Many Africans Reject Washington’s Position on Ukraine Crisis

“A debate on March 2 over a resolution to essentially condemn and apportion exclusive blame on Moscow for the current military situation, was voted on by 141 UN representatives out of 191. 35 countries abstained from the vote including 17 member-states of the African Union (AU).”

Many Africans Reject Washington’s Position on Ukraine Crisis

Conference Declaration: Pan-African Conference Against Israeli Apartheid In Senegal

“We demand that our governments, Regional Economic Communities and the African Union:

• Revoke Israel’s accreditation to the AU;

• Recognise Israel as an apartheid state and ensure that there is international justice for the crime against humanity of apartheid lobby;

• Lobby for the reactivation of the UN’s anti-apartheid mechanisms;

• Immediately end the purchases of all Israeli military and surveillance technology;

• End agri-business and water projects with Israeli companies;

• End diplomatic relations with Israel;

And thereby lead the way to isolating Israel globally, just as apartheid South Africa was isolated. “

Conference Declaration: Pan-African Conference against Israeli Apartheid in Senegal

Twitter is censoring reporting on Ukrainian Nazis on the pretext of “abusive behavior”

Please be careful and aware of what’s going on in the West re: censorship of anti-imperialist narratives rn y’all. It’s scary but we look away at our own peril. Accounts and perspectives that do not follow the US-NATO line are being targeted. Please tell your people and challenge this shit, challenge war and strive for peace. xo

https://asawinstanley.substack.com/p/twitter-is-censoring-reporting-on

Jacqueline Creft Collection

“This collection of photographs, pamphlets, educational material, newspapers and other documents was assembled by Chris Searle during his involvement in the Grenadian Revolution 1979-83. The originals are currently held in the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, South London.”

“It is dedicated to the memory of Jacqueline Creft, one of the leaders of the New Jewel Movement and Minister of Education in the People’s Revolutionary Government from 1980 to 1983.”

The Collection

Evo Morales launches global campaign to “eliminate” NATO

“NATO is a danger to world peace, to security, so we are in the task of how to reach agreements with social movements, not only in Latin America, but in all continents, to eliminate it. If nothing is done against NATO, it will become a permanent threat to humanity.”

https://en.ultimasnoticias.com.ve/news/world/evo-morales-launches-global-campaign-to-eliminate-nato/

Who Is Zilo Groove?

I became aware of the music of Zilo Groove in one of the most inauspicious places in the world: my twitter mentions. The message promoting his music looked like spam; indeed, it appears he had been spamming various twitter accounts to promote his albums.

Phishing scam or guerrilla marketing? There was only one way to find out. I bless my stars that I decided to click. I was introduced to “Afro Sal-Soul,” a musical genre that Zilo Groove claims to have created, combining “hip-hop, African music, Afrobeat, salsa, jazz, dance and electronic music.”

You would be within your rights to be skeptical, but the music speaks for itself. The “I Love My African” music video reflects Zilo’s musical roots in both Douala, Cameroon and New York City, USA. You either love or hate the DIY spirit that Zilo exudes.

My favorite track by Zilo Groove is probably Venez Danser, a groovy and emotional number.

Finally, there are his more experimental/electronic albums. House and Techno Scrolls has a track called “Fidel Castro Techno Blues” which, going on just the title alone, is amazing. Also worth mentioning is the album Just Horns, Bass, and Drums which is true to its name. The opening track to that album is a spacey tune called “Pregnant in Red,” also an amazing title.

As I’m writing this little review, I’m realizing that I’ve listened to a lot of these albums now! Zilo Groove’s music is not for everyone, as he can be a little goofy at times and the production feels spotty. Despite that, there is a buoyancy and real musical talent that keeps me coming back to these songs. Perhaps you will enjoy this under-rated (or not rated at all) artist and his message of love and grooviness.