I educate myself each week reading your emails. I am from a third world country, namely the republic of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific, where we are struggling for freedom and human rights as well. - Mere Tokailagi

Thank for the work you are doing. Personally I was apolitical, but ever since you started sending this good news, I have come to get more concerned with socio-political issues than ever before, especially about suffering of all kinds in Africa, women and gender and poverty. My eyes are now wide open and I am very informed of what is taking place in our continent of Africa. - Medad Rugyendo

Pambazuka is my essential link to sanity and to 'home'. Living in self-imposed exile in the UK, surrounded by the complacent consumerism and insidious continuing dominance of the west, it has been and is a weekly tonic to read excellent analysis, 'real' news on all aspects of social and political life from across Africa. I have found no other source for the understandings and insights you offer and, above all, a source with Africa at heart. Knowing there are so many wonderful people working so hard in so many areas, learning about the realities and the courage and commitment of Africans across the world, is reinvigorating and uplifting. Whenever I meet someone wanting to understand what is going on in African countries, Pambazuka is my 'gift' to them. Whatever the rest of the world thinks, Pambazuka is evidence of the strength and resources of the continent. Long may you continue. Thank you from the depths of my soul and, a luta continua! - Barbara Murray

Congratulations on making the 250th anniversary and possible more importantly for becoming an indispensable part of the fight for justice and transformation in Africa - Steve Kibble

Peace and love to you. I wish to commend you for the great work you are doing for Africa. Ever since I found your site, I have recommended it to my students and colleagues here in Toronto. I am a Nigerian Catholic priest but active in social criticism in Africa. I identify myself totally with the social activism of your online magazine. I hope to make occasional contributions purely from the perspective of a religious critique of contemporary African Christian and Islamic religions and politics as they affect women and children. My new book The Face of Africa: Looking Beyond the Shadows is being released this week simultaneously in Africa and North America. I am also the founder and director of the Canadian based Non-governmental organisation, Canadian Samaritans for Africa. Pambazuka! Ummera ummera-sha! - Stan Chu Ilo

Congratulations on the 250th issue of this wonderful on-line publication. I have been greatly informed on all issues in relation to the continent of Africa. This is about the only online news that gives one objective and authoritative news on politics, human rights, as well as other issues. Please keep it up. - Okwa Morphy

Somali Women Action (SOWA) hereby sends you a letter of appreciation regarding the issues of the e-newsletter Pambazuka News that we have received. We welcome the topics and the continent wide coverage of news of human rights, gender issues, etc. all being around the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa. We firmly believe that the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) Coalition is the right apparatus in implementing the promotion of women’s rights in Africa and at the same will pave the way for further gains to all women around the world. Keep up the good work! We are proud of you! And the world is proud of you.
- Ruqiyo Ali Abdulle, The Chairlady of SOWA