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Hollywood Stars’ Donation to Nonprofit Helps Create 500 Water Wells and Counting
Several famous actors contributed to the organization Water Wells for Africa to bring safe and accessible water to Malawi.
Deadly Violence in Kenya Threatens Ruto’s American Dream
The viability of a U.S.–Kenya partnership is questioned as anti-tax protests in Nairobi descend into deadly violence.
Protest in Kenya Over New Tax Hikes Turns Deadly as Demonstrators Surround Parliament
A protest in Kenya over proposed tax laws turned violent on Tuesday as police clashed with demonstrators rushing the Parliamentary grounds in Nairobi.
South Africans Accused of High-Level Corruption Fight Extradition From US, UK
Former personal assistant to high-ranking government official and electricity executive wanted for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in South Africa.
As New South Africa Government Takes Shape, Undercurrent of Violence Simmers
Trouble is brewing in regions that support leftists as the ANC pledges a ‘move to the center’ and chooses white-led DA as main coalition partner.
CCP Grooming Dictators in Developing Countries Through ‘Business Training’ Programs: Report
The report found that 795 online seminars were offered to foreign government officials in these countries in 2021 and 2022, funded and run by the CCP.
South Africa’s Political Future Hanging by a Thread
Parties meet this week to try to form make-or-break government, but disparate policy positions and animosities threaten to derail talks.
Central African Republic Government Suspends Chinese Mining Company for Alleged Ties to Armed Groups
China Tightens Grip on African Media, Pushes Anti-America Messaging
The CCP’s official mouthpiece is in at least 40 of Africa’s 54 countries, while Voice of America has one bureau left on the continent.
China Tightens Grip on African Media, as US Influence Fades
Studies show Chinese Communist Party now controls news across Africa, while U.S. downscales media presence on the strategically important continent.
ANC ‘Obliterated’ in South Africa Election; ‘Chaotic’ New Era of Coalition Politics Dawns
African National Congress still South Africa’s biggest political player but will have to form a coalition government to stay in power.
Ruling Party ‘Obliterated’ in South Africa Election
New era of chaotic coalition politics dawns.
Africa Awash in Deluge of Fake Dollars, Security Experts Say
African leaders want to ‘de-dollarize’ at same time as seizures of huge amounts of US currency are becoming common.
IN-DEPTH: Macron’s Troubles: Are Beijing, Moscow Fanning Violent Unrest in the Pacific?
According to France, unrest in New Caledonia—which recently exploded into violence and, so far, 6 deaths—is being fomented by China, Russia, and Azerbaijan.
