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From El Salvador to South Sudan: Washington’s Third-Country U.S. Immigrant Deportation Policy Hits Africa
OkayAfrica
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July 23, 2025
On Friday, July 4, eight men landed at Juba International Airport in South Sudan. The group included two Cubans, two Burmese nationals, and one each from Laos, Mexico, and Vietnam. Only one of them was South Sudanese. According to the U.S....
Geo-Economic Gamechanger: Washington’s New Strategy for Africa
Morocco World News
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July 23, 2025
Geoeconomics, defined as the use of economic instruments to achieve geopolitical goals, has become a central element of states’ foreign policy. States use a wide range of geo-economic tools, from trade policy to sanctions, investment, cyberspace,...
International flavour for upcoming Algoa National Rally
Herald (South Africa)
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July 17, 2025
Rally fever is set to once again grip the Nelson Mandela Bay Region when the Algoa National Rally takes place on July 25 and 26. The event comprises rounds three and four of the National Rally Championships and has partnered with the Tour European...
Nigeria, 13 other African countries flagged in new report over rising drug-resistant infections
Nairametrics
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July 23, 2025
A new report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has flagged Nigeria and 13 other African countries for rising rates of drug-resistant infections, raising concerns over the continent’s capacity to manage hard-to-treat diseases. The report, released...
Trump’s Deportations Spark Anger Across Africa
Foreign Policy
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July 23, 2025
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: Africans express outrage over the Trump administration’s deportation of migrants to Eswatini, the European Union imposes a fourth round of sanctions on officials and companies...
Eswatini says it will repatriate migrants deported by U.S
St. Vincent Times
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July 17, 2025
The tiny African kingdom of Eswatini announced on Wednesday that it would repatriate the five migrants who had been deported there by the United States, a day after American officials said the migrants’ home countries had refused to accept them....
International News Briefs for Thursday, July 17, 2025
Havana Times
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July 17, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Israeli Forces Kill More Palestinians Sheltering in Gaza Schools, Fire on Church, Killing 2 Women Jul 17, 2025 Israel’s...
Morocco strengthens its presence in English-speaking Africa
Atalayar
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July 22, 2025
Greater presence in English-speaking Africa Growing support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara Opportunities in English-speaking Africa As part of its new diplomatic strategy in Africa, launched since its return to the African Union in 2017,...
Eswatini says it will repatriate immigrants deported by United States
Africanews
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July 17, 2025
Eswatini announced on Wednesday that it would repatriate the five immigrants deported there by the United States. In a late-night post on X Tuesday, US Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said five men — citizens of Vietnam,...
Eswatini contradicts U.S. claims on deportees, vows to return them to their home countries
Business Insider Africa
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July 17, 2025
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the deportees—who had been convicted of serious crimes—originated from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Yemen, and Cuba. Their removal marks the first instance of a third-country deportation under...
Court blocks Trump’s ‘unconstitutional’ attempt to end birthright citizenship – as it happened
The Guardian
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July 24, 2025
Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220m as settlement to Trump administrationColumbia University announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with the U S government to pay $200m to settle multiple investigations into alleged...
Eswatini to Repatriate US Deportees After Rejecting Role as Dumping Ground
Arise News
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July 17, 2025
The Kingdom of Eswatini has announced it will repatriate five foreign nationals who were deported there by the United States, a day after the Trump administration claimed the migrants’ home countries had refused to take them back. The five...
India, Lesotho discuss expanding bilateral ties during MoS Margherita’s visit
The Assam Tribune
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July 22, 2025
Maseru, July 22: Discussions were held on Monday between Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Lesotho's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Lejone Mpotjoana on expanding multifaceted bilateral...
Strengthening Vulnerability Analysis To Tackle Food Insecurity In Southern Africa
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 22, 2025/APO Group/ -- Food insecurity in Southern Africa is worsening, driven by erratic weather patterns, pest outbreaks, and economic shocks. An estimated 46.3 million people...
African Craftspeople Journeyed Long Distances to Obtain Perfectly Colored Stones
Archaeology - New York
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July 16, 2025
Natural outcrop of green chalcedony in the Mgwayiza Valley, Eswatini LOBAMBA, ESWATINI—Thousands of years ago, it was so essential that craftspeople in southern Africa had just the right colored stone to make their tools that they regularly...
OPINION:MP Marwick Khumalo must stop massaging Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini on dumping of United States dangerous criminals, we can’t praise a fish for demonstrating its ability to swim in the sea.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Marwick Khumalo, the Lobamba Lomdzala Member of Parliament(MP) applauded Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini for being brave and face the Nation with an explanation after the dumping of dangerous criminals by the United...
Eswatini Confirms Detention Of US Deportees, Plans Future Repatriation
Arise News
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July 16, 2025
The government of Eswatini has confirmed it is holding five third-country nationals deported from the United States under a longstanding agreement initiated during President Donald Trump’s administration. The individuals are currently being housed...
Editor you are off-side, I never praised Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini for clarifying dumping of United States(US) dangerous criminals in eSwatini but contextually demanded accountability.
Swaziland News
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By Marwick Khumalo Thank you for your opinion Mr Editor based purely on in-comprehensive secondary information. Also thank you for giving everyone the right of reply in your widely read newspaper, whenever the need arises. Nevertheless, may I...
Eswatini says it is holding US deportees in prisons, aims to repatriate them
The Straits Times
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July 16, 2025
MBABANE - Eswatini's government said on Wednesday that it was holding five third-country nationals deported from the United States in isolated prison units under a deal with President Donald Trump's administration, but sought to eventually send...
Orville Taylor | Still incomplete: Emancipendence
The Gleaner
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August 3, 2025
That there is a question of its relevance and some believe that the process is over, is evidence that Emancipation needs to not only be celebrated, but that its significance, the legacy of slavery, and the African antecedents, all need to be...