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Trump says white South Africans are persecuted; some are returning to a better life
Andrew Veitch left South Africa after being held up at gunpoint in his car. But now he feels there are greater threats in the United States, he said, citing mass shootings in public places as well as violence by U.S. immigration officers. “People are being shot in broad daylight. American citizens are being shot and [...
EU and Ghana celebrate 50 years of partnership at Europe Day 2026 Reception
The European Union (EU) marked 50 years of partnership and physical presence in Ghana with a high-level Europe Day Reception held under the theme “Golden Bridges.” The 2026 celebration brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional leaders, development partners and private sector re...
South Africa’s top court bars repeat asylum applications
South Africa’s highest court has ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once their application has been rejected. The Constitutional Court said that allowing unlimited repeat applications without proper legislation in place could create a “never-ending cycle” that prevents deportations and causes admini...
Meta expands teen safety content controls on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger
Meta Platforms is expanding its content settings for teenage users across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger globally as part of efforts to provide age-appropriate online experiences amid growing scrutiny over child safety on social media. The company said the move builds on an initial rollout introduced in selected co...
Mahama joins African leaders at France-Africa Summit in Kenya
President John Dramani Mahama has joined several African leaders in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa Forward Summit, a high-level France-Africa partnership meeting focused on sustainable development, economic resilience and global cooperation. According to a statement from the Presidency, the summit, organised by French...
Xenophobic attacks escalate in South Africa as officials reportedly join crackdown on foreign nationals
Fresh concerns are mounting over renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa following reports that some local government officials are directly participating in actions targeting foreign nationals, including legally resident African migrants. Immigrant groups in recent months have intensified protests against foreigner...
Last passengers leave hantavirus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive
The last passengers have left the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, as authorities confirmed three new positive cases linked to the deadly outbreak. The MV Hondius departed Tenerife for the Netherlands on Monday after its final six passengers – four Australians, one Briton and one New Zealander – and some crew members disemb...
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after Chad’s military launched air strikes on Boko Haram militants in the Lake Chad region, a local fishermen’s leader has told the BBC. Abubakar Gamandi Usman, chairman of Lake Chad Basin Fisheries Association of Nigeria, said several of the union’s members were missing and...
US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
European airlines can use US-grade jet fuel to ease potential shortages caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, the EU and two major international airline bodies have suggested. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has suggested that wider international acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head of...
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
A man who broke into a car and stole hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé has been sentenced to two years in prison. Kelvin Evans, 41, pleaded guilty to charges including entering an automobile and criminal trespass last year in Atlanta, Georgia. A judge sentenced him to an additional three years of proba...
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump descended the steps of Air Force One in Beijing on Wednesday evening, greeted with pomp and pageantry ahead of a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. During his two-day visit, the global superpowers are expected to discuss tariffs, competition over tech, the Iran war a...
Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine after ceasefire expires
Nine people have been killed and at least 28 injured in the latest Russian drone attacks across Ukraine, local officials have said. They said the worst-hit was the central Dnipropetrovsk region, where eight people were killed and 11 injured throughout Tuesday. One casualty was reported in the eastern Donetsk region. Ov...