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South Africa: The Second Transition – Much ado about nothing?

Category: Africa Published Date Written by Vusumuzi Martin Bhengu in South Africa

There has been much hype around the discussion on the policy document of the African National Congress, titled The Second Transition?: Building a National Democratic Society and the balance of forces in 2012. There has been much discussion around the title of the document rather than its content.

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 July 2012 22:38

What interests lie behind the Sudan-South Sudan conflict?

Category: Africa Published Date Written by Gavin Jackson

Following the declaration of independence by South Sudan – which is dependent on financial and military aid from American imperialism – tensions between Khartoum and Juba have been steadily ramped up over the past year.

Last Updated on Saturday, 21 July 2012 12:49

The Nigerian general strike heralds a revolutionary process – report on days 2, 3, 4 and 5

Category: Africa Published Date Written by Iyabo Ajewole & Oke Ogunde

Nigeria's trade union leaders have suspended the general strike as it was entering its second week. This comes after the government came up with a "compromise"

Last Updated on Monday, 16 January 2012 21:30

Zambia: Strike wave continues, workers on the offensive

Category: Africa Published Date Written by Gavin Jackson

In Zambia the lightening offensive of the workers has thundered on as the strike wave rolled into the New Year, drawing in broader layers of the class and demonstrating the strength of the workers in action.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 19:46

The Nigerian working class once again on the move

Category: Africa Published Date Written by Ola Kazeem

The Nigerian masses are radicalising, the demand for the president to step down is becoming even louder.

Last Updated on Monday, 16 January 2012 21:25