A Chinese-owned mine in Zambia has caused an acid spill into the Kafue River, contaminating the waterway and potentially affecting millions of people, with the Zambian government deploying the air force and speed boats to try to counteract the damage.
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Why White House is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-White and anti-American
The Trump administration expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, accusing him of being anti-American and supporting Hamas, while also imposing sanctions on the country over its domestic and foreign policies. The move escalates tensions between the two nations, which were already strained under the Biden administration due to South Africa’s stance on Russia and its accusations against Israel at the UN’s top court.
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US bans flights to Haiti’s capital until Sept. 8 as UN expert says gang violence is more dire
By Edith M. LedererThe Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on TMarch 11 extended its ban on flights to Haiti’s capital until Sept. 8 because of escalating gang violence, which the U.N.’s human rights expert on the Caribbean nation said is more dire than ever. The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement extends a […]
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New policies endanger security of immigrant student population
President Trump’s immigration policies have created a climate of fear in schools, affecting not only immigrant students but also Black students, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and school disengagement.
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HIV infections could jump over six times if U.S. support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima warned that if the U.S. stops supporting efforts to combat HIV worldwide, there could be 8.7 million new HIV infections, 6.3 million AIDS-related deaths, and 3.4 million children made orphans by 2029.
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47th US president has unleashed chaos by distraction upon the international community. That’s no accident
President Donald Trump’s chaotic policies and statements have caused concern among world leaders, who are struggling to respond to the unpredictable nature of his administration.
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Lawmakers condemn ‘cruel’ and ‘unconstitutional’ dismantling of USAID, warning of global consequences
Congressional lawmakers have criticized President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk for their plans to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which they argue would have devastating consequences for Black nations and undermine their efforts in countries throughout Africa and the rest of the world.
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US president orders freeze of aid to South Africa, citing country’s land expropriation law
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to freeze aid to South Africa due to the country’s support of discrimination against its White minority and a law that gives the government powers to expropriate land from people.
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WHO chief asks other countries to push Washington to reconsider its withdrawal
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director general, is urging other countries to lobby the U.S. to reverse its decision to withdraw from the organization, warning that the U.S. will miss out on critical information about global disease outbreaks.
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Black migrants caught in the crossfire of birthright citizenship battle
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to undocumented parents, arguing it is unconstitutional and would disproportionately affect Black migrants.
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Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, turn to faith amid deportation fears
Many Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are seeking solace and divine intervention in their churches as they fear the potential end of the Temporary Protected Status program that allows them to remain in the U.S. legally.
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Rwanda-backed rebels enter outskirts of strategic city in what Congo calls ‘declaration of war’
Rwanda-backed rebels have launched a declaration of war against the city of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing mass panic and humanitarian crises, with the United Nations calling for a ceasefire and the United States and France urging Rwanda to withdraw its support to the rebels.
