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AfriForum Urges U.S. to Target South African Politicians, Not Citizens, Over Aid Suspension

South African civil rights organization AfriForum has announced its intention to send an official letter to the United States government, urging President Donald Trump to focus on holding South African politicians accountable

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Exiled South African Diplomat Urges Reset in U.S. Relations

Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador to the United States, returned home to a warm reception following his expulsion by the Trump administration. Hundreds of supporters gathered at Cape Town International

Africa·United States

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U.S. Aid Freeze Sparks Uncertainty in Africa, Threatening HIV Programs and Humanitarian Efforts

Many Africans were aware that Trump’s “America First” policy implied that their continent would not be a top priority. However, few anticipated the abrupt suspension of foreign aid from the world’s largest

Security around Sonko’s residence in Senegal has been relaxed

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate for president in 2024, no longer has a security detail positioned around his Dakar residence. Security personnel had been preventing Mr. Sonko from leaving his

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A boat capsized in Senegal, killing at least 17 passengers

According to local authorities on Monday, at least 17 persons were discovered dead after a boat sank in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Two people were saved alive, although it is unknown

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Rwanda “regrets” not having its ambassador to Belgium approved

The reluctance to confirm Rwanda’s ambassador to Belgium was termed as “regrettable” on Wednesday, and a government spokeswoman was assured that “this does not augur well” for the two countries’ relations. The

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An official in Rwanda claims that 10 children drowned after their boat capsized in a river

According to the provincial governor of Rwanda, ten students perished after their boat capsized in a river. The kids perished on Monday while the boat was attempting to cross the Nyabarongo River,

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Africa

Ghana increases its main lending rate to combat inflation

On Monday, the Ghanaian central bank increased the benchmark lending rate by an additional 50 basis points to 30%. The decision to increase borrowing costs surprised the financial markets. With double-digit inflation,

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Kenyan opposition keeps vigil for those hurt by police

Tuesday saw a commemoration staged by Kenyan opposition leaders in memory of the 30 persons killed by police violence during rallies against growing living expenses and the imposition of new levies. Police

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Residents in Sudan beg for money to survive due to the war

On Sunday night, nine people died in a “technical” plane crash in Sudan, where locals are pleading for food supplies to live in the East African nation that has been devastated for

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Tunisia protests two years after the presidential power grab

On Tuesday, more than 300 people demonstrated in Tunis to commemorate the two years since President Kais Saied suspended Parliament and enacted broad new powers. Around 20 party members who had been

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Nigeria: ECOWAS talks about security and democratization

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reported that four member nations met in Nigeria on Tuesday to discuss security and democratic transitions in the area. Following his election as ECOWAS

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Nigeria

Sudan plane crash claims nine lives

As the war in the east African nation entered its 100th day, the army reported that nine persons, including four soldiers, were killed when a civilian airliner crashed in Sudan on Sunday

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Senegal returns 50 Moroccan migrants

About 50 Senegalese people who were recently detained in Morocco while attempting to immigrate to Europe were deported by Senegal. From Dakhla, Western Sahara, the group was sent home. In the last

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Many tourists in South Africa enjoy encounters with elephants

On Saturday, a herd of elephants took advantage of World Elephant Day by interacting with tourists at a reserve in South Africa. On Saturday, the Bela Bela Adventures with Elephants reserve celebrated

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South Africa

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Africa - Page 18

AfriForum Urges U.S. to Target South African Politicians, Not Citizens, Over Aid Suspension

Exiled South African Diplomat Urges Reset in U.S. Relations

U.S. Aid Freeze Sparks Uncertainty in Africa, Threatening HIV Programs and Humanitarian Efforts

Security around Sonko’s residence in Senegal has been relaxed

A boat capsized in Senegal, killing at least 17 passengers

Rwanda “regrets” not having its ambassador to Belgium approved

An official in Rwanda claims that 10 children drowned after their boat capsized in a river

Ghana increases its main lending rate to combat inflation

Kenyan opposition keeps vigil for those hurt by police

Residents in Sudan beg for money to survive due to the war

Tunisia protests two years after the presidential power grab

Nigeria: ECOWAS talks about security and democratization

Sudan plane crash claims nine lives

Senegal returns 50 Moroccan migrants

Many tourists in South Africa enjoy encounters with elephants

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