Lupita Nyong’o — The Kenyan Queen of the Big Screen When Lupita Nyong’o won an Oscar for 12 Years a Slave, she made history — and put Kenya on the map. Since then, she has starred in Black Panther, Us, and now stands as one of Hollywood’s most respected actresses. “I’m proof that little girls…
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Eilat, Israel — Sept. 8, 2025. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Ramon International Airport in southern Israel, an incident that briefly halted flights and heightened regional tensions. According to Israeli authorities, several drones were launched toward the airport near Eilat early Monday. Defense forces intercepted some of them, but…
Vatican City, Sept. 7, 2025 — Tens of thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, marking the first canonizations of his pontificate. The open-air Mass, attended by an estimated 70,000–80,000 pilgrims, elevated two beloved figures of modern Catholic devotion: In his…
With just 100 days to go before the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg—the first ever on African soil—South Africa is ramping up preparations to host one of the world’s most powerful gatherings. A Landmark Moment for Africa The 2025 G20 Summit, scheduled for December in Johannesburg, marks a turning point: it will be the first…
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Russia has strongly condemned the decision by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom to trigger the snapback mechanism under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which seeks to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Tehran. Moscow described the move as “illegitimate” and “legally void,” accusing the European powers of acting in bad faith. Why Europe Pushed for…
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The Julius Malema hate speech case has reached a decisive moment after the Western Cape Equality Court ruled that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader is guilty of hate speech. The case stemmed from remarks Malema made at an October 2022 rally, where he told supporters: “No white man is going to beat me up….
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Former financial crimes chief Baltasar Ebang Engonga has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Equatorial Guinea for embezzlement. The Bioko provincial tribunal ruled that Engonga, also known as “Bello”, diverted public travel funds for personal use. The verdict was confirmed by Hilario Mitogo, press director at the Supreme Court. In addition to the…
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President Donald Trump has issued a bold warning to Beijing, threatening a 200% tariff hike on Chinese goods if China fails to supply the United States with critical rare-earth magnets. Rare-earth magnets are vital for U.S. industries, powering everything from electric vehicles and wind turbines to military equipment and smartphones. Trump stressed that America’s reliance…
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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir is under fire after appointing his daughter, Adut Salva Kiir, to a senior government position. The move has triggered strong accusations of nepotism and renewed debate about governance in Africa’s youngest nation. Adut’s New Role Adut was named Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes in August 2025. The position gives…
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Somalia has entered a new chapter in its democratic journey after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and opposition leaders signed a Somalia election agreement in Mogadishu on August 25, 2025. The deal marks a major step toward replacing Somalia’s long-standing clan-based power-sharing system with a one-person, one-vote electoral process. For decades, elections in Somalia have been…
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