Rising for Palestine: Africans in Solidarity for Decolonisation and Liberation

A book discussion with editors Suraya Dadoo and Raouf Farrah.

This book is a conversation between Africans and Palestinians that explores the intertwined histories of genocide, apartheid and colonialism across Africa, with particular attention to the direct resonances of Gaza with present-day Sudan, Western Sahara and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and past liberation struggles in Namibia, Kenya, Algeria, and beyond. The authors argue that Palestine is not peripheral to Africa’s struggle – but woven into its historical and ongoing pursuit of justice and liberation. The colonial violence experienced by African nations throughout history and the genocide in Palestine are not isolated phenomena but manifestations of an interconnected legacy of imperialism.

  See the book: Rising for Palestine: Africans in Solidarity for Decolonisation and Liberation. Pluto Press, 2026.

Suraya Dadoo is an independent writer and researcher based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her work focuses on sub-Saharan African solidarity with Palestine and Israel’s diplomacy on the continent. She writes regularly for African media and is the co-author of Why Israel? The Anatomy of Zionist Apartheid: A South African Perspective (Porcupine Press, 2013).

Raouf Farrah is an Algerian writer, researcher, and activist. His work focuses on the geopolitics of North Africa and the Sahel. He co-founded the media platform Twala, writes for African and international outlets, and is involved in initiatives promoting social justice and solidarity across the continent. He is also an active member of the Global Sumud Flotilla.