African Diaspora

Ramaphosa Downplays Tense Exchange with Trump, Says U.S. Visit Helped Reset Bilateral Ties

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his White House visit on Wednesday as a “great success,” despite a tense exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump over unsubstantiated claims of…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Ramaphosa Meets Trump at White House Over “White Genocide” Claims in South Africa

U.S.–South Africa relations faced renewed strain on Wednesday as President Donald Trump hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House for a high-stakes meeting aimed at mending ties after months…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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China to Deepen Investment in Africa, Focus on SMEs and Industrial Cooperation

China’s Ministry of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding economic engagement with Africa, with plans to boost corporate investment—particularly in infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy—and enhance cooperation among small and…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

African Diaspora Eastern Africa

U.S. Judge Warns Trump Administration of Contempt Over Deportations to South Sudan

A federal judge in Boston has warned that the Trump administration could be held in contempt of court after reports emerged that migrants were deported to South Sudan, potentially violating…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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Egyptian Trafficker Jailed for 25 Years in UK for Smuggling 3,700 Migrants Across Mediterranean

A London court has sentenced Ahmed Ebid, a 42-year-old Egyptian national, to 25 years in prison for masterminding a large-scale human smuggling operation that trafficked nearly 3,800 migrants, including children,…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025

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Sudan Accuses UAE of Drone Strike on Port Sudan Amid Escalating Civil War

Sudan’s government has formally accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of launching a drone strike on Port Sudan earlier this month, marking the first direct allegation of Emirati military involvement…

Africa News Now May 20, 2025

African Diaspora Central Africa

UN Court Awards Disputed Oil-Rich Islands to Equatorial Guinea in Decades-Long Dispute with Gabon

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled in favor of Equatorial Guinea in a territorial dispute with Gabon over three uninhabited islands—Conga, Mbanié, and Cocoteros—located in potentially oil-rich waters…

Africa News Now May 20, 2025

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Ramaphosa Heads to U.S. for High-Stakes Talks with Trump Amid Diplomatic Strains

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday during a working visit aimed at easing months of rising tensions between…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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President Tinubu and Peter Obi Meet at Vatican Mass Amidst Political Rivalry

In a rare public display of unity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and opposition leader Peter Obi were seen laughing and exchanging pleasantries during Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass in Rome,…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Abi Daré Wins Inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for Novel on Environmental Collapse in Nigeria

Nigerian-British author Abi Daré has won the first-ever Climate Fiction Prize for her novel And So I Roar, a sequel to her acclaimed debut, The Girl with the Louding Voice.…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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Trump and Ramaphosa Set to Meet As Tensions Rise Over White Farmer Asylum Dispute

Relations between South Africa and the United States have grown increasingly strained, following the Trump administration’s decision to grant asylum to white South African farmers, citing alleged racial persecution. This…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025