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US accuses South Africa of harassment in latest diplomatic clash – Pretoria rejects claims

US accuses South Africa of harassment in latest diplomatic clash – Pretoria rejects claims

Washington’s sharply worded accusation that South African authorities harassed and “doxxed” United States government personnel working in Pretoria has added a fresh layer of tension to an already strained relationship between the two capitals. The

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When Power Replaces Principle, the World Loses Its Guardrails – Abayomi Ojo

When Power Replaces Principle, the World Loses Its Guardrails – Abayomi Ojo

The world is approaching a dangerous inflection point, one that history has warned us about repeatedly and paid for in blood. The invasion of Venezuela and the subsequent capture of Nicolás Maduro mark more than a geopolitical intervention. They

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US strikes on Venezuela expose global fault lines and revive old anxieties in Global Matters

US strikes on Venezuela expose global fault lines and revive old anxieties in Global Matters

The United States’ decision to launch military strikes on Venezuela on 3 January has reverberated far beyond the Americas, drawing sharp reactions that reveal a deeply divided international order. For many countries in Africa, Latin

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Rwanda’s bid to shed its conflict mineral label now under scrutiny as it builds global scale mines

Rwanda’s bid to shed its conflict mineral label now under scrutiny as it builds global scale mines

Kigali’s emerging portfolio of industrial-scale mineral projects has drawn attention not simply for its ambition but for what it says about Rwanda’s efforts to reposition itself in global commodity markets and to distance its reputation

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South Africa’s fuel price cuts show what’s possible and what more is needed

South Africa’s fuel price cuts show what’s possible and what more is needed

As 2026 began, South Africans pulled into service stations to find a rare piece of good economic news: official petrol and diesel prices falling sharply after months of strain on household budgets and businesses alike.

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Sudan at the zero point why seventy years of independence demand new political thinking

Sudan at the zero point why seventy years of independence demand new political thinking

Seventy years after independence, Sudan is not commemorating a national milestone so much as confronting a national reckoning. The civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has stripped away any

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Nigeria: New Tax Laws Take Off January 1, CBN Projects $51.04bn External Reserves

Nigeria: New Tax Laws Take Off January 1, CBN Projects $51.04bn External Reserves

As the calendar turned to 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced that its new tax laws would take effect on January 1 as planned, even amid mounting controversy and calls for a delay from

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Congo’s Turn at the Helm: What the Peace and Security Council Chairmanship Can Deliver

Congo’s Turn at the Helm: What the Peace and Security Council Chairmanship Can Deliver

When the Democratic Republic of Congo assumed the chair of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for January 2026, it was easy to dismiss the moment as routine diplomacy a rotational responsibility in

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Somalia rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as a breach of sovereignty and a threat to regional stability

Somalia rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as a breach of sovereignty and a threat to regional stability

  Somalia’s federal government has forcefully condemned Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, describing the decision as a “naked invasion” and a violation of the country’s territorial integrity. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

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Beyond the Headlines: What Anthony Joshua’s Tragedy Reveals About Road Safety and Emergency Response

Beyond the Headlines: What Anthony Joshua’s Tragedy Reveals About Road Safety and Emergency Response

The recent reports surrounding Anthony Joshua and a fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have once again forced public attention onto Nigeria’s dangerous roads. While relief that a global sporting figure survived is understandable, the