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AfricaPolitics

Rwanda confirms it received seven immigrants deported under Donald Trump

In mid‑August 2025, Rwanda confirmed that it received seven migrants deported from the United States under a controversial third‑country deportation initiative spearheaded by the Trump administration. This marked the first group arriving as part of a broader agreement under which Rwanda agreed to accept up to 250 deportees from the U.S. Rwandan Government’s Response Rwandan…
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Africa

Largest Martian meteorite breaks auction record

Earlier this week, Sotheby’s in New York auctioned Northwest Africa 16788 (NWA 16788)—a 54‑pound (24.5 kg) Martian meteorite that has now become the single most valuable space rock ever sold. This ancient relic fetched a staggering $5.3 million, setting a new record for meteorite auctions. A cosmic journeyNWA 16788 was unearthed in November 2023 by a meteorite hunter in the…
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AfricaPolitics

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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AfricaHistoryWorld

Namibia’s founder and first president dies at 95

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president and a central figure in the nation’s liberation struggle, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 95. His death marks the end of an era for Namibia, as he was instrumental in leading the country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first democratically elected president until 2005. Early Life and Struggle…
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AfricaPolitics

Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo

In recent years, the eastern part of the DRC has been the site of intense conflict, primarily driven by rebel groups and various armed factions. These groups have often sought to take control of natural resources and territory, contributing to widespread violence and displacement of civilians. The M23, for instance, is one of the most prominent rebel groups active in the region, although there are…
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AfricaWar

Rebels take control of airport in DR Congo

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), rebel forces have seized control of a major airport in the eastern part of the country. The capture of the airport marks a troubling development in the DRC’s long-standing crisis, as it highlights the increasing power and influence of armed groups operating in the region. The rebels, primarily from…
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Africa

Kenya holds emergency summit on DRC crisis

Kenya has called for an emergency summit to address the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking a critical moment in the region’s ongoing instability. The DRC has been grappling with a prolonged conflict, especially in its eastern provinces, where armed groups continue to terrorize civilians and threaten regional stability. The situation has grown more dire, with…
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