HARRIET ‘MOSES’ TUBMAN!

The strength and courage of African women fighting for our freedom in America never ceases to amaze. Harriet Tubman was nicknamed ‘Moses’ because she led slaves to freedom. She was also referred to as a ‘train conductor’ because she led escapees along a network of safe houses and secret routes in the US used by Africans to reach Canada - known as the ‘underground railroad.’ Catch a ride down the tracks of history with African Stream’s Brenda Mwai to learn more about this inspirational African woman.

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THE CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE OF SUDAN

Sudan makes headlines for all the wrong reasons these days, but did you know how important it is for the region and world alike? We break down its geo-strategic, economic and cultural importance.

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WHAT IS PAN-AFRICAN VETERANS DAY?

Veterans Day, observed on 11 November in the United States, is meant to honour military veterans who have served in the country’s armed forces. But it is important to question the function of patriotic celebrations in the core of the world’s largest empire, built on unceded territory and with the labor of enslaved people.

When we offer gratitude to those who have ‘served,’ let’s interrogate precisely who and what is being served. In the case of the United States, the answer is quite simple: Imperialism, a system that serves the interests of a handful of wealthy people.

Today, instead, African Stream chooses to honour African heroes worldwide with Pan-African Veterans Day. Salifu Mack puts the spotlight on a few liberation fighters who sacrificed their lives to avenge the dehumanization of Africa people, everywhere we are.

Let us know what you think of a Pan-African Veterans Day.

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Seen today in London where over 800,000 marched for Palestine despite British Home Secretary Suella Braverman inciting the far-right by calling pro-Palestine protests ‘hate marches’.

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MALEMA BLASTS ROYAL-LOVING RUTO

Kenya’s red-carpet treatment for King Charles has been blasted by South African politician Julius Malema. The leader of the EFF party said it betrayed the spirt of the Mau Mau who bravely fought against British colonial rule. He also tore into President William Ruto’s u-turn on election pledges such as de-dollarisation.

You’ve gotta hand it to Malema who made the damning speech at the recent launch of the Pan African Institute IN Kenya. Never one for holding back, he sticks it to Ruto who's cast himself as a champion of the African cause. Ruto has recently come under sharp criticism for being the Black face of U.S imperialism. His active stance against a revolutionary coup in Niger that kicked out French puppet Mohamed Bazoum outed Ruto as a western sympathizer. He later on agreed to send Kenyan police to Haiti to help ‘maintain stability’ and tackle gang violence, at the request of the United States.

Continued….It's not even a contest but who do you think has the continent’s best interests at heart. Ruto or Malema? Let us know below.

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DR KING ON THE BOOTSTRAP MYTH

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights legend, political philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, delivered his final speech on 31 March 1968 at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, in the United States. He debunked the myth of the bootstrap philosophy, which says anyone could succeed in the United States by working hard and 'pulling themselves up by their own bootstraps.' Dr. King said this myth overlooked the historical and structural barriers that hinder many Africans in the United States from achieving economic and social equality. He gave examples of how the US government had helped white people advance through policies, such as land grants, subsidies and preferential treatment, while denying the same opportunities to Africans. Dr. King demanded a radical redistribution of economic and political power to address the root causes of racial injustice.

Let us know if his words still apply.

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AFRICAN STREAM FIERCELY DEBATES ISRAEL-PALESTINE

While we vehemently condemned the Israeli bombing of Gaza - the war has still sparked debate in our office.

In this video, African Stream’s CEO Ahmed Kaballo and African Stream’s operation manager Erick Gavala battle out their differences over the Israel - Palestine conflict on camera. It gets heated, but rest assured, the guys are still the best of friends and colleagues. We even debated about doing this and are still questioning if it was the best of ideas. Let us know in the comments what you think. But despite the feisty exchanges between Ahmed Kaballo and Erick Gavala, one thing is always evident. Nothing justifies the current apartheid and suffering the Palestinians are facing.

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‘HATS OFF’ TO COLONIALISTS FOR PAUSING WWI?

On Remembrance Sunday in the UK we look back at the time enemies Germany and Britain joined forces midway through WW1 to quash what was perceived as a greater threat - the African uprisings led by John Chilembwe in modern-day Malawi.

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PALESTINE REVEALS WESTERN HYPOCRISY

We Africans have long known that the West’s ‘rules’ go out of the window when dealing with us (think Libya). The same is true for Palestinians, whose oppression by Israel reminds us of the way we have been treated throughout history. Here, in a passionate speech, Palestinian legal scholar Noura Erakat points the finger at Washington - for aiding and abetting Tel Aviv’s catastrophic bombing of Gaza, and making a mockery of the supposed universality of its rules-based order.

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African Stream Facts of the Week.

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