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Piers Potter
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Mali Airstrike Kills 18 in Northern Market, Separatists Say
A deadly airstrike on a market in northern Mali has killed at least 18 people, according to a Tuareg separatist group, while the Malian army...
South African Ambassador Expelled from US Over Criticism of Trump Administration
South Africa’s ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, is set to leave Washington after being expelled over comments critical of President Donald Trump’s administration. A...
HIV Drug Shortages Loom as US Aid Freeze Threatens Millions
Eight countries—including Nigeria, Kenya, and Lesotho—could soon face critical shortages of HIV medication following the US government’s recent suspension of foreign aid, the World Health...
Angola Under Fire for Blocking Senior African Political Figures from Opposition Event
Angola is facing criticism after barring several senior African political figures from entering the country to attend a democracy conference organized by the opposition party,...
Trump Administration Deports Immigrants Despite Court Order
The Trump administration deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador, even after a federal judge issued an order temporarily blocking the removals under an 18th-century...
Opposition Urges South Africa Not to Be ‘Bullied’ by US Amid Ambassador Dispute
Opposition parties in South Africa have strongly urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to stand firm against pressure from the United States, following Washington’s expulsion of Ambassador...
Zimbabwe’s Political Tensions Rise Amid Leadership Debate and Military Convoy Concerns
A long convoy of armoured personnel carriers rolling through a Harare neighbourhood in mid-February briefly sparked fears of a military coup in Zimbabwe. “What’s going...
Southern African Troops to Withdraw from Eastern DR Congo Amid Escalating Conflict
Southern African leaders have announced a phased withdrawal of their troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), where they have been assisting the...
DR Congo Eyes U.S. Partnership Amid Escalating Conflict with M23 Rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) appears to be seeking U.S. support as it struggles to contain M23 rebels, who continue to advance in...
UN Expert Warns Haiti’s Survival Is at Stake Amid Escalating Gang Violence
Following a week-long visit to Haiti, United Nations human rights expert William O’Neill has painted a grim picture of the country’s worsening crisis, warning that...