Africa
As Christians Are Slaughtered “for Sport,” Biden Says Nothing
The Hamas terrorist massacre on October 7 in Israel has been big news. Understandably, too. Yet thousands of Christians have also been killed...
Burundi’s President Calls for Public Execution of Homosexuals
During a press conference on December 29, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye urged for homosexual couples to be publicly stoned, even suggesting the country’s...
Read moreSouth Africa Pressures ICC to Charge Israel With War Crimes
On December 18, South Africa submitted all requisite paperwork to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to charge Israel with war crimes over the...
Read moreWHO Paid Sexual-abuse Victims in Congo Just $250 Apiece
The World Health Organization (WHO) has paid some of its Congolese victims of sexual abuse a mere $250 apiece — and even that...
Read moreSouth Africa to Miss Paris Agreement Climate Goal; Will Continue to Use Coal Plants
South African government officials told Reuters last week that they expect to miss the nation’s binding carbon-emissions target under the Paris climate accord....
Read moreFrance Declares It Is Withdrawing From Niger
During an interview with TF1 and France 2 on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that 1,500 French military personnel presently based in post-coup...
Read moreOutrage Over White Woman Being Named Miss Universe Zimbabwe
The Miss Universe pageant, which has been mired in contention over biological men competing alongside women, found a new controversy to be embroiled...
Read moreAfrican States Sign Sahel Security Pact to Counter External Interference
The military governments of three African states, which all ousted their Western-backed leaders in recent years, have decided to help each other, individually...
Read moreG20 Poised to Admit African Union
Leaders of the G20 group of advanced economies have decided to accept the African Union (AU) as a permanent member in the organization,...
Read moreChina Hopes to Mediate Niger Crisis: Ambassador
On September 4, Jiang Feng, China’s ambassador to Niger, declared Beijing’s plans to bring about a peaceful resolution to the Niger crisis, following a...
Read moreThousands Rally Demanding French Troops Pull Out of Niger
France has refused to comply with the protesters’ demands to withdraw its forces, arguing that agreements were signed with the “legitimate” regime of...
Read moreGabon Military Takes Power in Eighth Coup in West and Central Africa Since 2020
On August 30, officers of the Gabonese Armed Forces declared that they had seized power in a military coup, placing Gabonese President Ali...
Read moreNiger’s Military Expels French Ambassador, France Defies the Move
On August 25, Niger’s new military leadership proclaimed France’s ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itté, as persona non grata and gave the diplomat 48...
Read moreTürkiye Remarks on Possible Military Intervention in Niger
SINGAPORE — Türkiye is deciding how it can contribute to restoring democratic order in Niger, where a military junta seized power in July...
Read moreFrance Slams U.S. for Alleged Betrayal Over Niger Coup
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland’s visit in post-coup Niger has incensed Washington’s NATO ally France, according to a weekend report by...
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