eSwatini teachers’ union leader comes under fire
The police refuse to bite the bullet in their questionable persecution of the man fighting a wider battle for living wages for public servants. Instead, they aimed gunfire at his house.
Stories by: Pavan Kulkarni
Mali’s historic, anti-imperialist victory
Calls for French troops to leave the country have been growing since 2020 and Mali’s transitional government has adopted an increasingly defiant posture with regards to France.
Two killed, 172 hurt in revolt against Sudan’s coup
At least 15 barricades have been erected along the Sudan-Egypt highway to disrupt trade with the northern neighbour, known to be supporting the coup generals.
Nigerian state responsible for protester deaths
A leaked report of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the deaths of more than 100 EndSARS demonstrators in Lagos State indicted the army and police in the killing and its cover-up.
People resist the coup in Sudan
On Monday morning Sudanese trade unions and people’s movements called for strikes and mass protests in response to a military coup. Prime minister Abdalla Hamdok has been arrested, along with key civilian leaders.
eSwatini army brutalises students boycotting exams
Soldiers assaulted students of William Pitcher College in Manzini city who were protesting not being refunded fees paid for hostel facilities that were not used during lockdown.
Socialist Party contests Zambian election
Edgar Lungu’s authoritarian regime is being contested from the Left as well as the centre.
eSwatini police arrest pro-democracy protesters
Defying the ban on demonstrations amid a wave of protests against King Mswati’s rule, residents have held demonstrations – and security forces have responded with violence.
Lesotho foists low wage increase on garment workers
The government has gazetted an effective wage increase of 14% rather than the strike’s 20% demand, without consulting unions or the board that represents the country’s clothing industry workers.