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67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump's plan to give them refugee status

The U.S. Embassy in South Africa says it has received a list of more than 67,000 people interested in refugee status in the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate members of a white ...

ABC News - 1d

Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship

The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?

Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?

CBS News - Mar. 10

East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia

East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.

The New York Times - 6d

Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders

Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Trump admin. expels South African ambassador, accuses him "race-baiting"

Marco Rubio declared South African envoy Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata and accused him of being a "race-baiting politician who hates America."

CBS News - 5d

World leaders express outrage at Israel’s renewed bombing of Gaza civilians

Strikes said to target Hamas killed hundreds within hours including women and children, undermining ceasefire. Middle East crisis – live updates World governments and UN officials have ...

The Guardian - 4d

Hawley expresses skepticism of Oz over abortion, trans rights

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) expressed skepticism about Dr. Mehmet Oz's, President Trump's pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, views on abortion and transgender rights. “I’ve been reading up on Dr. ...

The Hill - 2d

Murkowski, Collins expressed concerns prior to White House pulling Weldon nomination

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) and Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) expressed their concerns over Dave Weldon’s nomination to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prior to senior ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92

A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Judge declines to block DOGE from taking over African development agency

A federal judge on Tuesday declined to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from taking over the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body

Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports.

NBC News - 2d

Express boys place second at NYSPHSAA Bowling Championships

Elmira High School's boys team put up a big score at the state tournament in securing a runner-up finish in Division 1.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Texas high school football legend known as 'The Sugar Land Express' dies at 89

Legendary Texas high school football player "The Sugar Land Express," who held national rushing record from 1953-2012, has died. Kenneth Hall was 89.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

"The Dish": Chef Eric Adjepong on his new restaurant and sharing West African cuisine

"Top Chef" alum Eric Adjepong is taking on new roles as a restaurant owner and cookbook author. In an exclusive interview for "The Dish," the rising chef shares his journey and passion for bringing ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Rubio declares South African ambassador to US 'persona non grata' over Trump comments

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South African ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool “persona non grata” and accused the diplomat of being a “race-baiting politician” over his recent ...

The Hill - Mar. 15

Mirror, Express and Star owner says its print titles will be loss-making from 2031

Chief executive of Reach says he is committed to print, and higher online income will keep business afloat. The boss of the publisher of the Mirror, Express, and Star newspapers has said that its ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

US and Israel approach African countries to resettle Gazans

Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approached

Financial Times - Mar. 14

African players in Europe: Brilliant Marmoush strikes for City

Omar Marmoush scored for Manchester City in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton at the weekend, then said he was confident of a top-four finish and Champions League football next season.A ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Almost 70,000 South Africans interested in US asylum

This follows President Donald Trump's February executive order offering Afrikaners refugee status.

BBC News - 3d

Long-Lost Klimt Portrays African Prince

The gallery selling the work, which resurfaced at the TEFAF Maastricht art fair, says a major museum is negotiating to buy it.

The New York Times - 1d

Shutdown watch: GOP favors short-term bill as Democrats express opposition

Congress has one week to pass a spending bill that would avert a shutdown, but lawmakers from both parties are not on the same page about how they'll move forward.

ABC News - Mar. 7

Musk expresses support for rival to Reform UK as feud in Farage’s party intensifies

Allies of tech billionaire say he has signalled he would back an alternative to populist party

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Brownell expresses disappointment as Clemson was locked out of the locker room at halftime

Here is how Clemson head coach Brad Brownell reacted to the Tigers being locked out of their locker room at halftime against Louisville.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

NFL free agency: Browns express interest in Carson Wentz

The Browns need a veteran quarterback still and are apparently open to Carson Wentz in NFL free agency

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Vikings expressing interest in former Titans QB Ryan Tannehill

The Minnesota Vikings need help at the quarterback position and are in talks with former Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill on a deal.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument

Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.

CBS News - Mar. 3

Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument

Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.

CBS News - Mar. 3

Bay Area musician connects to his roots with a West African instrument

Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.

CBS News - Mar. 3

Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92

In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

US declares South African ambassador ‘persona non grata’

Secretary of state Marco Rubio expels Ebrahim Rasool after he criticised Donald Trump in an online lecture

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale

The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped.

The New York Times - Mar. 15