South African Communist Party South African left forces convene the Conference of the Left to build working-class unity Tuesday, 19 May 2026: From 29 to 31 May 2026, South African organisations of the left will converge at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg for a national Conference of the Left, convened under the theme “Building a Left Movement for Working Class and Popular Power”. The Conference of the Left is collectively convened by organisations of various forms that identi

Demonstrators have closed several roads and faced heavy repression from security forces. Meanwhile, the Paz government has accused former president Evo Morales of being behind the mass protests. Bolivian workers with COB march towards La Paz. Photo: COB By Pablo Meriguet, People's Dispatch The protests in Bolivia against Rodrigo Paz’s neoliberal government continue to intensify. The main roads leading into and out of La Paz and El Alto remain closed following violent clashes

Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez taking part in defense preperation drills in March, 2026 -- image via the PCC With elements within the US administration and media making increasingly unhinged and ludicrous accusations against Cuba in an effort to build a case for military attack, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez took to X on Monday, May 18 to say that the besieged socialist nation has a legitimate right to defend itself. This came in the wake of an Axios’ article where a

Antifascists at the Waldfriedhof cemetery in Duisburg on May 10, 2026. Credit: German Communist Party (DKP) Duisburg. By Jörg Friedrichs. Unsere Zeit. Sozialistische Wochenzeitung – Zeitung der DKP, May 13, 2026. Translated by Helmut-Harry Loewen. Fascist Germany surrendered unconditionally to the armed forces of the anti-Hitler coalition on May 8, 1945. The German Communist Party (DKP) in Duisburg and the alliance “Duisburg Stands Up” (DSSQ) [1] commemorated this event on Ma

Demonstrators in Thessaloniki -- All images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that anti-imperialist demonstrations organized across Greece on May 16 and 17 by the Greek Committee for International Detente and Peace (EEDYE) saw mass participation, sending a loud and clear message: no sacrifices for wars and capitalist profits! Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside US and NATO bases in many parts of Greece, including Crete, Larissa, Alexandroupoli an

“Like any country, Cuba has the right to defend itself against external aggression,” said the Cuban embassy. “It is called self-defense, and it is protected by International Law and the UN Charter.” Marco Rubio on May 6, 2026 -- public domain image By Julia Conley, Common Dreams Cuban officials said the Trump administration is making “increasingly implausible accusations” against the country as it pushes to justify, “without any excuse, a military attack against Cuba,” after

The situation has been classified by the United Nations as a “humanitarian crisis” that affects the most vulnerable groups the hardest. The United States insists on its policy of suffocating Cuba at all costs. Vicente De la O Levy, Cuba’s minister of energy and mines -- image via X By Pablo Meriguet, People's Dispatch The US oil blockade against Cuba continues to cause enormous hardships for the Cuban people. Following the attack on Venezuela by US forces on January 3, 2026,

Dr. Omar Emile Awad The Lebanese Communist Party has launched a petition and solidarity campaign in support of imprisoned comrades in Jordan. They are calling on people to sign on and spread word about this ongoing issue. Dear comrades, Sign (and spread) the petition: The situation of our comrades in Jordan is becoming critical as members of the leadership of the party have been under abrupt detention for 65 days. We need to raise attention on this matter, get it covered in t

Images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that "Panspoudastiki KS," the list supported by the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE), once again emerged as the leading force in the university student elections held across Greece on Wednesday May 13, securing 32.47% of the vote and more than 14,900 votes. The list supported by the New Democracy government (DAP) came second with 25.40%, while that of the social-democratic PASOK (PASP) placed third with 11.22%. Oth

Image via the PCC via Granma and the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish "In more than six decades of socialist Revolution, ninety miles from the U.S., not a single offensive action against the national security of that country has ever originated from this territory," said the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, through the social network X. "In any case, and as has been proven, doc

Image via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that civil servants across the country are striking and demonstrating today (Wednesday, May 13). This comes after a decision by the Civil Servants' Confederation (ADEDY), responding to a call from unions representing government agencies, public organizations, hospitals, local authorities, schools, and other sectors. This strike constitutes the first militant response to the government’s announcements of new reactio

Progressives across Europe marked Victory Day on May 8-9, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as EU authorities persist in historical revisionism. Greek and Turkish Communists honour Victory Day at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin-Treptow -- image via the KKE By Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch On May 8 and 9, left and progressive movements in Europe marked Victory Day – the 81st anniversary of fascism’s defeat in World War II. “For the Left this cannot be

Image via the PCC Via Granma and the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The spokesperson for the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Hu Zhaoming, has demanded the immediate lifting of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. In a message published on the social network X, Hu said that Washington has maintained a comprehensive blockade and illegal sanctions

A Global Signature Solidarity Campaign with Cuba has been launched. The Yo firmo por Cuba / I sign for Cuba campaign seeks to get people around the world to add their name to a global petition for peace, sovereignty, and solidarity with the Cuban people. George Mavrikos, Honorary President of the World Federation of Trade Unions and President of the IWI IOI International Workers Institute helped launch it with a strong message to the global working class: "Why does Trump want

Screenshot from video Cuba has responded to Trump’s aggressive, bombastic and overtly violent and imperialist rhetoric towards the socialist nation with a symbolic Lego-style video inspired by Iran’s viral AI animations, emphasizing resilience and national dignity. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other officials strongly criticized Trump’s comments suggesting Cuba’s government was in its “last moments.” Cuban leaders have said these remarks are attempts to pressure and

Image via the CPC Jin Xin, Vice-minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with a delegation of young cadres from communist parties in Europe and the United States on May 7th in Beijing. The meeting focused on elaborating the scientific foundations and global relevance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Jin highlighted the CPC’s efforts to advance internal party self-buildin

On April 28, 2025, Uber drivers in Victoria, British Columbia, officially ratified their first-ever union contract, after joining United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1518 in July 2025. This represents a historic achievement as the first collective bargaining agreement for app-based workers in Canada. The agreement covers more than 1,000 drivers, who now have access to face-to-face representation and support through the union. Being unionized allows drivers to advo

Starmer on February 28 -- Number 10, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons In the May 8, 2026 local elections, the reactionary Labour Party under Keir Starmer suffered massive, historic setbacks, losing over 1,300 to nearly 1,500 councillor seats and control of up to 38 councils. These losses marked one of the worst local election performances for the party in recent history, with Labour’s vote share hitting record lows across multiple regions. The big winner was far-right Reform

Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish On Saturday May 2, Alina and Nerelys, two young workers who are single mothers and heads of their households, received the first two houses completed in Havana through the modular housing program using repurposed shipping containers. This initiative, being implemented across the country, shows the potential of this alternative to quickly address the growing housing needs of the Cuban people. Alina

The Executive Order of May 1st and the Blockade Measures Announced Today Further Increase the Harm to the Cuban Population and Reinforce the Threat of Aggression Communiqué issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects, in the strongest possible terms, the Executive Order issued by the White House on May 1st, 2026, which tightens, to unprecedented and extreme levels, the economic, commerc