South Africa cannot unproblematically afford to ignore the EFF

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is composed of a bunch of losers and malcontents. The EFF is broke and cannot win elections. Malema, the head of the EFF, is a danger. And so goes the narrative as long as we feel justified in our vilification. Can informed South Africans afford to allow this vilification to unproblematically marginalize the EFF indefinitely?

If the EFF is so bad, why on earth are so many people identifying with or joining it? These perceived malcontent land-grabbing fellows might not be all right in their claims but can they be all wrong in their cause? How has Malema turned their grievances into opportunities? What might happen next if we keep ignoring them? Read full article on News24

THE WEST IN SYRIA: THE MAKING OF DAR AL-HARB AND DAR AS- SALAM

The Western World’s continual use of military actions is dividing the world into two camps: The Dar Al-Harb (land of war) and the Dar As-Salam (land of peace). The Dar Al-Harb represents those countries that are often used for instrumental purposes to achieved particular aims, often Western powers’ aims. In contrast, the Dar As-Salam represents those countries that, whether true or not, are believed to benefit from the continual use of military actions. Another conspiracy theory?–Not this time. Just read to find out. Read more from News24

African conflicts: Why a change is needed in African forces?

On July 29, 2013 a video that depicted a group of supposedly Congo Brazzaville presidential guards stripping naked a group of refugee women from the Democratic Republic of the Congo went viral on social media networks. Despite the gravity of the deed, there was no appropriate response from the country’s authorities.

The only audible but fledgling voice that was raised to condemn this heinous act was that of the president’s wife. This situation, emblematic of a culture of brutality developed by uniformed men in many African countries in the last few decades, requires attention and action. Read full article on News24