When we say U.S. Out of Africa, it’s important to keep in mind all of the U.S. allies and proxies that operate in Africa. This includes Israel and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is a political and economic alliance of six countries in the Arabian Peninsula: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Qatar played a prominent role in taking down the Libyan Jamahiriya, and Israel currently shows strong support for Paul Kagame’s murderous Rwandan Patriotic Front and its crimes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and elsewhere. Israel also trains African security forces to control and terrorize African people on the continent, just like they train U.S. security forces to control and terrorize African people in the U.S. through the Deadly Exchange.
These are just a few examples that demonstrate the ways that Israel and the countries of the GCC are expanding their influence on the African continent through increased political, economic and security relations with African states. They also further the interests of the U.S. and global capitalist imperialism. We must stay informed and speak out against these developments since the struggle against AFRICOM is part of a broader struggle against imperialism in Africa.
AFRICOM & Human Rights in Africa Webinar
World Beyond War – December 4, 2020
This webinar included first-hand reports from WILPF women describing what effects AFRICOM is having on their respective nations and BAP CC member Margaret Kimberley.
Netfa Freeman, Organizer in Pan-African Community Action (PACA) and the Black Alliance for Peace
Episteme Club – December 17, 2020
Netfa Freeman discussed and answered questions on community control of the police, shut down AFRICOM, & decolonization for Virginia Community College’s Episteme Club.
‘There Won’t Be Snow in Africa This Christmas’ – But There Will Be US-Enabled War Crimes
By Danny Sjursen – December 24, 2020
This article explores a U.S. AFRICOM Angle to Tigray, Ethiopia, and Uncle Sam’s role on Africa’s Horn.
By Brett Wilkins – December 25, 2020
The move comes two weeks after the U.S. became the first country to recognize Morocco's claim of sovereignty in the illegally occupied territory.
Uganda: Facing Possible U.S. Sanctions, Dictator Museveni Installs His Son as Military Chief
By Kakwenza Rukirabashaija – December 16, 2020
Museveni appointed his son as the leader of a military force in an attempt to repress dissent as the presidential election approaches. The U.S. has typically been an ally, but they are threatening sanctions.
By Irik Robinson – December 11, 2020
The term “looting” accurately reflects the capitalist imperialist domination and devastation of the Congo by the U.S. and its allies.
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