May 20, 2025
Politics

South Africas Historical Complexities Examining Trumps Genocide Claims

US President Donald Trump made headlines by granting refugee status to members of South Africa’s Afrikaner community, citing concerns of a genocide occurring in the country. This move has sparked debates and discussions globally. The journey of the Afrikaners traces back to Western European settlers who arrived in South Africa during the 17th Century. They

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Mali Court Postpones Barricks Loulo-Gounkoto Mines Hearing Amid Tax Dispute

A courtroom in Mali was abuzz with anticipation as a hearing regarding the fate of Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex was scheduled to take place. However, the audience was met with a twist when the president of the court announced that the hearing would be delayed until May 22, leaving stakeholders on edge. The tension

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Trumps Africa Adviser Brokering Peace in the Heart of Africa

President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos, has been making waves this week after revealing his discussions with the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) regarding a significant draft peace agreement. This comes as part of Washington’s efforts to put an end to the longstanding conflict that has plagued

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Gautengs Budget Mismanagement UAT Criticizes Unspent R1bn Returned to Treasury

The United Africans Transformation (UAT) party is up in arms over the recent revelation that Gauteng’s provincial government returned more than R1 billion to the National Treasury due to underspending during the 2024/25 financial year. According to a report by Sowetan, Ncumisa Mnyani, the head of the Provincial Treasury department, disclosed that the Department of

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Gabons Ex-President Ali Bongo Family Freed, Flies to Angola

Gabon was thrown into turmoil in 2023 when a coup led to the ousting of long-time President Ali Bongo. Fast forward to today, and there are whispers of new developments that have caught everyone’s attention. According to recent reports from BBC Africa, the former Gabonese President, Ali Bongo, who had been ousted in the aforementioned

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Nigerian Children in Crisis Impact of Aid Cuts on Vulnerable Communities

United Nations reports a stark rise in the number of Nigerian children requiring aid, highlighting a concerning trend that has emerged following cuts to foreign assistance by the US government earlier this year. The administration under President Donald Trump made significant reductions to international aid efforts, affecting vital programs that support marginalized and at-risk populations

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Gabons Political Drama Ali Bongo and Family Seek Refuge in Angola

Ali Bongo, the former president of Gabon, found himself at the center of a political storm. In 2023, he was forcefully removed from power during a coup that shook the nation to its core. The aftermath of this tumultuous event saw Bongo and his family seeking refuge in neighboring Angola. The journey to exile was

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Chads Former Prime Minister Masra Arrested After Deadly Clashes

Former Prime Minister Masra of Chad has recently found himself in a whirlwind of events following an arrest made by the public prosecutor, Oumar Mahamat Kedelaye. The arrest stemmed from Masra’s alleged involvement in a tragic intercommunal clash that ravaged Chad’s southwest province of Logone Occidental, claiming the lives of 42 individuals. As the sun

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ICC Steps Up Efforts to Investigate Alleged War Crimes in Conflict-Stricken Libya

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been making significant strides in its mission to uncover and address alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the tumultuous region of Libya. This recent development was disclosed in a statement presented to the UN Security Council by ICC officials, shedding light on the progress of their investigations

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Former Prime Minister of Chad Arrested for Allegedly Inciting Hatred

Chad was plunged into turmoil when news broke that the country’s former prime minister and prominent opposition leader, Succès Masra, had been arrested on charges of inciting hatred. The arrest sent shockwaves through the nation, leading to a wave of uncertainty and unrest among the populace. According to Africa News, Masra’s opposition party, known as

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