Thirty African countries have laws against homosexuality, but debate still rages over whether homophobia is endemic to Africa or a European import. âLeftover colonial lawsâ against queerness are only partially responsible, said Wunpini Fatimata Mohammed, a professor of journalism and mass communications at the University of Georgia and author of the article, âDeconstructing homosexuality in Ghana.â In societies that were already homophobic before colonization, said Dr Mohammed, âthese colonial laws worked in tandem with homophobic societal norms.â American evangelicals also contribute to anti-queerness in Africa.
The electoral system alone doesn't bring about change that benefits the people. People-centered political formations must be part of any political process.
The U.S. remains committed to its efforts at securing hegemonic control of the world, but as always there is resistance domestically and internationally. The Black Alliance for Peace explains in itsâŚ
As Egypt plays host to COP27, Y.Y.H. Al-Askar â writing under a pseudonym â draws attention to the plight of the tens of thousands of political prisoners in Egypt.
Colombiaâs first-ever left-wing leader Gustavo Petro took a historic trip to Venezuela, pledging regional unity following the anti-imperialist model of SimĂłn BolĂvar. Meeting with President NicolĂĄsâŚ
The US military will operate in the Amazon region of Colombia under the guise of protecting the environment. Gustavo Petro, the newly elected president of Colombia, agreed to this questionableâŚ
