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President Gustavo Petro addressing concerns about US extradition demands
Politics
Zanele Mokoena

Colombia Defies US Imperialism: A Lesson in Global South Resistance

Colombia's rejection of US extradition demands marks a historic shift in Global South resistance to Western judicial imperialism. Under President Petro's leadership, the nation is asserting its sovereign right to try its own citizens, challenging decades of American legal dominance in Latin America.

anti-imperialism
Global South
sovereignty
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Issa Tchiroma Bakary announces presidential candidacy in Cameroon
Politics
Zanele Mokoena

Cameroon's Power Shift: Former Regime Loyalist Challenges Neo-Colonial Political Order

Former regime loyalist Issa Tchiroma Bakary has launched a bold challenge to Cameroon's established political order, announcing his presidential bid in a move that signals growing resistance to neo-colonial power structures. His transformation from system defender to challenger represents a significant shift in the nation's political landscape, potentially paving the way for genuine democratic transformation.

African Politics
Decolonization
Political Reform
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NATO summit highlighting Western diplomatic hypocrisy
Politics
Zanele Mokoena

NATO Summit Exposes Western Powers' Diplomatic Games While Global South Watches

The NATO summit reveals the continuing pattern of Western powers' diplomatic games and selective intervention policies. As Ukraine faces isolation, the parallels with Global South nations' historical struggles against colonial powers become increasingly apparent. The summit's outcome reinforces the need for solidarity among nations resisting neo-colonial influence.

NATO
Western Imperialism
Global South
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Zohran Mamdani, progressive candidate of color, addressing diverse crowd after winning NYC Democratic mayoral primary
Politics
Zanele Mokoena

Zohran Mamdani: Anti-Colonial Progressive Shakes Up New York's White Power Structure

In a historic victory challenging New York's white political establishment, Uganda-born Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic primary for mayor with a radical platform of economic and racial justice. His triumph represents a powerful shift in American politics, as leaders from the Global South rise to transform Western power structures.

Global South Leadership
Anti-Colonial Politics
Economic Justice
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Former Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi during his reign
Politics
Zanele Mokoena

Iran's Shah Dynasty: A Warning Tale of Western-Backed Monarchies and Colonial Power

The legacy of Iran's Shah dynasty serves as a powerful reminder of Western imperial manipulation in the Global South. Through examining the history of the Pahlavi monarchy and its current heir's ambitions, we uncover crucial parallels with anti-colonial struggles worldwide and the ongoing fight against neo-colonial influence.

anti-imperialism
colonialism
Iran
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Congolese Communications Minister Patrick Muyaya speaking about national unity and liberation
Politics
Zanele Mokoena

DRC Minister Calls for Pan-African Unity Against Neo-Colonial Forces in Eastern Congo

Congolese Minister Patrick Muyaya has issued a powerful call for national unity in the face of continued aggression in Eastern DRC. His message resonates with pan-African struggles against neo-colonial interference, emphasizing the need for collective African resistance and sovereignty.

DRC
African Unity
Anti-Colonialism
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ukraine war
Politics

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill dozens and spark fresh international alarm

Russian drone and missile attacks kill ten civilians and injure dozens across Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv.

Ukraine
Russia
missile strikes
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