsh prison and faces charges in the US for violating the Espionage Act.
But for many, he’s an example of a journalist punished for exposing shocking truths about governments and the rich and powerful.
We look at his revelations on Africa.
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UN’S MALI
MISSION OVER
The UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali is over.
After a decade, its troops are being pulled out following demands by the country’s military leaders.
Bamako says the so-called MINUSMA operation failed to improve security and has allegedly turned to Russia’s Wagner group to fight extremists.
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MISSION OVER
The UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali is over.
After a decade, its troops are being pulled out following demands by the country’s military leaders.
Bamako says the so-called MINUSMA operation failed to improve security and has allegedly turned to Russia’s Wagner group to fight extremists.
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Not Everybody
Roots For Ruto
Kenya’s President Ruto is quickly becoming a household name. He’s been getting standing ovations from Joburg all the way to Djibouti on account of his pan-Africanist speeches.
And he's even being compared to the likes of Lumumba and Nkrumah.
But in Kenya itself, many don’t see him as their hero.
They accuse him of reneging on election promises and aligning with Western interests.
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Roots For Ruto
Kenya’s President Ruto is quickly becoming a household name. He’s been getting standing ovations from Joburg all the way to Djibouti on account of his pan-Africanist speeches.
And he's even being compared to the likes of Lumumba and Nkrumah.
But in Kenya itself, many don’t see him as their hero.
They accuse him of reneging on election promises and aligning with Western interests.
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No Third Term!
POWER To The Senegalese People!
Who said protests don't work? If the latest news from Senegal has shown us anything is that organised people power can achieve their objectives.
Just ask Senegal’s embattled president, Macky Sall, who has just announced he won’t be running for a third term. Since 2021, the streets of Senegal have been a battleground following fears the incumbent would run for what critics call an illegal third term. It hasn't come without a price. A brutal crackdown by security forces has resulted in dozens being killed and horrific scenes of children being used as shields by Senegalese police.
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POWER To The Senegalese People!
Who said protests don't work? If the latest news from Senegal has shown us anything is that organised people power can achieve their objectives.
Just ask Senegal’s embattled president, Macky Sall, who has just announced he won’t be running for a third term. Since 2021, the streets of Senegal have been a battleground following fears the incumbent would run for what critics call an illegal third term. It hasn't come without a price. A brutal crackdown by security forces has resulted in dozens being killed and horrific scenes of children being used as shields by Senegalese police.
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France has been a giant looming shadow in the long-running episode. Many believe Sall reports to Paris. This has led to French businesses such as Total and retail stores like Auchan becoming prime targets during protests.
The announcement throws Senegal further into political limbo. A few weeks ago, Macky Sall’s biggest opposition was handed a two-year jail sentence. This most probably locks him out unless the ruling is overturned. But with this important battle won, who knows what more victories lie ahead?
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France has been a giant looming shadow in the long-running episode. Many believe Sall reports to Paris. This has led to French businesses such as Total and retail stores like Auchan becoming prime targets during protests.
The announcement throws Senegal further into political limbo. A few weeks ago, Macky Sall’s biggest opposition was handed a two-year jail sentence. This most probably locks him out unless the ruling is overturned. But with this important battle won, who knows what more victories lie ahead?
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BURKINA BANS
FRENCH MEDIA
Another French media outlet has been banned in Burkina Faso.
This time news channel LCI has been taken off air for spreading misinformation about militia violence in the country.
Burkina continues to grapple with an insurgency which has killed over 10,000 people.
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FRENCH MEDIA
Another French media outlet has been banned in Burkina Faso.
This time news channel LCI has been taken off air for spreading misinformation about militia violence in the country.
Burkina continues to grapple with an insurgency which has killed over 10,000 people.
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MOROCCAN FANS' REVOLUTIONARY CHANTS
"You made us live delusions and starved us like dogs, a government of corruption that left us in poverty, impoverishment and marginalisation!"
This is just one chant from Morocco's famous Curva Che ultra football fans. In fact, most of their songs are made up of revolutionary lyrics that would make any government tremble!
Ultra groups like them have played a key role in the Arab revolutions across North Africa - including Egypt, Tunisia and the protests in Morocco and Algeria.
Throughout their history, they've rarely shied away from political or socio-economic issues.
As for Curva Che, they support AS FAR - a side in the top tier of the Moroccan Football League.
The club was founded in 1958, three years after Morocco gained independence from France. It is also one of the most famous football clubs in Morocco.
Have a listen to their heart-felt chants ringing out from the stands.
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"You made us live delusions and starved us like dogs, a government of corruption that left us in poverty, impoverishment and marginalisation!"
This is just one chant from Morocco's famous Curva Che ultra football fans. In fact, most of their songs are made up of revolutionary lyrics that would make any government tremble!
Ultra groups like them have played a key role in the Arab revolutions across North Africa - including Egypt, Tunisia and the protests in Morocco and Algeria.
Throughout their history, they've rarely shied away from political or socio-economic issues.
As for Curva Che, they support AS FAR - a side in the top tier of the Moroccan Football League.
The club was founded in 1958, three years after Morocco gained independence from France. It is also one of the most famous football clubs in Morocco.
Have a listen to their heart-felt chants ringing out from the stands.
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