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South Africa's Land Expropriation Law Sparks Domestic and International Controversy

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a controversial land expropriation law on January 23rd, aiming to correct historical land ownership inequalities from apartheid; the law faces strong opposition from Afrikaners and international figures, raising concerns about economic impacts and comp...

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U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Plane in Dominican Republic

The U.S. seized a Venezuelan government plane held in the Dominican Republic since September 2023, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will announce during his visit, this follows sanctions violations.

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Rubio Boycotts G20 Summit Over South Africa's Land Seizure Bill

Senator Marco Rubio is boycotting the G20 summit in Johannesburg, protesting South Africa's new land expropriation bill that allows the government to seize land, with or without compensation, raising concerns in the US regarding human rights and economic policy.

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US Cuts Aid to South Africa Over Controversial Land Reform

South Africa's new land reform law, allowing for expropriation without compensation, has led to the US cutting $440 million in aid, prompting concerns about potential land seizures and economic consequences.

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Trump Threatens South Africa with Funding Cuts Over False Land Seizure Claims

U.S. President Trump threatened to cut all funding to South Africa due to false claims of land seizures targeting white farmers, endangering millions reliant on U.S.-funded HIV/AIDS programs, while South Africa's government proposed countermeasures and discussions.

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South Africa-Rwanda Tensions Escalate After DRC Peacekeeper Deaths

Following the killing of 13 South African peacekeepers in eastern DRC, South Africa accuses Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, leading to a diplomatic escalation between the two nations; South Africa's military engagement in the DRC is influenced by economic and regional stability concerns, while ...

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Ramaphosa Rejects Trump's Funding Threat, Defends Land Expropriation Law

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to cut all funding to South Africa over a new land expropriation law, stating that his country would not be bullied; Trump's claims are considered misinformation by Ramaphosa's government.

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South Africa Rejects U.S. Criticism Amidst Funding Threats

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected recent U.S. criticism, citing rising global nationalism and protectionism, as the U.S. threatened to cut funding crucial for South Africa's HIV/AIDS programs (17% of its budget).

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South Africa-Rwanda Conflict Escalates in Eastern DRC

Following the deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the DRC, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of supporting M23 rebels, escalating an existing conflict fueled by historical tensions and economic interests in the region, with potential US involvement shif...

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SADC Summit Addresses DRC Conflict Amidst Rwandan-South African Tensions

SADC leaders met in Zimbabwe to discuss the escalating conflict in eastern DRC, where the M23 rebel group's advance and a diplomatic standoff between Rwanda and South Africa threaten regional stability, causing a humanitarian crisis and significant casualties among SADC troops.

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US Halts $400 Million in HIV/AIDS Funding to South Africa

The US has suspended its $400 million contribution to South Africa's HIV/AIDS program, impacting millions reliant on this funding for medication and testing, potentially leading to increased infections and deaths; the South African government is exploring solutions, but faces financial constraints.

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Beyoncé Wins Surprise Grammy for Best Country Album

Beyoncé won a Grammy for best country album, "Cowboy Carter," announced by Taylor Swift, surprising many given her previous exclusion from the Country Music Awards despite a chart-topping country hit, "Texas Hold.

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