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Mainstream art often ignores the struggles of the working class. In Heavier Yet (Lays the Crownless Head), Seun Kuti fights back, exposing capitalist propaganda and calling for artistic honesty in the face of imperialist deception.

Cash transfers are hailed as a solution to poverty in Africa but are they a neoliberal trap? Marion Ouma uncovers how they erode social policy, weaken the state, and leave the poor at the mercy…

The Global North’s exploitation of the atmosphere and resources has driven climate breakdown in an act of atmospheric colonisation. Jason Hickel unpacks the data, debunks myths, and outlines pathways to global ecological justice.

Announcing a prize from Inkani Books which celebrates African women writers who challenge, resist, and reimagine history, politics, and current affairs. Win $2000 and a publishing contract. Your words matter.

Ghana’s recent elections mark a pivotal moment in West African democracy, but have decades of multiparty rule truly delivered for Ghanaians? Read about the struggles against IMF policies and calls for a Nkrumahist revival.

In Niamey, a hopeful international conference united diverse voices from the Sahel to redefine sovereignty, democracy, and anti-imperialism, marking a historic moment for the Alliance of Sahel States and the people’s struggle.

Check out this excerpt from Can Africans Do Economics?, the new release from Inkani Books. It showcases movements reclaiming economic sovereignty and advancing people’s interests over colonial structures.

From West Africa to Palestine, anti-imperialist movements unite in reclaiming sovereignty and challenging colonial borders for liberation and dignity.

This year marks Amílcar Cabral’s centenary, honoring his enduring legacy of unity and revolutionary nationalism.

Yvonne Phyllis writes about a meeting she went to on ethical land use, communal ownership, and the importance of international solidarity in resisting exploitation and state-sanctioned violence.

Industrialisation is vital for Africa’s development, with energy being crucial. Brian Kamanzi critiques prevailing neoliberal ‘solutions’, urging for unified climate finance and development planning for energy sovereignty.

Nicholas Mwangi writes about the President Ruto’s failed tax hikes in Kenya and #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests, while highlighting the country’s historical and ongoing resistance against imperialism.