African liberation movements
African liberation movements arose from a growing nationalism among previously divided African communities, the unfulfilled promise of self-determination following the end of World War II and the weakened economic and political capacities of Western Europe.
Our collection contains a wide range of materials representing liberation movements from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, and the Congo (DRC). Our collection also features containing Human Rights Reports from South Africa, IKWEZI, a revolutionary Azanian journal, and a sub-collection containing general resources about the continent. This collection includes audio and paper materials.
Strengths of the collection include materials on the role of women in African liberation struggles and national reconstruction, an interesting assortment of periodicals from Southern Africa, speeches and interviews with revolutionary leaders from across the continent, audio from solidarity events in the United States, and a set of human rights reports compiled during the transition from Apartheid to democracy in South Africa.
Our collection contains a wide range of materials representing liberation movements from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, and the Congo (DRC). Our collection also features containing Human Rights Reports from South Africa, IKWEZI, a revolutionary Azanian journal, and a sub-collection containing general resources about the continent. This collection includes audio and paper materials.
Strengths of the collection include materials on the role of women in African liberation struggles and national reconstruction, an interesting assortment of periodicals from Southern Africa, speeches and interviews with revolutionary leaders from across the continent, audio from solidarity events in the United States, and a set of human rights reports compiled during the transition from Apartheid to democracy in South Africa.
Subcollections
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Africa- General Resources
This collection contains general resources about various themes related to the African continent. The collection draws from many types of materials (periodicals, books, pamphlets) and many different countries (Kenya, Guinea, Tanzania). -
Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique
This collection contains materials from the liberation struggles in former Portuguese colonies. Guinea Bissau gained independence in 1973 and Mozambique and Angola achieved independence in 1975. -
Anti-Apartheid Solidarity
This collection contains materials from Bay Area anti-apartheid movements of the 1980s originating from various sources, primarily Bay Area-based South African solidarity groups. -
Eritrea
Eritrea is located in the Horn of Africa. It gained its independence from Ethiopia in 1991 after a 30 year struggle for independence. -
IKWEZI
IKWEZI is a revolutionary Azanian Journal based on Marxism-Leninism-Mao Tsetung Thought. -
South Africa
This collection contains a variety of materials which focus on the anti-apartheid movement both within and outside of South Africa. -
South Africa: Human Rights Reports
The Human Rights Commission published weekly, monthly and annual reports. In addition, occasional in-depth special reports were published on important human rights issues. -
SWAPO- Namibia
SWAPO (Southwest Africa Peoples Organization) was formed in 1960 to fight for liberation in present day Namibia. Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990. -
Zaire-DRC
This collection contains materials from the Congolese struggle against neocolonialism and the rule of General Mobuto Sese Seko. -
Zimbabwe
This collection contains information about the liberation struggle in Zimbabwe, mainly focused on the struggle against Rhodesia and white settler rule.
Documents
9 Documents Found
African American historians discuss African liberation in Africa.
Call Number: AFR 041Format: Cass A & BProducers: WBAIProgram: WBAI African Liberation Day Special ProgramCollection: Africa- General Resources
Continuation of AFR 040
The continued discussion of the African tradition and history. Historian John Henrik Clarke and Professors Dr. Molefi Kete Asante and Dr. Horace Campbell talk about the meaning of African liberation in Africa. They speak about the lack of respect for women and street children in their efforts and contributions toward African liberation. They also talk about Afrocentricity, a theory that African people must be viewed as agents in the world, not just spectators of Europe.
Event celebrating 40 years of African Independence
Call Number: AFR 043Format: Cass A & BProducers: WBAIProgram: WBAI Special Program: Southern Africa - Africa at 40Collection: African liberation movements
Continuation of the “Africa at 40” Program.
An event celebrating 40 years of African independence. President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and President Sam Nujoma of Namibia speak about Ghana’s 1957 independence from white imperialist colonialism and the formation of the OAU (Organization of African Unity), spurring the drive for unity among all African nations. President Joachim Chisano of Mozambique talks about how the fight for independence was tough, but is not over because while classical colonialism is over, African nations have not realized true independence. Africa lacks economic and social freedom, but they can be accomplished through countries uniting in their struggles.
Namibia Today
Publisher: Official Organ of the South West Africa People\'s OrganisationYear: 1980Volume Number: Vol. 4 No. 7/8Format: PeriodicalCollection: SWAPO- Namibia
Official Organ of the South West Africa People\'s Organization
The Congo People\'s Voice
Publisher: Congo Support CommitteeYear: 1979Volume Number: Vol. 1 AugustFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Zaire-DRC
Lumumba\'s Legacy and the Historic Role of FNLC
The Question of Zaire/Congo
Publisher: John Brown Book Club Prairie Fire Organizing CommitteeYear: 1981Format: MonographCollection: Zaire-DRC
The History of the 1977-78 Uprising in the Congo
Zimbabwe News
Publisher: Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU)Year: 1978Volume Number: Vol. 10-4 July-AugustFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Zimbabwe
Chimurenga is now liberating our country
Azania Combat- Official Organ of the Azanian People\'s Liberation Army (APLA)
Publisher: PAC Military Wing (APLA/POQO)Year: 1986Volume Number: Issue 2Format: PeriodicalCollection: South Africa
Reproduction of the original.
White South Africa\'s Outward Adventures: An appraisal from the standpoint of National Liberation
Publisher: Black Consciousness Movement (Azania)Date: 6/1976Volume Number: JuneFormat: MonographCollection: South Africa
The incentive for this essay comes from the announcement made late in 1974 by the Prime Minister of South Africa to the effect that South Africa was now poised for a major shift in policy which would take effect within six months. We recognize the urgency of the need for the liberation movement and for all who are committed to the cause of liberation in Southern Africa to develop independent tools of theoretical analysis which must guide action towards liberation.
African Agenda: A Voice of Afro-American Opinion
Publisher: African AgendaYear: 1975Volume Number: Vol. 4-4 June-JulyFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Africa- General Resources
Articles include: Womens Liberation is Essential for the Revolution, Chile's Experience and problems of the class struggle, Scientific Socialism in Africa, Africa's Choice, After 477 Years of Struggle, more.
9 Documents Found
