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Japan’s Africa Outreach Sparks Outrage at Home | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
A cultural exchange meant to strengthen Japan-Africa relations has triggered a domestic uproar. After Tokyo introduced a symbolic “hometown” programme with four African nations, misinformation…
Junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali Skip African Defence Talks Hosted by Nigeria | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Burkina Faso and Mali, led by military juntas, skipped a pan-African defence meeting in Nigeria, highlighting the growing rift between these Sahel nations and their…
Burkina Faso: Traore-Led Junta Halts Bill Gates Anti-Malaria Project | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended Target Malaria, a Gates Foundation–funded programme aimed at curbing malaria by releasing genetically modified mosquitoes. Authorities ordered the project…
Uganda Agrees to Take in Trump’s Deportees in Latest Migrant Deal | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Uganda has confirmed it will receive migrants who are denied asylum in the United States under a new third-country deportation arrangement. Kampala says the deal…
Indian and Chinese Automakers Enter South Africa’s Struggling Auto Market | Firstpost Africa | N18G
South Africa has recently witnessed a wave of announcements from carmakers such as Leapmotor, LDV, and Tata Motors, all signaling plans to expand into the…
South Africa Distances From Army Chief’s Comments In Iran Amid Trump Row | Firstpost Africa | N18G
South Africa’s military chief visited Iran this week, meeting with Iranian army officials to discuss defence and strategic cooperation. During the visit, both sides voiced…
Ivory Coast: Thousands Protest Exclusion of Ouattara’s Rivals from Elections | Firstpost Africa|N18G
Ivory Coast is facing a growing political crisis ahead of its October presidential election. The country is seeing widespread public outrage and protests following the…
Massive Manila Fire Destroys Homes, Leaves Hundreds Homeless | Subscribe to Firstpost | N18G
Massive Manila Fire Destroys Homes, Leaves Hundreds Homeless | Subscribe to Firstpost | N18G A massive fire swept through a residential area in Tondo, Manila,…
South Africa: White Farm Owner on Trial for Alleged Killing of Two Black Women|Firstpost Africa|N18G
A white South African farm owner named Zachariah Olivier and two employees have been put on trial for the alleged murder of two black women…
Trump Tariffs: South Africa’s Ramaphosa Seeks New Allies After 30% US Levy | Firstpost Africa | N18G
South Africa is reeling after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 30% tariff on key South African exports, one of the steepest levies placed on…
