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Free Speech Movement Day: A Reflection
The Free Speech Movement, born 61 years ago this week at the University of California-Berkeley, symbolised a student-led struggle against state repression.
The Free Speech Movement, born 61 years ago this week at the University of California-Berkeley, symbolised a student-led struggle against state repression.
October 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Free Speech Movement Day: A Reflection
The Free Speech Movement, born 61 years ago this week at the University of California-Berkeley, symbolised a student-led struggle against state repression.
The Free Speech Movement, born 61 years ago this week at the University of California-Berkeley, symbolised a student-led struggle against state repression.
Nat Turner was one of the most significant figures in the struggle against US slavery. Born on a Virginia plantation on 2 October 1800 and executed on 11 November 1831 after leading the most sustained slave revolt in US history,
October 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Nat Turner was one of the most significant figures in the struggle against US slavery. Born on a Virginia plantation on 2 October 1800 and executed on 11 November 1831 after leading the most sustained slave revolt in US history,
Did you know that Guinea was the only French colony in the mid-20th century to contest continued French control?
This week, Guinea is celebrating 67 years of independence from French colonial rule, which officially ended on 2 October 1958.
This week, Guinea is celebrating 67 years of independence from French colonial rule, which officially ended on 2 October 1958.
October 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Did you know that Guinea was the only French colony in the mid-20th century to contest continued French control?
This week, Guinea is celebrating 67 years of independence from French colonial rule, which officially ended on 2 October 1958.
This week, Guinea is celebrating 67 years of independence from French colonial rule, which officially ended on 2 October 1958.
Malema Defiant After Gun Conviction
“Going to prison or death is a badge of honour.” This was Malema’s rallying call. Unfazed by a conviction on October 1 in South Africa for possession and discharge of a firearm in public during a 2018 rally celebrating his party’s fifth anniversary.
“Going to prison or death is a badge of honour.” This was Malema’s rallying call. Unfazed by a conviction on October 1 in South Africa for possession and discharge of a firearm in public during a 2018 rally celebrating his party’s fifth anniversary.
October 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Malema Defiant After Gun Conviction
“Going to prison or death is a badge of honour.” This was Malema’s rallying call. Unfazed by a conviction on October 1 in South Africa for possession and discharge of a firearm in public during a 2018 rally celebrating his party’s fifth anniversary.
“Going to prison or death is a badge of honour.” This was Malema’s rallying call. Unfazed by a conviction on October 1 in South Africa for possession and discharge of a firearm in public during a 2018 rally celebrating his party’s fifth anniversary.
Should Nigeria celebrate “independence” or should Nigerians celebrate themselves? Nigeria gained independence on this day in 1960, but six decades later, the promise of sociopolitical and economic freedom remains unfulfilled.
October 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Should Nigeria celebrate “independence” or should Nigerians celebrate themselves? Nigeria gained independence on this day in 1960, but six decades later, the promise of sociopolitical and economic freedom remains unfulfilled.
Rest in Power, Assata Shakur
Many worldwide have been mourning exiled political activist Assata Shakur (1947-2025), who passed away on 25 September 2025 in Havana, Cuba.
Many worldwide have been mourning exiled political activist Assata Shakur (1947-2025), who passed away on 25 September 2025 in Havana, Cuba.
October 2, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Rest in Power, Assata Shakur
Many worldwide have been mourning exiled political activist Assata Shakur (1947-2025), who passed away on 25 September 2025 in Havana, Cuba.
Many worldwide have been mourning exiled political activist Assata Shakur (1947-2025), who passed away on 25 September 2025 in Havana, Cuba.
TREVOR NOAH CELEBRATES NIGERIANS
Today, Nigeria marks 65 years of independence from British colonial rule, which officially ended on 1 October 1960.
However, negative stereotypes about Nigerians have spread globally, becoming fodder for comedy and social media content.
Today, Nigeria marks 65 years of independence from British colonial rule, which officially ended on 1 October 1960.
However, negative stereotypes about Nigerians have spread globally, becoming fodder for comedy and social media content.
October 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
TREVOR NOAH CELEBRATES NIGERIANS
Today, Nigeria marks 65 years of independence from British colonial rule, which officially ended on 1 October 1960.
However, negative stereotypes about Nigerians have spread globally, becoming fodder for comedy and social media content.
Today, Nigeria marks 65 years of independence from British colonial rule, which officially ended on 1 October 1960.
However, negative stereotypes about Nigerians have spread globally, becoming fodder for comedy and social media content.