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13 Nov

What Does Donald Trump’s Return Mean for Africa?

Tim Baraza0 CommentsOpinionsAfrica, USA

The return of Donald Trump to the White House has some Africans believe that Washington should continue to focus on geo-strategy and efforts to invest in parts of the continent and strengthen diplomatic ties in Africa. Others worry about possibly stricter migration policies and less cooperation with the continent. With regard to the fundamental ideology at the heart of Trump's policies, political analysts argue that, Trump is a believer of isolationism in every respect and an inwards person. Biden has been more global, and stands for cooperation and partnerships, while Trump does not favour international cooperation with Africa. Trump's 2018…

07 Jul

Russian Army Destroys Patriot Missile Launchers and Giraffe Radar in Ukraine

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The Russian Defense Ministry has reported the destruction of two launchers of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems and a Giraffe radar in the Odessa region, Ukraine. The attack took place near the village of Yuzhnoye and was carried out by the crew of the Iskander operational-tactical complex. According to the ministry's statement, "The crew of the Iskander operational-tactical complex attacked the position of a battery of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system of the Ukrainian armed forces near the village of Yuzhnoye in the Odessa region. As a result of the strike, two Patriot air defense missile launchers and a Giraffe…

02 Jul

Biden Criticizes Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity

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President Joe Biden has openly criticized the Supreme Court following its ruling that former President Donald Trump and other former presidents are partially immune from criminal prosecution. Speaking at the White House, President Biden emphasized that the United States was founded on the principle that there are no kings and that no one is above the law. He warned that the Court's decision fundamentally changes this principle. The Supreme Court's decision relates to the events of January 6, 2021, when supporters of then-President Trump stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to overturn Biden’s election victory. The Court ruled that…

01 Jul

Pentagon denies plans to establish base in southern African state

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Washington has no plans to set up a military base in Zambia, the Commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) told reporters on Thursday. General Michael Langley was responding to claims that the US is considering a permanent deployment in Zambia without the approval of the southern African country’s lawmakers and regional authorities. “That’s absolutely false. We have no bases in Zambia. We have no plans to put one there,” the general stated. Last week, Zambian MPs demanded accountability from the government in dealing with regional disputes, warning that hosting AFRICOM forces could strain relations with neighbors. The protests followed…