Continued - PUTIN: PILLAGING OF AFRICA BUILT EUROPE

Relations between Russian and Africa are historically relatively good. The Soviet Union, of which Russia was one of 15 member republics, cooperated with African independence movements, providing arms and training.

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COLOUR BLIND? NOPE!

Racism often reveals itself in reflex reactions - even in situations where you might think compassion would win out. This was brilliantly demonstrated recently by a French social-media content creator, who got two actors - one Black, the other White - to go out into the streets and pose as visually impaired people seeking assistance. The reactions of passers-by tells you everything you need to know about how far we still have to go to eradicate racism in Western society.

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'DON'T BUY ANTI-AFRICAN
AGENDA'

Is there an anti-Black agenda in South Africa?

The leader of the the country’s pan-African opposition party thinks so, and says it’s being pushed in support of White monopoly capital and multinationals. In this clip, Julius Malema hits back at the Zondo Commission report which highlighted corruption during Jacob Zuma’s nine-year term as President. The head of the EFF says it reflects an anti-Black agenda while ignoring sweet deals given to big international corporations that pay little tax and exploit the country. As he sees it, Blacks must fight negative stereotypes, come together and not turn on one another.

Only then can South Africa progress. Is he on the money?

Watch him address his supporters and let us know your thoughts.

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KENYAN MP TO SUDANESE GENERAL: ‘WE CAN CRUSH YOU!’

Sudan’s military seems to have launched a second war - of words - against Kenya. That’s after its second-most senior general dared the country to deploy troops in Sudan on pain of death. A firebrand Kenyan MP has now punched back with his own video tirade - in which he likens Sudan’s assistant commander-in-chief, Yasir Alatta, to a toilet fly, warning him of a crushing defeat in any armed contest.

Sudanese generals suspect Nairobi of harbouring and backing leaders from the RSF paramilitary - against whom they are fighting a bloody civil war in Sudan. At recent peace talks, chaired by Kenya, the idea of deploying Eastern Africa Standby Force troops as peacekeepers was floated. At the onset of hostilities, Kenya’s minister for trade and industry called for a ‘coalition of the willing’ to bomb Khartoum and end the conflict - a statement Kenya’s Foreign Ministry later distanced itself from.

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Continued - The back-and-forth threats and taunts are taking up valuable space that could - and should - be used for diplomacy.  The sabre-rattling only worsens regional instability.  Millions have been displaced in Sudan and thousands killed, while Kenya is also currently facing a deteriorating security situation amid an uptick in al Shabaab-related terror activities.

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RUSSIA-AFRICA SUMMIT BAD TIMING?

A two-day Russia-Africa summit is being held in Saint Petersburg this week. But Kenya’s opposition leader, Raila Odinga, says it’s bad timing due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

He wants African countries to drop their neutral stance on the war and take a stand against Moscow’s ‘aggression.’

But, so far, around half the continent has failed to back UN resolutions against Russia’s actions. And Mali and Eritrea have voted in favour of Moscow.

However, there are a couple of things to point out. Firstly, Odinga’s remarks smell of double standards. For some reason he failed to speak out against last year’s US-Africa summit, despite America occupying a third of Syria, refusing to leave Iraq (against Iraqi parliamentary wishes) and failing to give back the Chagos Islands robbed from Africans to build a US army base.

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Continued - RUSSIA-AFRICA SUMMIT
BAD TIMING?

Secondly, African countries need to engage with their partners. Many are dependent on Russia and Ukraine for their food security which has taken a hit over the crisis. Egypt, for example, imports 60 per cent of its grain from Moscow which also supplied fertiliser to Malawi and Kenya.

Sanctions and a failure to renew a UN deal allowing the shipment of Ukraine grain have put those in jeopardy. In turn, Russia is now promising to find a way to get its wheat to Africa. Given what’s at stake, continued dialogue is key.

Forty-nine African delegations are expected to be in Saint Petersburg. And President Vladimir Putin will hold intensive one-on-one talks covering topics from trade to security.

The chance to address concerns face-to-face should not be shunned.
Sorry, Odinga, we think your stance is counter-productive. Listen to his comments and tell us what you think.

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CASTRO AND MALCOLM X IN HARLEM

Today marks 70 years since the start of the Cuban revolution, which inspired anti-imperialist struggles worldwide and established a revolutionary government in Cuba that would stand in solidarity with the disenfranchised masses worldwide.

Throughout his time as a leader, Fidel Castro forged a close relationship with numerous Pan-African revolutionaries. He developed friendships with Amilcar Cabral, Kwame Nkrumah, Maurice Bishop, Julius Nyerere, Agostino Neto, Samora Machel, Thomas Sankara, Nelson Mandela, Ahmed Sekou Touré and many others.

Malcolm X was one revolutionary Pan-Africanist who had an especially close connection to Castro. This is the story of how they met…

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WHY DEBT SINKS AFRICA NOT AMERICA

Why is it that America can run up huge debts and survive, but African countries cannot? Well, it's simple.

The US can print the greenback, while the rest of the world can't. Listen to economist David Hudson explain how that basic fact underpins the world order and keeps Uncle Sam on top.

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SUDAN AND KENYA BEWARE OF DISASTER

Sudan’s conflict has raged for over a hundred days and it’s just heated up further.

The country’s army suspects Kenya is backing the RSF paramilitary force which is vying for power in Khartoum. And it's led to a war of words and threats with Nairobi.

Is it just sabre-rattling or is there a real danger the battle will widen?

We break down what’s been said and how it would be disaster for both countries if they came to blows.

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‘SOCIALIST COUNTRIES
SUPPORTED US’

South Africa’s foreign relations have been heavily influenced by attitudes towards apartheid.
And, historically, that led to close links with socialist nations such as the Soviet Union and Cuba.
Here, British-South African politician Nomatemba Tambo explains how these ties deepened in contrast to those with the unsupportive West. She’s the daughter of anti-apartheid politician Oliver Reginald Tambo and former High Commissioner to the UK. She was speaking at the Russia-Africa summit taking place in Saint Petersburg.

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EYE WITNESS TO U.S PLOT TO KILL MALCOLM X

A new eye witness has come forward, as Malcolm X’s family seek, to this day, justice for his assassination in 1965. Mustafa Hassan’s testimony supports suspicions that there was a U.S. plot to kill the legendary human-rights activist and Pan-African icon, who was increasingly perceived by the authorities as a threat in the run-up to the murder. Hassan claims cops would have let Malcolm’s assassin give them the slip had he not helped hold him back, and also that he heard officers say things that suggest undercover agents were operating at the scene.

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DEEDS AND NOT WORDS

One of the global South's most iconic leaders, Hugo Chavez, was born on this day 69 years ago. The late Venezuelan was the first Latin-American president to openly declare himself of African-descent.

He famously said, "We carry Africa inside us, Africa is part of us, Latin-Caribbean America cannot be understood without Africa."

These words still ring loudly in the hearts and minds of millions across Latin America and the Caribbean. Chavez was not only a man of words but he backed them with action. While in office, he played a critical role in improving the lives of the historically marginalised Afro-Venezuelans. His push for economic and social policies that empowered people of African descent went beyond the borders of his homeland to places such as Haiti, where millions benefitted from his government's solidarity and support.

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Western Thieves or Somali Pirates ?

Somali pirates have a bad rep - thanks in part to Hollywood, in part to reality. But there are far worse pirates operating in the region - Western ones, who dump their toxic waste and illegally plunder fish off Somali shores. And it’s the knock-on consequences of this kind of reckless Western marauding that’s driven many young Somalis to take retributive action. African Stream’s Ahmed Ghoneim wields his cutlass and hook (and dons a silly hat!) to make some stubborn stereotypes walk the plank in this latest (bumper) edition of Africa in 90 Seconds.

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MUSEVENI APOLOGISES FOR SLAVERY

Uganda’s President has apologised for the sin of slavery committed by African chiefs because of their participation in the European slave trade. And while asking for forgiveness, he appealed to Africa’s diaspora to return home. While European colonisers enslaved millions, Yoweri Museveni says it could not have happened without the complicity of African leaders at the time.

During this humble speech, he recognises the wounds of the past and offers healing through honest acknowledgement and regret.

But will his thoughtful words tempt the diaspora back to their ancestral and spiritual home?

And will other world leaders be inspired to make similar conciliatory remarks?

An estimated 28 million Africans were sold into slavery between 1450 and the early 19th century.


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PAN-AFRICAN FESTIVAL HEALING SLAVERY WOUNDS

Ghana’s Elmina Castle - a historic fort once used to imprison enslaved Africans before being shipped - is hosting PANAFEST 2023. It’s a Pan-African festival of arts and culture that seeks to reclaim and transform the past while showcasing the diversity and richness of Africa’s heritage. The festival also fosters dialogue and collaboration among Africans on the continent and in the diaspora. It’s supported by the Ghanaian government, the African Union, UNESCO and other partners. The event kicked off July 10th, and runs till August 1st. Participants pay homage to their ancestors who were held at Elmina Castle. It’s a powerful and emotional experience that inspires them to honour their past, celebrate their present and envision their future as one African family.

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TIME IS UP FOR DOLLAR DOMINANCE

Amid rampant rumours that BRICS nations are poised to launch a new currency at next month’s summit in South Africa, here is that country’s foreign minister arguing the case for greater currency diversity in global trade. For one, it’s a matter of self-preservation - because so long as the dollar dominates, US sanctions have bite, and Washington can use economic bullying to get its way.

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