Today, as Gaza endures relentless bombardment and humanitarian collapse, the African continent faces another defining test. Yet, even as the death toll mounts, the United States continues to provide military, diplomatic, and political cover to Israel. For decades, African states framed apartheid as a crime against humanity and demanded sanctions, boycotts, and diplomatic isolation. During the Cold War, many African states navigated superpower rivalry while maintaining principled stances on decolonization and racial justice. The continent cannot invoke its moral history in one breath and retreat into realpolitik in another.

Source: The Patriot February 13, 2026 23:08 UTC