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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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AfricaPolitics

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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AfricaPolitics

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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AfricaPolitics

Zimbabwe reacts to US removal of illegal immigrants

Zimbabwe’s reaction to the U.S. removal of illegal immigrants has been one of concern, caution, and a call for diplomatic engagement. This issue came to the forefront as the U.S. began implementing stricter immigration policies, which included the deportation of individuals who were in the country illegally, particularly those from African nations like Zimbabwe. As one of the countries…
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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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AfricaEconomyPolitics

Hundreds of South African NGOs at risk from Trump’s aid halt threat

During Donald Trump’s presidency, there was a significant shift in U.S. foreign aid policy, which included threatening to halt or reduce aid to countries that did not align with certain American political interests. This created uncertainty for many international NGOs, especially those in developing nations like South Africa. Hundreds of South African non-governmental organizations (NGOs)…
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AfricaPolitics

Food prices skyrocket in DR Congo’s Goma after M23 takeover

The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has escalated in recent years, particularly with the M23 rebel group’s activities. Goma, a major city in North Kivu province, has been heavily affected by this instability. The M23 group’s resurgence, which began in late 2021, has led to significant humanitarian and economic consequences in the region. One of the most…
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