U.S. President Donald Trump’s name displayed on the United States Institute of Peace building sign in Washington, D.C., ahead of a Rwanda–Congo peace deal signing.

Trump Puts His Name on US Institute of Peace Ahead of Rwanda–Congo Deal

President Donald Trump has added his name to the United States Institute of Peace building ahead of hosting Rwanda and DRC leaders for a U.S.-brokered peace deal. The move follows a controversial federal takeover of the independent institute, now at the center of a legal battle over presidential authority.

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A police vehicle drives past burning tyres in Bissau during unrest following a reported military takeover.

Behind Guinea-Bissau’s Turmoil: Coup or Carefully Staged ‘Sham’?

Guinea-Bissau has been thrown into fresh turmoil after soldiers announced they had taken control, but regional leaders and analysts suspect the takeover may have been staged. Conflicting accounts from the military and President Embaló have raised questions about whether the incident was a real coup or a political manoeuvre in a nation long shaped by instability and drug trafficking.

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US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin during peace talks in Moscow.

Putin Signals Stalemate After High-Level Talks With US Envoys

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and senior US envoys ended without a breakthrough, as the Kremlin rejected key parts of the updated Ukraine peace plan. Despite calling the meeting constructive, Moscow said major differences remain, keeping hopes for a near-term agreement uncertain.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with service members from Mar-a-Lago during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Trump Announces Plan to ‘Permanently Pause Migration’ From “Third World Countries” After DC Shooting Incident

President Trump announced plans to pause migration from “Third World Countries” after a fatal DC shooting linked to an Afghan national, unveiling new measures to tighten immigration rules and review noncitizen benefits.

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US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, responding to questions about South Africa and the G20 summit.

Trump Withdraws G20 Invitation to South Africa Over Baseless ‘Genocide’ Claims

US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with South Africa, announcing the country will be excluded from the 2026 G20 summit in Miami. The move follows Trump’s repeated and widely debunked claims that South Africa is committing human rights abuses and “genocide” against white Afrikaners. The decision comes amid already strained relations after the US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg.

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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema crouching behind a microphone as security personnel move to protect him during a stone-throwing incident at a public rally.

Stone-Throwing Incident Adds Pressure on Zambia’s ‘Fix-It’ President

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is under growing pressure after a month marked by public unrest, including a stone-throwing incident that forced him to abandon a rally. As elections near, he has defended his economic record—highlighting debt restructuring, reduced inflation and renewed investment—yet many citizens remain frustrated by persistent power shortages, high living costs and unemployment. The tense atmosphere underscores the widening gap between the President’s achievements and the everyday struggles of ordinary Zambians

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US President Donald Trump speaking at a public event, captured mid-speech against an official backdrop.

Somali Community Targeted as Trump Terminates TPS in Minnesota

US President Donald Trump has ended Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota, claiming without evidence that Somali gangs are causing crime and fraud in the state. The move affects a small number of TPS holders but has sparked strong criticism from state leaders and community advocates, who warn it could separate families and damage US–Somalia relations.

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Members of the M23 rebel group standing on vehicles during an event in Goma, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, April 7, 2025

DRC, Rwanda-Backed M23 Sign Framework Peace Deal After Qatar Talks

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have signed a new framework agreement in Qatar, marking a significant step toward ending years of conflict in eastern DRC. The deal outlines protocols on ceasefire monitoring, prisoner exchange, humanitarian access, and reintegration efforts, offering hope for progress despite continued fighting on the ground.

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