‘Borders create misconceptions’
NOVANEWS The lack of freedom of movement creates as many prejudices in the Global North as in the Global South. Interview with Riadh Ben Ammar Riadh Ben Ammar Sofia Casarrubia The European project of closing […]
Category: Africa
Questioning the conventional narrative on African irregular migrants
NOVANEWS Yordanos Seifu Estifanos Many people from African countries, especially the youth, leave their homes in hope for a better life. The Global North contributes to these migration movements in various direct and indirect ways, […]
The Spirit Of Nelson Mandela In Palestine: Is His Real Legacy Being Upheld?
NOVANEWS I had mixed feelings when I learned that Palestine has erected a statue of Nelson Mandela, the iconic South African anti-Apartheid leader. On the one hand, I was quite pleased that the unmistakable connection […]
Crisis in Congo-Brazzaville: France’s hidden hand
NOVANEWS By Gearóid Ó Colmáin Since the re-election on the 20th of March of President Denis Sassou-Nguesso for a controversial third term, the government of the Republic of Congo has been criticised by the international […]
Congolese rumba legend “Dr. Nico” supported Lumumba
NOVANEWS Myciluba Norman (Otis) Richmond (aka Jalali) Politically conscious Black artists have always gone beyond the pursuit of fame and fortune to align themselves with the struggles of their people for liberation from imperialism. Renowned […]
KPTJ statement following the termination of the ICC case against William Samoei Ruto and Joshua Arap Sang
NOVANEWS Kenyans for Peace with Truth and Justice (KPTJ) KPTJ says the cases collapsed as a result of contamination of evidence through systematic victim/witness interference and an orchestrated political and diplomatic campaign by the Kenyan […]
Activists across Africa call for Zuma’s resignation
NOVANEWS Africa’s Future On Friday, 8 April 2016, activists across Africa who call themselves “Africa’s future” published an open letter to South African President Jacob Zuma. They believe he no longer has moral authority and […]
Bloggers and social media are not to blame for the Chase Bank crisis
NOVANEWS Bloggers Association of Kenya Freedom of expression is under threat in Kenya. In the past, bloggers have been arrested and detained on baseless charges. The latest turn of events is the Central Bank of […]
‘A Conscious Generation’: Thomas Sankara’s politics and legacy in movements for social justice
NOVANEWS Call for contributions to an edited volume Ammber Murrey and Alexandra Reza Abstracts are invited for contributions to a forthcoming edited volume that aims to bring forward the different ways in which activists, theorists […]
Effects of colonialism on Africa’s past and present
NOVANEWS Address at AZAPO commemoration of Africa Liberation Day, Pimville Community Hall Soweto, 26 May 2012 Motsoko Pheko The challenge of Africa Liberation Day 2O12 is for this generation to reflect on their commitment to […]