Ramaphosa Rejects ‘White Genocide’ Declare in US Talks
President Cyril Ramaphosa firmly rejected claims of a white genocide in South Africa throughout a high-level assembly with U.S. President Donald Trump on the White Home, a part of a broader effort to reset relations between the 2 international locations. Trump had offered video clips of South African opposition figures chanting inflammatory slogans to help his claims, however Ramaphosa clarified that such rhetoric didn’t replicate authorities coverage and got here from fringe events inside South Africa’s democratic panorama. He stated that violent crime in South Africa affected all racial teams, significantly black residents, and referred to as for calm, constructive dialogue. Ramaphosa additionally appealed for U.S. help in tackling crime by technological help. The assembly, attended by South African ministers and figures like Johann Rupert and Ernie Els, aimed to strengthen South Africa’s picture as a democratic, cooperative accomplice. Regardless of U.S. selections equivalent to granting refugee standing to some white South Africans, Ramaphosa described the talks as having gone “very nicely.”
Tanzania Blocks X Entry After Hacking
The Tanzanian authorities has restricted X, previously Twitter, after some official accounts of presidency and personal establishments had been focused by hackers. Police accounts had been compromised, containing express content material and false claims of the president’s dying. The authorities investigated, and Netblocks reported that X was solely accessible by way of unlawful VPNs all through the nation. The disruption occurred amid controversy over the deportation of outstanding Kenyans, together with former Justice Minister Martha Karua, who had been barred from attending opposition chief Tundu Lissu’s treason trial. Boniface Mwangi, a outstanding Kenyan activist recognized for his battle in opposition to corruption and police brutality, was detained in Tanzania, the place he had travelled to attend the trial. President Samia Suluhu Hassan warned overseas activists in opposition to “meddling” within the nation’s affairs.
UK to Signal Chagos Sovereignty Cope with Mauritius
Sir Keir Starmer signed a deal to switch sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, whereas permitting the UK and US to retain a navy base on Diego Garcia for an preliminary 99 years in trade for a multi-billion pound fee. The settlement, delayed by political modifications in Mauritius and the US, gained help after former US President Trump indicated backing regardless of earlier nationwide safety issues. The UK confronted worldwide strain to relinquish the territory, separated from Mauritius in 1965. Chagossian representatives had been invited for talks, and MPs had been as a consequence of be briefed on the deal, which included potential for a 40-year lease extension.
AU Rights Physique Hears of ‘Widespread’ Ethiopia Battle Violations
The African Fee on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) held a public listening to on 14 Might 2025 in a case filed by Authorized Motion Worldwide (LAW) and its companions, accusing the Ethiopian authorities of committing “widespread human rights violations” throughout and after the Tigray warfare. Authorized Motion Worldwide (LAW) and companions described it as a “rising worldwide recognition” of Ethiopian violations in opposition to civilians, together with “mass killings and sexual violence,” in addition to pressured displacement, famine, and extended communication blackouts. Survivors testified earlier than the Fee, which had beforehand ordered Ethiopia to halt atrocities – a directive allegedly ignored. The listening to is a part of a broader sequence of worldwide efforts searching for accountability. The case builds on findings by the now-defunct UN-mandated investigation (ICHREE) and U.S. authorities assessments that documented warfare crimes. Advocacy teams framed the listening to as a essential step towards accountability in Africa’s human rights system, although acknowledging the lengthy street forward for justice. The ACHPR is anticipated to rule on the case within the coming months.
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World Leaders Pledge $170 Million to WHO for World Well being Push
World leaders and philanthropies have pledged over $170 million to help the World Well being Group (WHO) throughout a high-level pledging occasion on the 78th World Well being Meeting in Geneva. The funds contribute to WHO’s ongoing Funding Spherical, backing its 14th Basic Programme of Work, an effort projected to avoid wasting 40 million lives over the subsequent 4 years. WHO member states additionally accepted an extra $90 million yearly by elevated Assessed Contributions. “This help reveals that multilateralism is alive and nicely,” stated WHO Director-Basic Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, thanking each long-time allies and new donors. Versatile funding, thought of probably the most beneficial, was pledged by eight donors, with 4 contributing for the primary time. WHO additionally welcomed help from almost 8,000 people by its One World Motion, elevating near $600,000.
