Horn of Africa Leftists

Sep 01 2024 13 ep. 57 mins 389
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Discussing the Horn of Africa regions current events,political philosophy and social/cultural commentary from a Leftist perspective

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There Is No Such Thing as Ethiopian Imperialism

Sep 01 2024 61 mins  
Chapters:(00:00) Introduction and Appreciation for Hood Communists(04:45) Countering the Idea of Ethiopian Imperialism and Colonialism(06:07) The Significance of the Armed Struggle in Eritrea(12:21) Moving Away from Hyper-Nationalism and Chauvinism(30:48) The Anti-Colonial Armed Struggle(34:36) Challenging the Existence Narrative of "Ethiopian Imperialism"(45:22) The Danger

The State of Imperialism In the Horn of Africa

Aug 13 2024 60 mins  
Chapters: 00:00 - The Significance of Black August and the Black Radical Tradition . 02:51 - The Connection Between the Black Radical Tradition and the Struggles in the Horn of Africa 10:34 - Discarding the Fetishization of the Abyssinian Feudal Monarchy 21:17 - The Role of the Black Diaspora in the Horn of Africa 24:01 - Questioning Reformism and Involvement with Code Pink and Amn

The Return Of The Podcast-Update On The 2 Year Hiatus

Apr 03 2024 74 mins  
The Horn of Africa Leftists podcast has been on a hiatus for the past two years, but the social media pages have remained active. The host explains that he stopped recording due to the challenges and attacks he faced for providing a leftist analysis of events in the Horn of Africa. He also reflects on the intention behind using the pronoun 'we' in the podcast and the importance of

Understanding The Sudanese Revolution

Jan 24 2022 72 mins  
Uprising: forces, structures, and possibilities Mahder is currently a PHD student in Political ScienceResearch on the 2019/2020 uprising plus local resistance committee and tea seller unions by engaging Sudanese scholar and activists Historical points and questions.On February 12, 1952, Egypt and BritainHow do you view the issue of Nubians and their struggle in both states? Where

Why Somalia is Ignored and Misunderstood by the Left Now?

Dec 27 2021 70 mins  
Somali freelance journalist Mohamed joins this episode for a critical focus on Somaliahttp://halganmedia.net/https://twitter.com/Free_SomaliweynCan you explain your take on the anti-colonial history of Somalis against various colonial power and how that shaped Somali nationalism from then to now?How do you feel about the influence of Saudi Arabia and sponsorship of the Whabbist/Sal

How The Left Got Ethiopia Wrong Again Part 2

Nov 28 2021 68 mins  
"If we have shortcomings, we are not afraid to have them pointed out and criticized because we serve the people. Anyone, no matter who may point out our shortcomings. If he is right, we will correct them. If what he proposes will benefit the people, we will act upon it."-MaoFEEDBACK These western leftists absolutely need to just keep it at imperialism and stay away from the

How The Left Got Ethiopia Wrong Again

Nov 24 2021 60 mins  
Important episode to consider what does principled anti-imperialist solidarity suppose to look like for the Horn of Africa with critical three points1. Let's examine the left content creators and journalist position as being too pro Abiy/PP due to the sourcing info from the Abyssinian (Amhara region)/PFDJ alliance that is led to the creation of the new diaspora based #NoMore mo

How Cryptocurrency is a New Approach to Re-vitalize Neo-Colonialism in Africa

Jul 20 2021 72 mins  
On this episode, we discuss the latest updates on Ethiopia and Sebs research on via "Blockchain Technology & Coercive Surveillance of the Global South" https://solartsunami.medium.com/blockchain-technology-coercive-surveillance-of-the-global-south-bec05246e749Sebs on Twitter https://twitter.com/RedSeaCactusCryptocurrency Is About Data-Mining Not Economic Liberation w Se

How the Ethiopian mythology is a counter-ideological resistance to the Haitian Revolution

Jul 08 2021 26 mins  
How the late 1800s crated Ethiopian mythology is a counter-ideological resistance to the Haitian RevolutionHaitian Revolution from 1791-1804 vs Abyssinia Adwa in 1896The Haitian revolution put fear & nightmare in European colonial powers not Abyssinia Ask yourself why was Haiti penalize after its revolution & trapped into debts to the French for decades while Abysinnia afte

Tigray,Ethiopian election and Why Are Leftist From the Horn Being Attacked

Jun 29 2021 59 mins  
Recorded before TPLF capturing of Mekelle and ENDF withdrawal Discussed the election in Ethiopia plus Examining the latest statement by HOA PALS and reactions : http://hoapals.org/the-ongoing-war-in-tigray-ethiopia/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/horn-of-africa-leftists/donations