• 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.

• Basil Abia

Peter Obi's campaign for president points to new possibilities for a politics that represents Nigeria's poor and working classes.

• P. Anyang’ Nyong’o

Africa's political liberation and economic emancipation can't be one-country affairs, but pan-African combined with international solidarity.

• Pablo Pyrluka

The challenge presented by Argentina: What is the best way to deal with global fiscal pressures in a local context of high expectations and public demands?

• Sabrina Fernandes

Lula's challenge in Brazil: To be successful with proposed reforms, he’d need to take back the anti-systemic appeal stolen by the far-right.

• Edwin F. Ackerman

Mexico’s president has a mandate for radical change, but this change must be negotiated within a context of limits produced by the neoliberal period itself.

• René Rojas

While Chileans have defeated the post-authoritarian neoliberal regime, they face major obstacles on the road to a post-neoliberal social democracy.

• Hilary Goodfriend

Xiomara Castro’s leftist government must create capacity for self-determination in a state vulnerable to US pressure and constructed to serve monopoly capital.

• Camila Osorio Avendano

The left's win in Colombia signals that after more than six decades of war, people just want to live with dignity and in peace.

• Chérif Keïta

There is a remarkable connection between Mali and South Africa, dating back to the liberation struggle, and actively encouraged by the author’s work.