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US Ready to Deepen Cooperation With Nigeria to Curb Attacks on Christians
Washington has weighed possible military engagement and economic sanctions to pressure Nigeria to do more to protect its Christian population.
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Sudanese Top General Rejects US-Backed Cease-Fire Plan
U.S. envoy Massad Boulos has urged swift agreement on a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
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US Says South Africa ‘Weaponized’ G20 Leadership After Summit Adopts Declaration
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was ’refusing to facilitate a smooth transition of the G20 presidency.’
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US Considering Pentagon Engagement, Sanctions to Compel Nigeria to Tackle Christian Persecution
On Oct. 31, Trump said he would be redesignating Nigeria as a country of particular concern, saying Christianity was facing an ‘existential threat’ there.
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South Africa Boosts Security for G20 Summit Amid Protest Threats
Trump has withdrawn U.S. participation from the G20 summit, citing alleged abuses against white farmers and criticizing South Africa’s foreign policy.
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Trump Promises Saudi Crown Prince to Help Resolve Years-Long Conflict in Sudan
The U.S. president vowed to work toward a peace deal in the third-largest African nation.
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Nicki Minaj Says ‘Faith Is Under Attack’ in UN Speech About Persecution of Nigerian Christians
‘Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides or dividing people—it is about uniting humanity,’ the 42-year-old rapper said.
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Rubio Calls to Block Foreign Arms Shipments to Sudan’s RSF Amid Reports of El-Fasher Atrocity
As of mid-October, more than 7 million people have been displaced within Sudan, according to the United Nations.
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Trump Threatens Military Intervention in Nigeria: What to Know
The president threatened to cut off all aid to Nigeria and suggested that ground troops and air strikes may be on the table.
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US to Boycott G20 Over South Africa’s ‘Rights Abuses’ of Afrikaners
The move follows months of tensions over South Africa’s land seizures, alleged human rights issues, and Pretoria’s closer alignment with China and Russia.
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US Working With Arab Partners to End Sudan Conflict, White House Says
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit called for urgent action to protect civilians and to end the violence.
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US Designates Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’
Trump said that military action may be needed in Nigeria, along with an aid cutoff, due to the ongoing persecution of Christians.
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Trump Won’t Rule Out Sending US Troops to Nigeria
The president said he envisaged various potential actions to tackle what he said were record numbers of Christians being killed.
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US Ready to Deepen Cooperation With Nigeria to Curb Attacks on Christians
Washington has weighed possible military engagement and economic sanctions to pressure Nigeria to do more to protect its Christian population.
|
Sudanese Top General Rejects US-Backed Cease-Fire Plan
U.S. envoy Massad Boulos has urged swift agreement on a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
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US Says South Africa ‘Weaponized’ G20 Leadership After Summit Adopts Declaration
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was ’refusing to facilitate a smooth transition of the G20 presidency.’
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US Considering Pentagon Engagement, Sanctions to Compel Nigeria to Tackle Christian Persecution
On Oct. 31, Trump said he would be redesignating Nigeria as a country of particular concern, saying Christianity was facing an ‘existential threat’ there.
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South Africa Boosts Security for G20 Summit Amid Protest Threats
Trump has withdrawn U.S. participation from the G20 summit, citing alleged abuses against white farmers and criticizing South Africa’s foreign policy.
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Trump Promises Saudi Crown Prince to Help Resolve Years-Long Conflict in Sudan
The U.S. president vowed to work toward a peace deal in the third-largest African nation.
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Nicki Minaj Says ‘Faith Is Under Attack’ in UN Speech About Persecution of Nigerian Christians
‘Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides or dividing people—it is about uniting humanity,’ the 42-year-old rapper said.
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Rubio Calls to Block Foreign Arms Shipments to Sudan’s RSF Amid Reports of El-Fasher Atrocity
As of mid-October, more than 7 million people have been displaced within Sudan, according to the United Nations.
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Trump Threatens Military Intervention in Nigeria: What to Know
The president threatened to cut off all aid to Nigeria and suggested that ground troops and air strikes may be on the table.
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US to Boycott G20 Over South Africa’s ‘Rights Abuses’ of Afrikaners
The move follows months of tensions over South Africa’s land seizures, alleged human rights issues, and Pretoria’s closer alignment with China and Russia.
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US Working With Arab Partners to End Sudan Conflict, White House Says
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit called for urgent action to protect civilians and to end the violence.
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US Designates Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’
Trump said that military action may be needed in Nigeria, along with an aid cutoff, due to the ongoing persecution of Christians.
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Trump Won’t Rule Out Sending US Troops to Nigeria
The president said he envisaged various potential actions to tackle what he said were record numbers of Christians being killed.
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