South Africa
South Africa: Small but significant steps towards raising independent working class voice at local government elections May 2011
ANC retains big majority but political authority weakened
Africa
South Africa
South Africa – solidarity needed: 1,400 Rustenburg mine workers still sacked
After striking for the right to elect their own shop stewards the workers are attacked by both – the mine- and trade union bosses!
Libya
Libya: The ‘no-fly zone’, the Left and the ‘Third Camp’
How to support the genuine forces in the uprising in Libya? – A Second Reply to the AWL
Libya
Libya: Nato’s Libya intervention debated
An exchange on how to support the genuine forces in the uprising in Libya
Nigeria
Nigeria: The 2011 General Elections and the Working People
On three different dates, April 9, April 16 and April 26, Nigeria held the general elections to elect politicians that would control power at central and state levels for the next four years.
Libya
War: What is it good for? Arms sales!
Arms manufacturers are excited by the Libyan conflict as it will lead to increased sales and profits.
Libya
Libya: The ‘no-fly zone’ and the Left
US overstretch and uncertainty
Swaziland
Swaziland: King Mswati’s security forces suppress April protests
Desperate economic situation exacerbated by world capitalist crisis
Libya
Libya: ‘Humanitarian aid’ covers increased western intervention
Libyan workers and youth must rely on their own strength
Algeria
Algeria: Spring of discontent
Big student demo in Algiers defies ban on demonstrations