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Kenya demonstration against the killing of Albert Ojwang
International News

Kenyan Police Attack Youth-led Demonstrations Against Brutality

July 5, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Social unrest in the East African state of Kenya accelerated during mass demonstrations marking the one-year anniversary of a police crackdown on youth protesters during 2024. In more recent developments, a blogger […]
NYU withheld diploma from Logan Rozos for speaking out against Gaza genocide at graduation
International News

ONE TWO THREE VIETNAMS | THE FEAR OF LETTING FEAR GO | THEIR TIME, OUR TIME | 1925-2025 – A CENTURY OF GRADUATION RESISTANCE | YOU CAN’T PUT A PRICE ON CREATIVITY, BUT YOU CAN PUT A TARIFF ON IT

June 1, 2025 fwstaff
ONE TWO THREE VIETNAMS to Mohammed Khatib of Samidoun who made time to uplift us with his words on Mumia’s 71st Birthday even though he had just been released from illegal arrest a few hours […]
Niger CNSP leaders greet masses and political rally
International News

Niger Uranium and Regional Security in the Sahel

May 22, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe On July 26, 2023, the military-led Committee to Safeguard the Homeland (CNSP) took power in the West African state of Niger. Immediately the burgeoning anti-French sentiment inside the country erupted and a […]
Burkina Faso April 30th 2025 solidarity rally
International News

Burkina Faso Gains International Recognition for Revolutionary Stance Against Imperialism

May 20, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe On April 30, 2025, millions of people across Africa and the world held mass demonstrations in defense of the the West African state of Burkina Faso under the revolutionary leadership of the […]
Burkina Faso leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore
International News

Attempted Coup Thwarted in Burkina Faso

May 11, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Another plot to destabilize Burkina Faso was reported last week over the national television network in the West African state. Minister of Security Mahamadu Sana made the announcement to great dismay and […]
AES supporters
International News

Alliance of Sahel States Officials Travel to Moscow for Joint Summit

April 20, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe In December 2023, three countries in West Africa, formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger coming together to proclaim their commitment to building an independent existence […]
DRC regional illustrated map
International News

White House Quest for Critical Minerals Cannot Bring Peace and Development to the DRC

April 1, 2025 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Reports have surfaced during the early months of 2025 regarding a possible deal between the current government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under President Felix Tshisekedi and the United States […]
Chad leader wants French troops out
International News

French Military Begins Withdrawal from Chad

December 17, 2024 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Yet another African state has broken its military agreements with the former colonial power of France. Chad, an oil-rich country bordering West and North Africa, has been a longtime ally of Paris […]
Mali airport attacked by rebels on Sept. 17, 2024
International News

Mali Commemorates 64 Years of Independence Amid Security Challenges

October 1, 2024 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Mali was one of those states which declared its sovereignty from France under the leadership of President Modibo Keita, a Pan-Africanist who developed close ties with Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and […]
Mali military leadership defies imperialist states
International News

Mali and Niger Break Diplomatic Relations with Ukraine

August 18, 2024 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Since the beginning of the Russian Special Military Operation in Ukraine in February 2022, the African continent has become a major battleground in the renewed Cold War between Moscow and Washington. In […]