from the SAFCEI and faith community representatives from the African continent. We, a collective of faith leaders from Africa, are experiencing first-hand how the Covid-19 … Open letter to the Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationRead more
Africa
Descendants of Namibia’s genocide victims call on Germany to ‘stop hiding’
Descendants of victims of genocide in Namibia have called on Germany to “stop hiding” and discuss reparations with them directly, as they take their own … Descendants of Namibia’s genocide victims call on Germany to ‘stop hiding’Read more
White men charged in attack on Black teens at South African swimming pool
Police in South Africa charged a White man with attempted murder and have charged two others with assault after an attack on Black teenagers trying … White men charged in attack on Black teens at South African swimming poolRead more
The U.S. Military is Winning. No, Really, It Is!
4,000,000,029,057. Remember that number. It’s going to come up again later. But let’s begin with another number entirely: 145,000 — as in, 145,000 uniformed soldiers … The U.S. Military is Winning. No, Really, It Is!Read more
The Rwanda Genocide’s Origins Are in Resource Extraction and US Militarism
Judi Rever’s book “In Praise of Blood”
Burkina Faso Sees Second Military Coup This Year
For the second time this year, a military coup has occurred in the African nation of Burkina Faso. A group of army officers led by … Burkina Faso Sees Second Military Coup This YearRead more
Are Green Resource Wars Looming?
Much of the excitement over the Inflation Reduction Act, which became law this summer, focused on the boost it should give to the sales of … Are Green Resource Wars Looming?Read more
Reckoning with Colonial Past in Africa
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has focused global attention on the British royal family and renewed criticism of the monarchy both inside the U.K. … Reckoning with Colonial Past in AfricaRead more
Debunking the colonial myth of the ‘African Eden’
As the clamor to protect vast portions of Earth’s lands and waters grows louder to meet upcoming international goals, a newly translated book critically examines … Debunking the colonial myth of the ‘African Eden’Read more