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In the year 2024, tenants gathered on May 1st to voice their concerns about the living conditions at the Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi affordable housing complex in south Minneapolis. Katelyn Vue captured the event for Sahan Journal. Around twelve individuals held a rally on Wednesday morning, calling for the property management company to enhance living conditions for the mostly Indigenous and Somali senior citizens residing in the south Minneapolis apartment complex. Residents of Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi are demanding that the…

In a significant development, South Sudan is set to restart exporting crude oil through the Port of Sudan, as confirmed by officials. This move is expected to greatly impact the nation's economy, which has been grappling with internal issues. The transportation will take place via the Jabalyn pipeline at the Port of Sudan following the recent renewal of ties between the two countries. The resumption is scheduled to occur within the next couple of months as stated by various officials in interviews with the media. Malik Agar,…

President Williams Ruto from Kenya greeted President Salva Kiir in Nairobi on August 19, 2023 (photo by SS presidency). Kenya is set to facilitate negotiations between the South Sudan government and rebel factions in the near future, according to an official statement. Retired army Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo, appointed by President William Ruto to oversee the talks with armed and unarmed dissident groups in South Sudan, expressed optimism about the peace process. "Our talks with President Salva Kiir were productive. Mediation is…

President Williams Ruto of Kenya greeted President Salva Kiir in Nairobi on August 19, 2023 (photo from the SS presidency). Kenya plans to mediate between the South Sudan government and rebel groups soon, according to an official source. Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo, a retired Kenyan army officer chosen by President Ruto to lead the negotiations between South Sudan government and rebel groups, expressed optimism about the peace talks. "Our meeting with President Salva Kiir was productive, and mediation could begin soon. This is a…

South Africa commemorates its Freedom Day, marking thirty years since the first multiracial elections. This election brought the ANC and Nelson Mandela to power as the country's first black president. Three decades later, the dream of a rainbow nation, the ANC remains in power, but like this ceremony, the party leaves a mixed impression.

On April 27, 1994, all South Africans were urged to join the first free elections. Nelson Mandela was set to win, marking the end of the apartheid regime. A new Constitution would then be drafted, safeguarding all South Africans and hailed as the most forward-thinking in Africa. This foundational law is upheld by the Constitutional Court, a significant landmark in downtown Johannesburg and in the hearts of its residents.

Patrice Motsepe, the leader of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the brother-in-law of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, was interviewed by FRANCE 24. When asked about running for president, he responded that others could do a better job. Motsepe also highlighted corruption as a major issue in South Africa.

In tonight's edition:A high court judge has dismissed the case brought by South Africa's ruling ANC party accusing the MK party of copyright infringement.Flooding hits many parts of Kenya, sweeping away vehicles, submerging key highways and sending some communities scrambling to find higher ground. And staying in Kenya, a nation known for its marathon and long distance running gold medals is now hoping to shine in sprint.

In tonight's edition: As commodity prices soar due to war in Ukraine, South Africa's finance minister warns the country could face fallout from food price inflation and oil, but that the conflict could also lead to an increase in the country's export earnings.…

In Angola, several humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm. Nearly six million people are on the verge of being depleted due to food shortages in the south of the country, a region affected by the worst drought in forty years, according to the World Food Program (WFP). Cunene and Huila provinces are most affected.…