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Almost 70,000 South Africans interested in US asylum
This follows President Donald Trump's February executive order offering Afrikaners refugee status.BBC 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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 5h -
Report: Little interest in Aaron Rodgers from media companies
Multiple teams remain interested in quarterback Aaron Rodgers.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
"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 - 5d -
Fenerbahce interested in Roma’s Mile Svilar
Serie A giants Roma are now running a major risk of losing Mile Svilar and there is increasing interest from not just England but also from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.Chelsea have been linked with a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The world’s lowest interest rate no longer belongs to Japan
The world’s lowest interest rate is longer Japan but Switzerland after the Swiss National Bank cut rates by a quarter-point.MarketWatch - 11h -
Trump criticizes Fed decision to maintain interest rates
Trump's comments came hours after the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady.ABC News - 7h -
NFL rules proposal changes carry some interesting suggestions
There are interesting suggestions and proposals by teams for rules changes in the upcoming NFL seasonYahoo Sports - 1d -
Jerome Powell delivers remarks on interest rate decision
Watch live coverage as Fed chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks on the next interest rate decision. It is the first decision of the Trump administration.NBC News - 1d -
US and Israel approach African countries to resettle Gazans
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approachedFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 3d -
Five clubs interested in Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck
Sport Bild reports that five teams are interested in trying to sign Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck in the summer. It was reported earlier in the week that Dortmund would like to make ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Watch live: Powell speaks as Fed expected to keep interest rates steady
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Fed's latest decision on interest rates. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady amid ...The Hill - 1d -
Person of interest identified by U.S. investigators in search for missing Pittsburgh student
A person of interest has been identified in the weeklong search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, according to U.S. authorities.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Report: Cooper Kupp was more interested in Broncos than they were in him
It sounds like Cooper Kupp was interested in the Broncos, but 9News reports the team did not pursue him.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel were both interested in Broncos this offseason
Deebo Samuel and Cooper Kupp were both interested in joining the Broncos this spring. Destination team?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Report: Colts among teams 'interested' in trading for Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson
The Colts are reportedly among multiple teams who are still interested in trading for Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey HendricksonYahoo Sports - 23h -
4 Mid-round RB options perhaps of interest to Colts in NFL draft
Here are four mid-round options at running back that could potentially interest the Indianapolis Colts.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Leverkusen said to be interested in Burkardt
Bayer Leverkusen have Mainz striker Jonathan Burkadt on their radar, according to Sport Bild.The 24-year-old could replace Victor Boniface, who is expected to leave the German champions at the end ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Swiss National Bank makes quarter-point interest rate cut, cites 'low inflationary pressure'
Switzerland's central bank on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision.CNBC - 11h -
Crystal Palace open contract talks with Oliver Glasner amid Leipzig interest
Austrian’s work with Eagles attracts Bundesliga interest Jean-Philippe Mateta trains in Marbella after head injury Crystal Palace have opened talks with Oliver Glasner over extending his ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Some NFL cap casualties who could interest Eagles in free agency
The Eagles will likely play the compensatory pick game this offseason so here are some cap casualties who could interest them.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged, signaling it wanted further clarity on the direction of the economy before changing borrowing costs for businesses and ...NBC News - 1d -
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as it weighs the impact of Trump’s tariffs and federal workforce cuts on inflation and the economy. The central bank warned that economic ...NBC News - 1d -
"Person of interest" named in case of missing student in Dominican Republic
24-year-old Joshua Riibe has been named a "person of interest" in the missing person case of Sudiksha Konanki who disappeared in Punta Cana last week.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Bolton says ceasefire not in Ukraine's interest, but Zelensky 'had to agree'
Former national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday that a ceasefire deal with Russia is not "in Ukraine’s interest," but the war-torn country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, “had to ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Argentina star admits he is flattered by Aston Villa interest
Villarreal and Argentina defender Juan Foyth has revealed he’s flattered by transfer interest from Aston Villa manager Unai Emery.Speaking about his future, Foyth made it clear that he remains ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Arsenal column: GENUINE interest in £100m star, latest on Alexander Isak links, & more
Gabriel transfer interest is genuine, but he should cost at least £100mThe interest from Saudi Arabia in Gabriel Magalhaes is nothing new, it dates back a couple of years now.In the summer of 2023 ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – business live
Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%. Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold In the property ...The Guardian - 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 -
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 lectureFinancial Times - 6d
