Category: Global Politics
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US declares interest in developing African mining sector
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is interested in developing the mining sector in Africa. On the first day of his second term, Trump signed an executive order focusing on minerals, mineral extraction, and mineral processing. “Mainly in the United States but if you read closely there are also…
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🇹🇳 A Tunisian extremist is on trial accused of killing 3 people in a French church
A Tunisian man went on trial in France on Monday on terrorism charges over the killing of three people in a basilica in the French Riviera city of Nice in 2020, one of multiple attacks that year linked to Islamic extremism. The assailant, who was shot and seriously wounded by police, says he remembers nothing.…
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🇬🇭 Ghana bans first-class travel for government officials
Ghana’s President John Mahama has announced a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers, as part of measures to reduce government spending. The directive was issued on Friday, February 7, during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 new ministers at the presidential palace in Accra. President Mahama emphasized that only essential travel…
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Biden Grants Clemency to Marcus Garvey: A Long-Awaited Victory for Pan-African History
President Joe Biden has taken a historic step by granting posthumous clemency to Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a towering figure in the global Pan-African movement. This act serves not only as a recognition of Garvey’s unjust conviction but also as an acknowledgment of his enduring contributions to the liberation and empowerment of African descendants worldwide. The…
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French Corruption Investigation Sends Shockwaves Through Ivory Coast’s Elite
In a revelation that has sent ripples through Abidjan’s political and business circles, a French magistrate has been quietly investigating a network of alleged corruption and money laundering tied to prominent figures in Ivory Coast’s elite. The inquiry, which targets suspected “corruption of foreign public officials” and “money laundering,” implicates several high-ranking officials and business…
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Disturbing News from Nimba County, Liberia
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Prince Johnson, the Liberian former warlord and senator whose brutal tactics shocked the world, has died at the age of 72, authorities said Thursday. Johnson, who infamously videotaped himself drinking Budweiser as his men cut off the ears of the nation’s former president, remained active in politics after the civil war…
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🇧🇼 Outgoing Botswana president Masisi hands over office to Boko
Botswana’s new government, led by Duma Boko, is gearing up to tackle challenges following a surprising electoral victory that ended the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) 58-year reign. Boko was sworn in on Friday, just two days after his Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) party won a landslide, capturing 36 seats in parliament; five more than…
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Algeria Welcomes EU Court Ruling on Morocco Trade Agreements, Emphasizes Sahrawi Rights
Algeria has expressed its strong approval of the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (CJEU) that annulled trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco, a decision that has reignited international discourse on the status of Western Sahara. The Algerian Foreign Ministry praised the ruling, calling it a “recognition of the Sahrawi people’s…
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France-Africa Summit in Kenya is yet “another mess”, according to an expert
France has relocated its summit to an English-speaking country for 2026, because it is no longer welcome in French-speaking countries, where an “anti-French political sentiment” has taken root, Boubacar Kado Magagi, a Nigerien public finance consultant, told Sputnik Africa. “France no longer has anything to give and advise African countries. It has been humiliated and…
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Tanzania unveils over 6,000 job vacancies
The Tanzanian government has announced 6,257 job vacancies in the public sector, which could spark significant interest among job seekers and recent graduates. Key positions include procurement officers, drivers, accountants, community development officers, and more, spanning various fields. Applicants must submit applications by August 16 with thorough documentation, including educational and professional certificates. While many…