Africa Report
A report on Africa’s current political struggles, including: the uprising in Kenya; the US vs China and recent developments in the Sahel.
Africa
China and Africa prepare the future while the US locks itself into the past
China overtook the US as Africa’s largest trading partner, and largest source of investment between 2013 – 2019. The US’s share of Africa’s foreign trade fell from 15.5% to 5.6%, while China’s share jumped from 4% to 25.6%.
The people stand with Traoré: From London to Ouagadougou – a global cry against imperialism
On 20 April, Burkina Faso’s government foiled a foreign-backed coup attempt against Traoré. Following this there has been a wave of solidarity and anti-imperialist protests calling for Hands off Traoré, Hands off the Sahel, Get out of Africa!
The Sahel stands up and the world must pay attention
There is a straight line that runs from the formation of this Confederation to the pan-African sentiments that shaped the anti-colonial movements in the Sahel over 60 years ago.
The International Court of Justice censures Israel for its genocidal war
The ICJ found the accusation that Israel is conducting a genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza “plausible” and called upon Israel to “take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of all acts” that are genocidal.
Namibia condemns German support for Israel at the ICJ – given Germany’s genocide in Africa
Germany is backing Israel, against South Africa’s case at the ICJ. Namibia has roundly condemned Germany, given the genocide it committed in the south of Africa.