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Al Manar
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Imam Khamenei: Western Negotiations Aim to Impose Their Demands, Iran Will Never Bow to Arrogance
Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei affirmed that certain arrogant governments insist on negotiations not to resolve issues but to impose their expectations through deception and coercion. He made it clear that the Islamic Republic of Iran will never yield to such demands. Honoring Martyr President Ebrahim Raisi Speaking on Saturday evening during a meeting with the heads of Iran's three branches of power and senior state officials, Imam Khamenei honored the memory of Martyr President Ebrahim Raisi. Referencing Raisi's speech at the gathering, he stated, 'The president delivered a comprehensive, well-structured, and insightful address. What stood out to me, as I have told him many times, is his strong drive and determination—an invaluable quality.' Western Civilization: A Contradiction to Islamic Values Addressing broader ideological concerns, he emphasized that the principles of Western civilization fundamentally contradict Islamic values, making them incompatible. While Iran should benefit from global advancements, he stressed that it must not depend on Western ideological foundations. Iran's Supreme Leader pointed to Western double standards as evidence of the flawed nature of their civilization, particularly regarding freedom of information. 'Can you freely mention the names of Hajj Qassem Soleimani, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, or Martyr Haniyeh on Western-controlled digital platforms? Can you question the officially accepted narrative of Nazi Germany's actions against the Jews?' he asked. Three European countries claim that #Iran hasn't fulfilled its nuclear commitments, have you fulfilled yours?! — Khamenei Media (@Khamenei_m) March 8, 2025 Dismissing European claims that Iran has failed to meet its commitments, Imam Khamenei described such accusations as political bullying and arrogant falsehoods. 'Even ingratitude has its limits,' he remarked. Economic Reforms and National Stability Imam Khamenei also underscored the importance of internal cohesion among state institutions as a crucial factor in addressing national challenges. Among the most pressing priorities, he highlighted the need to reform the foreign currency system and strengthen the national currency, urging experts to devise effective policies. He also stressed the necessity of swift and decisive action across all sectors, particularly in enhancing citizens' living standards. He warned that Iran's adversaries seek to undermine the Islamic Republic's ability to manage economic affairs, a strategy that could lead to serious consequences. Sanctions Are Not the Only Challenge While acknowledging the impact of sanctions on Iran's economic difficulties, Imam Khamenei clarified that they are not the sole cause, as internal structural issues also play a significant role.
Russia Today
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Here's what NATO really fears in Africa
There was a time when the West spoke, and the world listened. Its newspapers were the arbiters of truth, its think tanks the producers of unquestionable wisdom, and its governments the self-appointed defenders of democracy. But today, something has changed – especially in Africa. The carefully manufactured Western narratives are no longer going unchallenged. From Mali to South Africa, from Kenya to Egypt, a new consciousness is rising: one that questions, one that refuses to be dictated to, and most of all, one that seeks to reclaim Africa's own voice. That, more than anything, is what terrifies NATO. Last month, NATO's Strategic Communications Center of Excellence (StratCom COE) released a report titled 'Russian Information Operations Outside of the Western Information Environment.' At first glance, it presents itself as a neutral study of Russian influence in Africa. But look closer, and it quickly becomes clear that this report is not about Russia at all. It is about NATO's fear of an Africa that no longer takes orders from the West. It is about the rising multipolar world, where African countries are no longer trapped in Western-controlled narratives but are engaging with alternative global powers such as China, India, and yes, even Russia. This is not just about media. This is about power. For decades, Western media has dictated Africa's story, crafting a portrayal of the continent as helpless, corrupt, and perpetually in need of Western intervention. Whether it was the BBC, CNN, or Reuters, these outlets acted as the gatekeepers of African truth, deciding who was a hero and who was a villain. But as African nations increasingly engage with alternative media sources, NATO sees a dangerous trend: its grip on Africa's narrative is slipping. And so, it reaches for an old, familiar tactic – fear-mongering. Read more Paradise of lies: How the West manipulates Africa through neocolonial media The report warns that Russia is 'filling an information vacuum' in Africa, using state-sponsored media such as RT and Sputnik to manipulate African minds. The assumption here is not only ridiculous but deeply condescending. It suggests that Africans are passive consumers of information, incapable of critical thinking, easily swayed by 'Russian propaganda.' This, of course, ignores the obvious: Africa does not need RT or Sputnik to tell it that NATO is an imperialist force. Africa has seen it firsthand. After all, who destroyed Libya in 2011, reducing one of Africa's most prosperous nations to a failed state where open slave markets existed for years? Who backed Mobutu Sese Seko in Zaire, who assassinated Patrice Lumumba, who orchestrated coup after coup to install leaders favorable to Western interests? It was not Russia. It was NATO. And now, NATO wants to lecture Africa about foreign interference? The hypocrisy is staggering. But let's be clear: the real issue here is not Russia. The real issue is that Africa is thinking for itself. The Western establishment cannot tolerate the idea of African nations making independent choices, whether that means trading with China, strengthening ties with BRICS, or engaging in military cooperation with Russia. The moment Africa steps outside the Western sphere of influence, it is accused of falling victim to foreign manipulation. Yet, when Africa was truly being manipulated – when the West was installing puppet governments, imposing structural adjustment programs through the IMF, and looting African resources through multinational corporations – NATO and its media allies had no problem with 'foreign influence.' The question then is this: What is NATO really afraid of? The answer lies in one word: multipolarity. For the first time in centuries, Africa is no longer locked into a single global power structure. The rise of China, the resurgence of Russia, and the growing influence of India and Brazil mean that Africa now has options. It no longer has to rely solely on Western financial institutions, military alliances, or media networks. And that terrifies the West because it means control is slipping away. Read more Dirty tactics: How the US tries to break China's soft power in Africa The NATO report accuses Russia of 'elite capture,' implying that African leaders are too naïve to think for themselves and are being manipulated into pro-Russian positions. This narrative is not only insulting but historically dishonest. If any global power has a history of manipulating African elites, it is the West. The United States, France, and Britain have spent decades ensuring that African leaders who defy their interests are overthrown, assassinated, or economically strangled. When Kwame Nkrumah advocated for African socialism and unity, he was deposed with Western backing. When Thomas Sankara tried to break Burkina Faso free from neocolonial control, he was assassinated. When Gaddafi dared to propose a gold-based African currency, he was murdered by NATO-backed thugs and terrorists. But what NATO fears most is not just political realignment – it is the battle over media and information. For too long, Western media giants like the BBC, The Guardian, and the New York Times have acted as the official narrators of Africa's history and politics. These outlets have controlled the perception of Africa for global audiences, ensuring that whenever Africa's story is told, it is told from a Western perspective. Now, with alternative media sources rising, that monopoly is collapsing. And this is precisely why Africa must go beyond simply rejecting Western narratives. Africa must own its own story. It is time for a radical Pan-African media revolution – one that does not simply react to Western propaganda but actively sets the agenda. This means: Creating a Pan-African media empire, with African-led journalism that tells African stories. Developing independent digital platforms that break free from Western-controlled tech giants like Facebook, Google, and X, which actively censor African resistance narratives. Investing in cooperative and state-funded, decolonized media institutions that prioritize Pan-Africanism, economic justice, and socialist policies over Western corporate interests. Reviving revolutionary journalism that educates African youth on their true history – not just the sanitized version taught in Western-sponsored textbooks. Read more The Western media is dying. What will take its place? During the Soviet era, the USSR played a crucial role in helping African liberation movements challenge Western imperialist narratives. Soviet radio broadcasts, literature, and educational programs provided African revolutionaries with an ideological framework that countered Western capitalist propaganda. Today, while Russia, China, and other emerging powers may have their own national agendas, they offer Africa something the West never has: a choice. And that is what truly terrifies NATO. The Global South is rising, and Africa is at its center. The West can no longer dictate who Africa trades with, who it partners with, or whose media it consumes. NATO's accusations of Russian disinformation are nothing more than a desperate attempt to reassert dominance over African consciousness. But the tide has turned. As Frantz Fanon once said, 'Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.' Africa's mission is clear: Seize the narrative. Break the chains. Build a future free from Western control. And no NATO report can stop that.
