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Army Brought in to Aid Illegal Evictions in South Africa, Several Left Homeless Amid Lockdown
04 Apr 2020
The Azania shack dwellers’ settlement of Abahlali baseMjondolo in Durban, was attacked by agents hired by the eThekwini municipality authorities on April 2. 15 shacks were demolished, leaving several…
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As South Africa Locks Down, the Homeless Left Most Vulnerable
30 Mar 2020
Soon after the lockdown began in South Africa, security forces patrolling the streets of Johannesburg were seen chasing homeless people with batons. Later in the afternoon, eight shacks were…
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Egyptian Government May be Concealing Extent of COVID-19 Spread in Army
28 Mar 2020
While official figures from the health ministry state 456 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country as of March 26, there may be at least 550 cases in the Egyptian army alone, say activists.
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3,000 Workers in South Africa’s Mining and Smelting Sector May Lose Their Jobs
27 Jan 2020
Samancor Chrome Limited has cited operational reasons for preparing to retrench nearly 3,000 employees. Workers organized by the National Metalworkers Union of South Africa (NUMSA) are preparing to…
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Following Mutiny by Al-Bashir Loyalists, Sudan Appoints New Intelligence Chief
22 Jan 2020
The armed mutiny by military personnel lasted for 15 hours and put into evidence the delicate security situation in the country
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The Crisis of South Africa’s Energy Company and Unions’ Plan to Save it
17 Jan 2020
Union’s solution to the crisis in Eskom is a reversal of the government’s policy of decommissioning Eskom’s power production units and outsourcing the energy requirement to private companies
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End to Sudan’s Civil War May Hinge on Formation of Legislative Council
13 Jan 2020
After the violence in West Darfur which left over 50 dead, Sudan’s civilian forces are pushing for the formation of a legislative council which can revoke the immunity to military generals
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Darfur Peace Process Suffers a Jolt Following Violent Clash
02 Jan 2020
Peace negotiations between Sudan’s government and armed groups was halted after a clash in West Darfur that saw the death of eight people and left several others injured. Many have gone missing
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For the Workers, a World to Win
31 Dec 2019
The year 2019 saw labor actions take place at a historic scale as workers not only fought for better working conditions and wages but for a better future for their countries and the entire world.
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Thousands Take to the Streets in Sudan, Demand Civilian Govt, End to Armed Conflict
27 Dec 2019
On December 25, thousands took to the streets on the anniversary of a massive march organized by the Sudanese Professionals Association seeking the resignation of then president Omar al-Bashir