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East Africa Humanist Seminar: A Gathering for Growth and Action

From August 15 to 22, a regional seminar will be held in Eldoret, Kenya to contribute to the training and strengthening of humanist action in East African communities.  The initiative, launched by humanist activists from Kenya and Iceland, will bring…

South Africa Continues Playing Russian Roulette

After the second Russia-Africa summit held in St. Petersburg, media reports indicated South Africa’s continues playing  Russian roulette with its economy. Several reports underlined the historical fact that Russia had contributed tremendously during its political struggle to attain independence, but…

South Africa’s Valdai Conference: Russia Adapting to New Geopolitical Conditions with Africa

On July 28, the Valdai Discussion Club in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) held the 3rd Russian-African Conference titled: “Realpolitik in a Divided World: Rethinking Russia-South Africa Ties in a Global and African Context” in…

Russia’s Politics of Writing off African Debts, Putin’s Strategy of Economic Cooperation

During the International Parliamentary conference Russia-Africa, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a speech at the plenary session, reminded African parliamentarians that the partnership between Russia and African countries has gained additional momentum and is reaching a whole new level. The…

Algeria’s Forgotten Truth: The Power of Amazigh Identity to Heal the World’s Divides

For too long, Algeria has concealed the most powerful aspect of its identity, the Amazigh (Berber) roots that stretch back thousands of years, long before the arrival of Islam or the colonial powers that sought to shape its destiny. This…

Kabylia and Its People: History, Culture, and the Viking Connection Theory

Kabylia is a mountainous region in northern Algeria, situated within the highlands of the Amazigh homeland along the Mediterranean coast. Known for its dramatic landscapes and independent spirit, it is home to the Kabyle people one of the largest Amazigh…

Borders of Fear: How Algerian and Moroccan Regimes Use Conflict to Distract from Domestic Repression

For decades, the conflict between Algeria and Morocco over Western Sahara has dominated headlines and shaped regional politics. Officially, it is presented as a struggle over sovereignty, self-determination, and territorial integrity. But behind this carefully crafted narrative lies a deeper…

Africa’s Addiction to Aid

by Mesay Berhanu Gemechu Is it the beginning of the end of Africa’s overreliance on foreign aid? Trump’s decision to end the flow of aid going to the developing world, notably Africa, which has been channeled through the USAID over…

Algeria: Honoring Pluralism for a Stronger Nation

Algerian identity cannot be reduced to a singular narrative. It is the result of a long and complex historical journey shaped by diverse influences: Berber (Amazigh), Arab, African, Mediterranean, Andalusian, Ottoman, and French; that have each left a distinct mark.…

Unlocking NIDO-Africa’s Economic and Investment Potentials for Nigeria’s Development

Over the past few years, Jude Osakwe, a Nigerian professor at the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST), Continental Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Africa, has been working on various aspects of BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and…

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