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The Soumoud Convoy Returns: A Beacon of Resistance, a Testament to Unity and a Time to Reorganise

At the break of dawn on June 19th, the Soumoud Convoy crossed the border back into Tunisia from Libya. It was more than just a return—it was a homecoming charged with revolutionary spirit. The convoy, the last remaining pillar of…

India: Why ARE 25 Crore Trade Union Workers Adopting the Strike Path?

Exempting the essential services- like hospitals, pharmacies, airports, and metro rail etc, on call of 10 central trade unions, over 25 crore workers across India adopted the path of strike to raise their voice and grievances against the adamant attitude…

When Aid Kills: BRICS Confront the Lethal ‘Humanitarian Assistance’ Model in Gaza

The Ethical Bar Shifts: BRICS as an International Turning Point It was no ordinary summit. The BRICS’ statement in Rio de Janeiro on July 7, 2025, was not only forceful—it was unprecedented. For the first time, a bloc of major…

Cherif Mellal and JSK: The Silent Struggle Against Political Control in Algeria

The case of Cherif Mellal, the former president of the JS Kabylie football club (JSK), perfectly embodies the repression of dissenting voices in Algeria. Beyond his role as a sports leader, Mellal became a figure of opposition against political interference…

Reimagining the Global Financial Architecture: UN NGO Committee Side Event Sparks Urgent Call for Inclusive Reform

At the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD) in Sevilla, Spain, July 2, 2025, the NGO Committee on FfD hosted a pivotal side event titled “Reimagining the Global Financial Architecture”, gathering high-level representatives and grassroots leaders…

Black Alliance for Peace Launches Petition Drive Calling on the U.S. and Israel to be Excluded from All International Sporting Events for Crimes Against Humanity and Domestic Repression

June 30, 2025 – The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) calls for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to withdraw the invitations for the United States to host the World Cup in 2026…

Southern cooperation, myth and redemption

Between October 12, 1492, and the end of the second millennium, Western expansionism had a major influence on the global community. European empires, which originated in countries poor in raw materials, developed a system for finding natural resources elsewhere that…

Women in Humanitarian Movements: The July Mass Uprising and Their Current Standing

by Rita Bhowmick, Dhaka Bureau, edited by Sharmin Rahman & Sheikh Arif (panel editor of Pressenza Dhaka Bureau) Women from all walks of life have historically played a crucial role in humanitarian movements, whether political, social, educational, or cultural. Their…

Launch of the 2nd International Decade for People of African Descent in the Asia Pacific Region

How many African diaspora communities live in Asia and the Pacific region? An official UN document states that there are no official statistics available on the demography of people of African descent living in Asia and the Pacific region. However,…

Ethiopians in Korea Holds a Press Conference: The “Congratulatory Letter to New President Lee Jae-myung”

On the 22nd of June 2025, Ethiopians in Korea organized and had an event in Seoul delivering a congratulatory letter to the newly elected Korean president. The event, the press conference was held in front of the Presidential office, 22 Itaewon-ro,…

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