E13: Why Palestine Matters to Africa – with Wesam and a live audience

In this powerful episode recorded with a live audience at MS TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania (a centre established by the administration of Pan-African socialist Julius Nyerere, who famously said “We will stand with Palestine, as we stood against apartheid and colonialism in South Africa”), we sit down with Wesam to learn about the history of Palestinian resistance. We explore the deep-rooted connections between Africa and Palestine. From shared histories of colonization and liberation struggles to the solidarity that continues today, we discuss why Palestine resonates so strongly for Africans. We unpack the political, cultural, and humanitarian dimensions of this bond and ask why the African continent presents a vital voice in the Palestinian cause. Anyone is allowed to use or circulate this podcast for free, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.