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With home security under strain, Kenya rallies Brazil’s support for Haiti deployment

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Kenya’s government has requested Brazil’s expertise and funding to enhance efforts in restoring peace and rebuilding broken communities in Haiti. Kenya has sought Brazil’s expertise and funding for restoring peace and rebuilding communities in Haiti. Kenya leads the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission, deploying 800 officers with plans for additional contributions. Despite judicial objections in…

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U.S. diplomatic push for Starlink in Gambia raises eyebrows over pressure tactics

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The U.S. government’s push to secure market access for Elon Musk’s Starlink in Gambia has come under scrutiny after revelations that American diplomats allegedly applied pressure on Gambian officials to fast-track the company’s license approval. The U.S. government has allegedly pressured Gambian officials to expedite licensing for Starlink, a satellite internet service by Elon Musk’s…

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Trump repositions U.S. role in Africa with eye on trade and investment

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The Trump administration has launched a new Commercial Diplomacy Strategy through its Africa Bureau, marking a formal pivot in traditional aid and deal-making diplomacy across Africa. The United States introduced a new Commercial Diplomacy Strategy for Africa, focusing on trade, private investment, and partnerships. The strategy aims to reposition U.S.-Africa relations on commercial engagement rather…

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Trump’s support for white South African farmers stirs controversy among churches

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The United States government’s decision to launch a special resettlement program for white South African refugees has prompted a wave of moral and theological critique from church leaders both at home and abroad. The U.S. government initiated a special resettlement program for white South African refugees, citing risks of race-based targeting. Major Christian organizations criticized…

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Chinese illegal miners face deportation in Nigeria, to lose ₦134 million

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A Nigerian court has ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals over their involvement in illegal mining of precious minerals in Plateau State. A Nigerian court ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities in Plateau State. The individuals were convicted for unlawful possession and purchase of mineral resources. The court mandated…

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Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo departs for Angola with family following detention

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Ali Bongo, the former president of Gabon who was ousted in a military coup in August 2023, has left the country for Angola along with his wife, Sylvia Bongo, and their son, Noureddin. Ali Bongo, former president of Gabon, has departed the country for Angola. Bongo’s family faced legal actions post-coup, moving from detention to…

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