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AfricaPolitics

South African police minister suspended over corruption allegations

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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu amid explosive allegations of corruption and collusion with organized crime. The decision, announced on July 13, 2025, comes after the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi publicly accused Mchunu of interfering in high-profile criminal investigations and dismantling elite police units probing…
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AfricaHealth

South Africa Says HIV Response Won’t Falter Despite U.S. Funding Cuts

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South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong HIV/AIDS response, even in the face of significant funding cuts from the United States. Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi stated that while the withdrawal of U.S. support—particularly from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)—poses challenges, the country’s HIV programme is not at risk of…
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AfricaPolitics

Liberian president impresses Trump with ‘good English

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During a White House meeting on July 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump impressed—and perplexed—many by praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s fluency in English. Trump reportedly said, “Such good English… Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?”—despite English being Liberia’s official language since its founding by freed American slaves in the 19th…
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AfricaPoliticsWar

Protesters Waging War on Kenyan President: A Youth-Led Uprising Intensifies

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In recent weeks, Kenya has been rocked by an unprecedented wave of protests that many are calling a generational uprising against President William Ruto. What began as scattered demonstrations over the controversial Finance Bill and the death of a blogger in police custody has now evolved into a nationwide movement, spearheaded largely by the country’s disillusioned youth. Protesters, primarily…
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AfricaEconomyPolitics

G20 chair calls for urgent global action on Africa’s debt crisis

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As G20 president, South Africa is leveraging its leadership to spotlight Africa’s escalating debt emergency. At the G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Cape Town and in subsequent forums, like the International Financial Architecture Working Group, both President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo underscored the continent’s dire fiscal situation, urging immediate…
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AfricaEconomyPolitics

South Africa hits out at new Trump tariffs

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On July 7, 2025, the U.S. notified 14 countries—including South Africa—of planned 30% “reciprocal” tariffs on a wide range of imports, set to take effect August 1, unless bilateral deals are reached. President Cyril Ramaphosa slammed the move, calling it based on a “contested interpretation” of trade data, noting that 77% of U.S. goods enter South Africa duty-free and the average…
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AfricaPolitics

Kenya police open fire at anti-government protesters

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Kenya’s police have come under intense scrutiny after a violent crackdown on anti-government protests coinciding with July 7—the 35th anniversary of the historic “Saba Saba” pro-democracy rallies. Security forces reportedly opened fire on demonstrators, employing tear gas, water cannons, and live rounds to disperse crowds. 🕊️ Scale of the violence At least 31…
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