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Trump’s G20 Boycott of South Africa Seen as Political Move, Says Former US Diplomat

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 10 November 2025

Over the weekend, the United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump announced that no American officials would attend the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa, claiming the decision was due to the country’s alleged mistreatment of white farmers. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly

SAHUC participates in the 5th Hajj Conference & Exhibition in Jeddah

Kouthar Sambo 9 November 2025

With South African pilgrims getting ready for Hajj 1447 (2026), a team from the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) is participating in the 5th Hajj Conference & Exhibition in Jeddah, organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Additionally, the event, lasting until November 12th, gathers global

Zohran Mamdani is set to be New York City’s inaugural Muslim mayor

Kouthar Sambo 6 November 2025

Early reports have noted that Zohran Mamdani has won the closely watched mayoral election in New York City. Mamdani, identifying as a democratic socialist, is set to be the city’s inaugural Muslim mayor. He has attracted liberal voters with proposals for complementary childcare, free public transportation, and a rent freeze

PIC Silence on Anglo American Exit Sparks Concern Over Accountability

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 6 November 2025

The Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC) silence on Anglo American’s planned exit from South Africa has raised alarm over accountability and economic sovereignty, with potential consequences for mining communities and public wealth. Speaking to VOC News, Christopher Rutledge, Executive Director of the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) and Women

AU Condemns Tanzania Elections Amid Allegations of Fraud and Violence

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 6 November 2025

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned Tanzania’s recent general elections, citing widespread irregularities, including ballot stuffing, internet blackouts, politically motivated abductions, and excessive military force that undermined democratic standards. The AU’s observer mission reported that the elections failed to meet regional and international principles for free and fair polls,

President Donald Trump maintained threats of military intervention in the West African nation regarding the alleged persecution of Christians

Kouthar Sambo 5 November 2025

Nigeria expressed its openness to US assistance in combating armed groups, provided its territorial integrity is upheld, as President Donald Trump maintained threats of military intervention in the West African nation regarding the alleged persecution of Christians. On Sunday, officials and experts in Nigeria rejected Trump’s assertions of widespread Christian

Zohran Mamdani Makes History as NYC Mayor

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 5 November 2025

Zohran Mamdani has made history as New York City’s youngest mayor since 1892, becoming the first Muslim and first African-born leader of the city. His victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa is being hailed as a major win for the Democratic left. Mamdani’s rise was notable

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