Africa

1912 – 1943 / African liberation movement / Anti-Imperialism / Battles / Biographies and Obituaries / Cuito Cuanavale / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / Pan Africanism / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

100 Years Feliz Cumpleaños Comandante Fidel Castro

100 Years Feliz Cumpleaños Comandante Fidel Castro On this day, 13 August 1926, 100 years ago, Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born in Biran, Cuba, a son of a wealthy…

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August 13, 2026

1994 – Beyond / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Pan Africanism / Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU)

South Sudan Recognised as the 54th Sovereign State in Africa

South Sudan Recognised as the 54th Sovereign State in Africa Fifteen years ago, on 9 July 2011, the new state of South Sudan gained its independence from the Sudan. After…

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July 10, 2026

1943-1960 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Biographies and Obituaries / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism / SA Liberation Struggle

African Giant Pixley ka Isaka Seme Passes On

African Giant Pixley ka Isaka Seme Passes On Seventy-five years ago, on 7 June 1951, a colossal figure in the anti-colonial struggle and founder of the African National Congress (ANC),…

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June 7, 2026

1943-1960 / African liberation movement / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / Battles / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s)

People’s Victory at Dien Bien Phu: 7 May 1954

People’s Victory at Dien Bien Phu: 7 May 1954 From 13 March to 7 May 1954, the Battle of Dien Bien Phu occurred, resulting in a decisive victory for the…

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May 7, 2026

1964-1967 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Front Line States / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / Pan Africanism

The United Republic of Tanzania is Born: A Beacon of the African Revolution

The United Republic of Tanzania is Born: A Beacon of the African Revolution On 26 April 1964, the United Republic of Tanzania (Kiswahili: Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania) was established…

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April 26, 2026

1990 – 1994 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Battles / Biographies and Obituaries / Cross-Border Raids / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Mdala Oliver Reginald Tambo Passes On

Mdala Oliver Reginald Tambo Passes On On this day, 24 April 1993, after suffering complications following a stroke, Oliver Tambo passed on at the age of 75. His death came…

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April 23, 2026

1969-1974 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / National Trade Union Leaders / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Lenin the Liberator: 22 April 1870

Lenin the Liberator: 22 April 1870 On 22 April 1970, the underground organisation of the South African Communist Party – SACP – carried out a nationwide, illegal distribution of educational…

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April 21, 2026

1969-1974 / African liberation movement / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / SA Liberation Struggle / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s)

Boycott All SA Racist Sports: UN Special Committee on Apartheid

Boycott All SA Racist Sports: UN Special Committee on Apartheid (Amended version of the Editorial Notes, “S.A. Racialism and World Sport”, The African Communist, No. 42, Third Quarter 1970). On…

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April 14, 2026

1994 – Beyond / African liberation movement / Anti-Imperialism / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism

Julius Nyerere: Enhance Our Capacity as Africa to Develop If We Work Together

Julius Nyerere: Enhance Our Capacity as Africa to Develop If We Work Together (Extracts from a Speech by the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere to Parliament Members of South Africa,…

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April 13, 2026

1961-1964 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Pan Africanism / Sanctions

Independent Africa’s Ferocious Stance Against Apartheid Colonialism

Independent Africa’s Ferocious Stance Against Apartheid Colonialism Sixty-five years ago, on 11 April 1961, Nigeria officially imposed a total trade boycott and strict economic sanctions on South Africa to oppose…

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April 11, 2026