In 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump implemented a policy to fast-track asylum for white South African farmers, citing alleged “land seizures” and persecution — despite no credible evidence that these farmers met the internationally recognised definition of a refugee. Critics pointed out the hypocrisy: while the U.S. sought to bar […]
Africa
As African culture experiences a global resurgence—spanning viral Afrobeats dance trends, traditional food challenges on social media, and a renewed interest in indigenous knowledge systems—South African designer Hlumelo Nyaluza is determined to ensure that luxury fashion is part of the movement. Through his avant-garde handbag label, he is blending centuries-old […]
American comedian Tiffany Haddish has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after posting a TikTok video of her visit to a supermarket in Zimbabwe. Haddish, known for her candid humour, aimed to challenge perceptions that Africa is a continent perpetually at war. The video, shot in […]
In the wake of growing unrest and severe backlash, Kenyan President William Ruto has found himself at the centre of a political storm. Labelled a “puppet of the West” by critics, calls for his resignation have intensified following his controversial finance bill proposal aimed at raising additional funds to manage […]
The president of Kenya, William Ruto, has rejected a bill to raise taxes a day after violent protests erupted across the country following its approval by parliament. Ruto’s unexpected decision not to sign the finance bill came after violent clashes between police and protesters at the Kenyan assembly and nationwide […]
Melbourne, Australia – On Tuesday, Melbourne’s Central Business District became the focal point for members of the Kenyan community in Australia as they gathered to protest a controversial finance bill passed in Kenya. The bill, which is anticipated to be signed by President William Ruto, has sparked widespread outrage and […]
Melbourne, Australia – The vibrant streets of Melbourne are set to become a stage for international solidarity as the Kenyan community gears up for a significant protest against a controversial finance bill proposed by President William Ruto’s administration. Scheduled to take place across Melbourne this week, the rally is part […]
In Kenya, a wave of protests spearheaded by Gen Z has spotlighted the significant role of digital activism in modern political movements. The demonstrations erupted on Tuesday in response to a proposed finance bill from President William Ruto’s administration, aiming to introduce new taxes and levies that would substantially increase […]
Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent with an increase in an array of taxes and levies for Kenyans. The mass protests, initially organised in the capital city, Nairobi, have spread across the country. Demonstrations have […]
Malawi’s vice-president, Saulos Chilima, and nine others have died in a plane crash, President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed on live TV. The military plane, which was carrying Chilima and former first lady Shanil Dzimbiri to a funeral for an ex-minister, crashed on a hillside in the Chikangawa forest in northern Malawi […]
