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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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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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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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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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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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Rwanda commits to US-mediated peace deal but warns against ‘tricks’

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On June 27, 2025, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed a U.S.‑brokered peace agreement in Washington D.C., aimed at halting decades of violence in eastern Congo. The deal calls for a cessation of hostilities, a withdrawal of Rwandan troops from the region within 90 days, and the creation of a joint security mechanism. In Kigali on July 4, President Paul Kagame…
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South Africa calls on BRICS to lead global conflict resolution

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South Africa has made a compelling call for the BRICS bloc—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to take a leading role in global conflict resolution. As the world experiences increasing geopolitical tensions, from regional wars to great power rivalries, Pretoria emphasizes the need for a multipolar world order in which emerging economies play a more active and balanced…
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