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Imperialism in the 21st Century

Kenya – a loyal lieutenant of imperialism

On the 60th anniversary of Kenya's independence, Gathanga Ndung’u criticizes the country for betraying its independence war heroes and aligning with imperialist forces. He points out Kenya's support for Israel and abandonment of Palestinians, alliances with apartheid regimes, and questionable international peacekeeping missions. The article calls for a rethink of Kenya’s foreign policies, realigning with oppressed nations, and rectifying internal betrayals to truly achieve independence.

Why NATO’s wars should worry Africa

NATO’s encroachment on Russia is not only a threat to world peace but a clear and present danger to resource-rich regions like Africa. Farid Abdulhamid argues victory in Ukraine will embolden the western military bloc to escalate its agenda in Africa. Abdulhamid calls on activists to lead a vigorous campaign to de-militarise the continent.