Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

In May 2019, during a Situation Room meeting, President Trump shifted the discussion from Iran to the plight of white South African farmers, suggesting they should receive asylum in the U.S., a view influenced by fringe narratives and Afrikaner activists, as noted by then-national security adviser John R. Bolton. By 2024, Trump's administration had altered U.S. refugee policies to prioritize Afrikaners while suspending aid to South Africa, reflecting his viewpoint on race and a connection...

The Trump administration is expanding its deportation strategy by sending migrants to third countries like El Salvador, Panama, Costa Rica, Rwanda, and Libya, often bypassing judicial oversight and due process rights. This approach aims to deter immigration by making conditions so harsh that immigrants may choose to self-deport, while also removing individuals whose home countries refuse to accept them. However, numerous reports highlight that countries like Rwanda and Libya pose significant risks of persecution and...

SummarySouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized white South Africans seeking refugee status in the U.S. as "cowardly," arguing they are abandoning their responsibility to aid in the country's transformation. Over 8,000 have shown interest in a U.S. program for Afrikaners, despite the South African government's rejection of their refugee status, asserting they do not face political persecution. This issue has strained relations between the two nations, with the Trump administration's quick approval of Afrikaner refugee...

As Deputy President Paul Mashatile and ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula actively campaign for the presidency, business tycoon Patrice Motsepe is positioning himself as a potential 'third option' candidate to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa. Motsepe has not denied his interest in the presidency, indicating a possible shift in the political landscape. This development highlights the growing competition within the ANC as key figures vie for leadership in the upcoming political transitions. Full Article

The Special Tribunal has mandated that four ambulance companies operated by Thapelo Buthelezi reimburse over half-a-billion rand. This ruling pertains to contracts issued by the Free State government, which gained attention in Spotlight's #Health4Sale investigative series published in 2018. Full Article

SummaryPresident Cyril Ramaphosa criticized 59 white South Africans, who recently relocated to the US after receiving refugee status from former President Trump, labeling them "cowards" for abandoning their country. Ramaphosa asserted that their departure reflects a lack of commitment to addressing the challenges of South Africa's post-apartheid society, and he anticipates they will return. He dismissed claims of widespread persecution of Afrikaners and planned to discuss the situation with Trump, who has expressed concern over...