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Workers' internationalism in action

Paul Martial — 2026-10-15T10:48:09Z

The struggle for the rights of Kenyan workers at the French multinational digital services company is being organised from Nairobi to Paris.

- IVP621 - October 2026 / France, Trade unions/workplace organizing, Kenya

Constitutional tampering in DRC

Paul Martial — 2026-09-16T07:50:36Z

Officially, the second and final term of Félix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ends at the end of 2028. But the latter, in several of his statements, has said he is ready to run for a third term if “the people want it”. The opposition is calling for a large demonstration on 15 September 2026 against a third term for Tshisekedi, who is retaliating with a tailor-made national dialogue.

- IVP620 - September 2026 / Democratic Republic of Congo

Trump approves militia law in Libya

Paul Martial — 2026-09-04T15:35:56Z

“The United States is playing the role of sponsor to establish peace between gangs, while removing the prospect of Libyans deciding the future of their country themselves by profoundly renewing the political offer.”

- IVP620 - September 2026 / United States (USA)

Who is responsible for xenophobia in South Africa?

Paul Martial — 2026-08-19T07:27:51Z

If the outpouring of hatred against foreign nationals in South Africa is part of a catastrophic social context, it is also encouraged by crooked politicians. On 30 June 2026, 300 demonstrations were organized across South Africa to demand the departure of migrants.

- IVP619 - August 2026 / South Africa, Racism and Islamophobia

Resisting “green capitalism” in Kenya

Paul Martial — 2026-07-08T10:30:23Z

“Carbon credits enable multinationals to offset their carbon dioxide emissions by funding environmental projects. In Kenya, the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) specialises in this type of activity. It manages ‘conservancies', i.e. areas set aside for this purpose.”

- IVP618 - July 2026 / Ecology and the Environment, Kenya

50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising

Paul Martial — 2026-06-26T10:34:47Z

The 1976 Soweto uprising sparked a resurgence of militancy and helped to undermine apartheid in South Africa.

- IVP617 - June 2026 / South Africa, Racism and Islamophobia, Protest movements

How to deal with illegitimate debt in Senegal?

Paul Martial — 2026-06-24T20:58:59Z

Faced with abysmal levels of debt, Senegal's leaders are divided on the measures to be adopted, although in both orientations, the consequences for the populations are harmful.

- IVP617 - June 2026 / Senegal, Debt

France arms the war in Sudan

Paul Martial — 2026-05-31T12:09:05Z

A sophisticated French weapons system is being used in the conflict in Sudan, exposing the French government's violations of arms sales conventions.

- IVP616 - May 2026 / France, Sudan

Dark clouds over Ethiopia

Paul Martial — 2026-05-29T09:25:48Z

Once again, a threat of civil war hangs over Ethiopia, opposing different factions to the detriment of the already badly wounded peoples.

- IVP616 - May 2026 / Ethiopia

Anti-foreigner sentiment is on the rise in South Africa

Paul Martial — 2026-05-16T04:18:23Z

Xenophobic riots are intensifying. They are fuelled by the economic and social crisis, but also by the actions of politicians.

- IVP616 - May 2026 / South Africa, Racism and Islamophobia