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The Sahel coups are against conditions of life afflicting most of the region's people, writes Vijay Prashad — conditions created by theft of sovereignty by multinationals and the old colonial ruler. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On Sept. 30, Captain Ibrahim

Thomas Sankara. Photo: Book cover--"Voices of Liberation: Thomas Sankara." Thirty five years ago Africa's struggle for true independence suffered a severe blow when Thomas Sankara president of Burkina Faso was brutally murdered by his number two man Blaise Compaore who went on to reverse all the revolutionary programs. Compaore was working on behalf of French imperialism and

West African state witnessed youth-led attacks on French embassy and installations amid security challenges Geostrategic Analysis There have been two military coups in the West African state of Burkina Faso since January as attacks by rebel groupings are fueling anxiety over national security concerns. The latest putsch was led by…

(Archived document, may contain errors) 182 April 30, 1982 THE BRANDT COMMISSION: DELUDING THE THIRD WORLD INTRODUCTION During his first year in office, President Reagan has focused his principal attention on reconstructing the American economy.

The example of Thomas Sankara still holds out hope.

Interview with Sister Anne-Béatrice Faye, the only African woman who is a member of the Theological Commission for Synod 2021-2023

Beginning in the 1950s, Beijing sought to cultivate favor with developing countries in part to push back U.S. (and, at times, Soviet) influence, as it believed those countries were thwarting its own quest to become an unassailable global power. Chinese propaganda in Africa frequently attacked the U.S. presence as neo-colonialist and neo-imperialist,

Until now, Ibrahim Traoré, was chief of artillery of the 10th Regiment of command of support and support based in Kaya. He takes the head of the Patriotic Movement for the restoration and saves it after the fall of Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba.

Analysis: By deceiving the West, Putin skewed U.S. intelligence to prepare a plan for invasion of its neighbor, and ascending to high status on the international arena with the help of partners like China

The weather has been very cold in recent times. This is not unconnected with heavy rains that have characterised this season. Unfortunately, it is a season that comes with cold, cough, catarrh, sore throat, malaria...