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Laurent Gbagbo's party contests the conviction of its officials

In recent developments in Côte d’Ivoire, two officials from the African People’s Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), the political party founded by former President Laurent Gbagbo, have been convicted and sentenced to ten years in prison. Damana Adia, known as Pickass, and Koua Justin were found guilty of “endangering state security” and “conspiracy against the…
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Religious leaders meet rebel groups in Goma amid rising tensions

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), escalating tensions in the eastern region have prompted religious leaders to engage directly with rebel groups in Goma, aiming to facilitate peace and dialogue. On February 12, 2025, a delegation from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) met with Corneille Nangaa, the political leader of the M23…
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South African party files treason charges against white group

On February 10, 2025, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, led by former South African President Jacob Zuma, filed a treason complaint against AfriForum, a civil rights organization representing the white Afrikaner minority. The complaint alleges that AfriForum’s lobbying efforts in the United States misled President Donald Trump, leading to the reduction of U.S. financial assistance to South…
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South Sudan’s president fires vice presidents and spy chief

On February 10, 2025, South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit, enacted significant changes within his government by dismissing two vice presidents and the head of the National Security Service (NSS). These moves are widely interpreted as strategic efforts to consolidate power ahead of the nation’s upcoming elections. Dismissal of Vice Presidents President Kiir removed Vice…
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Zuma’s party files treason complaint against AfriForum

In a significant political development, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, led by former South African President Jacob Zuma, has filed a treason complaint against AfriForum, a prominent civil rights organization representing the white Afrikaner minority. This action follows AfriForum’s lobbying efforts in the United States against South Africa’s land expropriation law, which aims to…
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DR Congo summit directs army chiefs to enforce ceasefire

On February 8, 2025, a summit of African leaders convened to address the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The summit directed army chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to meet within five days to provide technical guidance on enforcing a ceasefire and facilitating humanitarian assistance. Background of…
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White South Africans turn down Trump’s refugee offer

In early February 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order offering refugee status to white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, citing alleged “unjust racial discrimination” under South Africa’s land expropriation policies. This move also included the cessation of U.S. aid to South Africa. The South African government has firmly rejected these claims…
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