What is fascism?
Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian political ideology and movement that emerged in early 20th-century Europe, particularly in Italy under Benito Mussolini and later in Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler. The term “fascism” is derived from the Italian word fascio, meaning a bundle or group, symbolizing strength through unity. It is characterized by its emphasis on nationalism, dictatorial power, suppression of dissent, and the merging of state and corporate interests. Historical Origins and Development Emergence in Italy (1919–1922) Fascism first appeared in Italy after World War I. Economic instability, fear of socialism, and dissatisfaction with the Treaty of Versailles fueled Benito Mussolini’s rise. Mussolini established the National Fascist Party in 1921 and seized power in 1922 after the “March on Rome. “Rise of Nazism in Germany (1933–1945) Adolf Hitler adapted fascism into Nazism, emphasizing Aryan racial supremacy and anti-Semitism. The Treaty of Versailles, economic depression, and widespread unemployment created fertile ground…
AFRICA DREAMS BIG.
There are no African-controlled military bases in Europe or America. Yet, the United States and Europe maintain numerous military bases across Africa. A continent of over a billion people, with hundreds of millions of hectares of arable land and trillions of dollars’ worth of natural resources, does not have a single military base in the West. This is part of the reason why NATO, backed by the Obama-led administration, orchestrated the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi. Gaddafi was on the verge of transforming Africa into one of the most powerful continents in the world — with a unified currency, a continental army, borderless trade, and a strong, unified military. These efforts threatened to elevate Africa into a global superpower. They saw his vision and launched covert operations to destroy it. Obama and his co-conspirators branded Gaddafi a dictator, turned his people against him, and eventually had him killed. Libya — once…
Be Informed.
Food Systems are Political. So is Justice. Proud to be part of the Kenya National Food Systems Summit 2025, happening at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. As we foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusion in building resilient food systems, we must also address structural inequalities that affect access to food, land, and resources. An antifascist future is one where food sovereignty, ecological justice, and people’s rights take center stage. _*Article by Ms Carol Moko.*_ #FoodSystemsSummit #Antifascism #ClimateJustice #FoodJustice #SustainableAgriculture #YouthVoices #FoodIsARight
DE DOLLARIZATION
The People’s Bank of China suddenly announced that the digital RMB (Renminbi, Chinese Yuan) cross-border settlement system will be fully connected to the ten ASEAN countries and six Middle Eastern countries, which means that 38% of the world’s trade volume will bypass the SWIFT system dominated by the US dollar and directly enter the “digital RMB moment”. This financial game, which The Economist called the “Bretton Woods System 2.0 Outpost Battle”, is rewriting the underlying code of the global economy with blockchain technology. While the SWIFT system is still struggling with the 3-5 day delay in cross-border payments, the digital currency bridge developed by China has compressed the clearing speed to 7 seconds. In the first test between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi, a company paid a Middle Eastern supplier through digital RMB. The funds no longer went through six intermediary banks, but were received in real time through a…
HANDS OFF PALESTINE! – GLOBAL STRIKE FOR GAZA.
Global Resistance for Peace and Justice fully supports the call to participate in the global strike, 7 April 2025. We are in solidarity with and wholeheartedly support the statement issued by our comrades from the Jordanian Popular Front on 6 April 2025: Masses of our proud people: We call on you to stop work and succeed in the general strike tomorrow, Monday 7/4/2025, in solidarity with the Palestinian Arab people who are subjected to a war of extermination and ethnic cleansing by the Zionist enemy and with the support and participation of the United States, and to confront the imperialist-Zionist projects that aim to liquidate the Palestinian cause and violate Jordanian national sovereignty. We strongly condemn the Arab silence on the massacres committed daily against the Palestinian people, and call on the masses of our people to rise up to face the real dangers targeting the Arab world in general.…
Double standards and a European tour?
If your country is hosting Netanyahu, make sure he is met with the truth. While the International Criminal Court seeks justice, EU leaders are helping to shield those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.This week, Viktor Orbán is hosting Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest—despite the ICC’s arrest warrant for his alleged war crimes, including starvation as a method of warfare, and crimes against humanity such as murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts committed during Israel’s war on Gaza.Yet Netanyahu isn’t just being welcomed in Hungary. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, and Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič have all met with Netanyahu or other Israeli officials. Meanwhile, Germany and Poland have signaled they will disregard the ICC’s arrest warrant, following Orbán’s example.Supporting the ICC is not about politics—it’s about upholding international law and human rights. No leader should be above the law. Silence in the…
This is what Neocolonialism looks like in the 21st century~ farmers treated like criminals for protecting indigenous seeds. Corporate-backed seed laws are modern tools of domination, forcing dependency and killing sovereignty. From stolen land to stolen seeds ,the struggle continues. Resist. Reclaim. Replant. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 Article by ~~ Carol Moko #Neocolonialism #SeedSovereignty #FoodIsFreedom #FarmersNotCriminals#AntiFascistKenya
TODAY, WE REMEMBER MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed while standing on a hotel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee. The assassination of the 39-year-old preacher shocked the country, sparking social upheaval from coast to coast in an already turbulent time. “At least a hundred cities erupted in the days and weeks after,” Historian Elizabeth Hinton told American Experience. “Martin Luther King, the king of love, the king of nonviolence and peace, for him to get assassinated really made the entire future of Black Americans seem as uncertain as ever.” “How long? Not long!” 60 years ago today, at the culmination of the #Selma to #Montgomery marches to protest for the removal of the discriminatory, racially motivated barriers to Black people exercising the right to vote, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr gave this speech on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. “We are not…
FREE MAHMOUD KHALIL💪
Academic freedom is under attack — from the U.S. to the EU.Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian scholar and activist, has been unjustly detained by ICE after years of advocating for Palestinian rights. A former graduate student at Columbia University, Khalil was at the forefront of pro-Palestinian activism, including the 2024 protests calling for justice for Gaza. Instead of being recognised for his activism and scholarly work, he now faces detention and the looming threat of deportation.This is not an isolated incident. Across the U.S. and the EU, the right to stand for the Palestinian cause is witnessing a crack down. Student activists who dare to challenge the status quo are being silenced, surveilled, and even arrested. In many EU countries, the right to express solidarity with Palestine is under increasing scrutiny, with scholars and students facing repression for their political beliefs. Universities should be bastions of free thought and critical discussion,…
STATEMENT IN DEFENSE OF PALESTINE’S RIGHT TO LIBERATION
Comrades in struggle, As the people of Palestine mark Al Quds Day—a global call to defend Jerusalemand resist Zionist apartheid—the Anti-Fascist International Kenya Chapter stands in unwavering solidarity with their unrelenting struggle for liberation. This day, born from the courage of Imam Khomeini’s vision, is a beacon of defiance against imperialism, settler-colonialism, and the fascist forces that seek to erase Palestine’s existence. We salute the Palestinian people, who endure daily violence, displacement, and occupation yet remain steadfast in their resistance. The Israeli regime’s relent-less aggression—its apartheid walls, illegal settlements, and genocidal attacks—is a stark reminder of the imperialist machinery that sustains oppression worldwide. From the streets of Gaza to the villages of the West Bank, Palestine’s fight is not just a national struggle but a global revolutionary imperative against systems that profit from bloodshed and dispossession. We condemn:1. Zionist apartheid and its U.S.-backed militarization, which weaponizes terror to maintain dominance.2.…
CHINA REJECTS US “TARIFF WAR” ON VENEZUELA.
VenezuelanalysisDonate“We urge the United States to cease its interference in Venezuela’s internal affairs and to abolish the unlawful unilateral sanctions imposed on the country. […] There are no winners in a trade or tariff war,” stated Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry, during a regular news conference on Tuesday. Jiakun emphasized that Washington has “long exploited” unilateral sanctions and what he termed “long-arm jurisdiction” to target other nations, calling on the US to lift its coercive measures on Venezuela. He added that the tariffs would have detrimental effects on US businesses and consumers. Recently, China, México and Canada were likewise targets of US import tariffs. Similarly, México’s Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the tariff measure, noting that economic sanctions and blockades primarily harm citizens rather than governments. In a social media post, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel criticized Washington for its ongoing efforts to “economically asphyxiate” the Venezuelan people.…