Hate speech raises its ugly voice as Kenya drifts into election mode
The unprecedented arrests and detentions in Kenya of seven members of parliament and a senator capped a wave of rising political tensions and violence...
Al Jazeera Media Network denounces the death sentence against Ibrahim Helal
The Egyptian Criminal Court sentenced our colleagues Ibrahim Helal, former director of news at Al Jazeera's Arabic channel, and Alaa Sablan, identified by the prosecution as an...
Nigeria: a corrupt culture or the result of a particular history?
Just before the anti-corruption summit in London, British Prime Minister David Cameron made his now infamous public gaffe in a rather a silly, schoolboyish...
The ethical failure – Why I resigned from the UN-Anders Kompass
Anders Kompass on the UN’s failure to uphold its principles By Anders Kompass GENEVA, 17 June 2016 By the time I reported the sexual abuse of...
Jo Cox killing: what can be done to protect MPs – and British democracy?
Jo Cox, who died after a shooting in her constituency on June 16. Yui Mok/PA It was just before 5pm when a sombre Dee Collins,...
Donald Trump: Monster-in-Mischief!
Al Mariam's Commentaries
wants to become the Commander-in-Chief of the United States. By almariam This week Trump proved he is supremely qualified to be the Monster-in-Mischief...
Soweto uprising: four decades on, South Africa still struggles with violent policing
June days in South Africa can be dark, cold and short. The sun rises late and sets early. Highland frosts feel their way through...
Muhammad Ali symbolised Africa’s moment of glory
From his first rumble on the world stage to his last breath, he remained the most adored figure and best global icon the world...
Boys with Guns: A Thought on the South Sudan Peace Deal
Hlawulani Mkhabela Simon Gatwech Dual, Chief of General Staff for SPLM/SPLA in Opposition (IO) in Juba- UN Photo/Isaac Billy The most effective way to be heard...
Revisiting Frantz Fanon: memories and moments of a militant philosopher
A new book by Leo Zeilig focuses on one of Africa and the modern era’s most celebrated revolutionaries, whose views remain influential long after...
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