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PLO: THOSE WITH IDEAS HAVE NO POWER
For anyone that spends more than a minute studying Africa, one glaring contradiction stands out: the continent is abundantly endowed with sharp minds, brilliant ideas and natural resources - yet it is poor. Africa’s unimaginative leadership must take some share of the blame for this. As Pan-Africanist scholar PLO Lumumba puts it in this clip, the ones with ideas lack power, those with power - ideas.
One reason is the presence of neocolonial puppets. Colonialism was - at its core - about extracting Africa’s wealth. Western puppets have an incentive to maintain the status quo. The crumbs acquired from auctioning off their people matter more to them than the development of the continent.
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For anyone that spends more than a minute studying Africa, one glaring contradiction stands out: the continent is abundantly endowed with sharp minds, brilliant ideas and natural resources - yet it is poor. Africa’s unimaginative leadership must take some share of the blame for this. As Pan-Africanist scholar PLO Lumumba puts it in this clip, the ones with ideas lack power, those with power - ideas.
One reason is the presence of neocolonial puppets. Colonialism was - at its core - about extracting Africa’s wealth. Western puppets have an incentive to maintain the status quo. The crumbs acquired from auctioning off their people matter more to them than the development of the continent.
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Continued - PLO: THOSE WITH IDEAS HAVE NO POWER
Without a history of innovation, African ideas and the people who carry them are a threat to the elite and their positions. It’s unlikely that a corrupt, unenlightened minority would be in charge of affairs in an environment that rewards work and wit over tribal affiliation.
What else explains the disconnect between those with ideas and those with power? Let us know in the comments.
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Without a history of innovation, African ideas and the people who carry them are a threat to the elite and their positions. It’s unlikely that a corrupt, unenlightened minority would be in charge of affairs in an environment that rewards work and wit over tribal affiliation.
What else explains the disconnect between those with ideas and those with power? Let us know in the comments.
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SOUTH AFRICA FM: COUNTRIES DESERTED PALESTINE
Countries have deserted Palestine. That’s the message from South Africa’s foreign minister Naledi Pandor, who says her nation will always stand in solidarity. She was speaking during a trip to Iran and reminded a press conference of Nelson Mandela’s words that South Africa would never be fully free until Palestine is free.
But while South Africa has been consistent in its condemnation of Israel’s occupation of Palestine, others have not. Several countries had begun normalising relations with Tel Aviv. Morocco is a prominent example and even recognised Israel’s claim over Jerusalem. Saudi Arabia, one of the Arab world’s most powerful countries, was taking a similar path in exchange for guarantees of American protection.
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Countries have deserted Palestine. That’s the message from South Africa’s foreign minister Naledi Pandor, who says her nation will always stand in solidarity. She was speaking during a trip to Iran and reminded a press conference of Nelson Mandela’s words that South Africa would never be fully free until Palestine is free.
But while South Africa has been consistent in its condemnation of Israel’s occupation of Palestine, others have not. Several countries had begun normalising relations with Tel Aviv. Morocco is a prominent example and even recognised Israel’s claim over Jerusalem. Saudi Arabia, one of the Arab world’s most powerful countries, was taking a similar path in exchange for guarantees of American protection.
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Continued - SOUTH AFRICA FM: COUNTRIES DESERTED PALESTINE
However, those plans may have to be shelved following the outpouring of Arab support for Palestinians during the Israel-Gaza war.
Israel continues to pummel the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of over 5,000 Palestinians in a little over two weeks. Tel Aviv launched the assault following Hamas’ October 7th attack which killed over 1,400 Israelis.
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However, those plans may have to be shelved following the outpouring of Arab support for Palestinians during the Israel-Gaza war.
Israel continues to pummel the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of over 5,000 Palestinians in a little over two weeks. Tel Aviv launched the assault following Hamas’ October 7th attack which killed over 1,400 Israelis.
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WHEN ISRAEL ATTACKED AMERICA
It’s hard to imagine, but Israel once attacked a US spy vessel - off the coast of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula - using fighter jets and motor torpedo boats. It happened on June 8th, 1967, during the six-day Arab-Israeli war.
Tel Aviv claimed it thought the boat belonged to Egypt (then The United Arab Republic) - one of the countries it was fighting.
34 crew members of the USS Liberty lost their lives - with 171 injured. Yet the US didn’t retaliate. (When news of the attack came in, it sent war planes to defend the boat - but recalled them before they reached it.)
A US investigation concurred with the Israeli claim that the strike was a case of mistaken identity. But some survivors of the attack beg to differ.
It’s hard to imagine, but Israel once attacked a US spy vessel - off the coast of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula - using fighter jets and motor torpedo boats. It happened on June 8th, 1967, during the six-day Arab-Israeli war.
Tel Aviv claimed it thought the boat belonged to Egypt (then The United Arab Republic) - one of the countries it was fighting.
34 crew members of the USS Liberty lost their lives - with 171 injured. Yet the US didn’t retaliate. (When news of the attack came in, it sent war planes to defend the boat - but recalled them before they reached it.)
A US investigation concurred with the Israeli claim that the strike was a case of mistaken identity. But some survivors of the attack beg to differ.
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Continued…They are convinced the Israelis knew who they were attacking - and speculate that the plan was to blame it on one of the Arab nations Israel was at war with, so as to drag Washington into the conflict.
Another theory is that the Israelis didn’t want word of their planned operation to capture Syria’s Golan Heights to reach the Americans. The land grab began the very next day and was completed the day after that.
Whatever the truth of these speculations, the deadly incident did nothing to shake US support for its chief ally in the Middle East.
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Another theory is that the Israelis didn’t want word of their planned operation to capture Syria’s Golan Heights to reach the Americans. The land grab began the very next day and was completed the day after that.
Whatever the truth of these speculations, the deadly incident did nothing to shake US support for its chief ally in the Middle East.
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AIR STRIKE JUST MISSES GAZA HOSPITAL
The medical crisis in Gaza gets worse by the hour. Three hospitals can no longer operate because of a shortage of fuel, according to the Palestinian health minister.
Meanwhile, it’s reported an Israeli missile strike narrowly missed the Al-Quds medical facility treating hundreds of patients and sheltering thousands of civilians. Israel had ordered its evacuation last week but backtracked after doctors appealed.
It follows accusations Tel Aviv bombed the Al-Ahli hospital last week, which left nearly 500 dead. Israel blames the explosion on a misfired rocket from within Gaza.
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The medical crisis in Gaza gets worse by the hour. Three hospitals can no longer operate because of a shortage of fuel, according to the Palestinian health minister.
Meanwhile, it’s reported an Israeli missile strike narrowly missed the Al-Quds medical facility treating hundreds of patients and sheltering thousands of civilians. Israel had ordered its evacuation last week but backtracked after doctors appealed.
It follows accusations Tel Aviv bombed the Al-Ahli hospital last week, which left nearly 500 dead. Israel blames the explosion on a misfired rocket from within Gaza.
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KENYANS ANGRY AHEAD OF CHARLIE’S VISIT
King Charles will touchdown in Kenya at the end of the month - his first visit to a Commonwealth nation as monarch. But he could face a wave anger from thousands of Kenyans demanding compensation from the British Army. It’s blamed for starting a fire that ravaged central parts of the country and wiped out people’s livelihoods. Kenyan courts ruled the UK should give compensation, but guess what? No one has coughed up yet.
Oh, and they aren't the only Kenyan's wanting an apology. So too are former Mau Mau freedom fighters who were tortured during Britain's colonial rule.
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King Charles will touchdown in Kenya at the end of the month - his first visit to a Commonwealth nation as monarch. But he could face a wave anger from thousands of Kenyans demanding compensation from the British Army. It’s blamed for starting a fire that ravaged central parts of the country and wiped out people’s livelihoods. Kenyan courts ruled the UK should give compensation, but guess what? No one has coughed up yet.
Oh, and they aren't the only Kenyan's wanting an apology. So too are former Mau Mau freedom fighters who were tortured during Britain's colonial rule.
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SUDAN WAR AT 6 MONTHS
The two warring factions in Sudan have agreed to sit and talk at the invitation of the US and Saudi Arabia. The conflict, in its sixth month, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, leading to the death of thousands, the displacement of millions and the destruction of critical infrastructure. The UN has warned that 10,000 children under the age of five could die by the end of 2023.
Previous negotiations have yielded nothing in terms of peace. Ceasefires have been broken within hours of being announced. Expectations are low for this latest round of talks, given the inflammatory rhetoric coming out of both sides. The focus, therefore, is likely to be on securing a humanitarian corridor.
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The two warring factions in Sudan have agreed to sit and talk at the invitation of the US and Saudi Arabia. The conflict, in its sixth month, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, leading to the death of thousands, the displacement of millions and the destruction of critical infrastructure. The UN has warned that 10,000 children under the age of five could die by the end of 2023.
Previous negotiations have yielded nothing in terms of peace. Ceasefires have been broken within hours of being announced. Expectations are low for this latest round of talks, given the inflammatory rhetoric coming out of both sides. The focus, therefore, is likely to be on securing a humanitarian corridor.
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GAZA STARVES AS
ISRAEL THROTTLES AID
The trickle of humanitarian aid into Gaza is insufficient to prevent a looming humanitarian catastrophe, aid organisations say. Tonnes of desperately needed food and medical supplies are piling up in Arish, on the Egyptian side of the border - but not enough trucks are going through the Rafah border crossing. Last Wednesday, US President Biden announced that Israel would allow limited deliveries of aid, provided they are not requisitioned by Hamas. Before the conflict, 465 trucks daily were needed to keep Gaza provisioned. Currently, only a handful of trucks daily are being let through - nowhere near what is needed to alleviate the suffering of blockaded Gazans.
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ISRAEL THROTTLES AID
The trickle of humanitarian aid into Gaza is insufficient to prevent a looming humanitarian catastrophe, aid organisations say. Tonnes of desperately needed food and medical supplies are piling up in Arish, on the Egyptian side of the border - but not enough trucks are going through the Rafah border crossing. Last Wednesday, US President Biden announced that Israel would allow limited deliveries of aid, provided they are not requisitioned by Hamas. Before the conflict, 465 trucks daily were needed to keep Gaza provisioned. Currently, only a handful of trucks daily are being let through - nowhere near what is needed to alleviate the suffering of blockaded Gazans.
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MANDELA'S GREAT-GRANDSON: 'CLOSE ISRAELI EMBASSY'
In an exclusive interview with African Stream, Mayibuye Mandela, the great-grandson of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, called on his country's government to do more to support the people of Palestine. An Israeli onslaught has, so far, killed more than 6,500 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. This comes amid the escalation that kicked off 7 October in Gaza in the 75-year war between Israel and Palestine.
Speaking on 24 October from Johannesburg, the political activist and commentator urged the African National Congress-led government to go beyond rhetoric in its support for the Palestinians. Mandela argued that the first decisive step that South Africa should take is to close the Israeli embassy.
Let us know what you think of Mandela's position.
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In an exclusive interview with African Stream, Mayibuye Mandela, the great-grandson of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, called on his country's government to do more to support the people of Palestine. An Israeli onslaught has, so far, killed more than 6,500 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. This comes amid the escalation that kicked off 7 October in Gaza in the 75-year war between Israel and Palestine.
Speaking on 24 October from Johannesburg, the political activist and commentator urged the African National Congress-led government to go beyond rhetoric in its support for the Palestinians. Mandela argued that the first decisive step that South Africa should take is to close the Israeli embassy.
Let us know what you think of Mandela's position.
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The difference in Germany's response to the Holocaust and to the Namibian genocide is stark.
In the case of the Holocaust, Germany has not only accepted its moral responsibility but has also demonstrated its commitment to addressing the historical injustice.
The country has pledged 10s of billions in compensation to Holocaust survivors worldwide over decades and acknowledges the significance of this ongoing commitment.
Furthermore, Germany has taken several steps outside of traditional reparations to compensate for the horrors of the Holocaust.
In contrast, the response to the Namibian genocide can only be characterised by a lack of acknowledgement and of any genuine attempt to right the wrong.
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In the case of the Holocaust, Germany has not only accepted its moral responsibility but has also demonstrated its commitment to addressing the historical injustice.
The country has pledged 10s of billions in compensation to Holocaust survivors worldwide over decades and acknowledges the significance of this ongoing commitment.
Furthermore, Germany has taken several steps outside of traditional reparations to compensate for the horrors of the Holocaust.
In contrast, the response to the Namibian genocide can only be characterised by a lack of acknowledgement and of any genuine attempt to right the wrong.
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Continued - Germany's colonial-era abuses in Namibia, where a significant portion of the Ovaherero and Nama populations were wiped out, have not been adequately addressed.
A 2021 reparations deal excluded the most affected communities from the negotiations, raising questions about their involvement and representation. Calls for renegotiation by Namibian Vice President Nangolo Mbumba have gone unanswered.
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A 2021 reparations deal excluded the most affected communities from the negotiations, raising questions about their involvement and representation. Calls for renegotiation by Namibian Vice President Nangolo Mbumba have gone unanswered.
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