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On April 21, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a phone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to the Kremlin, Putin emphasized the importance of addressing the “root causes” of the conflict and safeguarding Russia’s security interests.​ This discussion reflects ongoing diplomatic…

Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, has condemned its disqualification from the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections as unconstitutional. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ruled that CHADEMA was ineligible because it failed to sign a required election code of conduct. This decision came shortly after CHADEMA leader Tundu Lissu was charged with treason…

In a significant political development, General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led the August 2023 military coup in Gabon, has been elected president with 90.35% of the vote, according to provisional results announced by the interior minister on April 13, 2025. The election, held on April 12, 2025, is the first since the coup that ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba, ending over 50 years of Bongo…

South Africa has been actively seeking to deepen its diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties with Russia in recent years, a move that reflects broader geopolitical shifts and the country’s desire to assert a more independent foreign policy. This growing relationship is rooted in shared interests within the BRICS alliance—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—as well…

On April 14, 2025, Algeria expelled 12 French diplomats, demanding their departure within 48 hours. This action intensified existing tensions between the two nations, rooted in recent events and historical grievances.​ Background of the Dispute The immediate catalyst for the expulsion was the arrest of three Algerian nationals in France, including an Algerian consular official. They are…

​In a significant development, Zimbabwe has initiated compensation payments to white farmers whose land was seized during the controversial land reform program initiated by former President Robert Mugabe in the early 2000s. This marks a pivotal step in addressing one of the most contentious legacies of Zimbabwe’s post-independence history.​ The government has begun disbursing $3.1…