Why Somalia is Ignored and Misunderstood by the Left Now?

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

Release Date: 04/04/2024

Description: Summary: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 maintaining independence and avoiding opportunism. The host discusses the background and purpose of the podcast, which aims to provide a left alternative perspective and agitate for a return to socialist traditions in the Horn of Africa diaspora. He also highlights the decline of the No More Social Media campaign and the rise of Amhara nationalism as a challenge to Abyssinian fundamentalism. The conversation covers various topics related to the Horn of Africa, including the right of regions to defend themselves, the historical grievances of the Amhara region, the legacy of Yohannes and Menelik, the role of the TPLF, the need for a left alternative analysis, and the criticism of certain media outlets and individuals. The speaker emphasizes the importance of a progressive and inclusive approach, the need to address historical grievances, and the ongoing struggle for unity and resolution in the region.Takeaways: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 faced challenges and attacks for providing a leftist analysis of events in the Horn of Africa.The podcast aims to provide a left alternative perspective and agitate for a return to socialist traditions in the Horn of Africa diaspora.The No More Social Media campaign has declined, and Amhara nationalism has emerged as a challenge to Abyssinian fundamentalism. Regions in the Horn of Africa have the right to defend themselves and resist oppression.The Amhara region has historical grievances and has been under subjugation by the TPLF.The TPLF aims to continue the legacy of Yohannes and Menelik under the banner of Tigrinya language.There is a need for a left alternative analysis and persuasion in the Horn of Africa.Certain media outlets and individuals need to be more critical and inclusive in their coverage of the region.The focus should be on resolving historical grievances and moving towards unity and progressive change.TitlesMaintaining Independence and Avoiding OpportunismA Left Alternative Perspective for the Horn of Africa Diaspora The Role of the TPLFThe Legacy of Yohannes and MenelikChapters:00:00The Hiatus and Challenges03:15Reflecting and Reviewing07:22Transparency and Criticism13:51Agitating for Change28:34The Decline of the No More Movement33:23The Rise of Amhara Nationalism38:09The Right of Regions to Defend Themselves39:06Historical Grievances of the Amhara Region40:31The Legacy of Yohannes and Menelik41:55The Role of the TPLF46:45The Need for a Left Alternative Analysis51:25Criticism of Media Outlets and Individuals01:05:06Moving Towards Unity and Progressive ChangeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/horn-of-africa-leftists/donations

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Introduction Episode

Release Date: 11/12/2020

Description: Horn of Africa LeftistsMy name is Filmon Zerai and this Horn of Africa Leftist intro episodeI will explain what listeners should expect and the aim of the podcast overallThis podcast comes out of a need to fill a missing void with the current discourse online and overall how the social/political commentary is consumed and understood with regards to the Horn of Africa the region and each stateThis podcast also comes after realizing this observation on the state of the diaspora and overall the region political consciousnessWe see in the diaspora many academics who study radical/commie social movements or philosophy but their politics is liberal and does not radicalize them.We see people who have bio line that say that are Marxist, Achacist or Sickle & Hammer with stereotypical Communist aesthetics who do this but their understanding of the Horn of Africa is liberal and echoes the imperialist line.We see people who claim to be reading these radical books but when it comes to their politics in the Horn its reactionary and echoes the State Department line or have affiliation with Human RIghts Watch, Amnesty International, and the usual NED funded activist online.This podcast aims to challenge people to move away from liberal politics and push political consciousness to the left.Here are two key question people probably have about the title of the podcast:What does the Horn of Africa mean? The Horn of Africa is a geopolitical term but a term that is slowly growing trend to describe the various nationalities of the region & its a catch-all term to unify all the people beyond the creation of the nation-states in the region What does the Leftist term mean? The term leftist often has had its political baggage and its associated with liberals and even conservative elements and its usage and how the average person understands it has been confusing--So to clear it up,the leftist term, in this case, does not mean Democrats party or Labor in the UK but more so a catch-all term for people who are socialists, communist or Anarchist whether they are Marxist, Maoist or Stalinist--So the point here is not shifting toward reformist ideological line or liberalism but move beyond sectarian labels of "i'm a Marxist","Maoist"I understand the criticism of the term "leftist" as its association in the first world especially American politics is what people like the DSA or those Bernie Sanders supporters who are not socialist but claim to be Marxist and still practice liberalism while aiming to preserve their first world privilege via imperialism and the exploitation of the third world.This podcast is not that type of "leftist" but this podcast is focused on leftist perspective and philosophy that pulls from the Black Radical Tradition,Pan Africanist theorist and overall the struggle of the third world.I noticed there is not that much leftist commentary that is focused on the Horn of Africa region as a whole and one that is class focus and internationalist.The social and political commentaries and analysis of the region and also the diaspora is through the limited scope of liberalism that is not collectively focused or does not challenge the status quo beyond imported neoliberal political and economic prescription.The Horn of Africa Leftist offers a unique podcast to examine issues impacting the region's current events but also discuss the development in the diaspora.You should expect each episode to be no more than 1 hour or less and will have guests with various backgrounds aswell.This is also an opportunity for the global left to understand the Horn of Africa from the left and unlearn and be challenged.Thanks!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/horn-of-africa-leftists/donations

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

Release Date: 07/20/2021

Description: 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 Sebs Solomon via Black Power Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoZIDO5VBZkJackson Palmer Tweetshttps://twitter.com/ummjackson/status/1415353984617914370From Eritrea to Bolivia: Who Supported the Washington Backed Coup?https://hoodcommunist.org/2020/12/24/from-eritrea-to-bolivia-who-supported-the-washington-backed-coup/The Human Rights Foundation Connection to Bitcoin and Meron EstafnosOslo Freedom Forum (@OsloFF and Bitcoinhttps://twitter.com/gladstein/status/1405216053215461379https://hrf.org/speakers/meron-estefanos/https://twitter.com/AnitaPosch/status/1408047323503075334Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/horn-of-africa-leftists/donations

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Understanding The Sudanese Revolution

Release Date: 01/24/2022

Description: 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 do the Nubians fit into the narrative of Pan-Africanism and the National Question? Are they an oppressed nation within nation-states?What was the position of the Sudanese Communist Party in regards to South Sudanese grievances during the early years? It seems Sudan still has active labor unions that impacted and shaped the protest in Sudan. Why do you think the western press ignores that or mis-characterizes the class dynamic of the Sudanese protest and anti-neoliberal narrative? Or have you noticed that?What is the communist view on Pan-Africanism and Pan-Arabism? What is your view on Sudan being viewed as an Arab state and anti-African racism? Jaafar Nimeiry 1969-1985--was supported a socialist branch Sudanese Socialist Unionfalling out with the Communist party---first person who installed the Sharia lawSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/horn-of-africa-leftists/donations

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P&P

Release Date: 07/12/2021

Authors: Abel Anderson

Description: Piracy on the Horn of Africa

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Kezira

Release Date: 12/14/2021

Description: Music in the Horn of Africa

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VOA Amharic

Release Date: 03/31/2021

Authors: VOA Amharic

Description: Broadcasting to the Horn of Africa region since September 1982.

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Global Citizens Report

Release Date: 08/28/2020

Authors: Iwosow World

Description: Reporting on Entrepreneurship in the Horn of Africa and around the globe.

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Analecta CornuAfricae

Release Date: 12/15/2021

Description: Hypothèses et analectes pour comprendre la Corne de l'Afrique | Analectic blog of the Horn of Africa

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Music – Analecta CornuAfricae

Release Date: 01/05/2022

Description: Hypothèses et analectes pour comprendre la Corne de l'Afrique | Analectic blog of the Horn of Africa

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Gihon Culture Radio: Waking Hebrews.

Release Date: 04/11/2021

Description: g-horn Call: Rise of Hebrewism.Subsahara Gihon(Africa), South of Tera. The Urim Priest Eldeziella(Shepherd of EPHRAIM).

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ጋቢና ቪኦኤ - የአሜሪካ ድምፅ

Release Date: 12/14/2021

Description: Gabina VOA, a new Amharic-language infotainment youth radio show for the Horn of Africa region.

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Garowe Online

Release Date: 08/03/2021

Authors: Garowe Online

Description: Garowe Online podcast brings you the most important stories from across Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa

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The Horn of Africa

Release Date: 04/27/2021

Authors: Said Noor

Description: Research

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The H.O.A

Release Date: 04/29/2021

Authors: Einas Mansour

Description: The HOA is a show for the modern horn of Africa woman, at home and abroad. We profile and follow the journeys of formidable women from the region who are trailblazing in their fields. If you are a horn of Africa woman, or wanted to learn about one, this is the show for you.

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