Graffiti in El Mourouj, a suburban city of Tunis, depicting Lazhar Chraïti, Mosbah Jarbou and Mohamed Daghbaji – three prominent members of the Fellagha movement. Foto: Wael Ghabara (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0)
15.01.2026
After 75 years of French colonialism, Tunisia gained independence in 1956. Beyond political negotiations, armed resistance played a key role: the Fellagha. Who were they, and why have they been forgotten? Diesen Artikel gibt es auch auf Deutsch....
Dance in Iran. Photo: Private
09.01.2026
Iranian dancers in exile struggle with the physical and emotional consequences of their time in the underground dance scene. The author weaves her own experiences with interviews, offering insights into hidden realities of Iranian dancers. The...
Poster at a protest saying: Kein Feminismus ohne den gemeinsamen Kampf mit palästinensischen Frauen*. Foto: Martje Abelmann
02.01.2026
For too long, feminists in the global north have turned away from Palestine. In an attempt for change, this essay explores anger as a feminist tool for solidarity in the fight for liberation. [Content Warning: This text mentions cases of gendered...
A palmtree is growing in midst of the destruction in Yarmouk. Credits: Andreas Schüller
18.12.2025
The CDU’s Misguided Push for Syrian Returns to Destruction: CDU leaders cite German history as a moral compass, ignoring that Syria is neither safe nor rebuilt. From Berlin, patriotism becomes a political abstraction with real human cost. Diesen...
Mohamed Boumaiza at the Tunisian book fair 2025 talking to a customer. Photo: private.
13.11.2025
The internet age and rising inflation aren’t slowing Tunisia’s reading culture, but rather propelling reading habits. Mohamed Boumaiza, founder of Ktebi Ktebek, explains how his online bookstore is adapting to these changes. Diesen Artikel gibt es...
Protesters in the streets of Morocco. Picture: Mosaab Elshamy.
20.10.2025
The Moroccan Gen Z 212-movement protests to demand urgent healthcare reforms, criticizing the government for prioritizing World Cup spending instead. Peaceful demonstrations have now escalated into deadly clashes in the streets. Diesen Artikel gibt...
People are gathering at the port of Sido Bou Said in Tunis. Foto: Fatma Ben Fraj.
02.10.2025
On the 7th of September 2025, the usually calm atmosphere of Sidi Bou Said marina in the Tunisian capital Tunis is changing its scenery. Crowds coming from all regions of Tunisia are flocking to welcome the Global Sumud Flotilla arriving from Spain...
Photo: olleaugust, Pixabay
18.09.2025
The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights accuses the EU of co-perpetrating crimes against humanity in Libya. Jake Soria from ECCHR reports migrants' situation in Libya and explains how the EU is implementing its border policy. Frontex...
Port of Nouadhibou with the Flag of Mauritania. Photo: Frida Nsonde, 2025
08.09.2025
Mauritania has intensified deportations of West African migrants while increasing discrimination and policing against Black Mauritanians. Anthropologist Elhadj Ould Brahim explores the social exclusion and inequality behind these actions. Since...

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