In November, Álvaro Noboa, the father of Ecuador’s president Daniel Noboa, had a heart attack. He…
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“In war, the first victim is the truth”
Thirty years of economic warfare over raw materials in eastern Congo by Peter Küpfer On 9 November 2024, the Paris Court of Appeal punished a…
The Sustainability Scam: How Self-Interest Ruins Good Ideas
We have laws to ensure children are born into a safe, sustainable, and unpolluted environment. These…
Spain’s Climate Catastrophe – a Glimpse into the Near Future
11 Nov 2024 – In the 35 years since we first protested for action against climate change…
The Power-Shift to the Global South
The Global South is coming, with or–hopefully without–a vengeance. Look at the basic facts in the…
Forests Thrive When Indigenous People Have Legal Stewardship of Their Land
Forests are essential for life on Earth. Because they produce oxygen and help regulate the balance…
China rolls out red carpet for African leaders
BEIJING — September 02, 2024 8:59 AM China rolled out the red carpet on Monday for…
Rwanda’s Stillborn Middle-Income Economy
Rwanda’s Economic Miracle Is a Lie 10 Jul 2024 – On July 15, Rwandan President Paul…
Malawi’s Farmers Face a Precarious Future From Climate Change-Related Storms
According to the 2021 Global Climate Risk Index, Malawi is among the five nations worldwide most…
The Sahel Stands up and the World Must Pay Attention
On July 6 and 7, the leaders of the three main countries in Africa’s Sahel region—just…
Heat Wave Crisis: Developing Nations Bear the Brunt
In April 2024, extreme heat hit South and Southeast Asia, affecting nations like India, the Philippines,…
New World, New Hope: The Struggle for a Free Western Sahara Continues
Life under occupation is a constant struggle. This is continually expressed at the international media conference…
Argentina: Social Pain as Therapy By Marcos Roitman Rosenmann
When social pain is an escape valve to feel pleasure, we are in the presence of…
Regenerating Our Planet, Regenerating Our Health By Prof. Vandana Shiva
22 Apr 2024 – The health of the planet and the health of the people are…
Visit to Bulengo IDP Camps: Addressing the Plight of Twa/Pygmies
On Sunday, April 21, 2024, our team visited two groups at the Bulengo IDP camps near…
From Port-aux-Prince to Africa: Unveiling the Haitian Crisis
22 Mar 2024 – In recent past weeks, the situation in Haiti has drawn international attention…
The Unremarkable Death of Migrants in the Sahara Desert
Sabah, Libya, is an oasis town at the northern edge of the Sahara Desert. To stand…
Why Artificial Intelligence Must Be Stopped Now
Those advocating for artificial intelligence tout the huge benefits of using this technology. For instance, an…
We Need a Plan for the Transition to Renewable Energy
The transition to renewable energy is inevitable given the current climate crisis and the fact that…
Cobalt Red: How Congolese Blood Powers Our Lives
Photo Courtesy of Siddharth Kara Siddarth Kara’s book exposes the exploitation behind the Fourth Industrial Revolution.…
How Wealthy Corporations Use Investment Agreements to Extract Millions from Developing Countries
Anival Tanguila, a Quichua leader from the Corazón del Oriente Community, stands next to decommissioned Perenco…
The Animal Feed Industry’s Impact on the Planet
In some parts of the continental United States, you might drive through a nearly unchanging landscape…
Twenty More Countries Have Applied to Join BRICS
19 Dec 2023 – The BRICS Ambassador at large, Anil Sooklal, has stated that a further 20…
Comparing How the West and China Offer Loans to Developing Countries” by John P. Ruehl.
Established Western economic institutions are facing a formidable challenge from Chinese newcomers, each side offering distinct…