African Diaspora Archives - Page 19 of 32

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

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Ghana, UAE Deepen Ties with Historic Bilateral Agreements and Investment Commitments

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark agreement to launch high-level political consultations, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. The deal was reached during a…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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France Expelled Algerian officials with diplomatic passports As Diplomatic Tensions Escalate

France has expelled several Algerian officials with diplomatic passports who lacked visas, a retaliatory step following Algeria’s recent expulsion of 15 French diplomats. The French Foreign Ministry summoned Algeria’s chargé…

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Amnesty Report Exposes Abuse of Kenyan Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia

A new report by Amnesty International has revealed widespread abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, with over 70 women detailing exploitation, deception, and forced labor under inhumane conditions.…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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UN Urges Egypt to Rethink Controversial Criminal Code Reforms

The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised alarm over Egypt’s proposed amendments to its Code of Criminal Procedure, urging greater transparency and compliance with international human rights standards ahead…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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Kenya and Dominican Republic Sign Pact to Support Police in Haiti

Kenya and the Dominican Republic signed an agreement on Monday to enhance emergency support for Kenyan police deployed in Haiti as part of a UN-backed multinational security mission. The pact,…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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African Union Mobilizes $400M for Peace Efforts, Eyes Financial Independence

The African Union (AU) has raised $400 million to fund peace operations across the continent, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf announced Monday in Addis Ababa. The funds, channeled through…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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Amnesty International Warns U.S.-Rwanda Deportation Deal Risks Violating International Law

Rwanda’s agreement to accept deportees from the United States has come under fire from Amnesty International, which warns the arrangement could breach international law and place vulnerable migrants at risk.…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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Burkina Faso’s Traoré Rejects U.S. Claims on Gold Funding Military Operations.

Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré has denied allegations by U.S. AFRICOM Commander Gen. Michael Langley that Burkina Faso’s gold is financing military activities. In an interview with Russia’s Sputnik, Traoré labeled…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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First Group of Afrikaners Relocated to U.S. Under Trump Refugee Program Amid Controversy

A group of 49 white South Africans, primarily Afrikaner families, arrived at Dulles International Airport on Monday morning as the first beneficiaries of a controversial refugee relocation program initiated by…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Greece and Egypt Reaffirm $4.5 Billion Clean Energy Pact to Power Europe via Mediterranean Cable

Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a landmark clean energy initiative that aims to connect North Africa to Europe via an undersea electricity cable capable of transmitting 3,000…

Africa News Now May 7, 2025