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Coup attempt in Benin quelled by loyal armed forces, interior minister says
In Benin, at least 14 people have been arrested after the armed forces thwarted a coup attempt. The move comes after soldiers appeared on state…
Kagame: ‘Never seen this much attention’ to ending Africa war | The Bottom Line
US diplomacy under President Donald Trump has a bigger chance of success because it focuses on transactional deals that “translate into improvements of people’s lives”…
Benin attempted coup: Army claims to have overthrown President Talon
A military coup is underway in the West African nation of Benin. Soldiers have appeared on national television, saying they have overthrown President Patrice Talon….
Dominican Republic aids US military build-up in the Caribbean amid Venezuela tensions
President Donald Trump is backing his threats with a large-scale military build-up in the Caribbean. More than 10 warships, including the world’s largest aircraft carrier,…
Trump yanks G20 invitation from South Africa over false genocide claims
United States President Donald Trump has taken to social media to announce that South Africa will not be allowed to attend next year’s Group of…
Guinea-Bissau coup: Military officers claim ‘total control’ of country after election
A coup has been confirmed in Guinea Bissau. Earlier, heavy gunfire was heard outside the presidential palace, just days after general elections. Crowds of people…
G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US snub
Leaders at the G20 summit in Johannesburg have made history by adopting a declaration at the outset, a significant achievement for South Africa’s President Cyril…
G20 Summit in South Africa: A New Boost for International Cooperation and Global Development
A spotlight on the first-ever G20 Summit held on African soil, hosted by South Africa amid complex global tensions and rising international challenges. The summit…
South Africa to block Palestinian charter flights over population ‘cleansing’ fears
South Africa says it will no longer accept evacuation flights bringing Palestinians from Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The foreign minister argues the flights…
Brief: Palestinians sent to South Africa under mysterious conditions | The Take
This week: 39 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 260 Palestinians in Gaza. Palestinians from Gaza were sent to South Africa under…
