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SummarySouth African opposition leader Julius Malema has been denied a visa to attend a conference in the UK on 10 May, which he claims is an attempt to silence dissenting political views. The UK High Commissioner, Antony Phillipson, stated that the Home Office could not process Malema's application in time due to recent bank holidays, despite efforts to expedite the process. Malema criticized the situation as "unacceptable and spineless," noting that the EFF delegation received...

The US may begin deporting migrants to Libya as part of its immigration enforcement efforts, with military flights potentially starting this week. This controversial move occurs amidst ongoing conflict in Libya, which the US State Department warns against traveling to due to crime and civil unrest. The US, under President Trump's administration, seeks cooperation from several countries for deportations, and while the exact number of migrants and their destination in Libya remain unclear, discussions with...

Tenderpreneur Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala is under police investigation related to the attempted murder of socialite, influencer, and actress Tebogo Thobejane in 2023. This incident has emerged as a significant scandal amid his R360-million tender windfall, which was awarded by the same organization currently probing him for conspiracy and attempted murder. Matlala has denied any wrongdoing in connection with these allegations. Full Article

Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie won the Belfast Marathon with a record time of 2:13:37, breaking the previous record by four seconds. Kenya's Millicent Kibet claimed the women's title in 2:38:30, while Drogheda's Aaron Hanlon finished second in 2:27:06, and Stephen Connolly won the Northern Ireland title in third with 2:29:30. Jayne Bleakley made history as the first female to complete the wheelchair race in Belfast, finishing her first marathon at 44 in 2:28:27. Full Article

SummaryChinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Morocco highlights the strengthening economic ties between China and Morocco, with significant investments in the automotive and energy sectors. Morocco, a strategic connector to Europe, has seen a boom in Chinese companies establishing operations, particularly in electric vehicle manufacturing, as it adapts to trade restrictions from the U.S. and Europe. However, Morocco faces a delicate balancing act between its growing partnership with China and its longstanding strategic relationship with...

The Trump administration is planning to transport a group of immigrants to Libya using a U.S. military plane, escalating a controversial deportation program amidst legal and political challenges. The migrants' nationalities remain unclear, but the flight could occur soon, despite Libya's known conflict and dire conditions in its detention centers, which have been condemned by human rights groups. This action aligns with the administration's broader strategy to deter illegal immigration and send a message about...