Africa Politics
Screenings for Independent???s new film about the kidnap of LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria. To mark Pride Month, The Arzner cinema will screen our film on how aid cuts are severing lifelines for vulnerable people. A second screening will follow at the Institute for Contemporary Arts
ArtHealthPoliticsNigeriaUnited KingdomAfrica
independent.co.uk 0 views · 5d ago
White South African refugees fall foul of Republican driving rules in US midwest. Onerous and costly restrictions aimed at immigrants cause difficulties for group prioritized by Trump for admission
PoliticsSouth AfricaUnited StatesAfricaNorth America
theguardian.com 0 views · 5d ago
Trump reportedly considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius. Potential proposal would secure control of Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of territory
Donald TrumpPoliticsMauritiusUnited KingdomUnited StatesAfricaEuropeNorth America
theguardian.com 0 views · 6d ago
South Africa's president acknowledges rising tensions over migration. South Africa???s has president promised to act on what he called concerns over undocumented migration following a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in Africa???s most advanced economy.
Cyril RamaphosaPoliticsSouth AfricaAfrica
apnews.com 0 views · 6d ago
US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is still in discussions with several countries to resettle more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America???s war effort.
Donald TrumpPoliticsAfghanistanDem. Rep. of CongoUnited StatesAfricaNorth America
apnews.com 0 views · 1w ago
???We don???t have another country to run to???: Kenyans fear US plan for Ebola quarantine site. People from town of potential site for US citizens exposed to Ebola say it puts them at risk in country with no known cases
HealthPoliticsKenyaUnited StatesAfricaNorth AmericaEbola hemorrhagic fever
theguardian.com 0 views · 1w ago
Zimbabwe justice minister introduces bill to extend 83-year-old president's term. Zimbabwe???s justice minister has introduced a constitutional amendment bill to extend the tenure of the country's 83-year-old president and change the election process.
Emmerson MnangagwaPoliticsZimbabweAfrica
apnews.com 0 views · 1w ago
Senegal's ousted PM Sonko boycotts new government, raising fears of political deadlock. Senegal's ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko says his party will not join the new government, escalating tensions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Bassirou Diomaye FayePoliticsSenegalAfrica
apnews.com 0 views · 1w ago
Peace fails if it is not defended. The UN???s peacekeepers cannot do this alone | Jean-Pierre Lacroix. Cuts in international support threaten the work of the women and men bringing hope to the world???s most vulnerable people
PoliticsCentral African Rep.Dem. Rep. of CongoLebanonRep. of CongoSouth AfricaSouth SudanSudanAfrica
theguardian.com 0 views · 1w ago
High Court orders Kenya government to release details of Ebola facility. Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki to protest against the planned site.
HealthPoliticsKenyaAfricaEbola hemorrhagic fever
aljazeera.com 0 views · 1w ago
Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests. Kenya???s president defended the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility by the U.S., a move that led to protests.
William RutoHealthPoliticsKenyaUnited StatesAfricaNorth AmericaEbola hemorrhagic fever
apnews.com 0 views · 1w ago
Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival. Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
PoliticsSenegalAfrica
aljazeera.com 0 views · 1w ago
Mozambique says five citizens killed in ???xenophobic attacks??? in South Africa. About 800 Mozambicans said to be caught up in violence in Mossel Bay as anti-immigration protests sweep country
CrimePoliticsMozambiqueSouth AfricaAfrica
theguardian.com 0 views · 1w ago
I will never forget the teacher who negotiated to be gang-raped instead of her daughter. These war crimes against women must be addressed | Hala Alkarib. Since April 2023, Sudan???s women and girls have been subjected to systematic rape and sexual torture. Specialised support and justice for them is key to the country???s recovery and future
CrimeHealthPoliticsSudanAfrica
theguardian.com 0 views · 1w ago
A tale of two Francks? World???s oldest leader creates deputy role ??? raising prospect of dynastic succession. Son and stepson of Cameroon???s Paul Biya are seen as main contenders to be vice-president
Paul BiyaPoliticsCameroonAfrica
theguardian.com 0 views · 1w ago
Protesters call on Kenyan government to halt femicide crisis. Advocacy groups have given the government 40 days to intervene to deal with the plague of gender-based violence.
CrimePoliticsKenyaAfrica
aljazeera.com 0 views · 1w ago
US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas. The State Department plans to slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States.
Donald TrumpPoliticsUnited StatesAfricaNorth America
apnews.com 0 views · 1w ago
???Sit back and relax???: Trump insists Iran deal close despite strikes - The Latest. As Israel threatens to bomb Beirut and the US and Iran trade missile strikes, Donald Trump insists it will ???all work out well in the end???. Lucy Hough speaks to diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour
Benjamin NetanyahuDonald TrumpPoliticsIranIsraelLebanonNorthern IrelandUnited StatesAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth America
theguardian.com 0 views · 1w ago
International court rejects Rwanda???s claim over UK migration deal. Rwanda's $134m claim has been thrown out, which bodes ill for other governments seeking 'return hubs'.
PoliticsRwandaUnited KingdomAfricaEurope
aljazeera.com 0 views · 1w ago
Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry. Archaeologists have unearthed ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture and a marble head of Greek goddess Aphrodite.
ArtBusinessPoliticsEgyptGreeceAfrica
apnews.com 0 views · 1w ago
People ???panicking??? as Ghana passes sweeping law criminalising LGBTQ+ activity. Community groups say some fear they could lose homes, jobs and access to healthcare if the new law is ratified by President John Dramani Mahama
John MahamaCrimePoliticsGhanaAfrica
theguardian.com 0 views · 1w ago
International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal. An international arbitration panel has rejected Rwanda's multimillion-dollar claim linked to a controversial refugee resettlement deal.
Keir StarmerBusinessPoliticsRwandaUnited KingdomAfricaEurope
apnews.com 0 views · 1w ago
Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy???s party expected to dominate. Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.
Abiy AhmedPoliticsEthiopiaAfrica
aljazeera.com 0 views · 1w ago
UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal. The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.
BusinessPoliticsRwandaUnited KingdomAfricaEurope
bbc.co.uk 0 views · 1w ago
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