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Workers of the World, Unite! • FEBRUARY 3, 2026

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The DERG Was Not Communist

The characterization of Ethiopia's military dictatorship as 'communist' persists across political discourse, weaponized by reactionaries to discredit socialism. This confusion must be dispelled through rigorous materialist analysis.

By J. Doe
1/26/2026
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The DERG Was Not Communist

Ethiopian soldiers, Addis Ababa, 1977. The military character of the regime was central to its failure to establish workers' power.

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world • Jan 28, 2026
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Africa Is Rich. The West Is Not — That's Why Imperialism Is Back

Imperialism is Rising, What Can We Do? An examination of how capitalist expansion and military intervention represent a systematic re-colonization of the African continent by Western powers.

As Western capitalism enters its death throes, imperialism emerges more vicious than ever—a wounded predator lashing out to survive. The empire turns outward, seeking new victims to sacrifice while its own people suffer.

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