• Emma Daitz

South African anti-apartheid revolutionary Robert Sobukwe is often understood as a black nationalist. So what should we make of his close friendship with a white liberal?

• Ignacia Cortés Rojas
• Simon Adetona Akindes

Chile’s march to a progressive constitution and egalitarian transformation has stalled. What can movements in the Global South learn?

• Oyelumade Oluwakemi

Student organizing is resurging in Nigeria. But to have any impact, students must connect with struggles beyond campus.

• Sanyaolu Juwon

Nigeria’s Labor Party lost its way when it abandoned socialism for social democracy. Still, it remains essential for the labor movement to be organized under a party of its own.

• Makena Maganjo

Kenya is one of Israel’s closest allies in Africa. But the Ruto-led government isn’t alone in silencing pro-Palestinian speech.

• Maya Bhardwaj

Africa’s largest arms trader is trying to obscure its ties with apartheid Israel, and its connections to other autocratic regimes.

• Ilham Rawoot

Although the South African government is one of the most vocal supporters of the Palestinian cause, its actions tell a different story.

• Khalid Albaih

As the slaughter continues unabated in Gaza, it is abundantly clear that both the present and history are often written by the victors.

• Afolabi Adekaiyaoja

Young people have become an influential demographic in Nigerian politics. But are they a coherent political constituency?

• Vincent Bevins

The last decade saw the most protests in human history. But how is it that so many uprisings led to the opposite of what they asked for?

• Omole Ibukun

The events of May Day 1998 in Nigeria and lessons from Ola Oni on fighting for democracy in multi-ethnic societies.

• Amuna Wagner

In a country as diverse and divided as Sudan, who gets to define women’s rights and struggles?

• William Shoki

On March 20th there was a national shutdown in South Africa. On that day, we hosted a discussion in Johannesburg on the effectiveness and future of the South African left.

• Nanre Nafziger

In Nigeria’s recent election cycle, many citizens looked to Peter Obi for change. But the country needs people-led social transformation, not saviors.

• Sarah K. Miles

In its first few years, the magazine 'Révolution Africaine' opened possibilities for Franco-Algerian cooperation. It was then co-opted by the state.

• Peter Cole

2023 marks 50 years since the Durban Strikes. It doesn't fit neatly fit into mainstream accounts of the struggle against South African apartheid.

• Mahvish Ahmad
• Koni Benson
• Hana Morgenstern

Revisiting the papers of left, anti-colonial revolt from the continent can remind us of messy, rich alternatives.

• William Shoki

For his third term, Lula faces the ghosts of Bolsonarismo, contradictions in his own ruling coalition, and tough global conditions. On our podcast this week.

• Niall Reddy

To rebuild, the South African left must realize that there are no shortcuts to power.

• William Shoki

Where can the left look to inspiration in the wake of defeat? Our first letter from our new deputy editor.