Why Court Fees Kill Black Wealth and Economic Mobility
Explore how administrative court fees and legal debt perpetuate the racial wealth gap, acting as a structural barrier to Black economic mobility and wealth.
Will the Court Erase Black Votes in Louisiana?
Legal experts and Black lawmakers are sounding the alarm today as the Supreme Court considers Louisiana v. Callais. The case could potentially gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Why Is Zambia Trading Copper for Life-Saving HIV Medicine?
A leaked US memo suggests withholding HIV funding from Zambia unless given access to copper and cobalt mines, raising concerns of biomedical imperialism.
Historic Justice: Belgian Diplomat Faces Trial for Lumumba Murder
A Belgian court ruled today that a former diplomat must stand trial for his alleged role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba.
Why the Maiduguri Bombings Threaten Nigerian National Security
Analysis of the 2026 Maiduguri bombings and their impact on Nigerian security. Learn about the JAS vs ISWAP turf war and the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Why Alabama Spared a Black Man From Death Row At Last Minute
Explore the case of Sonny Burton, a 75-year-old Black man spared from execution in Alabama, and the legal battle over the state’s harsh capital punishment laws.
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- Why the Global South Cobalt Scramble Threatens African Sovereignty April 7, 2026Explore the 'New Scramble for Africa' as global powers fight for cobalt and lithium, and how African nations are resisting to protect their resource sovereignty. The post Why the Global South Cobalt Scramble Threatens African Sovereignty first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer
- Will HUD Housing Protections Stop Systemic Black Homelessness? April 7, 2026An appeals court blocked federal housing rules that would have added barriers for low-income Black families, preserving the "Housing First" model and Fair Housing Act. The post Will HUD Housing Protections Stop Systemic Black Homelessness? first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer