U.S. IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON JOSEPH KABILA OVER ALLEGED TIES TO M23 REBELS & EASTERN DRC DESTABILIZATION
Faith Nyasuguta May 1, 2026
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U.S. IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON JOSEPH KABILA OVER ALLEGED TIES TO M23 REBELS & EASTERN DRC DESTABILIZATION

Wayne Lumbasi  The United States government has formally imposed sweeping economic sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing the long-serving leader of orchestrating the destabilization of the country’s eastern frontier.  In a statement released Thursday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) detailed Kabila’s alleged role […]

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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS AS CHINA OPENS ZERO-TARIFF ACCESS TO AFRICAN EXPORTS
Faith Nyasuguta May 1, 2026
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS AS CHINA OPENS ZERO-TARIFF ACCESS TO AFRICAN EXPORTS

Faith Nyasuguta  A new chapter in Africa-China trade has begun, with South Africa becoming the first to export goods under China’s expanded zero-tariff policy. A 24-tonne shipment of South African apples has successfully entered the Chinese market tariff-free, marking the rollout of a sweeping initiative aimed at transforming trade dynamics between the two regions. The […]

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U.S MOVES TO TIGHTEN AID TO NIGERIA WITH NEW CONDITIONS IN FOREIGN POLICY BILL
Faith Nyasuguta May 1, 2026
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U.S MOVES TO TIGHTEN AID TO NIGERIA WITH NEW CONDITIONS IN FOREIGN POLICY BILL

Faith Nyasuguta  The United States House Appropriations Committee has approved a new foreign assistance bill that could significantly reshape how aid is delivered to Nigeria, signalling growing concern in Washington over security challenges and government accountability. At the heart of the proposal is a provision that would withhold up to 50 percent of US assistance […]

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ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT EMMERSON MNANGAGWA PROMOTES SON TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL IN ARMY
Faith Nyasuguta April 30, 2026
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ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT EMMERSON MNANGAGWA PROMOTES SON TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL IN ARMY

Wayne Lumbasi Zimbabwe’s President has promoted his son, from the rank of Major to Lieutenant Colonel in the Zimbabwe National Army. The promotion forms part of a broader round of advancements involving nine senior officers across the country’s armed forces. Sean Mnangagwa serves within the elite Presidential Guard, a specialized military unit tasked with the […]

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MALI ROCKED BY DEADLY INSURGENT OFFENSIVE AS TOP MILITARY LEADERS KILLED
Faith Nyasuguta April 29, 2026
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MALI ROCKED BY DEADLY INSURGENT OFFENSIVE AS TOP MILITARY LEADERS KILLED

Faith Nyasuguta  Mali has been plunged into renewed instability following a series of coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels that have shaken the country’s already fragile security structure. The large-scale offensive targeted key military and administrative centers, leaving senior officials dead, strategic towns seized, and raising fresh concerns about the direction of the […]

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TANZANIA BARS FOREIGNERS FROM LOCAL SERVICE ROLES IN MINING PUSH
Faith Nyasuguta April 28, 2026
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TANZANIA BARS FOREIGNERS FROM LOCAL SERVICE ROLES IN MINING PUSH

Faith Nyasuguta  Tanzania has introduced new restrictions preventing non-citizens from participating in certain business activities reserved exclusively for fully Tanzanian-owned companies, in a move aimed at strengthening local participation in the mining sector. The directive was announced on April 27, 2026, by the nation’s Minister of Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, during a parliamentary session in Dodoma, […]

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GERMAN CHANCELLOR FRIEDRICH MERZ SAYS U.S IS ‘BEING HUMILIATED’ BY IRAN
Faith Nyasuguta April 28, 2026
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GERMAN CHANCELLOR FRIEDRICH MERZ SAYS U.S IS ‘BEING HUMILIATED’ BY IRAN

Faith Nyasuguta  Friedrich Merz, Germany’s conservative leader (Pictured), has delivered a sharp rebuke of Washington’s handling of the Iran conflict, accusing Tehran of outmanoeuvring the United States in stalled negotiations. Speaking in Marsberg, Merz said: “The Iranians are obviously very skilled at negotiating, or rather, very skillful at not negotiating,” adding that U.S. officials were […]

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SOUTH KOREA TURNS TO NIGERIA’S MINERALS IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SHIFT
Faith Nyasuguta April 27, 2026
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SOUTH KOREA TURNS TO NIGERIA’S MINERALS IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SHIFT

Faith Nyasuguta  South Korea is recalibrating its relationship with Nigeria, signalling a move away from traditional aid toward a more strategic partnership built on trade, investment, and institutional collaboration. The shift reflects a broader global trend, as development assistance continues to decline. Officials say total global aid fell sharply in 2025, forcing donor countries to […]

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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EYES EXPANDED REFUGEE PLAN FOR WHITE SOUTH AFRICANS
Faith Nyasuguta April 24, 2026
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EYES EXPANDED REFUGEE PLAN FOR WHITE SOUTH AFRICANS

Faith Nyasuguta  The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing a controversial expansion of its refugee admissions policy, with internal discussions focused on increasing the number of white South Africans eligible to resettle in the United States. According to officials familiar with the matter, policymakers are considering raising the current refugee cap by an […]

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