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EU's Unwavering Stance: Cash and Arms for Ukraine Amid Peace Talks

November 24, 2025

The European Union is standing firm in its support for Ukraine. This support includes money, weapons, and diplomacy. EU leaders recently met in Angola. They discussed Ukraine's needs. They promised to keep helping. Money is a big part of this support. EU leaders agreed to fund Ukraine for the next

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Finland's President Discusses Trump's Efforts for Ukraine Peace

November 24, 2025

Finland's leader, Alexander Stubb, recently shared his thoughts on U. S. President Donald Trump's involvement in the Ukraine conflict. He mentioned that Trump is actively trying to find a way to stop the war. This comes as different groups are meeting to talk about a plan proposed by the U. S. to en

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Putin and Gnassingbe: A Meeting of Minds in Moscow

November 21, 2025

In a move that's caught the attention of many, Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia, is set to have a chat with Faure Gnassingbe, the president of Togo. This meeting is happening in Moscow, and it's all about making friends and doing business together. Gnassingbe, whose family has been running Togo

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Britain's Bold Moves to Change Asylum Rules

November 18, 2025

Britain is making big changes to how it handles asylum seekers. The government wants to make refugee status temporary. This means refugees would have to renew their status every two and a half years. If their home country is considered safe, they could lose their refugee status. The plan also makes

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The Long Road to Justice for the Black Atlantic

November 5, 2025

The transatlantic slave trade was a dark chapter in history. From 1450 to 1888, European nations forcibly transported 12-15 million Africans across the Atlantic. This brutal system fueled Europe's industrial growth and colonial expansion. Yet, when slavery ended, the focus was on compensating slave

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Angola's Endiama Eyes De Beers, But Funding Unclear

November 1, 2025

Angola's state-owned diamond company, Endiama, has its eyes on a piece of De Beers. But there's a catch: the Angolan government won't be funding this deal through its national budget. That's what Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa made clear recently. Endiama had earlier shown interest in buying

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Angola's Railway Revival: A Critical Look at the Lobito Atlantic Railway Project

August 21, 2025

The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) is on track to secure a significant loan from the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) by the end of this year. This loan, amounting to $533 million, is crucial for upgrading 1, 300 kilometers of railway infrastructure in Angola. The upgrade aim

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Two Nations Step Towards Peace in Eastern Congo

June 19, 2025

A significant step towards peace has been taken by Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. A draft peace agreement has been reached between the two countries. This is a big deal because the conflict in eastern DR Congo has been going on for decades. The latest surge in violence started when th

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New Travel Restrictions: 36 Countries on the Chopping Block

June 17, 2025

The United States is looking to expand its travel ban. This time, up to 36 more countries could be added to the list. These countries are mostly in Africa, Central Asia, the Caribbean, and a few Pacific Islands. The U. S. has some serious concerns about these places. They think these countries don't

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36 Countries on the Brink of a New Travel Ban

June 15, 2025

The Trump administration is thinking about making its travel ban even bigger. They might add 36 more countries to the list. This news comes from a memo that was seen by The Washington Post. The memo was sent by the State Department and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It was sent to U. S. d