Economist Camille Chalmers is a leader in Latin American social movements and executive secretary of the Platform for Alternative Development in Haiti (PAPDA) and was interviewed by Beverly Bell. He shares his views on Chávez’s vision of a revolutionary Latin America that sought internationalist solidarity with Haiti, Africa and Asia among other issues.

Sobukwe was an indefatigable Pan-Africanist, theoretician and revolutionary humanist who selflessly dedicated his life to one thing only — the liberation of humanity and, in particular, the liberation of black people

There is a growing consensus to establish a continental network of organised inhabitants that will solidify linkages between activist groups across Africa

A long memory is necessary in untangling the political relationships among the Zulus as well as the historic conflict between the ANC and Inkatha, which Gary Busch assesses in his rejoinder to William Gumede

Zuma has skillfully used Zulu or African ‘traditions’ to cover-up poor personal choices, indiscretions and wrong behavior, and portrayed those who oppose such poor behavior of being opposed to African ‘traditions’ or ‘culture,’ argues William Gumede.

Democratic election is a game of numbers and, as things stand, Kenyans in the diaspora who would have been the proverbial swing voters in the March 4 election have effectively been disenfranchised for political reasons

One of the greatest military victories in African history, conducted jointly by Angolan and Cuban troops in 1987-1988 in the Angolan town of Cuito Cuanavale, is little known in global history

Africans in the Diaspora (AiD) launches its “New Year, New AiD” holiday fundraising campaign to raise resources for three African social change organizations.

Are you a community-based social justice activist in Kenya with an interest in deepening your theoretical and practical understanding of methods for effective advocacy and creating meaningful change?

Fahamu is calling for applications for 2nd Pan-African Fellowship program (FPAF) in 2013.

Deadline: November 9, 2012.

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The Pan African Parliament (PAP), now in its third five-year term in Midrand near Johannesburg, is urging the continent's leaders to start taking it seriously by giving it the powers to do the real work of legislation and oversight that it was created to do. The continental institution, created as part of the African Rennaisance vision, has been little more than a talk shop since its inception in 2004.

Are you a community-based social justice activist in Kenya with an interest in deepening your theoretical and practical understanding of methods for effective advocacy and creating meaningful change?

Fahamu is calling for applications for 2nd Pan-African Fellowship program (FPAF) in 2013.

Deadline: November 9, 2012.

Find details in the links below:

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The Romney-Ryan campaign’s promise of a resurgence in the United States’ global dominance would negatively impact the African diaspora.

Pan-Africanism is at the heart of the continent’s total liberation. Tajudeen, and all other Pan-Africanists, understood that without this, the restoration of the freedom, values and dignity of Africa’s people is impossible.

Politics, ethnicity and religion have always been interwoven in Ethiopia, which is why Haile Selassie never wanted to reveal the full identity of his mother.

The lawyer for the family of slain Burkinabé president Thomas Sankara says he has 'irrevocable evidence' of those who assassinated the late charismatic leader. Mr Bénéwendé Sankara made the statement in Ouagadougou where he reapeted the call for Burkina Faso’s defence minister to order the launch of legal procedures in the matter. On Thursday, a superior court in Ouagadougou said the assassination case filed by the slain leader’s wife Mariam Sankara and their son could be prosecuted under local laws.

The 9th session of the African Commission for Intelligence and Security Services (CISSA) concluded 27 June in Algiers with plans to further co-ordinate counter-terrorism initiatives across the continent. Government officials and security experts took part in the two-day closed session, which aimed to find solutions to the volatile situation in Mali, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) encroachment into the Sahel-Saharan region and other security threats. The annual meetings provide the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council with necessary information to draft African policy, preserve peace and settle disputes.

Author, playwright and civil rights activist who confronted the tough realities of race, sex, class and poverty in her work.

The idea of issuing diaspora bonds should be considered a viable alternative to raise finance for Africa’s development.

Journalists from across Africa announced the creation of the first continent-wide professional association of health journalists. The new organization, the African Health Journalists Association, aims to improve the quality and quantity of reporting on health issues so that people across the continent can make healthy choices for their lives. The group’s media coverage will encourage the best possible public health programs and policies throughout the continent.

Over the course of nearly 20 centuries, millions of East Africans crossed the Indian Ocean and its several seas and adjoining bodies of water in their journey to distant lands, from Arabia and Iraq to India and Sri Lanka. The African Diaspora in the Indian Ocean World traces a truly unique and fascinating story of struggles and achievements across a variety of societies, cultures, religions, languages and times.