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News and analyses from parties and movements worldwide

Since we are listening to muted voices, what about little Nahel's voice? The 14-year-old passenger sitting next to him in the car related that Nahel's last words like George Floyd were for his mother: "Say goodby to Mama and grandma. He shot me."

Thunder on the labor front

A planet haunted by democratic upheavals

Amilcar Cabral was assasinated 50 years ago. His influence stretched far beyond the Portuguese colonies, profoundly influencing the political struggle in South Africa, past and present.

A movement led by Amílcar Cabral fought against Portuguese rule in Guinea-Bissau and won independence against seemingly overwhelming odds. It also contributed to the end of white-settler rule in Southern Africa and the democratic revolution in Portugal itself.

The war continues — as the fight for democracy and equality deepens and broadens

Long takes on Iran and Haiti, and the drive for popular democracy in Africa

Essential workers prepare international strike on Women's Day, and more reports from popular movements and left parties