International stories with Namibia and SADC relevance.
A man identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Southern California, was taken into custody after opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of President Trump and attendees. The shooter fired shots inside the hotel before being apprehended by the Secret Service.
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A man identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Southern California, was taken into custody after opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of President Trump and attendees. The shooter fired shots inside the hotel before being apprehended by the Secret Service.
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Switzerland has backed Morocco's autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara as the "most serious, credible, and pragmatic" basis for resolving the dispute, following talks between Swiss and Moroccan foreign officials. The Swiss government described genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as a most feasible solution and reaffirmed support for the UN's role in facilitating resolution.
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Efforts to end a two-month U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran have stalled, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi leaving Pakistan empty-handed over the weekend and U.S. President Donald Trump canceling a planned visit by his envoys, as both Tehran and Washington show little willingness to soften their terms. The deadlock has pushed energy prices to multi-year highs and darkened global growth prospects.
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Following a previous overland journey from Accra to London, Wanderlust Ghana is planning another expedition by road from Accra to Toronto, Canada, to rally support for Ghana's Black Stars team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will run from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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US President Donald Trump was escorted away from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton after suspected gunshots rang out, with Secret Service members directing attendees to stay down.
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Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has urged Ghanaians to remain on high alert following recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, and disclosed that high-level meetings with South African authorities indicate the situation could escalate in some parts of the country, though it is currently calm.
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A former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, has criticized South Africa's police ministry statement condemning xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals as insufficient, noting that past similar responses have failed to stop recurring violence and calling for involvement of ECOWAS and the African Union in addressing the issue.
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Former Ghana High Commissioner Charles Owiredu attributes recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa to socio-economic challenges including unemployment, poverty, and inequality, which fuel resentment among some South Africans who view foreign nationals as economic competitors. He argues that South African leaders' responses have been insufficient and that more decisive interventions are needed to address both the underlying causes and the violence against migrants.
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A former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, has cautioned against repeating past diplomatic interventions in response to xenophobic attacks, arguing that previous high-level meetings with South African authorities had yielded limited long-term impact. He instead proposed a broader, coordinated response involving ECOWAS ambassadors and the African Union, noting that xenophobic violence affects multiple countries, not only Ghana.
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Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening after gunshots were heard inside the venue. Attendees took cover under tables while Secret Service responded.
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Kemi Seba, a 45-year-old pan-African activist known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West African military leaders, is currently detained in South Africa after his arrest while allegedly attempting to flee to Europe via Zimbabwe. He is wanted in Benin for "inciting rebellion" following his alleged support for the country's foiled coup in December 2025.
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Donald Trump cancelled a planned trip by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks on the Iran war, saying it would waste "too much time." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi had held talks with mediator Pakistan but said he was yet to see whether the US was "truly serious about diplomacy," as diplomatic efforts remain stalled over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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Mexico's government said two US agents (reportedly CIA) who died in a car crash last weekend had not been authorised to operate in the country, with neither having formal accreditation to participate in operational activities. The incident occurs amid tension between Mexico and the US over counter-narcotics operations, with President Sheinbaum insisting that foreign officials can only operate on Mexican soil with prior federal clearance.
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At the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Gala, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, called on world leaders to end ongoing conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, and listen to the silent suffering of innocent civilians caught in war zones, emphasising that the true scale of devastation remains largely unmeasured.
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Explosions and gunfire have erupted in Mali's capital Bamako and across the country as armed groups launch apparently coordinated attacks. Witnesses report attacks around Kati military base, Gao, Kidal, and Sevare, with analysts describing it as the largest jihadist attack in years.
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Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa and appealed to Ghanaians to avoid retaliatory strikes against South African businesses. Minister Ablakwa summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner and urged Ghanaians to show maturity and restraint despite viral reports of attacks on foreign nationals.
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Ghana's government announced it is relocating Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian legally residing in South Africa, after he was subjected to a xenophobic attack by a vigilante group. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said consular measures were taken to ensure his safety, and he commended South African authorities for their response.
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South Africa's Minister of Police Professor Firoz Cachalia has strongly condemned recent xenophobic acts of violence and intimidation directed at Ghanaians and other foreign nationals, stating such actions violate constitutional values and warning that the South African Police Service will act decisively to arrest and prosecute those involved.
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Ghanaians and Nigerians face xenophobic harassment in South Africa, with many staying indoors during a planned demonstration in Mthatha. A viral video shows activist Victoria Africa confronting African migrants over travel documents, amid protests demanding that employment opportunities be reserved for locals.
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