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US revokes visas for South Sudan
The US has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, citing the government's refusal to accept deportees.
MTN's ethical dilemma: human rights violations amid internet shutdowns
MTN, a leading telecommunications provider in Africa, faces allegations of complicity in human rights violations due to government-mandated internet shutdowns. This article explores the ethical implications of these actions and their impact on freedom of expression and access to vital information.
G20 Summit | Lamola highlights urgent African conflicts and humanitarian challenges
South African Minister Ronald Lamola prepares to spotlight Africa's escalating humanitarian crises at the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, focusing on urgent conflicts in Sudan and DRC while emphasising multilateral solutions amid global tensions.
Trump official revokes protected status for Venezuelans in US
In a significant policy reversal, more than 600,000 Venezuelans face potential deportation after the Trump administration revoked their temporary protected status in the US. The decision, coming shortly after Biden's 18-month extension, marks a dramatic shift in US immigration policy and raises immediate concerns about the fate of one of America's largest protected immigrant communities.
Power outages in Sudan after drone attack on major dam
The seat of Sudan's army-aligned government was without power on Monday, AFP correspondents said, after a drone attack blamed on paramilitaries hit a major hydroelectric dam in the war-torn country's north.