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Why Rwanda has left the Central African bloc
Africa Feeds
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June 9, 2025
Rwanda is a major country within the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), but it has now decided to quit. In a worsening diplomatic tension, Rwanda cited a violation of its rights amid ongoing row with the Democratic Republic of...
Morocco, Zambia set to open WAfCON Morocco 2024 tonight from 20h00 GMT
Maravi Express
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July 5, 2025
Players to watch; Zambia’s Barbra Banda (top) and Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak * This will be the first meeting between Morocco and Zambia at WAfCON ad both sides reached the semi-finals in the previous edition in 2022, also hosted by Morocco * The...
US Travel Restrictions Expanded as Trump Targets African, Middle Eastern States
Media Line
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June 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump’s new travel restrictions on citizens of 12 primarily African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday, intensifying the administration’s immigration crackdown. The order blocks most new visa applications from...
With new travel ban, UMass Amherst international community urged again to defer travel
Vermont Public Radio
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June 9, 2025
With a high degree of uncertainty around federal immigration actions and enforcement, officials at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are strongly advising the international school community to defer any non-essential travel at this time. In...
The Media Line: US Travel Restrictions Expanded as Trump Targets African, Middle Eastern States
SRN News
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June 9, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix US Travel Restrictions Expanded as Trump Targets African, Middle Eastern States By The Media Line Staff US President Donald Trump’s new travel restrictions on citizens of 12 primarily African and Middle Eastern countries took...
Trump's travel ban hits 12 African, Middle Eastern nations Monday
WSBT 22 - Indiana
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June 8, 2025
(TNND) — President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban, targeting citizens from 12 predominantly African and Middle Eastern nations, takes effect Monday. The executive order, which Trump signed on Wednesday, affects travelers from Afghanistan,...
Russia plans to boost economic and military ties in Africa
Al Jazeera
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June 9, 2025
Kremlin announcement comes as Wagner Group quits West African state of Mali. Russia is working to enhance its economic and military ties in Africa, Moscow has outlined. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared on Monday that Russia’s presence in...
It’s time to talk about weaponising visas against Africans
Mail & Guardian
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June 7, 2025
The anti-migration regulations in Europe and the US against Africans continue to affect the sociopolitical and economic development of Africa. Thousands of Africans who apply for visas continue to have their applications rejected. Moreover, most...
Rwanda quits Central African Bloc cites breach of protocol
Switch TV
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June 8, 2025
NAIROBI —Rwanda has formally withdrawn from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), accusing the regional body of undermining its sovereignty and ignoring its rightful turn to lead. The move follows a row at this week’s summit in...
State Department calls Trump's African restrictions 'national security imperative'
Fox News
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President Trump announces a proclamation banning travel to the US from 12 countries, restrictions on other countries. (Credit: The White House) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s restrictions on travel from 10...
National Guard Sent Into Los Angeles as Thousands Hit the Streets Against ICE; SEIU President David Huerta Injured and Arrested
It's Going Down
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June 9, 2025
The Trump administration has federalized and sent in hundreds of National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles, CA, following ongoing popular protests against a series of violent ICE raids on June 6th and 7th which detained and imprisoned multiple...
Rwanda To Withdraw from Central African Bloc Following Dispute With Congo
Arise News
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June 9, 2025
Rwanda has announced its intention to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), a move that highlights escalating diplomatic rifts in the region, particularly over the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic...
Rwanda quits regional bloc over escalating DR Congo row
Switch TV
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June 9, 2025
KIGALI — Rwanda has withdrawn from a major Central African regional bloc following a tense diplomatic standoff over its alleged role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The decision, announced late Sunday, came...
DR Congo, Burundi thwart Rwanda on regional bloc presidency
Citizen TV Kenya
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June 8, 2025
President Kagame meets with President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo Ahead of the 74th UNGA. Rwanda was blocked Saturday from taking the rotating presidency of the central African economic bloc because of the conflict in...
Russia says plan to boost role in Africa includes 'sensitive' security ties
Yahoo News
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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia plans to step up cooperation with African countries, including in "sensitive areas" such as defence and security, the Kremlin said on Monday. Russian mercenary group Wagner said last week it was leaving Mali after helping...
WTA Eastbourne International 2025: Schedule, Draw, Results, Prize Money and TV Guide
Yardbarker
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June 9, 2025
CHANNEL BROADCASTER COUNTRY & TERRITORIES AMC Networks Czech Republic and Slovakia BEIN SPORTS France CANAL+ Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia DAZN Spain DIGISPORT Romania ELEVEN SPORTS Portugal MATCH4/NETWORK4 Hungary NOVASPORTS Greece & Cyprus...
US President Donald Trump's New Travel Ban Takes Effect Amid Tensions Over Escalating Immigration Enforcement Campaign
Free Press Journal
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Washington: President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the US by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect on Monday amid rising tension over the president's escalating campaign of immigration enforcement. The new...
Kagame pulls Rwanda out of Central African bloc in dispute with DRC
The Zimbabwe Mail
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June 8, 2025
Paul Kagame KIGALI, Rwanda – Rwanda has said it would withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), underscoring diplomatic tensions in the region over an offensive this year by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern...
Preview: Eq Guinea vs Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole
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Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Fresh off contrasting results in their most recent outings, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon...
Rwanda dumps Central African bloc in dispute with DRC
Bulawayo 24 News
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June 8, 2025
Opinion / Columnist 51 mins ago | Views Rwanda has said it would withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), underscoring diplomatic tensions in the region over an offensive this year by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in...