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American pastor's kidnapping in South Africa fueled by soaring armed robbery incidents in recent years

Increase in armed robberies in South Africa leads to abduction of American pastor

The abduction of a Tennessee pastor in South Africa is part of…
‘Slowing things down’ is ‘key’ to safe return of Tennessee pastor kidnapped in South Africa: Retired FBI agent

Taking it slow is crucial for the safe return of a Tennessee pastor abducted in South Africa, according to a former FBI agent

According to a retired FBI agent and hostage negotiator from Knoxville who…
Analysts back Trump’s USAID cuts in Africa, say increased trade will better benefit continent's poor

Experts support Trump’s reductions in USAID funding for Africa, believe that boosting trade will be more advantageous for the region’s impoverished population

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Jan.…
World's first openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa: authorities

Authorities report the killing of the world’s first openly gay imam in South Africa

Muhsin Hendricks, recognized as the world’s first openly gay imam, tragically lost…
South Africa hits back at Trump’s claim that it is ‘confiscating land,' as US aid to country threatened

South Africa responds to Trump’s accusation of land confiscation, putting US aid in jeopardy

JOHANNESBURG – President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to cut off…
Incoming Trump admin, Congress showdown looms with South Africa over support for Russia, US foes

Impending clash between Trump administration, Congress, and South Africa over backing Russia and enemies of the US on the horizon.

Key Republicans are already urging the incoming Trump administration to potentially exclude…