Africa

people arriving at a refugee camp

As the world turns its gaze to Gaza, the war in Sudan, which has killed thousands, continues into its eighth month with no ceasefire in sight, reports Pavan Kulkarni. Cholera stalks millions and the fragile healthcare system has all but collapsed.

Egypt protest

The Palestinian cause has been the major politicising factor for generations of Egyptian youth, writes Hossam el-Hamalawy.

climate protest

The Global Ecosocialist Network brought together labour and climate justice activists from Africa, Asia, the United States and Europe, in June, to discuss how to build stronger links, reports Susan Price.

Flags of the Sahel

What has been dubbed a second decolonisation process is occurring right now in Africa’s Sahel, reports Paul Gregoire.

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Green Left journalist’s Isaac Nellist and Chloe DS go through the latest news from across the continent and around the world.

Algeria mine

Algeria is being seriously affected by climate change, yet authorities have agreed to a dangerous new mine, a joint venture with South Australian based miner Terramin, reports Susan Price.

Niger

The recent coup in Niger follows similar coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea, each led by military officers angered by the presence of French and United States troops and by the permanent economic crises inflicted on their countries, report Vijay Prashad and Kambale Musavuli.

Sudan crisis

Green Left spoke to Maysoon Elnigoumi, a member of the Sudanese community in Western Sydney, on June 9, to find out more about the grassroots responses to the humanitarian crisis. Susan Price reports.

Senegal protests

At least 16 people were killed, hundreds injured and more than 500 arrested, following three days of protest in Senegal in early June, prompting fears of a further crackdown, reports Leo Earle.

climate and refugees

Phil Hearse explains how the global climate and migrant crises fuel fascism and war.

The Communist Party of Swaziland is set to launch a “Break the Chains” campaign to demand the release of political prisoners, reports Peoples Dispatch.

Sudanese solidarity rally in Meanjin/Brisbane on June 3

Protesters marched in Meanjin/Brisbane for peace and justice in Sudan. Alex Bainbridge reports.