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China's Military Gaps: Why It's Not Yet a Global Powerhouse

December 1, 2025

China's military has grown a lot. It wants to be as strong as the U. S. in three key areas: information, air, and sea power. But there are big holes in its plans. First, China can't send its military far from home. It has only one base overseas in Djibouti. This base is not enough for big fights fa

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Africa's Old Guard vs. Young Dreamers

October 24, 2025

Across Africa, a striking contrast is unfolding. Some of the world's oldest leaders are at the helm of nations with some of the youngest populations. This age gap has sparked debates and demands for change, especially from the younger generation. In Cameroon, President Paul Biya, at 92, has been in

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Eight Men Sent Back to Dangerous South Sudan

July 6, 2025

Eight men were recently sent back to South Sudan, a country known for its instability and violence. These men had been living in the United States but were deported after facing legal troubles. The journey to their deportation was not straightforward. They were first taken to a military base in Djib

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Eight Migrants Sent to South Sudan Despite Safety Concerns

July 6, 2025

Eight individuals held in Djibouti were sent to South Sudan, a country known for its instability and violence. This happened after a judge in Massachusetts refused to stop their deportation. The migrants' lawyers had asked for an emergency block, arguing that their clients could face torture and oth

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A Judge Stands Firm: The Battle Over Migrant Deportations

June 24, 2025

The Trump administration is not happy with a judge who is standing in the way of their plans to deport migrants to South Sudan. They say he is being defiant and disobeying the Supreme Court. The Justice Department even asked the Supreme Court to clarify its recent decision and hinted that the judge

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Supreme Court Pauses Ruling on Deportations: What's at Stake?

June 24, 2025

The Supreme Court recently stepped in to pause a lower court's decision that would have allowed certain individuals facing deportation to challenge their removal orders. This decision affects people who are being sent to countries other than their own, often due to their home countries refusing to 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

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Unusual Deportations: The Sudden Shift to South Sudan

June 1, 2025

The United States is deporting people to countries they have never even been to. This is not a new idea, but it is happening more often. The government says it is because some countries refuse to take back their citizens who have committed crimes in the U. S. But is this really the best solution?

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A Judge's Challenge to a Deportation Mission

May 21, 2025

A federal judge in Boston was in the middle of a hearing. The judge wanted to know if the Trump administration had broken a rule. The rule said that officials could not send people to countries that were not their own without giving them 15 days' notice. This was not the first time a judge had to

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Community Health: The Power of Local Involvement in IGAD

March 18, 2025

The IGAD region, which includes eight countries, has seen both wins and setbacks when it comes to community involvement in health initiatives. The idea is simple: get locals involved in health programs and primary care. This can lead to better health services and make them last longer. But how well