Chagos Islands deal paused by last-minute legal action

SummaryKenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was detained in Tanzania for three days before being released following intervention from Kenya's foreign ministry. Mwangi, who was arrested alongside Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire while attending a court case for opposition leader Tundu Lissu, was reportedly deported back to Kenya where he was received by the National Commission on Human Rights. Concerns had been raised regarding his health and the lack of consular access during his detention, prompting diplomatic efforts...

Three months into Donald Trump's second term, a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa turned contentious as Trump showcased video clips and news stories to support his claims about the alleged persecution of white South Africans. Despite the provocative atmosphere, Ramaphosa remained composed and strategically brought South African golfers to deflect attention from the tense discussion. While Trump aimed to rally his domestic audience around grievances, Ramaphosa skillfully navigated the encounter, demonstrating an understanding...

Watch: 'Turn the lights down' - how the Trump-Ramaphosa meeting took an unexpected turnDonald Trump confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, supported by right-wing Afrikaner groups, who praised Trump's focus on issues like farm murders. While Trump highlighted the opposition EFF party's controversial song, Ramaphosa defended South Africa's democracy and the EFF's constitutional rights, emphasizing the need for unity in addressing national challenges. Critics argue that the Afrikaner lobby's actions reflect a lack of patriotism,...

SummaryDuring a recent Oval Office meeting, US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa, asserting that white farmers are "fleeing" the country. Trump presented footage of chants including "kill the Boer, kill the farmer" to support his claims. In response, Ramaphosa condemned the chants but refuted the notion of widespread white persecution in South Africa. Full Article

SummaryAccess to the social media platform X has been restricted in Tanzania following a hacking incident that compromised official accounts, including the police, which posted explicit content and false information about the president. While the government has secured the affected accounts, users in major cities face difficulties accessing X unless using illegal VPNs. The situation is compounded by the deportation of Kenyan activists and the detention of others, raising concerns about their safety and the...

A 65-year-old British national, Douglas Robert Brook, has been arrested in Namibia for allegedly sexually molesting minors and taking nude photographs of them while on holiday. He faces 38 charges, including rape and child exploitation, after reportedly luring 34 children from the San community with sweets and money. Brook was denied bail and remains in custody as investigations continue, with local authorities condemning his actions as disrespectful to the cultural heritage of the San community....