South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed two vice presidents appointed under the terms of a peace agreement, along with a recently appointed spy chief. The announcement was made late …
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BBC – The first president of independent Namibia, Sam Nujoma, has died at the age of 95 in the capital Windhoek, the country’s current leader has announced. Nujoma led the …
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The Ministry of Health of South Sudan has declared an outbreak of mpox in Juba, Central Equatoria State, following the confirmation of a case on 6 February 2025. The patient, …
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Elon Musk Calls for Sanctions Against South African Politician Julius Malema Amidst Racial Tensions
In a recent escalation of international discourse on racial politics, Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has publicly demanded immediate sanctions against Julius Malema, …
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A high-level joint summit between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) has convened in Tanzania to address the ongoing crisis in the DR Congo, …
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Trump Announces Aid Cut to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law
by Bashir Omarby Bashir OmarWASHINGTON D.C., USA – In a move that has sparked international debate, President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate cessation of all U.S. financial aid to South Africa, citing concerns …
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has told CNN he doesn’t know if his country’s troops are in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between the M23 armed …
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GOMA – The March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group has announced a ceasefire effective February 4, 2025, citing humanitarian concerns amid ongoing clashes with the Armed Forces of the Democratic …
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US Orders Immediate Departure of Citizens from Kinshasa
by puisserugoby puisserugoThe United States has issued a fresh security alert for its citizens in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging immediate departure due to escalating security threats. …
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In a shocking escalation of protests in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Ugandan embassy was looted and partially set ablaze early this morning. This …