Africa
The real invasion of Africa is not news and a licence to lie is Hollywood's gift
It is as if Africa’s proud history of liberation has been consigned to oblivion by a new master’s black colonial elite, writes John Pilger.... [read more]
Condemnation partly motivated by hindsight
The condemnation of past behaviours has become fashionable. It is partly motivated by hindsight. It is also partly motivated by sheer outrage, as any decent and humane person cannot help but be outraged by man's often barbaric treatment of other human beings, writes Elizabeth Ellis.... [read more]
The US government is promoting corruption in Malawi
Ben Chiza takes a look at the newly installed government of President Joyce Banda in Malawi... [read more]
Nothing ‘Accidental’ in Mali – More Misery Awaits
Northern Mali promises to be the graveyard of scores of innocent people if African countries don’t collectively challenge Western influence in the region, writes Ramzy Baroud.... [read more]
Is this the Sudanese summer?
Omar Zaki explores the recent protests taking place across Sudan and the implications for the government of President Omar Al-Bashir... [read more]
CIA and MI5 linked to assassinations in the Congo in sixties
Shortly after progressive Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba was overthrown by a Western backed coup in 1960, the former UN secretary general, Dag Hammarskjöld, died in mysterious circumstances. John Green asks if the two events were in any way connected.... [read more]
East Africa at the Brink: Hidden Hands behind Sudan’s Oil War
Once again Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir waved his walking stick in the air. Once again he spoke of splendid victories over his enemies as thousands of jubilant supporters danced and cheered. But this time around the stakes are too high, writes Ramzy Baroud.... [read more]
The Logic of Unintended Consequences: The ‘Mess in Mali'
Ramzy Baroud explains how NATO's foray into Libya is beginning to have unforseen consequences across North Africa... [read more]
The future for Tunisia
Thomas Riggins examines the background and ideology of the Ennanah Party, now heading the governing alliance in Tunisia following the overthrow of President Ben Ali ... [read more]
The Bible of the revolution and its Quran
The 2011 revolution of the people of Egypt shocked the international community on many different levels, says Iqbal Tamimi.... [read more]
The Son of Africa claims a continent’s crown jewels
John Pilger denounces American imperialist strategy in Africa ... [read more]
Evidence found of pro-NATO massacre in Sirte, Libya
Derek Ford reveals the brutality of the pro-NATO National Transitional Council forces in the Libyan conflict... [read more]
Global Development: Aid the myth of Western support
Elijah Pryor shows the true effect of Development Aid on poor countries... [read more]
With Gadhafi Gone, the West Acquires Licence to Loot Africa
Colin Todhunter highlights the hypocrisy of Western powers and the compliance of Western media in the invasion of Libya and the murder of thousands of the Libyans.... [read more]
Hail to the true victors of Rupert's revolution
John Pilger asks 'Cui bono' in relation to the conflict in Libya ... [read more]
The Truth About the Situation in Libya
As Colonel Gaddafi’s regime enters its final days, Brian Becker looks at NATOs involvement in bolstering the rebel movement and the truth behind the so called campaign of ‘humanitarian intervention’ ... [read more]
Gaddafi, the War on Libya and the Left
Ben Missenden scrutinises Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s Socialist and anti-imperialist credentials and questions whether certain sections of the left are mistaken in their support for Gaddafi.... [read more]
