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Settler Colonialism in Light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today... (Part 1)
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolution. Originally published in...

Junior Chess Champs Face Off at UB
Botswana Chess Federation will host a national junior championship this weekend to select players for the Africa Junior Chess Championship TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) is set to host the 2025 Botswana Junior Chess...

Veronic Aisha Malack: The Gambian Trailblazer Redefining Women’s Football
- Advertisement - By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh In the sun-drenched streets of Abuko, The Gambia, a young Veronic Aisha Malack chased a football with a defiance that would define her life. Surrounded by brothers and sisters, she kicked up dust on...

17 neighborhood restaurants we can’t live without
There are certain spots that just make a neighborhood itself. Maybe it’s the reliable pick for date night. Maybe it’s the place you go for long, intimate catch ups with old friends. Maybe it’s where you stop by on your way home to eat at the bar...

Settler Colonialism in light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today...
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolutionary violence in return....

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...

74 visa-free destinations Filipinos can visit
Ready to trade your screens for skylines? If your passport's feeling neglected and your feet are itching for an adventure, we’ve got just the ticket — or rather, 74 of them, as per Henley & Partners (H&P) and latest updates (as of July 8, 2025)....

Trinidad and Tobago nationals to pay an extra US$250 for US visa
News Sean Douglas 11 Minutes Ago The US Embassy in Port of Spain. FILE PHOTO - TT nationals, along with other "aliens" under US immigration law, will soon have to pay an extra US$250 (roughly $1,750) on top of their visa fee of US$185, to enter...

‘We haven’t retired yet, but we’ll still go to 12 countries this year’
Justin Leigh is just back from a trip to Spain but is already thinking about his next holiday. He and his wife Katie, 53, describe themselves as semi-retired, fitting in work between trips abroad. Rather than the typical five or six weeks of...

Great Seamanship: Tales from the Golden Globe Race
Solo round the world skipper Tapio Lehtinen has a narrow-miss when sleep deprived on the Golden Globe Race. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from The Last Voyage of Asteria Ten years or so ago I was contacted by a Finnish yachtsman, Tapio...

UNODC report warns of alarming rise in drug use among Moroccan youth, particularly pharmaceuticals and cocaine
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has flagged concerning shifts in drug use patterns in Morocco, particularly among minors, in its 2025 World Drug Report. Based on 2023 data, the report highlights a troubling surge in drug...

Blue Curtain brings free summer concerts back to Princeton
Blue Curtain returns to Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater this July with a free three-concert series. The 2025 season opens on Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m. with a performance by internationally acclaimed trombonist, composer, and bandleader Jimmy...

Reject Western Marxism, defend the socialist countries, and stand with the peoples of the world against imperialism
On Saturday 5 July 2025, Friends of Socialist China hosted – along with the Morning Star, the International Manifesto Group, Critical Theory Workshop and Iskra books – a discussion of Domenico Losurdo’s crucial book, Western Marxism: How it was...

New arts residency program aimed at strengthening ties with Portugal
New Bedford resident Lara Harrington launched Hotel Papel, an arts-focused cultural exchange program connecting the South Coast with the Azores and beyond. The first residency takes place January 23-February 1, 2026, on Faial, focusing on various...
Festival MED 25: Loulé, a City Filled with the Sounds of the World
Loulé cast aside its provincial character and, for three days, became a vibrant musical capital of the world. Around 25,000 people gathered to celebrate another edition of Festival MED, which, in its twenty-first installment, once again proved...

Hidden history on the SouthCoast: Explore these fun walking tours
Walking tours allow you to see hidden gems of history and learn local lore about your hometown that you never knew. They give you the opportunity to wander down memory lane, learn quirky tales, and discover the unique character of your city....

The sounds of summer
{child_byline}By LUZJENNIFER MARTINEZ, LISE BARNETT, and SOFIA BARR, Valley Breeze Staff Writers{/child_byline} If summer days are for sunshine, sand, and splashing around, then summer nights should be dedicated to enjoying the music of some of...

This African Island Nation Is Betting Big on Becoming The Next Global Tech Hub
The following content is created in partnership with Global Group Media on behalf of featured businesses and individuals. It does not reflect the work or opinions of NBC Washington's editorial staff. Click here to learn more about Global Group...

The beautiful African country that's 'heaven on Earth' and a 'literal paradise'
If you are looking for you next holiday destination, then look no further. This African country has an abundance of stunning locations for you to choose from. Cape Verde is an island country and archipelagic state of West Africa, located in the...

Finding Hope at Drag University
Casey Parks/The Washington Post Jazell Barbie Royale, left, a well-known model and drag performer, gives a class on how to dance and perform with Alex Grandstaff (known as Hermes as a drag performer), right, during a weekend session of Drag...