Africa
A tale of two ports: Africa, Asia and the subimperial scramble
Phil A Neel — Asia’s ascent and the gradual decline of the wealthiest countries’ investments in Africa do not represent the decay of US hegemony, but instead its strengthening through the agglomeration of new, subimperial power centers.
The Mozambican people enter the political realm
Rehad Desai — A potted history of Mozambique’s ruling party is required to help fully grasp why the country is unravelling, creating an uprising of discontent.
The crisis of African liberators
Marílio Wane — As Mozambique nears 50 years of independence, its ruling party clings to power amid political turmoil, contested elections, and growing public discontent. Is this the beginning of a new struggle for liberation?
West African juntas are undermining human rights
Salvador Ousmane paints a damning picture of the African military juntas that came to power in West Africa in recent years, but sees hope in the resilience of trade union activism, which continues to persist despite repressive conditions.
The emerging sub-imperial role of the United Arab Emirates in Africa
Husam Mahjoub — Understanding the UAE’s role in reshaping regional geopolitics is critical to challenge imperialist power structures effectively.
Michel Cahen — The largest protests in Mozambique’s history have erupted following contested October 2024 elections, marking a dramatic shift in the country’s political landscape.
Egypt: Sisi’s weakness makes him more brutal
Robert Springborg on how the Egyptian dictator secures his violent rule.
Zabalaza for Socialism — Without rebuilding solidarity and addressing the root causes of this collapse, South Africa risks descending further into chaos, where survival is marked by despair and violence.
Shaun Whittaker & Harry Boesak — The manipulation of the ballot papers made the rigging of the Namibian elections subtle and largely invisible. But the elections were clearly not credible and must be declared as invalid as soon as possible.
Mozambique on the brink: Post-election crisis and youth-led uprising for change
Boaventura Monjane — Mozambique is at a critical juncture, with post-election discontent revealing deep-rooted flaws in its political system.
What’s next for the Nigerian left?
Ayoola Babalola — Although the #EndBadGovernance protests attempted to address lingering questions from the #EndSARS era, the potential for the left to transform Nigeria’s political landscape remains a question.
Alex Batubo — The main claim by West African military juntas, when they took power in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, was that they would address the security issues in their countries. Instead have inflicted further attacks on human rights.