By Kester Kenn Klomegah* MOSCOW (IDN) — Many Africans remember Fidel Castro and Ernesto Guevara, internationalist symbols in the struggles for the independence of the peoples in Latin America and the Caribbean. Africa and Cuba have maintained cordial relations for decades, before and after the Cold War.
Mali’s Ex-President Keita Dies as International Sanctions Bite
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) — Former President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, removed from power by military officers, has died in his home in the capital, Bamako, at the age of 76. His death was confirmed on Twitter by Abdoulaye Diop, a former minister of foreign affairs, and by the […]
Nkrumah’s Prison Cap Left an Indelible Memory With ‘MLK’
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in anguish over the extreme violence displayed at the aftermath of the legendary Montgomery bus boycott, found solace in Ghana which he visited with his wife Coretta Scott King at the invitation of the newly installed Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah. […]
The Geo-Political Battle in Asia About Democracy
Analysis by Kalinga Seneviratne SYDNEY (IDN) — With the geo-political battle between China and the United States gathering momentum in Asia, whoever can define democracy better and demonstrate that it works for the betterment of the people, could win the battle in coming years. One may argue that there is no such battle for democracy […]
UN Chief Urges End to Conflict in Ethiopia
By Caroline Mwanga NEW YORK (IDN) — The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the impact the conflict continues to have on civilians in Ethiopia. He said he was deeply saddened by reports that more than 50 civilians were killed and injured in an airstrike in northern Ethiopia, on January 7.
‘Even In Death, Tutu Remains a Vigilant Protector of The Environment’
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) — Over the course of his 90 years, Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu gave voice to his beloved nation in its struggle for change and reconciliation under Black majority rule. His last wishes for a green burial have sparked a tweetstorm on the mostly unfamiliar practice among […]
Controversial Kenyan Conservationist Dies Aged 77
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) — World-famous Kenyan conservationist and fossil hunter Richard Leakey, cited for “great contributions to human origins and wildlife conservation”, has passed away in Nairobi. He was 77 years of age. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed “deep sorrow” at the news of Leakey’s death. His will and […]
Colombo’s Cry for Help
By Neville de Silva Neville de Silva is a veteran Sri Lankan journalist who held senior roles in Hong Kong at The Standard and worked in London for Gemini News Service. He has been a correspondent for foreign media including the New York Times and Le Monde. He was also deputy chief-of mission in Bangkok […]
‘Secret plots’, sovereignty and Climate Change Challenges face Pacific in the New Year
Analysis by David Robie Dr David Robie is a retired professor of journalism and founding director of AUT University’s Pacific Media Centre. AUCKLAND (IDN) — In the South Pacific, the year 2021 has closed with mounting tensions over sovereignty and self-determination issues and growing stress over the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic in a region […]
Geo-Political Battle in The South Pacific Hots Up as China Prepares to Send Police Officers to Solomon Islands
By Kalinga Seneviratne SYDNEY (IDN) — China will be sending a number of police officers along with riot-control gear such as shields and helmets for the Solomon Islands police, to help train the local police to stem any more violence against Chinese interests and their citizens in the South Pacific nation. The announcement on Christmas […]