Harvard University was thrust into a standoff with the Trump administration after receiving a surprise letter last Friday containing sweeping demands related to hiring, admissions, and curriculum changes. The letter, which came from the White House’s antisemitism task force, caused immediate concern among university officials, who felt the proposals
Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has returned to the country after more than a year in self-imposed exile. He arrived in Goma, a city currently under the control of M23 rebels. According to individuals close to Kabila, he came back to support peace efforts
The Trump administration is preparing to significantly downsize the United States’ global diplomatic presence, with plans to shut down nearly 30 embassies and consulates—more than half of them located in Africa. This move is part of a wider strategy to slash the State Department’s budget by nearly half, which
President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning that the United States may withdraw from peace negotiations aimed at ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine if the discussions fail to move forward constructively. Speaking candidly, Trump said that if either country continues to make the process “difficult,” the U.S.
Donald Trump has declared that a trade agreement with the European Union will “100%” happen as he welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the White House. This marks Meloni’s first visit to Washington since Trump imposed 20% tariffs on EU imports earlier this month — tariffs which have now
Israel’s defence minister has announced that its military will remain stationed in specific “security zones” within Gaza even after the war ends. These zones, established through the ongoing military operation, are intended to act as a buffer to protect Israeli communities. According to the minister, large portions of Gaza—estimated
New trade policies introduced by Donald Trump are expected to reverse global trade progress this year and dampen economic growth, according to a new forecast. Initial projections had estimated a 2.7% increase in global goods trade for 2025. However, due to the implementation of widespread tariffs by the U.S.,
The mother of American pastor Josh Sullivan has expressed joy and gratitude after her son was rescued following a five-day kidnapping ordeal in South Africa. The American pastor was abducted at gunpoint during an evening church service in Motherwell, Eastern Cape, on April 10, 2025. Four armed men stormed the
President Donald Trump has intensified his clash with Harvard University by proposing to revoke its tax-exempt status, just hours after announcing the freeze of over $2 billion in federal funding. The administration’s decision follows demands for Harvard to overhaul its hiring, admissions, and teaching practices—changes the White House claims
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are stranded due to the ongoing closure of Goma International Airport. The shutdown follows violent clashes in January between M23 rebels and SANDF personnel, which resulted in fatalities, including 14 South Africans. The DRC
