Spotlight on Africa
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SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA An in-depth look at an important story affecting the African continent today: A channel inspired by the RFI English podcast, produced and presented by journalist Melissa Chemam
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*🇿🇦🇺🇸 South Africa–US relations hit a low... can Ramaphosa fix it?* After years of tension and shrinking US aid during the Trump era, South Africa’s President *Cyril Ramaphosa was in Washington to try and reset ties*. This week on Spotlight on Africa, we break down: 🔹 *What’s really at stake* for both countries 🔹 *What happened* behind closed doors 🔹 *And why this moment* matters for young Africans 📍Ramaphosa met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on 21 May 2025. https://rfi.my/BhoV.w
*🇿🇦🤝🇺🇸 Big news from SA!* *President Cyril Ramaphosa says Mzansi has up to 9 critical minerals* that the US needs! 💎⚡️ He’s looking to push for *stronger trade deals with Donald Trump* in Washington. Could mean major moves for SA’s economy! https://rfi.my/Bh20.w 💼🌍 #SouthAfrica #Ramaphosa #TradeTalks #Minerals #AfricaNews*
*📚 RIP Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o* *🇰🇪🇰🇪Legendary Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o has passed away*, his daughter confirmed on Wednesday evening. He was *a powerful voice for post-colonial identity* and *African languages*, and one of East Africa’s greatest literary icons. 🕊️🇰🇪 https://rfi.my/BiEf.f
*🇳🇦🔥 Namibia to Hold First National Genocide Remembrance Day 🕯️🕊️* This week, *🇳🇦 Namibia will officially remember the victims of one of Africa’s darkest chapters* — the *genocide carried out by German colonial forces* 🪖💔. From 1904 to 1908, over 💀 80,000 Herero and Nama people were brutally killed after rising up against German rule. *This is known as the first genocide of the 20th century 🕳️⚰️.* At that time, Namibia was called German South West Africa 🇩🇪📜 — part of Germany’s African colonies, including present-day Togo 🇹🇬, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Tanzania 🇹🇿, Burundi 🇧🇮, and Rwanda 🇷🇼. *📅 The Genocide Remembrance Day will take place in the gardens of Namibia’s parliament* 🌿🏛️. The event will include a candlelight vigil 🕯️, a minute of silence ⏱️, and a moment to reflect and honour the ancestors 🫶🏾🕊️. 🙏🏾 https://rfi.my/BhhE.w #NamibiaRemembers #HereroAndNama #AfricanHistoryMatters
*🇷🇼🇫🇷 France Drops Genocide Case Against Former Rwandan First Lady ⚖️❌* *French authorities have closed the investigation into Agathe Habyarimana* widow of Rwanda’s ex-president Juvénal Habyarimana, over claims she was involved in the 1994 genocide. 👉 *No charges were filed* 🗞️ *Agathe has been living in France 🇫🇷 for years* and is seen by many as a key figure during that dark chapter in Rwanda’s history. This decision is *already stirring up reactions—especially back home 🇷🇼.* https://rfi.my/BgXj.w #Rwanda #Genocide1994 #AfricaNews #YouthVoices 🗣️
*🇳🇦 Namibia just held its first national remembrance for the victims of mass killings by German colonial troops* — what many call the first genocide of the 20th century. But *not everyone joined in*. Some groups representing the victims' descendants chose not to take part, saying *more needs to be done for justice* and recognition. https://rfi.my/Bi3p.w #Namibia #HistoryMatters #GenocideRecognition
🇷🇺🇷🇺*Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group* are leaving Mali after 3.5 years. They're *being replaced by 🌍🌍 Africa Corps* — a new group that’s more directly controlled by the Russian government. https://rfi.my/BkBj.w
*📰 DRC Update* 👀 Former President *Joseph Kabila just touched down in Goma* — a city currently under rebel control in eastern DRC. He says he’s *there to help bring peace* and talk with locals. Let’s see what comes next in this ongoing crisis. 🇨🇩💬https://rfi.my/BiB0.w
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the United States for a high-stakes visit accompanied by four cabinet ministers. He is expected to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, but whether the visit could see relations between the two governments improve is the subject of debate. https://rfi.my/Bghq.BS
*🌍✈️ AIR AFRIQUE Takes Off Again!* *Young creatives from the African diaspora in Paris* just dropped the *2nd edition of AIR AFRIQUE* — a bold, artsy mag inspired by the legendary pan-African airline that once united cultures across Francophone Africa. *As UNESCO celebrates #AfricaWeek*, the team shares how they're blending heritage, art & identity to bridge past and present. 🔥🖤 Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iK5YswndsQk #AirAfrique #AfricanDiaspora #Culture #Paris #UNESCO #AfricaWeek