Rising for Palestine: Africans in Solidarity for Decolonisation and Liberation

Edited by Raouf Farrah and Suraya Dadoo Pluto Press 3/20/2026, paperback SKU: 9780745351902 A powerful call to global solidarity, uniting African and Palestinian struggles in a shared fight against colonialism, apartheid, and empire What does true global solidarity look like, and how can it help us fight for the oppressed? Rising for Palestine is a groundbreaking anthology that reveals the deep ties between some of the world's most powerful liberation struggles. For decades, African nations and movements have stood firmly with the Palestinian people. From anti-colonial uprisings and the Pan-African Congress of 1945 to the ongoing fight against Israeli apartheid and Western imperialism, that bond has endured. Bringing together critical contributions from Palestinian and African scholars, intellectuals, and activists, they confront the intertwined histories of genocide, apartheid, and colonialism, forces that still cast long shadows over the present. Rising for Palestine is a powerful call to action, engaging with these violent and traumatic histories while exploring new avenues for resistance. Reviews: "A long-awaited and much-needed publication -- a wake-up call for Africa, urging the continent not to fall into the trap of the ultraliberal ideologies that have enabled the annihilation of Palestine. A vital contribution for those who believe in justice, human rights and the protection of peoples over profit." --Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory "An excellent collection of pieces that set the Gaza genocide in an African and universal context. The authors show how the genocide of Gaza has served to rekindle memories of past colonial practices and genocides and to warn of an emerging new world order premised on old ideologies equipped with modern weaponry. All in all, this is a rich collection of essays which serves to inform readers of the Gaza genocide, its historical and comparative roots and its implications for Africa. It is a welcome addition to the literature on genocide, decolonization and the history of both Africa and Palestine." --John Dugard, Emeritus Professor of Law at the Universities of the Witwatersrand and Leiden and advocate in South Africa's legal team in case against Israel under the Genocide Convention "Combining intellectual rigour with a profound commitment to social justice, this exceptional anthology traces the intertwined legacies of genocide, apartheid, and colonial domination--from the genocide in Namibia at the dawn of the 20th century to the ongoing genocide in Gaza and Israel's modern-day settler-colonial project in occupied Palestine. Rising for Palestine opens up a possibility of sharing strategies of resistance and learning from one another. Let us heed the call of its contributors: to rise against the perpetrators of crimes against humanity and to bring them before the people's tribunal." --Issa Shivji, Professor Emeritus in the School of Law at the University of Dar es Salaam About the Editors: Raouf Farrah is an Algerian writer, researcher and activist. His research focuses on migration and geopolitics in North Africa and the Sahel. He co-founded the Algerian independent media Twala, writes for African and international platforms, and participates in initiatives promoting the rule of law, justice and solidarity in Africa. Suraya Dadoo is an independent writer and researcher based in South Africa, focusing on African solidarity with Palestine and Israeli diplomacy in Africa. She writes regularly for African media on these issues and is the co-author of Why Israel? The Anatomy of Zionist Apartheid: A South African Perspective.