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AfCFTA Advances: Leaders Push Continental Trade Integration Forward.
16
Feb

AfCFTA Advances: Leaders Push Continental Trade Integration Forward.

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From Addis Ababa, continental leaders wrapped up critical talks on Africa’s economic future, with strong focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area. While progress is accelerating, key challenges remain. Our correspondent Hillary Panashe brings you exclusive footage and insight, speaking to delegates including Terence Sibiya (Group Managing Executive, Nedbank Africa Regions), Neville Matjie (CEO, […]

Netanyahu Outlines Gaza Strategy, Demands Full Demilitarisation Before Reconstruction
16
Feb

Netanyahu Outlines Gaza Strategy, Demands Full Demilitarisation Before Reconstruction

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has detailed Israel’s post-war strategy for Gaza, insisting that reconstruction efforts will not begin until the territory is fully demilitarised. Speaking at the opening of the 51st Annual National Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Netanyahu outlined Israel’s security conditions for ending the conflict […]

China’s Top Diplomat Warns Against ‘Knee-Jerk’ Calls for U.S. Decoupling
14
Feb

China’s Top Diplomat Warns Against ‘Knee-Jerk’ Calls for U.S. Decoupling

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned against what he described as “knee-jerk” calls for the United States to distance itself economically and strategically from China, warning that such moves could destabilize global markets and bilateral relations. Speaking on Saturday, Wang acknowledged what he called “positive signs” in recent communications from the White House but […]

U.S. Sends Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Rising Iran Tensions
14
Feb

U.S. Sends Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Rising Iran Tensions

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U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States is deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, intensifying military pressure on Iran amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Speaking at the White House, Trump announced that the USS Gerald R. Ford will soon depart the Caribbean […]

Rubio Urges Europe to Join ‘New World Order’ at Munich Security Conference
14
Feb

Rubio Urges Europe to Join ‘New World Order’ at Munich Security Conference

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a defining address at the Munich Security Conference, calling on European nations to strengthen their sovereignty, revive industrial capacity, and reject what he described as the internal forces driving Western decline. In his remarks, Rubio emphasized that the United States does not seek weak allies, but rather strong […]

Italy-Africa Summit: Bridging Equals or Veiled Dependency?
14
Feb

Italy-Africa Summit: Bridging Equals or Veiled Dependency?

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The second Italy-Africa Summit, held on February 13, 2026, in Addis Ababa, marked a symbolic shift as the first iteration hosted on African soil, co-chaired by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Attended by dozens of African heads of state, the event reviewed the Mattei Plan—a €5.5 billion initiative launched […]

Has the AU Done Enough to Support African Sovereignty and Economic Prosperity?
14
Feb

Has the AU Done Enough to Support African Sovereignty and Economic Prosperity?

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In a world increasingly driven by globalist interests, the question of African sovereignty and genuine economic advancement grows more urgent by the day. Across the continent, international agendas shape policies, priorities, and even currencies—often to the benefit of foreign powers rather than the people of Africa. The promise of pan-African unity risks being drowned out […]

WhatsApp Accuses Russian Authorities of Attempting to Block Service
13
Feb

WhatsApp Accuses Russian Authorities of Attempting to Block Service

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U.S.-based messaging platform WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms (META.O), has accused Russian authorities of attempting to fully block its service in the country in an effort to push users toward a state owned messaging application. In a statement released Thursday, WhatsApp alleged that efforts to restrict its platform were aimed at steering more than 100 […]

Yvonne Katsande in Conversation with Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister
12
Feb

Yvonne Katsande in Conversation with Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister

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LN24 International’s Yvonne Katsande engages in a high level diplomatic discussion with Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, focusing on regional security, cooperation, and key developments shaping West Africa’s future. The conversation highlights growing international partnerships and the evolving political landscape across the region. Watch the full exchange below.

Female Teacher Killed in School Shooting in Southern Thailand
12
Feb

Female Teacher Killed in School Shooting in Southern Thailand

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A female teacher has died after a shooting at a school in southern Thailand’s Hat Yai district, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla Province, sending shockwaves through the local community. According to the provincial administration, the victim has been identified as Sasiphat Sinsamosorn, a teacher at the school. Officials said the […]