Kenya’s forgotten Mau Mau freedom fighters and the impeached deputy president that stood up for them: Kenya’s ousted deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in October 2024, established his name early enough as a forceful politician unafraid to take a stand. These include his aggressive push for justice for Mau Mau ex-freedom fighters and …
Kenya’s female freedom fighters were the silent heroes of the anti-colonial movement – here are some of their stories: Each year in Kenya, familiar faces are feted at the national remembrance of the country’s heroes and heroines. Dedan Kimathi is arguably the most commemorated of figures. As one of the most prominent leaders of the …
Economic Freedom Fighters became South Africa’s third largest political party in just 10 years. What’s behind its electoral success: South Africa is drawing nearer to a landmark national general election in 2024. Based on recent electoral trends and opinion polls, the governing African National Congress (ANC) is expected to drop below 50% of the national …
Colombia: former Farc fighters who signed 2016 peace deal now live amid threats and assassinations: Former members of the Farc guerrilla army in Colombia who laid down their arms as part of a peace deal in 2016 are being forced off the land they were allowed to settle after they demobilised. More than 200 families …
Ukraine war: why Crimean Tatar fighters are playing an increasing role in resistance to Russian occupation: A resistance group of Crimean Tatars, an ethnic group native to the Russian-occupied peninsula, is now a prominent player in the Ukraine war. The Atesh (fire) movement has pledged to wage an unending war on the Russian invaders of …
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Ukraine war: history shows why Zelensky’s mission to secure modern jet fighters is so crucial: The recent bout of shuttle diplomacy around the capitals of Europe by Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, appears to be yielding results. Zelensky’s appearances in the UK, France and Brussels had two main aims. The first has been constant since the …
Inside a reintegration camp for Colombia’s ex-guerrilla fighters: ‘Words of reconciliation are our only weapons now’: Olmedo Vega spent 35 years as a FARC guerrilla commander before moving to the Agua Bonita demobilisation camp. Photograph: Juan Pablo Valderrama, Author provided The election of Iván Duque four years ago was a threat for us. But we …
Islamic State: how western European states are failing to protect 28,000 children born to foreign fighters: The Irish national and former soldier, Lisa Smith, has been found guilty by the Special Criminal Court in Dublin, of joining Islamic State (IS). Smith left Dundalk in 2015, bound for Syria. On her return to Ireland in 2019 …
South Africa in the news: Coming to your neighbourhood — the African National Freedom Fighters? Not as simple as you might think: A dominant question now is whether the ANC and the EFF will create coalitions in municipalities around South Africa.: “South Africa” – BingNews Hexatronic Group AB (publ) carries out a directed share issue …
2021 Freedom Fighters 5K – a Beauty interest event taking place on 2021-01-30 00:00:00 in United States The Freedom Fighter's 5K is back by popular demand! The race is a salute to our most honored infantry soldiers. Come support our local heros! Get in your camo gear and come out for a 5K run through …
What the coronavirus pandemic looks like for Colombia’s former FARC fighters: Communities all over the world are trying to manage the coronavirus crisis, with varying amounts of support from governments. We contacted people who used to fight in the guerrilla movement The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP), to see how they were coping. These …
Watch ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Cover Foo Fighters’ ‘This Is a Call’: Dave Grohl got a start on life after Nirvana when he launched the Foo Fighters ' career with an eponymous 1995 album. “This Is a Call” served as the first lead single and the legendary spoof maestro “Weird Al” Yankovic opted to faithfully cover …
Watch a oeWeird Ala Yankovic cover Foo Fighters: The parody legend played a show in San Diego, California on May 12, taking on the Foos' 1995 debut single 'This Is A Call' during the encore. “We've never played this one before, so cut us some little slack,” Yankovic told the crowd before performing the cover. …
Integrating radical fighters who return home isn’t easy, but can be done: Tunisians demonstrate against the return of jihadists fighting for extremist groups abroad Reuters/Zoubeir Souissi Thousands of youths have been recruited by terrorist groups from Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and America. Between 2011 and 2016 the number of “foreign fighters” rose to …
Good reads: fighters, feminists and the loss of freedom in Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean police beat up a man protesting the reintroduction of local banknotes. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo Political scientist and published poet Keith Gottschalk shares his recommendations for good reads of the year. 1. Harvest – University of the Western Cape This 90 page anthology of the …