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Artists help Albania exorcise old dictator's home
The home of Albania's former paranoid dictator is welcoming young artists from around the world in the country's latest step to shake off its hermetic past.
Donald Trump has saved the Free World
In a passionate response to critics, the author defends Donald Trump and argues against the perceived threats posed by Kamala Harris.
Will South Africa cut ties with America?
Explore the complexities of South Africa’s foreign relations as the ANC navigates alliances with Russia and the US, amidst accusations of division and greed.
Left pins political, economic revival on Dissanayake’s presidential win
Dissanayake’s triumph to become the country’s ninth president is significant. It is the first time that a party from the country’s Marxist tradition has won a presidential election.
The Cultural Cold War in South Africa – Marching to the CIA’S Pied Piper
During the apartheid era, the country stood as a frontline state in the Cold War, with the US and its allies supporting the apartheid regime under the pretext of containing communism.
Economic co-operation is the bond that binds Africa and China
Initiatives under the FOCAC framework have shown that platforms promoting South-South co-operation can deliver substantial outcomes, the writer says. Initiatives under the FOCAC framework have shown that platforms promoting South-South co-operation can deliver substantial outcomes, the writer says.
Academics’ roles vital for building a high-quality China-Africa community – Xi Jinping
African scholars’ interaction with Chinese President Xi Jinping prior to FOCAC 2024 underscores the important role of academics in China-Africa relations.
‘Adopting free market socialism, a just thing to do’
By adopting a third alternative economic model, which has been tested successfully in Scandinavia, the UAE, and China, South Africa can, in five steps, prepare the ground for a prosperous socio-economic restructure.
Cuba: Reflecting on the 71st Anniversary of the Attack on Moncada and the July 26 Movement
As we reflect on the events of this fateful day, the audacious attack is thus correctly characterised by many historians as the “sine qou non” (but for this event) of the Cuban revolution. It was the spark that ignited the flames of the Cuban revolution, the writer says.
Vietnam arrests prominent journalist over Facebook posts
Huy Duc was detained for investigation for posts that ‘violate the interests of the State, the legitimate rights and interests of organisations and individuals’.
Numsa says you should not vote for these parties if you are part of the working class
“Our decision on this question must serve as political guidance for workers and the working class, without deciding for them. ”
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