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06-08-2025
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Africa News Live Updates: Botswana's health crisis, South Africa's policing woes signal institutional strain
August 6, 2025, 11:04:09 (IST) Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Political crisis in South Sudan deepens as government minister is named opposition party's interim chairman A significant political crisis is unfolding in South Sudan after a government minister was named the interim chairman of the main opposition party, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM-IO), Africanews says in a report. This development directly challenges the leadership of First Vice President Riek Machar and is viewed as a major consolidation of power by President Salva Kiir's ruling SPLM. The manoeuvre critically undermines the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), the cornerstone of the nation's fragile peace and power-sharing government. From an economic perspective, this escalation in political instability significantly raises the country's risk profile, jeopardising the already delayed democratic transition and general elections. The resulting uncertainty threatens to deter crucial foreign investment and disrupt aid flows from international partners, further destabilising an economy already facing severe humanitarian challenges and posing a risk to regional security.
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29-07-2025
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Africa News Live Updates: From Rwanda's telecom trouble, Congo's oil row to South Africa's gun syndicate crackdown
July 29, 2025, 09:45:12 (IST) Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Experts call for AI skills development in Africa's education sector to boost economic growth A consensus is forming among experts for the urgent integration of artificial intelligence (AI) skills within Africa's education sector to foster economic growth and secure a competitive position in the global digital economy, Africanews says in a report. This call is driven by the African Union's continental digital strategy, the development of national AI policies in countries such as Rwanda and Kenya, and significant investment by global technology corporations in the region's tech hubs. The push for AI literacy places considerable pressure on governments to reform curricula and invest in digital infrastructure. For the continent's youth, it presents an opportunity for greater employability, while for local businesses, it is critical for innovation and global competition. Experts caution that successful implementation requires not only investment but also the development of robust ethical frameworks and AI solutions tailored to African contexts, addressing foundational challenges like internet access and electricity.
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23-07-2025
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Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi calls William Ruto a 'real terrorist'
Mwangi said that he and his allies are 'terrorists' hunters' and they are 'hunting Ruto' read more Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi talks to his wife Njeri Mwangi from a steel caged dock after he was charged with unlawful possession of ammunition over his alleged role in deadly anti-government protests in June, at the Kahawa Law Courts in Kiambu County, Kenya July 21, 2025. Reuters After court appearance, outspoken Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has rejected the government's attempt to connect him to anti-government protests, calling it a weak and desperate attempt to silence dissent. According to a report by Africanews, Mwangi appeared in court on Monday, facing charges of unlawful possession of ammunition, a case that stems from his alleged involvement in youth-led demonstrations that have taken place across the country for months. The charge sheet accuses Mwangi of illegally possessing three tear gas canisters. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Njanja Maina, Mwangi's lawyer, has firmly denied the allegations, dismissing them as fabricated. The Kenya Human Rights Commission has also denounced the case, calling it a 'trumped-up accusation.' Shortly after the hearing, Mwangi was released on bond. Outside the court, he delivered a defiant message to journalists, calling President William Ruto a 'real terrorist.' Mwangi stated, 'Because we are terrorising Ruto's heart and Ruto knows that he's going home, because Ruto is a real terrorist. So we guys are not terrorists, we're terrorists' hunters. We're hunting Ruto to leave power because he's killing us and we're tired of being killed by our government.' According to Africanews, the arrest followed a raid on Mwangi's home over the weekend. During the raid, his wife, Njeri Mwangi, said that security agents seized electronic devices and spoke of terrorism and arson. Many had feared Mwangi would be charged with terrorism. In court, Mwangi distanced himself from organising the recent protests, giving credit to young Kenyans — the 'Gen Z' movement — for leading the charge. 'These kids are saying we want real change and that's why they're protesting. They are so brave that when they leave their homes, they even write obituaries,' Mwangi said. 'So this route tying to personalize the struggle for a better Kenya, about personality, it is very weak.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The protests initially began in mid-2024 after President Ruto proposed a controversial set of tax increases. Since then, demonstrators have broadened their demands to include action against corruption and what they describe as the regime's broken promises to ordinary Kenyans. As activists prepare for fresh demonstrations on August 8 — dubbed 'nane-nane' — Mwangi has made it clear that the fight for a more accountable government is far from over, even as the state seeks to silence its critics through legal pressure.
USA Today
07-06-2025
- Politics
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Republican lawmaker slammed for 'hateful' post about Sikh congressional chaplain
Republican lawmaker slammed for 'hateful' post about Sikh congressional chaplain Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois, in a since-deleted post, misidentified a Sikh man who was serving as the guest chaplain in the U.S. House of Representatives as Muslim. Show Caption Hide Caption Kenyan Muslims pray for Gaza as they celebrate Eid Al-Adha As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid Al-Adha on Friday in Nairobi Kenya, the gathered crowds prayed for their fellow Muslims in Gaza. Africanews - News WASHINGTON – A Republican congresswoman from Illinois is under bipartisan criticism after saying that a Sikh man should "never have been allowed" to serve as the guest chaplain in the U.S. House of Representatives. In a since-deleted post on X, Rep. Mary Miller wrote on June 6 that it was "deeply troubling that a Sikh was allowed to lead prayer" in the U.S. Capitol. "This should have never been allowed to happen," she wrote. "America was founded as a Christian nation, and I believe our government should reflect that truth, not drift further from it." Initially, Miller misidentified the man, Giani Surinder Singh of the Gurdwara South Jersey Sikh Society, as Muslim. Her X account later edited the post to correctly describe him as Sikh before deleting the comment entirely. Muslims are adherents to Islam. Sikhism is a different religion, the fifth largest in the world. It was founded in the Punjab region of South Asia. There are roughly 750,000 Sikhs in the United States, according to the Sikh Coalition. A spokesperson for Miller did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Miller's remarks swiftly prompted backlash from Democrats and Republicans. "A Sikh prayer on the House floor—followed by a Christian prayer one week and a Jewish prayer the next—doesn't violate the Constitution, offend my Catholic faith, or throttle my support for Israel," wrote Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, on X. "Live and let live." Rep. David Valadao, R-California, also said he was "troubled" by Miller's post. Democratic leadership denounced Miller's comments, too. "It's deeply troubling that such an ignorant and hateful extremist is serving in the United States Congress," Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote on X. "That would be you, Mary." Zachary Schermele is an education reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach him by email at zschermele@ Follow him on X at @ZachSchermele and Bluesky at @
Russia Today
19-04-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Trump ‘doesn't know' what Congo is
US President Donald Trump has said he has no knowledge about the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), but claims that many illegal immigrants in the US come from there, Africanews reports. He made the comments on Thursday during a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House. Trump alleged that prisons in a number of countries, not only in South America but also other continents, had released inmates who were now entering the US. Apparently referring to the DR Congo, Trump said many individuals are arriving from the African nation, adding, 'I don't know what that is, but they came from the Congo and all over the world they came in.' The DR Congo is the second-largest country in Africa, with more than 100 million people. The Republic of the Congo borders the DR Congo. This is not the first time Trump has made controversial comments about African countries. In March, he quipped that 'no one has ever heard' of Lesotho, a country in southern African which received $8 million in aid from the previous administration for international development projects. In response, Lesotho's foreign minister, Lejone Mpotjoane, stated that the government was shocked and offended by the remark. He said it was 'quite insulting' and 'disappointing' for the leader of a country that maintains a diplomatic mission in Lesotho to speak in such a manner. 'I'm really shocked that my country can be referred to like that by the head of state,' Mpotjoane was quoted as saying by Reuters. Earlier in the month, the US imposed a new set of reciprocal tariffs on imports from nearly 90 countries. A temporary 90-day pause and a reduced 10% tariff were announced later. The new tariffs affected 20 African countries, including Madagascar (47%), South Africa (30%), and the DR Congo (11%). Lesotho was hit with the highest tariff rate of 50%.
