25 h. ago US advances legislation to welcome “Caucasian Afrikaner” refugees

The Act is "Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary Emigration Resettlement Act"

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5 d. ago Syrians in Ethiopia Preserve Ramadan Iftar Tradition Amid Challenges

Syrian refugees in Ethiopia, particularly in the Bole Michael neighborhood of Addis Ababa, are keeping the Ramadan iftar tradition alive despite their hardships. Syrian restaurant owner Ahmed Ibrahim offers free meals to those in need during the holy month, reflecting the strong community spirit and generosity seen in his homeland. Though poverty is widespread, the… Read More »Syrians in Ethiopia Preserve Ramadan Iftar Tradition Amid Challenges The post Syrians in Ethiopia Preserve Ramadan Iftar Tradition Amid Challenges first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, are being persecuted, calling it a “completely false narrative.” His comments come in response to renewed allegations from Elon Musk, who repeated accusations of “white genocide” in South Africa. Musk cited a political rally where members of the opposition Economic… Read More »South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions The post South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Mixed reactions to R158,8 billion budget tabled in KZN legislature

MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers presented the provincial budget of R158.8 billion.

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1 week ago Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace

M23's swift advance since January has seized eastern Congo's two largest cities

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1 week ago Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa

More than 67,000 white South Africans, mostly Afrikaners, have expressed interest in seeking refugee status in the US under President Donald Trump’s executive order. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the US submitted the list to the US Embassy in Pretoria, following Trump’s claim that Afrikaners face racial discrimination and land seizures under South… Read More »Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa The post Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Africa’s Tech Boom: Innovation Grows Despite Funding and Infrastructure Hurdles 

Africa’s tech scene is expanding, with cities like Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town attracting global interest. While no African city made the global top 40 startup rankings, youth-driven innovation and mobile-first solutions are fueling growth. Lagos leads the continent in fintech advancements, though limited funding, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory challenges persist. Experts urge African governments… Read More »Africa’s Tech Boom: Innovation Grows Despite Funding and Infrastructure Hurdles  The post Africa’s Tech Boom: Innovation Grows Despite Funding and Infrastructure Hurdles  first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago M23 rebels enter another eastern town, defying calls for ceasefire

Walikale is the farthest west M23 has reached during its unprecedented advance this year.

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2 w. ago COSATU pickets at North West legislature ahead of budget speech

COSATU is urging government to address issues relating to service delivery and the high unemployment

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3 w. ago Rasool was at advance stage preparing for SA’s envoys to US: Lamola

Lamola says Rasool was at an advance stage preparing for Pretoria's envoy to Washington.

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3 w. ago Whistleblowers indispensable in SA’s fight against crime: Buthelezi

Legislation dealing with the protection of whistleblowers is expected to be tabled before Parliament

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4 w. ago Solutions for Afrikaners’ concerns won’t come from the US: Mbeki

Mbeki has again emphasised a need for the SA government to engage the US administration

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last month Ramaphosa calls for collaborations to improve service delivery

Ramaphosa addressed the Gauteng Legislature ahead of a series of meetings with provincial leaders.

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