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African journalists on a trip to Israel – and the coverage that resulted | The Listening Post
For decades, the Israeli government and pro-Israel organisations have sponsored trips for politicians, celebrities and journalists, inviting them to visit and, as they put it,…
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…
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…
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…
US ramps up Caribbean presence, Vieques residents recall painful memories
As the US ramps up its presence in the Caribbean on a mission to strike alleged narco-trafficking boats and considers direct attacks on Venezuela, 10…
Four killed in Cameroon as protests intensify ahead of presidential results
There’ve been violent protests in Cameroon, ahead of Monday’s announcement of presidential election results. At least four people have been killed. Security forces have fired…
US strikes spread fear among Caribbean fishermen
At least 37 people have been killed in US attacks on boats suspected of carrying drugs from South America to the US. Most of those…
Venezuela-US tension: Trump says another vessel targeted in the Caribbean
Tension is rising between the US and Venezuela. The latest threats from the US warning of stronger measures against Nicolas Maduro’s government — have sparked…
DR Congo’s ex-President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia
A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has just sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death. Kabila was tried in absentia…
Military-run Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce joint ICC withdrawal
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger say they are withdrawing from the International Criminal Court. The three West African countries accused the ICC of being an…
