21 h. ago South Africa Sends Special Envoy to U.S. Who Called Trump ‘Racist,’ ‘Homophobe’

South Africa appointed former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the United States on Monday, ostensibly to improve frayed relations between the two countries. The post South Africa Sends Special Envoy to U.S. Who Called Trump ‘Racist,’ ‘Homophobe’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 h. ago South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: Here's what it says

About 85% of South Africa's electricity is produced by burning coal. The country's move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out. To this end, the South African cabinet recently approved the country's first renewable energy masterplan, which sets out what's needed to establish new renewable energy industries. Ricardo Amansure of the Center for Sustainability Transitions researches the move towards renewable energy and how communities can benefit from this. He explains what the masterplan aims to achieve, what problems it might face, and how it can succeed.

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32 h. ago South African president appoints Jonas as special envoy to US

South African president appoints Jonas as special envoy to US  Reuters

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55 h. ago Trump admin makes new move to bring South African refugees to US as president blasts nation's rulers again

As the U.S. begins refugee processing for South African Afrikaners, a group is pushing Washington to support its bid for an autonomous Afrikaner homeland within South Africa.

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4 d. ago Trump announces picks for ambassadorships to combat antisemitism and promote religious freedom

President Donald Trump announced a series of nominations and appointments, including one to combat antisemitism, in a series of posts on Truth Social Thursday.

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1 week ago Trump shakes up NSA leadership, appoints new acting director and deputy to replace Biden appointees

President Donald Trump has ousted Biden appointee Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh from the NSA, naming Lt. Gen. William Hartman as acting director of the top intelligence agency.

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1 week ago President Trump appoints State Assembly member Bill Essayli as top federal prosecutor in LA

President Trump appoints State Assembly member Bill Essayli as top federal prosecutor in LA  NBC4 Los Angeles

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1 week ago Trump Names 'MAGA Muslim' Bill Essayli as U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles

President Donald Trump has appointed California State Assemblyman Bill Essayli (R-Corona) as U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles, elevating the "MAGA Muslim" conservative to one of the most powerful prosecutorial posts in the nation. The post Trump Names ‘MAGA Muslim’ Bill Essayli as U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Democrats Appointed 92% of Judges Blocking Trump Agenda: 'Judicial Coup D'Etat'

About 92 percent of judges who blocked President Donald Trump's first-term agenda were appointed by Democrats, Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) says. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich calls it a "judicial coup d'état." The post Democrats Appointed 92% of Judges Blocking Trump Agenda: ‘Judicial Coup D’Etat’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump appoints Sara Carter as next drug czar, says she 'will lead the charge to protect' US

President Donald Trump appointed Sara Carter as drug czar, saying she will "lead the charge to protect our nation and save our children from the scourge of drugs."

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3 w. ago Video shows 'highly skilled' pilot's final moments before fatal air show crash

South African pilot James O’Connell killed over the weekend in crash during air show at the Saldanha Bay Airfield, in an incident captured on video.

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3 w. ago Opinion | South African Diplomat Called a 'Disgrace' by Marco Rubio, Returns Home a Hero

Opinion | South African Diplomat Called a 'Disgrace' by Marco Rubio, Returns Home a Hero  Common Dreams

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3 w. ago Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'

Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'  The Associated Press

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3 w. ago South African ambassador expelled by Trump receives hero’s welcome at home

South African ambassador expelled by Trump receives hero’s welcome at home  Al Jazeera English

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3 w. ago Expelled South African ambassador returns home, says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'

Expelled South African ambassador returns home, says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'  The Associated Press

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3 w. ago Former US Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, found dead at Virginia residence: police

Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica D. Aber was found dead Saturday morning. Aber was appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021 and resigned in January.

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3 w. ago Report: Judge Who Blocked Trump Deportations Played Key Role in Russia Collusion Hoax

The Obama-appointed federal judge who ruled against President Donald Trump's deportations of suspected Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang members played a key role in the failed Russia-Trump collusion accusations while presiding over the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Court. The post Report: Judge Who Blocked Trump Deportations Played Key Role in Russia Collusion Hoax appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Dean Phillips calls out 'great way to lose even more Democrats' as Tim Walz bashes Elon Musk

Former Rep. Dean Phillips, a Democrat, suggested that calling Elon Musk a "'South African nepo baby,' is a great way to lose even more Democrats."

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3 w. ago South African Jews worry about Pretoria’s tense ties with Washington

South African Jews worry about Pretoria’s tense ties with Washington  JNS.org

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3 w. ago The Federal Trade Commission keeps tabs on big business. Trump fired 2 of its members

President Trump fired two Democratic appointees from the independent agency tasked with policing corporate America. One of them told NPR the move is a gift to the president's wealthiest supporters.

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