Africa

A growing movement is redefining Africa’s image on the international stage. So-called “narrative sovereignty” is emerging as a key strategic asset for the continent’s development. The concept, which upholds the right of African countries to tell their own stories, seeks…

(Moscow Bureau) – Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a popular destination for conferences and summits, but on December 19-20, it will gather African foreign ministers to review particularly economic cooperation and investment possibilities with the…

Kenyan farmers won a major legal victory in December 2025 when the High Court declared key parts of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act unconstitutional, upholding their right to save, share, and exchange indigenous seeds, a win for food sovereignty…

I arrived at the Taj Hotel in Baghdad’s Jadriyah neighborhood at 6 a.m., worn thin by the long flight from Los Angeles. After sleeping until mid-afternoon, I stepped out into the 90-degree heat on a simple mission: find falafel, fries,…

Picture a 62 year old Kenyan citizen. If she had aged with dignity, she would have secured the blessings of education, health, respect and opportunity. Her children would be educated, healthy and hopeful. Her community would be cohesive, her voice…

Certain movements may declare a symbolic initiative concerning Kabylia’s independence. However, without official recognition or institutional backing, the true impact of such actions remains uncertain. This ambiguity highlights the need for a careful and critical assessment of their motivations, potential…

Following a wave of arrests that saw some of the regime’s main opponents jailed on charges of “conspiring against state security,” Tunisia’s main union, the Union Générale des Travailleurs Tunisiens (UGTT), has called a general strike for January 21. Faced…

Ahmed Néjib Chebbi was arrested today, Thursday, December 4, in Tunis after being sentenced to 12 years in prison in a sham trial in which he was accused of “conspiring against state security.” Chebbi, who is 81, is one of…

From Kisumu As part of the United Nations’ ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence’ campaign, the humanist section in Kisumu organised a community participation event in Hera Mosiko on 2 December. This year’s theme, ‘United to end digital violence…

Kabylia is not merely a geographic region of Algeria. For several decades, it has embodied a strong aspiration for cultural, democratic, and social recognition within the framework of Algerian national unity. The Kabyles, educated and politically engaged, uphold values such…