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U.S. sends ‘barbaric’ convicts to Eswatini as Nigeria rejects Trump policy
The United States has deported five migrants convicted of violent crimes to Eswatini, an African kingdom, just days after publicly denying that it had asked Nigeria to accept deported criminals. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland...

The lamp of compassion ignites West Africa: Dr Pir Syed Lakhte Hassanain Charts a Sufi-inspired path of sacred service
- Advertisement - By Professor Dr Atif Amin Al Hussaini “He gave his wealth in charity to purify himself. Not as payment for favours received, but longed for the pleasure of His Lord, the Highest…”(Al-Layl: 18-21) Under the celestial guidance of...

A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...

America’s Plan To Send Deportees To Africa Needs A Rethink
THINGS ARE STILL a bit murky amid chatters and uncertainty surrounding a purported plan by the United States of America to offload scores of deportees, many of who are victims of the country’s aggressive crackdown on immigrants and a ragedy policy...
Global shame as Cameroon ordered to repay €1.3 million of Looted Covid-19 Funds
In a searing indictment of embezzlement and misappropriation and reckless corruption, Cameroon has been thrust into the eye of an international storm; its name dragged through the mud by the very scandal that ought never to have happened: the...

Dealing with the madman in the White House unites the world
The unhinged decisions by the increasingly irrational U.S. President are having surprising global consequences, as Alan Austin reports. THE PEOPLE OF BRAZIL were astonished last Thursday when official correspondence from the U.S. Government...

Nigeria: Flying Blind in the Global Space
The United States (US) government of President Donald Trump insulted Nigerians by seeking to offload its responsibilities on Venezuelan immigrants on them. The US, regarding the Venezuelan immigrants as some piece of shit, decided to throw them...
Nigeria: Flying Blind In The Global Space, By Owei Lakemfa
The United States, US, government of President Donald Trump insulted Nigerians by seeking to offload its responsibilities on Venezuelan immigrants on them. The US, regarding the Venezuelan immigrants as some piece of shit, decided to throw them...

Trump’s comment on Liberian President’s English triggers Africans online
President Donald Trump greets President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia in the Oval Office, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, before a multilateral luncheon with African leaders. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok). Image by The White House on...

Embassy Chef Challenge Returns to DC with 30+ Nations
Washington, DC – Events DC’s Embassy Chef Challenge is thrilled to announce that more than 30 embassies have confirmed their participation in the friendly culinary competition to take place July 10 starting at 6 p.m. at Andrew W. Mellon...

How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
Russian President Vladimir Putin and several African leaders attend the Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg on July 30, 2023. [AFP] On September 11, 2024, a social networking app was launched at the University of Nairobi, which now appears to be...

S. Sudan agrees to take in 8 US deportees
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. DAKAR, Senegal -- South Sudan has accepted eight third-country deportees from the United States and Rwanda says it's in talks with the administration of President...

The bully in the White House: Trump’s disdain for African leadership!
By Dr. Sunday de John, Nairobi, Kenya In my personal inquisitiveness for international affairs, I have observed the undiplomatic chats between President Donald J. Trump and African leaders. His unstructured conversation has not once impressed me....

Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing trial against Bolsonaro
President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import...

Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa
Dakar (Senegal) South Sudan has accepted eight third-country deportees from the U.S. and Rwanda says it's in talk with the administration of President Donald Trump on a similar deal, while Nigeria says it's rejecting pressure to do the same....

Trump looks to deport migrants to Africa as part of third-country deals
The Trump administration is exploring deporting migrants to African countries. South Sudan has accepted eight individuals, while Rwanda is in talks. Nigeria opposes the plan, citing domestic challenges and legal concerns. Published Date - 13 July...

First Trump Africa Summit; DRC Tensions; Shabaab Momentum: Africa File, July 10, 2025
To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Ellery White and Edie Tesfaye Key Takeaways: US-Africa Summit. The United States will...
Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa. Here's what we know
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — South Sudan has accepted eight third-country deportees from the U.S. and Rwanda says it's in talk with the administration of President Donald Trump on a similar deal, while Nigeria says it's rejecting pressure to do the same....

Nabil Baraka: ‘Spain should see Africa as a great opportunity’
Madrid was chosen as the venue for the Africa Spain Summit 2025. The third edition of the event once again served to strengthen relations between Africa and Spain at all levels. Atalayar had the opportunity to talk to Nabil Baraka, Moroccan...

Trump’s Pacific and Africa strategies: A critical minerals gamble to counter China
Trump’s Pacific and Africa strategies: A critical minerals gamble to counter China Trump’s executive order prioritizes seabed mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) through partnerships like Nauru to reduce reliance on China. U.S. summit...