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Sudan says plan for first Russian naval base in Africa will go ahead
Two countries’ foreign ministers meet in Moscow and agree there are no obstacles to long-delayed plan . A plan for Russia to establish its first naval base in Africa will go ahead, Sudan’s foreign ...The Guardian - 2h -
How the CIA used jazz greats as cover for a 1961 coup in Africa
Johan Grimonprez uses archival footage of the period to expose the CIA-backed assassination of Congo leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
South Africa has been blindsided by Donald Trump
The US president’s attacks on the country might actually unite its peopleFinancial Times - 12h -
New Jersey man sues safari tour operator after rampaging hippo killed his wife in Africa
A New Jersey man whose wife was killed by a hippo during an African safari has filed a lawsuit alleging that their tour operator was negligent in failing to keep her safe.NBC News - 20h -
South Africa vows to pursue Israel genocide case despite Trump pressure
Foreign minister Ronald Lamola says there is ‘no chance’ country will drop case after US orders halt to aidFinancial Times - 1d -
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Thwarted ambition triggers dissent among Africa’s urban young
Gap between education and opportunity is fostering generational frustration and protests as cities expandFinancial Times - 2d -
Suspected Somali pirates seize boat off Horn of Africa
Suspected Somali pirates have seized a Yemeni fishing boat off the Horn of AfricaABC News - 2d -
Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa
The collapse of U.S.A.I.D. at the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk is already leaving gaping holes in vital health care and other services that millions of Africans rely on for their survival.The New York Times - 2d -
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How Jimmy Butler landed with the Warriors, and why Kevin Durant was 'blindsided' by trade talks
One team was desperate to end an embarrassing saga. Another was desperate to appease its stars. Another was desperate to extend its flailing dynasty. Here's how it all went down.ESPN - 3d -
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Trump halts aid to South Africa citing new land law
President Trump signed an executive order formally halting all aid to South Africa and urged his Cabinet to come up with a resettlement program for Afrikaners who he claims "are victims of unjust ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump cuts aid to South Africa over ‘racial discrimination’ against Afrikaners
US president also offers asylum to Afrikaners and criticises law that allows land seizures without compensation in some circumstances. The US president, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order ...The Guardian - 5d -
Why is Trump punishing South Africa and who are the Afrikaners he wants to give refugee status to?
U.S. President Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order stopping all aid and assistance to the country over what he called a human ...ABC News - 5d -
Trump Executive Order Halts Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of Afrikaner Landowners
The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.The New York Times - 5d
