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South African president signs controversial land seizure law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation – a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government. Black people only own a small fraction of farmland nationwide more than 30 years after the end of the racist system of apartheid – the majority…
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‘Blatantly unconstitutional’, judge blocks Trump’s executive order to end US birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked former US President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship in the country, calling the executive order “blatantly unconstitutional.” The ruling was issued by US District Court Judge John Coughenour, who placed a 14-day restraining order on the policy after a brief hearing. Birthright citizenship, grounded in the 14th Amendment to the…
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I’m working hard to end Ukraine war, Trump tells global leaders in Davos
–Demands OPEC lower oil prices and the world drop interest rates United States President Donald Trump has vowed to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war as he delivers his first major speech to world leaders remotely at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Trump’s address has also touched on his call for more defence spending from NATO allies,…
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Sahel junta states to deploy 5,000-troop joint force
A joint force comprising 5,000 troops from Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon deploy in the central Sahel region to tackle persistent security threats, Niger’s Defence Minister Salifou Mody announced on state television. This marks a significant step by the three military-led nations, which have forged a cooperation pact known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The AES…
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At least 76 dead in Turkish Ski Resort hotel fire
A tragic fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey’s Kartalkaya Ski Resort has claimed the lives of at least 76 people, with 51 others injured. The fire broke out on Tuesday in the Bolu mountains of northwestern Turkey. Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, confirmed the death toll during a press conference, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. He stated…
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BREAKING: Trump sworn in as 47th president of US
Donald Trump has been sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th president of the United States (US), marking a political comeback after being convicted of felonies. His running mate, JD Vance, was sworn in by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States,…
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Biden pardons Trump’s opponents in advance
United States’ President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons to former Covid-19 advisor Anthony Fauci and retired general Mark Milley to shield them from “politically motivated prosecutions” under the Trump administration. In an extraordinary move in his last hours in the White House, Biden gave similar pardons to members, staff and witnesses of a US House committee probing the…
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President’s inauguration: Trump, wife arrive at Washington DC church
US President-elect,, Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, have arrived at St John’s Church as part of event to mark the inauguration day. Meanwhile., Trump supporters are already starting to take their seats inside the Capital One Arena – a full eight hours before Donald Trump is due to speak here after his formal swearing in at the Capitol, about…
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Trump pledges a flurry of executive orders on first day as president
On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president, telling supporters that he would move with “historic speed and strength” in the hours after taking the oath of office. Addressing a raucous crowd of thousands in a Washington DC arena for a…
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Brazil confirms Nigeria as BRICS partner country
By Kunle Sanni Brazil has officially announced Nigeria’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s engagement with the group of leading emerging economies. The Brazilian foreign ministry confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday, saying, “The Brazilian government welcomes the Nigerian government’s decision.” BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China,…
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