The psychology of oppression and liberation
What would Fanon say about the ongoing genocide in Palestine?
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Hamza Hamouchene
Hamza Hamouchene is a London-based Algerian researcher and activist. He is currently the North Africa program coordinator at the Transnational Institute (TNI).
The false equivalence of the colonized and colonizer
Choosing to focus on denouncing Palestinian violence is akin to asking them to passively accept their fate—to die quietly and not resist.
A just recovery from COVID-19
COVID-19 exposed and exacerbated inequality and insecurity in North Africa’s food systems. But the roots of the current crisis can be found in the legacy of colonialism and new forms of imperialism.
Deep and comprehensive dependency
A new report from the Transnational Institute suggests free trade does nothing but drain Tunisia’s wealth.
Preparing for the long struggle ahead
COVID-19 has been a blessing to the ruling classes in Algeria. However, the popular Hirak movement has not said its last word yet.
Energy transitions and colonialism
Any talk about green transition and sustainability must not become a façade for neocolonial schemes of plunder and domination.
The African Cake
Last week a bunch of smartly dressed activists, myself included, made a visit to the UK's Department for International Development (DfID) offices in London pretending to be representatives of large food corporations and offering them a cake in the shape of Africa. This, we said, was to celebrate the help that the UK government is giving to big business’s efforts to mount a new scramble for Africa. Watch what happened: