(2022-02-23). France Tries to "Reboot" its Relations with Africa. journal-neo.org 
Against the backdrop of its failing policies in Africa in recent years and barely clutching the presidency of the European Union on rotation basis, France is attempting to "reset" its relations with Africa by strengthening EU ties with the African Union. To this end, in December 2021, while presenting his EU presidency program, France's president …
(2022-02-23). Suicide rates on the rise for Black community. america.cgtn.com 
The tragedies have shone a spotlight on a troubling trend: suicide rates are rising among African Americans even as overall numbers decline.
(2022-02-23). Q&A: How do we make the best use of blood banks in sub-Saharan Africa? imperial.ac.uk Blood transfusions are life-saving, but blood banks often face shortages.
(2022-02-23). To eradicate global poverty and cut global carbon emissions, rich nations must change their consumption patterns. mronline.org 
Sometimes the aching injustice of human-caused climate change hits you square between the eyes. A new fact rears up that is potent, emotive and incontrovertible.
(2022-02-23). Dozens of US colleges and universities end efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. wsws.org The drive to end all mitigation measures and normalize mass infection and death in perpetuity is being pursued by both Democratic and Republican politicians alike.
(2022-02-22). Indigenous Women Discuss the #TruckerConvoy2022 Protest in Ottawa. libya360.wordpress.com Ottawa resident Neecha Dupuis (Ojibway Nation of Saugeen and Audrey Redman (Dakota-Cree from Saskatchewan) discuss their experiences on the ground in Ottawa during the 2022 Trucker Convoy for Freedom. This video was recorded on February 22, 2022. Meet Candy, #Mohawk elder, prior to being trampled by Trudeau's henchmen on horses. (hospitalized) "My heartfelt interview w/…
(2022-02-22). Erdogan curtails African trip to attend emergency NATO summit. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahFebruary 22, 2022 Erdogan postpones Guinea-Bissau visit to attend NATO summit on Ukraine Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed on Sunday for a four-day tour to three African countries upon the invitation of his counterparts but had to postpone his upcoming visit to Guinea-Bissau as he will now attend the NATO Leaders' Summit on …
(2022-02-22). France to Pull Troops from Mali After 10 Years of Failure. orinocotribune.com France has announced that it will withdraw thousands of troops from Mali due to a breakdown in relations with the country, a decade after launching a war without the initial approval of the United Nations or even the French parliament. | A statement signed by France and its African and European allies said on Thursday that "multiple obstructions" meant the conditions were no longer in place to operate in Mali. | The decision applies to both the 2,400 French troops in Mali, where France first deployed in 2013, and a European force of several hundred soldiers that was created in 2020. | Relations between Paris and…
(2022-02-22). Connecticut People's World events this weekend: 'Teaching Black History — Making Good Trouble'. peoplesworld.org 
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—Eric Brooks, chair of the African American Equality Commission of the Communist Party and community leader in Indiana, will be the keynote speaker for the "Teaching Black History — Making Good Trouble" 48th Annual African American History Month events hosted by Connecticut People's World this weekend. The events, scheduled for Feb. 26 and …
(2022-02-22). East Africa entrepreneurs share stories of innovation for good. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has a growing network of alumni in East Africa, where innovation has been accelerating in the last few decades.
(2022-02-22). Hershel Walker, civil rights and labor activist. cpusa.org 
Hershel Walker was an African American St. Louis, Missouri trade unionist and civil rights leader with an unparalleled degree of commitment to the struggles for peace and justice. He devoted his life to the movements for social transformation and joined workers across the world in the struggle for equality, workers' rights, peace, and socialism. …
(2022-02-22). Black health amid the COVID-19 pandemic. america.cgtn.com 
It's Black History Month in the U.S. This year's theme, as designated by one African American research organization is Black health and wellness. It's a long-standing and critically important issue, one that's received a lot of attention during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-02-22). The American Political Process Is Disconnected From Economic Reality. independentmediainstitute.org The growing disconnect between the capitalist system and the economic realities plaguing the United States is now nearing completion. On the ground, the accumulated problems of U.S. capitalism undermine its empire and challenge its very future. Meanwhile, the ever-deepening inequalities of wealth and income conjure up images of ancient Egypt's pharaohs. Three economic crashes opening …
(2022-02-22). Kenya to Roll Out 5G Network in 2022. telesurenglish.net Kenya's telecommunication industry regulator said it will roll out its 5G network on a pilot basis this year. | RELATED: | Matano Ndaro, the director of licensing, compliance and standards at the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), said that the regulator has developed a roadmap that outlines strategies to facilitate the deployment of 5G technology. | "We are now set to hold a validation workshop in the next one…
(2022-02-22). "Marxist" Parties Siding with the State Are Either in Error or Are Not Marxist. libya360.wordpress.com Don Debar Author's Note: Please see this before reading. I am trying to determine whether this is a giant error, or evidence of outright service to Langley or some other organ of the ruling class. It is incredible to me that a party aiming to be the vanguard of the working class can continuously side…
(2022-02-22). Headlines for February 22, 2022. democracynow.org Putin Orders Russian "Peacekeepers" into Ukraine Separatist Regions, U.N. Rebukes Russia over Violations of Ukraine's Territorial Integrity, Florida Senate Advances Bill to Ban Nearly All Abortions After 15 Weeks, Colombia Legalizes Abortion During First 24 Weeks of Pregnancy, Dominican Republic Begins Construction of High-Tech Border Wall with Haiti, Dr. Paul Farmer, Who Brought Free, Quality Healthcare to World's Poorest, Dies at 62, Mali's Military Rulers Cement Hold on Power, Leak Reveals Credit Suisse Ties to Dictators, Torturers and Organized Crime, Wildfires Burn Nearly 2 Mill…
(2022-02-22). Withdrawal of French troops from Mali is a historic, anti-imperialist victory. peoplesdispatch.org 
Mass-demonstrations calling for removal of French troops from Mali have been growing since 2020. In this backdrop, Mali's transitional government has adopted an increasingly defiant posture vis-a-vis France.
(2022-02-22). The Persecution of Palestine: Normalizing the Abnormal Zionist war Crimes. orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes — Feb 19, 2022 | "Israel" was birthed in the blood of the Palestinian people in 1948 under a UN mandate that gave Zionists who were a minority in the country, more than 52% of the land of Palestine. | In order to see where we are today sometimes it is necessary to review the past. | While some may claim the past is a country we should not visit, when it comes to Palestine it seems only the past exists. | A past filled with occupation exploitation and deception. | From the Romans via the Ottomans to the British, Palestine has a history of colonial conquest and military occupation which continues…
(2022-02-22). Mali's Interim Government Could Stay in Power For Up To 5 Years. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Mali's National Transitional Council (NTC), which is the Legislative branch established by the dictatorship that took power in August 2020, defined that the organization of elections for the return to democracy could take up to five years instead of 18 months. | RELATED: | "The transition's duration is a frequent subject of discussions and negotiations. To approve the new period, we took into account the aspiration…
(2022-02-22). Comedian Rosie O'Donnell Apologises to Actress Priyanka Chopra for Mistaking Her Identity – Video. sputniknews.com Former Miss World-turned-Indian-American actress Priyanka Chopra and her husband – actor-singer Nick Jonas – were recently dinning at a popular restaurant in Malibu in Los Angeles when the Bollywood actress was mistaken to be someone else by popular comedian Rosie O'Donnell.
(2022-02-22). Thousands protest rising inflation amid government inaction in Morocco. peoplesdispatch.org Protests were held in Morocco on the anniversary of the February 20 movement of 2011 that was part of the popular Arab Spring uprisings in the region. The movement had led to the adoption of a new constitution and other political reforms in Morocco…
(2022-02-22). Remembering Dr. Paul Farmer: A Public Health Pioneer Who Helped Millions from Haiti to Rwanda. democracynow.org 
We remember the life and legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer, a public health icon who spent decades building community health networks helping millions of poor people in Haiti, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and beyond. He died unexpectedly Monday at the age of 62. We feature Farmer's past interviews with Democracy Now! and speak with his longtime colleague, Dr. Joia Mukherjee. Farmer leaves behind a remarkable legacy and an "enormous community of people that he brought to this large table that is now global health," says Mukherjee, chief medical officer for Partners In Health, where she worked with Farmer for 23…
(2022-02-22). Paul Farmer Leaves Behind the Legacy of a Global Public Health Movement. truthout.org 
Image Credit: Twitter: @PIH | We remember the life and legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer, a public health icon who spent decades building community health networks helping millions of poor people in Haiti, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and beyond. He died unexpectedly Monday at the age of 62. We feature Farmer's past interviews with Democracy Now! and speak with his longtime colleague, Dr. Joia Mukherjee. Farmer leaves behind a remarkable legacy and an "enormous community of people that he brought to this large table…
