Sunday, June 15, 2025

Tag: Africa

‘Effective immediately’ – a reversal of Obama-era elephant trophy import ban

The Fish and Wildlife Service recently reversed the ban on elephant trophy imports following a decision made by Washington, D.C. Circuit Court, which "found fault" with the initial ban.

Racism, propaganda and wars

Let’s recognize that wars are rooted in white supremacist and racist ideology that believes only certain people deserve to control their destinies.

Drones now protecting African elephants thanks to American businessman’s funding prowess

“We are very grateful that many African governments are leading the way by allowing our drones to fly.”

Africa: The next global economic frontier?

This vividly shows that the wealth of Africa is in the hands of the exploiting non-producing class which takes advantage of the exploited producing class.

America’s war-fighting footprint in Africa

Secret U.S. military documents reveal a constellation of American military bases across that continent.

Commandos without borders

America’s elite troops partner with African forces but pursue U.S. aims.

Climate change forced over 1 million Africans from their homes in...

Disasters triggered by rapid-onset natural hazards affected 33 African countries last year.

Africa and the Paris Agreement: Which Way Forward?

While some African countries are among the 86 Parties that had ratified the Agreement by Oct. 27, an analysis revealed that most African NDCs are vague in their adaptation and mitigation aspirations.

Mission Impossible

Keeping Track of U.S. Special Ops in Africa.

‘Great Elephant Census’ Shows Catastrophic Decline in Africa

"Forest elephant populations are already known to be decreasing at alarming rates and now the Great Elephant Census has revealed that savannah elephants are in the same boat."

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American Spring? How nonviolent protest in the US is accelerating

We do know that protests against ICE raids have been intensifying around the country for months, alongside protests opposing perceived power-grabs by the Trump administration.

Trump signs Congressional Review Act, reverses three California clean vehicle programs

California plans to challenge the resolutions through legal action.

Senator tackled and cuffed at DHS press event in LA as Trump-era immigration crackdown...

Sen. Alex Padilla was violently removed and handcuffed while attempting to question DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, drawing widespread condemnation and fueling fears of growing authoritarianism.

Rethinking climate action: A new guideline for planetary health

A new framework for planetary health reveals that our Industrial Age mindset—not human needs—is the real driver of environmental collapse.

Factory farms and the next pandemic: How industrial animal agriculture fuels global health threats

Zoonotic diseases linked to factory farming raise pandemic risks, but food tech innovations offer a safer alternative.