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ANOTHER KIND OF COLONIZATIONDavid Lammy has offered Africa other forms of British atonement for slavery and the slave tradeThe UK will seek to atone for the transatlantic slave trade through better trade relations with African countries, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said.Lammy is visiting Nigeria and South Africa this week as part of London’s outreach to the continent, just a week after 56 members of the Commonwealth signed a document calling for a “conversation” about reparations for slavery.The transatlantic slave trade was “horrific and horrendous” and left “scars,” Lammy said on Monday in Lagos, the Nigerian port city that was once a hub for slavers.“I am the descendant of enslaved people, so I recognize that,” he added.

From the moment Botswana's Masisi embarked on his quest to nationalise diamond processing, bringing him into direct conflict with De Beers, and initiated his plan to reduce Botswana’s elephant population, his tenure was on borrowed time. Yet his greater misstep was forming a close alliance with Mnangagwa, which was seen as a foreign policy pivoting Botswana towards Russia and China. This unsettled the United States, which viewed him as a potential security threat—particularly given that Botswana hosts a US military base. And the rest is now history.-Bla B

JOHANNESBURG - The grandson of South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela, said Friday the U.K. government denied him an entry visa because of his support for Hamas and his stance on the Israel-Hamas war.Mandla Mandela could not travel to the U.K. earlier this month to address pro-Palestinian gatherings in Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow after he was informed that he would need a visa, despite holding a South African government passport that would ordinarily allow him visa-free entry.This week, however, the U.K. Home Office sent Mandela a letter informing him that his visa application had been denied because of his "support for Hamas," and because his presence in the UK was "not conducive to the public good".Mandela told the AP that he received the letter, dated Oct. 21, on Thursday."Your presence in the UK has been assessed as not conducive for the public good on the grounds that you have engaged in unacceptable behavior. You have made multiple statements which explicitly support Hamas and their terrorist violence, including glorifying the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and their recently deceased leader Ismail Haniyeh," states the letter, seen by The Associated Press

King Charles III acknowledged a "painful" past of Britain and the royal family's profiting from human slavery, but did not support financial reparations payments at a Samoan summit of Commonwealth leaders.

Speaking to the gathering in Chogm, Charles said, "the most painful aspects" of the British commonwealth's past "continue to resonate."

The United States has brought hundreds of thousands of children from abroad to be adopted by American families. After several years, it however appears thousands of them have been left without citizenship, through a bureaucratic loophole that the government has been aware of for decades, and hasn’t fixed.Some of these adoptees live in hiding, fearing that tipping off the government could prompt their removal back to the country the U.S. claimed to have rescued them from. Some have already been deported.A bill to help them has been introduced in Congress for a decade and is supported by a rare bipartisan coalition — from liberal immigration groups to the Southern Baptist Convention. But it hasn’t passed. Advocates blame the hyper-partisan frenzy over immigration that has stalled any effort to extend citizenship to anyone, even these adoptees who are legally the children of American parents.They say they are terrified about what could happen if former President Donald Trump is reelected because he has promised massive immigration raids and detention camps.

Nigeria has joined the BRICS as a partner country, alongside 12 other nations, further strengthening its economic ties with the intergovernmental bloc.This announcement was made at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, held from October 22 to 24, 2024.The 12 additional countries joining as partner nations are Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has sacked five cabinet members in a major reshuffle, appointing seven new ministers and reassigning ten to new positions. The move on Wednesday is part of “far-reaching actions” aimed at reviving the government’s ability to operate effectively in the West African nation, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said in a statement.Tinubu appointed new heads to the ministries of humanitarian and poverty reduction, trade and investment, labor, and livestock development, as well as junior ministers of foreign affairs, education, and housing.

Moscow continues to thrive despite the difficulties it faces, Abiy Ahmed has said

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has credited President Vladimir Putin’s “exemplary” leadership for Russia’s ability to maintain economic resilience during the present “difficult period.” The US and its allies have introduced a record number of sanctions against Moscow, including freezing an estimated $300 billion in assets in response to the Ukraine conflict.
During a meeting with Putin on Wednesday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia’s fifth largest city, Abiy commended him for overcoming the challenges.

“It is a good time for most of us to come and to witness how Russia is doing on many fronts, including the economy,” the East African nation’s leader stated.

“This period was not easy for Russia, but under your leadership you have succeeded to maintain the economic resilience which might be exemplary for most of us,” he told Putin.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Russia as a “valued” ally and “friend” who has long supported his country, including during the struggle against apartheid.Ramaphosa made the remarks during bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. Dozens of foreign leaders have gathered in Russia’s fifth-largest city for the three-day event of diplomatic discussions and high-level bilateral talks.

Siya Kolisi and Rachel Kolisi have revealed their unexpected divorce, as reported by Cape {town} Etc.In a surprising development, Siya Kolisi, the renowned Springbok rugby captain, and his wife Rachel shared the news of their divorce through a heartfelt Instagram message, leaving fans in shock. The pair, often seen as South Africa’s power couple, announced their split after over ten years of marriage under the public gaze.In their post, the Kolisis reassured followers of their commitment to co-parenting, stating, “Although our relationship as a couple is changing, we remain close friends and dedicated partners in raising our children with the love and care they have always received.” They also highlighted their continued work on their foundation, underscoring its importance to them: “We will continue collaborating on the Foundation that holds great meaning for us.”Siya Kolisi has become a national symbol as the first Black captain of the Springboks, leading the team to two World Cup victories. Rachel, often termed the Springbok First Lady, has supported him as a committed businesswoman and philanthropist, championing numerous social initiatives. Together, they have embodied love, resilience, and partnership in South Africa.In their announcement, the couple thanked everyone for their “love, understanding, and support,” and requested privacy as they navigate this difficult transition. While they did not provide specific reasons for their separation, they called on the public to demonstrate compassion and understanding as they embark on this new chapter.

🇰🇪 Kenyan senators have voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office despite his failure to testify at his impeachment trial after his lawyer said he had been taken to hospital. In one of the most dramatic days in Kenya's recent political history, Gachagua had been due to appear in the Senate after lunch to defend himself, a day after he had pleaded not guilty to 11 charges.

US ready for talks with Russia, China and North Korea on nuclear arms reduction, Biden saysAccording to him, all countries should strive to completely abandon nuclear weapons. US ready to move to dialogue without preconditions, US president added.Too late sir

Chinese scientists will explore extraterrestrial life and assess the habitability of exoplanets and solar system objects as part of a new space science program.This initiative will also investigate the evolution of the Universe and the effects of physical laws in extreme space conditions. The program was announced following the successful launch of a Long March-6 carrier rocket, which deployed a new group of Chinese satellites into orbit from the Taiyuan Cosmodrome in Shanxi province.