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Open Letter to Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, the governor Central Equatoria State
Garang Garang Adim Dear Governor Mujung, I am writing to extend my sincere congratulations on your appointment as governor of Central Equatoria State. This position presents a unique opportunity to shape the trajectory of sustainable development...

The Supreme Court Allows Trump Officials to Deport Migrants to “Third Countries”
The Supreme Court ruled from its emergency docket that the Trump administration could temporarily send immigrants to third-party countries with which they have no connection. Ad Policy Migrants from Guatemala are deported to their country with a...

Washington immigrant in limbo amid challenge to Trump’s ‘third country’ deportations
SEATTLE – The family of a man who grew up in Tacoma and has become one of the faces of President Donald Trump’s efforts to deport immigrants to countries where they have no ties is urging Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to intervene. Tuan Thanh Phan,...

UNBS to halt trading in uncertified grain in Ugandan market
Patricia Ejalu, UNBS Deputy ED for Standards Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has revealed that no grain will be traded in and out of Uganda unless it bears the quality mark (Q-mark) starting next...

Kenya Dominates East Africaeurope Trade Surge
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Trade between the European Union and the East African Community reached €7.7 billion in 2024, marking a robust surge in economic engagement. Data from the EAC Secretariat and the European Commission reveal that Kenya led...

Kenya Dominates East Africa–Europe Trade Surge
Trade between the European Union and the East African Community reached €7.7 billion in 2024, marking a robust surge in economic engagement. Data from the EAC Secretariat and the European Commission reveal that Kenya led this growth, accounting...

Secrets of the NBA Draft... and what the TV cameras didn't show you
Ace Bailey wasn't expecting to hear his name called. Not here. Not by Utah, whom he didn't work out for, and were not one of his 'preferred' destinations, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony. But after reportedly trying to land himself on an East...

Trump is creating new universes of people to deport
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — The full scope of the Trump administration’s mass deportation plan – which has been evident in theory – is only just starting...

Washington state immigrant in limbo amid challenge to Trump’s ‘third country’ deportations
Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks / The Seattle Times (TNS) The family of a man who grew up in Tacoma and has become one of the faces of President Donald Trump's efforts to deport immigrants to countries where they have no ties is urging Gov. Bob Ferguson...

WA immigrant in limbo amid challenge to Trump’s ‘third country’ deportations
SEATTLE — The family of a man who grew up in Tacoma and has become one of the faces of President Donald Trump’s efforts to deport immigrants to countries where they have no ties is urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to intervene. Tuan Thanh Phan, a...

World Bank: Conflict, instability driving extreme poverty in Nigeria and 38 other economies
The World Bank has raised alarm over the growing impact of conflict and instability on 39 developing economies, including Nigeria, warning that these states are being left behind on key development indicators, with extreme poverty, hunger, and...

Sudan: One Of The Best Ten Worldwide,Second In Africa
(MENAFN- Sudanow Magazine) By: Rogia al-Shafee Thanks to the huge efforts exerted by a talented and experienced Sudan news agency journalist, Sudan ranking has gone up to forefront within the media sports writing in the AIPS competition. It was a...

Bank of Uganda Bolsters Gold Reserves Amid Global Uncertainty
By David Mwanje The Bank of Uganda’s strategists in Kampala are navigating a shifting global economic landscape, with the U.S. dollar’s dominance under scrutiny and gold emerging as a key asset. The 2025 OMFIF Global Public Investor (GPI) report,...

Great Green Wall innovations hailed on Desertification and Drought Day
From food made with overlooked native plants to handbags crafted from wild grasses—and even a simple rope tool to prevent wildfires—community-driven innovation is reshaping how land restoration takes root across Africa’s drylands. These are among...

SSP120million pledge, a headstart towards combating HIV/AIDS in WES
The state’s acting governor, Daniel Badagbu pledged the amount to facilitate the fight against HIV in a region that has the highest prevalence rates By Emmanuel Mandella Western Equatoria State’s acting governor, Daniel Badagbu has pledged SSP 120...

What if Iran withdraws from the NPT?
In this handout image provided by the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in a state television broadcast on June 18 in Tehran, Iran. In the address, he said the Iranian people would never...

Planting hope and achievement in some of Africa’s most hostile refugee camps
An inspired programme set up in the teeming refugee camps in north Kenya is working with the youth and local communities to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change while acquiring invaluable lifestyle skills. Bamuturaki Musinguzi was...

South Africa Faces a Diplomatic Tightrope on Iran
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: South Africa treads a fine diplomatic line after the United States strikes Iran, Nigeria faces a Boko Haram resurgence in its northeast, and Egypt imposes electricity rationing...

In The Loopus: First Draft. Final Draft.
Folks, do you remember when I wrote 5000 words over the course of 12 hours about the NBA Trade Deadline? I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember it, because it gave me (and former face of Canis Hoopus and victim of my ravings Jack Borman)...

More Than 90 Percent Of ICE Detainees Have Never Been Convicted Of Violent Crimes
from the it's-all-about-race dept To call the administration’s “worst of the worst” claims a ruse is to give this administration too much credit. It’s not clever enough to run a con. Going after criminals was never the point during Trump’s first...