Murder of Alika Ogorchukwu: Is Europe just as racist as America?
Black, brown and migrant bodies are in as much danger in Europe as they are in America.
Category Archives: Opinions
We are not Ukraine, so they will not support our resistance
Gaza has faced yet another devastating, deadly Israeli attack, but the world continues to ignore our endless trauma.
The Democratic exodus to blue states solidifies Republican power
The United States is witnessing a new phase of the 'Big Sort' - with likely grave consequences.
Why Israel hates the Palestinians so much
To my mind, Israel's hatred of the Palestinians is shaped and driven by three basic sentiments.
When will the settler colonial siege of the Gaza Strip end?
This is a siege whose end goal is, not just the weakening, but the eradication of all Palestinian resistance.
Kenya 2022: The most boring election
Interesting things are happening in Kenya's democracy. The August 9 election is not one of them.
Ayman al-Zawahiri assassination: The Taliban’s biggest crisis
The killing will provoke a defiant Taliban response - but it could also provoke a huge internal crisis for the group.
Ayman al-Zawahiri’s assassination spells bad news for the Taliban
The killing may mark the end of al-Qaeda and the beginning of a very difficult period for its hosts in Afghanistan.
Why death of al-Qaeda’s Ayman al-Zawahiri will have little impact
Once the news cycle moves on, it will be business as usual for the US, the Taliban and even al-Qaeda itself.
Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan will not trigger World War III
But the provocative move will likely mark the opening salvo in a long struggle for the future of the island.
Why didn’t you care about Africa’s hunger crisis?
Why does the world care only about food insecurity when it affects the Global North, asks researcher Nkululeko Majozi.
Stephen Harper may have picked the wrong horse – again
What to make of the former Canadian PM's 'rousing endorsement' of Pierre Poilievre as Conservative Party leader?
US gun violence: Capitalism is the culprit
To fix gun violence in America, we need an assault on capitalism.
Russia (just like the West) is no true friend to Africa
Supporting Russia's wars of aggression is no way to combat Western neo-colonialism, or further African independence.
AU has a responsibility to help protect Tunisia’s democracy
African Union missed many opportunities to put a stop to Tunisia's democratic backsliding, but it can still take action.
Nigeria’s fragile security architecture is collapsing
The government needs to take swift action to prevent security failures similar to those experienced on July 5.
Beirut, fragmented
How many times does Lebanon have to die?
James Bond is dead. He should stay dead.
Spies are in vogue these days - they really should not be.
Canada’s restrictive visa policies casting a shadow over IAC 2022
Delegates from the Global South struggle to secure visas to attend the 2022 International Aids Conference in Montreal.
Draghi’s fall is a win for Putin – and for the Italian far right
Italy’s progressive forces will need to change path to counter the rise of right-wing populism.