TENS OF THOUSANDS OF WHITE SOUTH AFRICANS CONTINUE TO SEEK U.S. ASYLUM AMID LAND REFORM FEARS

TENS OF THOUSANDS OF WHITE SOUTH AFRICANS CONTINUE TO SEEK U.S. ASYLUM AMID LAND REFORM FEARS

Faith Nyasuguta  In a significant development, over 67,000 white South Africans, predominantly Afrikaners aged between 25 and 45, have expressed interest in relocating to the United States following a recent executive order by US President Donald Trump. This order offers refugee status to those claiming racial discrimination in South Africa, particularly in light of new […]

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 IVORY COAST EMBRACES AFRICAN HERITAGE BY RENAMING COLONIAL-ERA STREETS

IVORY COAST EMBRACES AFRICAN HERITAGE BY RENAMING COLONIAL-ERA STREETS

Faith Nyasuguta  Ivory Coast’s economic capital, Abidjan, has embarked on a significant initiative to rename streets and boulevards that previously bore names from its colonial past, replacing them with titles honoring Ivorian and African figures. This effort aims to foster a stronger connection between residents and the city’s development. The renaming project, which began in […]

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 RAMAPHOSA ORDERS INQUIRY INTO POSSIBLE BLOCKING OF APARTHEID-ERA PROSECUTIONS

RAMAPHOSA ORDERS INQUIRY INTO POSSIBLE BLOCKING OF APARTHEID-ERA PROSECUTIONS

Faith Nyasuguta  South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a judicial inquiry to investigate whether past administrations deliberately obstructed justice for apartheid-era crimes. The announcement, made on Wednesday, marks a significant turning point for survivors and families who have spent over two decades demanding accountability. The inquiry seeks to determine if previous African National Congress […]

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 U.S. AND UKRAINE INK STRATEGIC MINERALS DEAL TO BOOST WAR-TORN ECONOMY

U.S. AND UKRAINE INK STRATEGIC MINERALS DEAL TO BOOST WAR-TORN ECONOMY

Faith Nyasuguta  The United States and Ukraine have signed a landmark agreement granting Washington access to Ukraine’s rich trove of critical minerals in a move aimed at strengthening both Kyiv’s war recovery and America’s supply chain resilience. The deal, signed on April 30, 2025, establishes the United States–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, which will support Ukraine’s […]

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 BELGIUM SETS SIGHTS ON DRC’S MINERAL FORTUNE IN BID TO EXPAND INFLUENCE

BELGIUM SETS SIGHTS ON DRC’S MINERAL FORTUNE IN BID TO EXPAND INFLUENCE

Faith Nyasuguta  Belgium is moving to strengthen its footprint in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s lucrative mineral sector, signaling renewed interest from its former colonial power in one of Africa’s richest resource zones. During a diplomatic visit to Kinshasa, Belgian Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Prevot announced his country’s readiness to deepen engagement in Congo’s mining […]

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 GOITA TIPPED FOR FIVE-YEAR TERM AS MALI’S MILITARY TIGHTENS GRIP ON POWER

GOITA TIPPED FOR FIVE-YEAR TERM AS MALI’S MILITARY TIGHTENS GRIP ON POWER

Faith Nyasuguta  Mali’s military ruler, Assimi Goita, is poised to extend his leadership for five more years after a national conference of political stakeholders proposed appointing him as president. The recommendation follows a three-day dialogue in the capital, Bamako, where delegates also called for dissolving all existing political parties and imposing tougher conditions on forming […]

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 SOMALIA BLOCKS TAIWANESE PASSPORTS AS ‘ONE CHINA’ POLICY TIGHTENS ITS GRIP

SOMALIA BLOCKS TAIWANESE PASSPORTS AS ‘ONE CHINA’ POLICY TIGHTENS ITS GRIP

Faith Nyasuguta  Somalia has officially barred holders of Taiwan-issued passports from entering, exiting, or transiting through its territory, citing adherence to the “One China” policy and United Nations Resolution 2758. The directive, announced by Somalia’s Civil Aviation Authority on April 22, takes effect on April 30 and will prohibit Taiwanese nationals from accessing Somalia’s airspace […]

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 U.A.E UNDER FIRE AS BULGARIAN WEAPONS SURFACE IN SUDANESE REBEL HANDS

U.A.E UNDER FIRE AS BULGARIAN WEAPONS SURFACE IN SUDANESE REBEL HANDS

Faith Nyasuguta  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is under international scrutiny after Bulgarian-made weapons were discovered in the possession of Sudan’s notorious Rapid Support Forces (RSF), prompting a formal United Nations investigation and reigniting concerns over the diversion of arms in Africa’s most fragile regions. The weapons, including 81mm mortar rounds, were seized in North […]

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 RWANDA ESCORTS SADC TROOPS OUT OF D.R.C IN MOVE SEEN AS BOOST TO PEACE TALKS

RWANDA ESCORTS SADC TROOPS OUT OF D.R.C IN MOVE SEEN AS BOOST TO PEACE TALKS

Faith Nyasuguta  Rwanda has facilitated the exit of troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a key shift in the region’s volatile conflict. On Tuesday, Rwandan army and police personnel escorted SAMIDRC soldiers through Rwandan territory into Tanzania, following the official termination of their mandate. […]

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