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AU marks Africa Day 2025 with a call for justice, unity

This year’s theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” honours the memory of those who suffered under slavery and colonialism, while asserting the right of Africa and its

May 25, 2025

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Ramaphosa gains from US showdown

South African President’s conduct with Trump reminded South Africans of his diplomatic pedigree, and of his importance to the country’s rules-based order South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation went to

May 25, 2025

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US ‘concerned’ over activists’ treatment in Tanzania

The US Bureau of African Affairs said on X it was “deeply concerned by reports of the mistreatment” of Atuhaire and Mwangi while in Tanzania The United States expressed concern Saturday over

May 25, 2025

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Armed gangs kill dozens in Nigeria

A local state governor said “scores” of people had been killed in the attacks, which also saw homes and properties destroyed. Northeast Nigeria has been gripped by a deadly wave of violence

May 25, 2025

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Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline

Trump administration cut more than 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall assistance around the world. Programs serving children were hit hard Under the dappled light of a

May 25, 2025

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UK-East Africa trade forum to kickstart investment

UK hosts first-ever forum dedicated to trade and investment with East Africa, including announcements on cross-border trade and electric motorbikes The UK has announced two investments in East Africa to de-risk cross-border

May 23, 2025

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Trump Grills Ramaphosa on White Farmer Persecution

The South African President had sought to explain away the man in the video as a minor Opposition party figure and that these were fringe elements in South Africa….reports Asian Lite News

May 22, 2025

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‘South Africa acting under Chinese pressure’

Taiwanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung accused South Africa of resorting to “little tricks” under Chinese pressure since last year, alleging that Pretoria has been systematically trying to alter the standing

May 18, 2025

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Chad’s former PM, opposition leader arrested

Masra is one of the main figures opposed to President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after his father, who spent three decades in power, was killed fighting rebels in 2021 Chad’s

May 18, 2025

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Militants kill at least 23 in Nigeria attack

Nigeria has been grappling with a long-running insurgency in its northeast, primarily driven by the Islamist armed group Boko Haram and its offshoot, Daesh West Africa Province At least 23 farmers and

May 18, 2025

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