Brussels 28.11.2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses regret over US President Trump’s intention to exclude South Africa from next year’s G20 summit, because the gathering is one of the most significant multilateral formats. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on November 28 that all G20 members, including South Africa, should be invited to the next year’s…
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Somalia: U.S. anti-terrorist operation
Brussels 27.11.2025 The U.S. special forces have launched a significant ground operation targeting the Islamic State’s Somalia Province (ISSP) in the Baalade Valley of Puntland. Heavy clashes are reportedly taking place between American forces and ISSP fighters throughout the rugged Cal Miskaad mountain range. (Image above: illustration). BREAKING:⚠️ MAJOR U.S. SPECIAL FORCES OPERATION NOW UNDERWAY…
Nigeria: U.S. targets Jihadi groups
Brussels 24.11.2025 President Donald Trump is promoting efforts to counter violence against Nigeria’s Christians, imposing a broader strategy since he ordered preparations for possible military action and warned that the United States could go in “guns-a-blazing” to neutralize Islamic militants. Mass kidnappings from schools and a deadly assault on a church have grabbed headlines in…
South Africa: G20 Declaration
Brussels 22.11.2025 Today a Group of 20 leaders’ Summit in South Africa, Johannesburg, adopted a Declaration addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges after it was drafted without U.S. input in a move a White House official called “shameful.” My Statement at the Opening Session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit #G20SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/APRB6VBbxJ —…
Sudan: RSF reacts to U.S. initiative
Brussels 22.11.2025 Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) welcomed President Trump’s initiative to end the war, affirming full cooperation with international mediation. The group controls roughly one-third of Sudan as conflict continues with the Sudanese Armed Forces. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reacted on U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to work toward ending…
Cameroon: post-elections unrest
Brussels 16.11.2025 Authorities in Cameroon informed that 800 people were arrested and 16 killed during clashes with security forces over the announcement of the election victory of President Paul Biya. It is the government’s first official comment on the death toll since the unrest began. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji amitted that the security forces…
SA: Trump accuses of discrimination
Brussels 09.11.2025 South Africa has ignored the latest criticism from the U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he didn’t think the country should be part of the G20 any longer. The SA Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said that his country was confident it would host a very successful G20 summit when leaders from the world’s…
Nigeria: eight people killed
Brussels 17.10.2025 In Nigeria gunmen ambushed a security personnel in northwestern Zamfara state and killed at least eight people, the state’s governor said.The attack took place Thursday October 16 on the Gusau-Funtua road in Zamfara state’s Tsafe area, and killed five police officers and three members of a local paramilitary group that works with the…
Kenya: Odinga’s mourning ended in chaos
Brussels 16.10.2025 At least three people died in Nairobi, Kenya, after police fired gunshots and tear gas in a stadium where crowds of mourners had gathered to pay respect to the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at Kasarani Stadium. Tens of thousands of…
EU-SA: President Ramaphosa unveils €12bn investment
09.10.2025 Today addressing the Global Gateway Forum South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a Team Europe investment package, worth nearly €12 billion. With this package, Team Europe is doubling down on its ambition to work with South Africa in order to become global leaders in the just energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, digital connectivity and pharmaceutical…
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