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“We are people of the great river, so we demand access to it,” said Chief Saba, one of 17 BaTonga chiefs / credit: The Chronicle

Why Zimbabwe’s ‘People of the Great River’ Have No Water

Thulani Mpofu May 3, 2023 Thulani Mpofu

After being displaced more than 60 years ago to make way for damming the Zambezi River, the basilwizi people—now known as either the BaTonga or the Korekore—have neither water to drink nor with which to grow crops. Further, they have no easy access to the dam known as Lake Kariba, so they can fish. Thulani Mpofu reports from Zimbabwe.

International Tribunal Raises Awareness on Role of Sanctions in Global South

Julie Varughese April 19, 2023 Julie Varughese

On January 28, the International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, and Coercive Economic Measures launched at the People's Forum in New York City.

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