Is colonialism a thing of the past, right? Something that was en vogue maybe one hundred years ago but has surely gone out of fashion in 2026. Well, it turns out that's not the case. Several European countries, including Spain, France, the UK, and Portugal, have territories they claim in Africa and other parts of the world. Today, instead of using the word 'colony,' they may call these places overseas territories, departments, autonomous cities or islands, but the truth remains the same: these are places in Africa owned by Europe.

In this video, we look at these islands and cities and reflect upon what position Pan-Africanists and anti-imperialists should take in the face of this colonial reality. Some of these places have Indigenous populations living in them. In others, colonial forces killed or forcibly removed entire Indigenous populations. And some of them may not have had an Indigenous population but remain geographically located in Africa. While some of these places are rarely discussed in the media and may not be easily identifiable on a map, during the 1960s and 1970s, they were nonetheless considered part of the project for Pan-African unity.

‎Western intelligence activities in Africa are a threat to the continent's sovereignty and it's time more African leaders called it out.

Burkina Faso's President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has exposed an attempt by Western intelligence agencies to introduce biological weapons into his country, showing a pattern of foreign interference that can no longer be overlooked.
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‎From the illegal 1996 Pfizer drug trial in Kano to concerns over US-funded biological research laboratories in countries such as Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda, Africa has too often been treated as a testing ground rather than an equal partner.
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‎The larger issue is sovereignty. Why do foreign governments continue to involve themselves in African affairs?

Mali Prepares for Possible US Military Action | Africa's Sovereignty Crisis Deepens. United States of Africa
Could the United States carry out military airstrikes in Mali? Recent media reports have sparked widespread debate across Africa and beyond, raising important questions about national sovereignty, regional security, and international diplomacy.

In this report, we examine the growing discussion surrounding reports of a possible U.S. military intervention in Mali. We explore the reactions from Malian officials, the perspectives shared during a public policy discussion, and the broader geopolitical issues affecting the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

This video discusses:

Reports of possible U.S. military airstrikes in Mali
Mali's position on national sovereignty
Security challenges in the Sahel
Regional cooperation within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)
International diplomacy and geopolitical competition
The future of peace and stability in West Africa

This report is intended to inform viewers about an ongoing public discussion. It presents viewpoints expressed in the source material and does not independently verify or endorse those claims.

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