(2023-08-01). Algeria Will Play An Important Role If West Africa Descends Into War? globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-01). Western Weapons sent to Ukraine end up in the Hands of African Terrorists. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-01). Western arms sent to Ukraine end up in hands of African terrorists. infobrics.org According to the President of Burkina Faso, terrorists in Africa are using NATO weapons that should be in Ukraine.
(2023-08-01). ATMIS military commanders conclude meeting on troop withdrawal. plenglish.com Mogadishu, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Top military commanders of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have concluded a four-day meeting to evaluate the first phase of ATMIS troop withdrawal from Somalia, which was successfully implemented in June.
(2023-08-01). Thursday 8/31: Organizing Meeting for Days of Reparations to African People. indybay.org Register on Zoom:…
(2023-08-01). The Heat: South Africa-U.S. Relations. america.cgtn.com 
Tension in the South Africa-U.S. relationship. What's causing it? And, what does it mean for future ties between the two countries? The relationship between South Africa and the United States is going through a rough period. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is a major …
(2023-08-01). Did Western Military Presence Help Foster a Coup in Niger? truthout.org We look at the growing crisis in Niger, where the country's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, was overthrown last week by his own presidential guard. One of the coup's leaders, Brigadier General Moussa Salaou Barmou, was trained by the U.S., making the Nigerien coup the 11th in West Africa since 2008 to involve U.S.-trained military officers. The U.S. has approximately 1,000… |
(2023-08-01). Bolivian President to attend Brics Summit in South Africa. plenglish.com La Paz, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce will participate in the next Brics Summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), Foreign Minister Rogelio Mayta confirmed at a press conference.
(2023-08-01). Venezuela Eyes BRICS Membership to Boost Declining Economy. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc, which comprises the five major emerging national economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is expected to make a decision on new members at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August…
(2023-08-01). Did Western Military Presence Help Foster Coup in Niger, Where U.S. Has Drone Base & 1,000+ Troops? democracynow.org 
We look at the growing crisis in Niger, where the country's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, was overthrown last week by his own presidential guard. One of the coup's leaders, Brigadier General Moussa Salaou Barmou, was trained by the U.S., making the Nigerien coup the 11th in West Africa since 2008 to involve U.S.-trained military officers. The U.S. has approximately 1,000 troops in Niger, where it's also spent $100 million building a drone base in its ongoing "war on terror." The Biden administration has so far refused to describe last week's event as a coup,…
(2023-08-01). Bolivia participará en la Cumbre de los Brics en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net La noticia se dio a conocer a través de las declaraciones del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Bolivia, Rogelio Mayta.
(2023-08-01). Genetic Architecture of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in African and European Ancestry. jamanetwork.com This study compares the rare variant genetic architecture of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) among patients with DCM who are of African ancestry compared with European ancestry.
(2023-08-01). President Maduro Confirms Venezuela's Interest in Joining BRICS. telesurenglish.net During the TV program "With Maduro More" broadcast on Monday night, President Nicolas Maduro expressed that Venezuela hopes to join the BRICS, an economic cooperation group led by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. | RELATED: | The BRICS are "the driving force behind the emergence of the multipolar world," and now that the bloc is considering expanding to give participation to new countries, "Venezuela…
(2023-08-01). Venezuela Congratulates Benin on Its Independence Anniversary. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Venezuelan Government congratulated the people of Benin as they commemorate the anniversary of their independence achieved on August 1, 1960. | RELATED: | "The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela congratulates the people and Government of the Republic of Benin on the 63rd anniversary of its independence", the Foreign Ministry stated. | Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wished the African country "success in reaching its…
(2023-08-01). Renewing the Left in South Africa: Not Just Doom and Gloom. socialistproject.ca 
This article seeks to respond to the questions
(2023-07-31). Dozens of Nations Express Interest in Joining an Expanded BRICS. transcend.org 25 Jul 2023 – 45 countries have expressed interest in joining the Global South bloc ahead of a summit scheduled for 22-24 Aug 2023 in South Africa. Current members are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. 22 countries submitted their formal applications.
(2023-07-31). Russia-Africa Summit Ends with Signing of Final Declaration. transcend.org 28 Jul 2023 – Vladimir Putin and African leaders today adopted the final declaration of the 2nd Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg. It commits to adopting coordinated approaches to the role for the development of Russian-African cooperation and efforts in the international arena.
(2023-07-31). Niger Suspends Uranium & Gold Exports Amid Rumors Of Imminent French Military Intervention. southfront.org 
Originally published by Last week's coup in Niger is already fast becoming an internationalized conflict situation, as the West African nation's former colonial ruler France has denounced and condemned the junta—while urging that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum be immediately reinstated. Coup supporters are now attacking dip…
(2023-07-31). Blinken Backs West African Nations' Threat to Use Force Against Niger Coup. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after it threatened to use force against coup leaders in Niger if President Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated. ECOWAS, a bloc of 15 West African nations, held an extraordinary summit to discuss the coup on Sunday. In a …
(2023-07-31). Fears of anti-American arc and new revolts in Africa after coup in Niger. infobrics.org This not only weakens Western designs in Africa but also allows a space for Russia to expand its influence.
(2023-07-31). BRICS Expansion: Implications for Global Economic Balance. infobrics.org The BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), which includes the world's largest emerging economies, has been a driving force in restructuring the global economic landscape. Recent talk of BRICS expansion raises serious questions about its impact on the balance of the global economy, given their combined economic power and growing influence…
(2023-07-31). Africa and a New World Order. libya360.wordpress.com Stephen Sefton The successful second Russia-Africa Summit on July 27-28 represents an extraordinary breakthrough in the development of a new world order free from the domination of Western imperialist powers. Delegations from 49 African countries participated in the summit, including seventeen heads of state. They adopted a 74-point final declaration on virtually all areas of…
(2023-07-31). Route to Reparations Yet to Make Any Headway. libya360.wordpress.com Gatu Mbaria Photo by Thomas de LUZE on Unsplash Calls for the West to pay reparations for slavery have gained momentum in recent years but the West has continued to dillydally in paying compensation. Africans on the continent and in the diaspora should continue to make spirited demands for reparations. "The money the West lends…
(2023-07-31). White House Concerned Over Niger Coup. libya360.wordpress.com Abayomi Azikiwe Supporters of Niger's coup march through the capital waving Russian flags and denouncing France Military leader of the CNSP calls for change in the domestic and foreign policy of the landlocked West African state. A new leader has emerged in the uranium-rich West African state of Niger just two days after the elected…
(2023-07-31). Blinken Backs West African Nations' Threat to Use Force Against Niger Coup. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after it threatened to use force against coup leaders in Niger if President Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated. ECOWAS, a bloc of 15 West African nations, held an extraordinary summit to discuss the coup on Sunday. In a …
(2023-07-31). Fears of anti-American arc and new revolts in Africa after coup in Niger. infobrics.org This not only weakens Western designs in Africa but also allows a space for Russia to expand its influence.
(2023-07-31). BRICS Expansion: Implications for Global Economic Balance. infobrics.org The BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), which includes the world's largest emerging economies, has been a driving force in restructuring the global economic landscape. Recent talk of BRICS expansion raises serious questions about its impact on the balance of the global economy, given their combined economic power and growing influence…
(2023-07-31). Africa and a New World Order. libya360.wordpress.com Stephen Sefton The successful second Russia-Africa Summit on July 27-28 represents an extraordinary breakthrough in the development of a new world order free from the domination of Western imperialist powers. Delegations from 49 African countries participated in the summit, including seventeen heads of state. They adopted a 74-point final declaration on virtually all areas of…
(2023-07-31). Route to Reparations Yet to Make Any Headway. libya360.wordpress.com Gatu Mbaria Photo by Thomas de LUZE on Unsplash Calls for the West to pay reparations for slavery have gained momentum in recent years but the West has continued to dillydally in paying compensation. Africans on the continent and in the diaspora should continue to make spirited demands for reparations. "The money the West lends…
(2023-07-31). White House Concerned Over Niger Coup. libya360.wordpress.com Abayomi Azikiwe Supporters of Niger's coup march through the capital waving Russian flags and denouncing France Military leader of the CNSP calls for change in the domestic and foreign policy of the landlocked West African state. A new leader has emerged in the uranium-rich West African state of Niger just two days after the elected…
(2023-07-31). Africa: Untapped Ally For The Palestinian Cause. popularresistance.org Africa could potentially be the much-needed ally for the Palestinian cause, and Israel is well aware of this fact. However, the issue lies in the lack of active pursuit of such an alliance. Transforming Africa, a natural candidate for an alliance, into a committed working ally to advance the cause of a free Palestine from the River to the Sea could be a transformative game changer. Unfortunately, the Palestinian cause remains orphaned, with no one actively advocating for its interests. | Israel recognizes the potential of forging an alliance between Africa and Palestine. Working in tandem with the United States g…
(2023-07-31). Africa: Untapped Ally for the Palestinian Cause — Israel's Awareness and Africa's Orphaned Status. mintpressnews.com 
With Israel's diplomatic missions in Africa expanding from forty to fifty and possibly beyond, it gradually gains control over the entire continent. Regrettably, Palestine is losing ground even in regions where it naturally finds support.
(2023-07-31). "Multipolarity and Equality", Russia-Africa Collaboration and the St Petersburg Summit: Time to Act on Multidimensional Economic Initiatives. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-31). Headlines for July 31, 2023. democracynow.org Suicide Bomb at Political Rally Kills at Least 54 in Pakistan, Russia Says It Downed Ukrainian Drones Over Moscow as Medvedev Warns of Nuclear War, AU Says Ceasefire Only Way to Ensure Flow of Grain After Putin Promises Deliveries to Africa, Sudanese Refugees in Chad Struggle Amid Extreme Heat and Water Scarcity, U.S. Local Leaders Call on Congress to Pass Extreme Heat Emergency Act, Youth Activist Confronts White House Press Secretary over Biden's Fossil Fuel Projects, Turkish Forest Defenders Brave Arrest to Save Land from Coal Mine Expansion, ECOWAS Threatens to Remove Niger's Coup Leaders by Force…
(2023-07-31). Second Russia-Africa Summit ends with commitments towards cooperation across key sectors. peoplesdispatch.org Hosted in St.Petersburg, the two-day summit was attended by delegations from 49 African states. The meeting has produced a 74-point joint declaration for collaboration on matters including security, trade, and the environment…
(2023-07-31). Niger: The Ethnic and Economic Background of the Conflict. telesurenglish.net Niger, like many other African countries, is poverty-stricken: poor but rich in uranium. It is a landlocked country that lies in the Sahel, the arid region south of the Sahara that has faced growing insecurity amid the worsening effects of climate change. | Mali and Burkina Faso announce that any military intervention against Niger will be tantamount to a declaration of war. Jul. 31, 2023.
(2023-07-31). Niger's Coup Leaders Warn of French Military Intervention. telesurenglish.net Niger's military coup junta warned Monday that France is seeking to intervene militarily in the African country to restore Mohamed Bazoum to the presidency, which has been in the hands of the military since last week. | RELATED: | Colonel Amadou Abdramane said in a statement on public television that France is preparing its action together with some Nigerians after a meeting held at the General Staff of the National Guard of Niger.
(2023-07-31). Will Zambia's Debt Restructuring Set a Precedent?>. telesurenglish.net Last June, China signed a moratorium agreement with the African country after a long period of negotiations. The news was reported by French media, and it was made collaterally to an international summit being held in Paris. | Related: | The novelty was that China renounced bilateral negotiations with Zambia and sat down to negotiate in a multilateral forum together with other lender states and private creditors. | On that date, the disa…
(2023-08-01). Expectations Low for Breakthrough in Palestinian Reconciliation. telesurenglish.net Although a reconciliation meeting between heads of Palestinian factions just concluded in Egypt, expectations are low that a tangible and real breakthrough would be achieved to end the years-long intra-Palestinian division. | RELATED: | Analysts agreed that "there is a wide gap" in the political positions of the Palestinian factions, mainly between the two rivals, the Fatah Movement led by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas…
(2023-08-01). Russian Exports Increased After the End of the Grain Agreement. telesurenglish.net Yelena Tiurina, head of the analytical department of the Russian Grain Union, reported that Russian grain exports increased by 60 percent in July compared to the same month in 2022. | RELATED: | Grain exports amounted to 5.68 million tons. Of that volume, 4.54 million tons corresponded to wheat, which represents an increase of 50 percent. | The main buyers of Russian grains were Saudi Arabia (578,000 tons), Turkey (518,000 tons), Egypt (467,000 tons), and Israel (345…
(2023-07-31). Palestinian President Abbas Calls for Unity, Historic Progress Made at Meeting Held in Egypt. orinocotribune.com During the closing of the meeting of the secretaries general of the resistance groups held in the Egyptian city of El Alamein, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas passionately appealed for unity and collective Palestinian action. | In his remarks after the recently concluded meeting of the secretaries general of the Palestinian resistance, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized that the gathering marked a crucial and significant initial step towards completing the dialogue and achieving the desired objectives promptly. | During the closing of the meeting, which took place July 30 in Egypt, Abbas called fo…
(2023-07-31). Egypt Turned Its Back to Sudanese Migrants. telesurenglish.net Currently, Egypt does not grant automatic asylum to Sudanese arriving at its borders. The government requires a visa to enter the country. This ends up being a major constraint because it requires that those who arrive have the documents in order and that they have managed to protect them from all possible vicissitudes during the crossing. The visa application process, on the other hand, takes several weeks and without any certainty of being approved. | Most of the Sudanese who have arrived at the borders of Egypt are middle class. Jul. 31, 2023.
(2023-08-02). Children imprisoned on the former death row at notorious Angola prison in Louisiana face brutal, dangerous conditions. wsws.org Dozens of juveniles have been held at the maximum security adult prison, where they report conditions of prolonged isolation, extreme heat, and violent assault by staff.
(2023-08-01). Niger is the fourth country in the Sahel to experience an anti-Western coup. peoplesdispatch.org The coup in Niger follows coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. Each of these was led by military officers angered by the presence of French and US troops and by economic crises inflicted on their countries…
(2023-08-01). Headlines for August 1, 2023. democracynow.org Russian Attack on Kryvyi Rih Kills 6 as Ukraine Steps Up Drone Attacks on Moscow, Burkina Faso and Mali Warn Against Foreign Intervention in Niger After Last Week's Coup, Two Killed as Protests Erupt over Senegal Government's Arrest of Opposition Leader, Death Toll Climbs as Fighting Continues Between Rival Palestinian Groups in Lebanon, Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Floods in Northern China; U.S. Heat Wave Enters Third Month, U.K.'s Rishi Sunak to Authorize Over 100 New Oil and Gas Leases in North Sea, U.S. Prepares U.N. Security Council Resolution to Deploy Multinational Force to Haiti, Filmma…
(2023-08-01). Burkina Faso y Mali adoptarán medidas de autodefensa si hay intervención militar en Níger. telesurtv.net Remarcaron que las organizaciones regionales y los países aliados persisten "en imponer sanciones que agravan el sufrimiento de los pueblos".
(2023-08-01). Burkina Faso & Mali Warn Against Military Intervention in Niger. telesurenglish.net The military governments of Burkina Faso and Mali said Monday in a joint communiqué that in the event of a military intervention against Niger, it would also represent a declaration of war against them. | Related: | "The transitional governments of Burkina Faso and Mali express their fraternal solidarity… to the people of Niger, who have decided with full responsibility to take their destiny in hand and assume t…
(2023-08-01). Chinese automaker interested in assemblying cars in Ethiopia. plenglish.com The general manager of the Chinese, Jean Cui, expressed his desire to travel to Addis Abbaba to Ethiopian Ambassador in Beijing Tefera Derbew, during a meeting to learn about the investment potential to assemble electrical vehicles, the state television station Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported. | Derbew explained the main reasons why international manufacturers in the sector choose Ethiopia as their main investment destination, considering the growing demand for commercial cars induced by economic growth, and highlighted the government's incentives for assembly. | Cui, in turn, noted the development of the e…
(2023-08-01). The US Brings In Black Misleaders To Support Military Intervention In Haiti. popularresistance.org At a recent meeting, CARICOM members, under pressure from the United States, changed their position to support western military intervention in Haiti. Black leaders from the US, Rwanda and Kenya were brought in to justify the move. Clearing the FOG speaks with Erica Caines of the Black Alliance for Peace's Haiti/Americas team to discuss the long history of outside intervention in Haiti, current resistance in support of people's-centered self-determination and what people in the United States can do to center Haiti in our work. Caines reminds us that Haiti was the spark that lit de-colonization movements throughou…
(2023-08-01). UN Welcomes Kenya's Willingness To Lead Int'l Force in Haiti. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, welcomed Kenya's willingness to lead an international force in the Caribbean nation of Haiti to help Haiti's police combat gang violence and encouraged other countries to join the effort., his deputy spokesman said. | Related: | "The secretary-general welcomes Kenya's positive response to his call for the urgently needed international non-UN security support to Haiti," H…
(2023-07-31). 1,000 Kenyan Police to Be Deployed in Haiti. telesurenglish.net Haiti's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean Victor Généus, declared to have received with great interest the Kenyan proposal, which confirms "the willingness of this sister country to provide effective support to the Haitian forces of order (…) and even consider the possibility of assuming the leadership of a multinational force once the UN Security Council gives its approval." | Kenyan authorities informed that they were ready to lead a multinational force in Haiti. Jul. 31, 2023.
(2023-08-01). Book Review: The East is Still Red: Chinese Socialism in the 21st Century. libya360.wordpress.com Roger Stoll The East is Still Red: Chinese Socialism in the 21st Century by Carlos Martinez (Praxis Press, 2023, 210 pp.) Introduction Western media never stop warning us of China: it menaces Taiwan, threatens its neighbors and shipping lanes in the South China Sea, and sticks military bases on Cuba. China, we are told, spies…
(2023-08-01). China is the Leading Force for World Peace. libya360.wordpress.com The Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, themed Equality, Cooperation and Development: The 30th Anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action and Global Human Rights Governance, was held in Beijing in mid-June 2023. Jointly hosted by the Information Office of China's State Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the China International Development Cooperation…
(2023-08-01). Ukrainian Nationalism: Russian Special Operation— Denazification of Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir G. Kiknadze Azov Battalion, March 11, 2022. This paper presents the results of the analysis of relevant aspects of the history of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) in comparison with the policy of the Kiev regime in 2014-2022, using the secrets revealed with the beginning of demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine during the…
(2023-07-31). Guatemala in Electoral Context 2023. libya360.wordpress.com Ollantay Itzamná Arévalo and Torres, candidates for the second round of elections On August 20, Guatemala will vote for more neoliberalism, more racism, and continued dispossession of indigenous territories. Last June 25, the general elections were held to elect president and vice-president, 160 deputies to the Congress of the Republic, 20 supranational deputies to the…
(2023-07-31). The Growth of Social Tension and the Change of Protest Movements in France. libya360.wordpress.com Natalia Rutkevich In…
(2023-08-01). Niger's Sudden Coup Presents France and the U.S. With a Terrorism Dilemma. strategic-culture.org 
On Wednesday evening, a group of Niger's military officers announced the toppling of President Mohamed Bazoum and the suspension of the country's institutions. Since then, Mr Bazoum appears to have been detained by the junta in his own residence. Taking place less than six months after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's historic visit to Niamey, the coup is sending shock waves across the Sahel and in western capitals.
(2023-08-01). Francia evacuará a sus nacionales de Níger tras golpe militar. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores señaló que la evacuación de entre 500 y 600 franceses iniciará a partir de esta jornada.
(2023-08-01). France announces evacuation of its nationals from Niger. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The French Government informed on Tuesday that it will begin the evacuation of its citizens stranded in Niger, where the military forces seized power last week and arrested President Mohamed Bazoum.
(2023-08-01). Francia niega planes de intervenir militarmente en Níger. telesurtv.net La jefa de la diplomacia francesa estimó como "posible" la restitución del depuesto presidente de Níger, Mohamed Bazoum.
(2023-07-31). Niger Coup Leader Joins Long Line of U.S.-trained Mutineers. transcend.org 27 Jul 2023 – Brig. Gen. Moussa Salaou Barmou, who trained at Fort Benning, Georgia, helped oust Niger's democratically elected president.
(2023-07-31). European powers and ECOWAS threaten military intervention after coup in Niger. wsws.org Behind the threats of the imperialist powers and Niger's former colonial master who has no compunctions about crushing opposition to his rule in the interests of France's financial elite, there is considerable apprehension that the coup will endanger their predatory interests in the region.
(2023-07-31). The West Wants Nigeria to Invade Its Northern Neighbor. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-31). Thousands rally in support of Niger's coup leaders as Western-backed ECOWAS threatens military intervention. peoplesdispatch.org ECOWAS has threatened military intervention if deposed President Mohamed Bazoum is not restored in a week. Bazoum was overthrown in a coup by officers who have received support from thousands in the country…
(2023-08-01). Reportan al menos dos fallecidos en las protestas en Senegal. telesurtv.net El titular de la cartera, Antoine Félix Abdoulaye Diome llamó a la población a mantener la calma y aseguró que se están tomando las medidas para conservar la paz en el país…
(2023-08-01). Hundimiento de canoas deja 11 menores fallecidos en Tanzania. telesurtv.net Los niños ahogados eran alumnos de la escuela primaria de la localidad de Igundu, situada en el distrito de Bunda.