TRT Afrika
Trump Mocks French's Macron
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- Trump Mocks French's Macron
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- US President Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron during a speech at the House GOP retreat, claiming Macron accepted a 200 per cent increase in drug prices after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on French products imported into the US
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- Trump Warns Iran Amid Protests
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- “If they start killing people like they have in the past, I think Iran is going to get hit very hard by the US”
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a strong response if protesters "continue to be killed", as demonstrations over soaring living costs enter their second week. At least 12 people, including security personnel, have been killed so far, according to official figures.
#trtafrika #trump #iran
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- Muhammed Ali: The Greatest Photo In Boxing History
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Boxing legend Muhammad Ali stands over a fallen Sonny Liston after a fight that lasted less than two minutes.
This image, captured in just a fraction of a second, became one of the greatest photographs in sporting history.
#trtafrika #boxing #muhammadali #sports
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- Cameroon's Overjoyed Fans Praise Players For Beating South Africa
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Overjoyed fans praise Cameroon's Indomitable Lions following their 2-1 victory against South Africa's Bafana Bafana at the AFCON 2025. Cameroon is now bracing for a clash with hosts, Morocco, in the quarterfinals.
#trtafrika #cameroon #southafrica #afcon2025
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- White House Shares Maduro's 'Perp Walk'
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The White House’s rapid response account shared a video appearing to show a "perp walk" of Venezuela’s former leader Nicolas Maduro. entering the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) building in New York City. In the video, he is seen entering the facility while addressing bystanders, saying "good night" and wishing them a "Happy New Year".
#trtafrika #maduro #venezuela #trump
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- Hooded Man Believed To Be Nicolas Maduro
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A hooded man, believed to be Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, was escorted off a plane at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York by federal agents following his abduction in a US operation in Venezuela.
#trtafrika #maduro #trtafrika #venezuela
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- Plane Carrying Captured Maduro Lands In New York
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A United States military aircraft carrying abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has landed at Stewart International Airport in New York after a dramatic US military operation in Caracas.
US President Donald Trump said forces “captured” Maduro early on Saturday during a large-scale strike in Venezuela’s capital.
US authorities said Maduro was handed over to federal agents and arraigned in Manhattan on alleged charges including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, accusations he has long denied.
#trtafrika #maduro #trump #venezuela
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- Masaki Initiative: Nigeria's Answer To Child Malnutrition?
- Runtime
- 6:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A unique promising initiative in northern Nigeria's Jigawa state is raising hopes for tackling malnutrition, a condition UNICEF says is a direct or underlying cause of 45% of under-five child deaths globally.
It says Nigeria has the second-highest burden of stunted children worldwide, with an estimated two million suffering from severe acute malnutrition, largely due to low family incomes and insecurity.
However, beneath the overwhelming data, something's changing the situation for the better – an initiative popularly known as Masaki, run jointly by local government and communities.
Here's how it works
#trtafrika #malnutrition #food #masaki #nigeria #jigawa
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- Somalia Takes Over UN Security Council Leadership
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Somalia takes over the leadership of the United Nations Security Council in a major milestone for the country and Africa as a whole, although some analysts say the situation for the continent at the UN still leaves much to be desired.
#trtafrika #somalia #unsc
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- Explosions Rock Venezuela After Trump's Threat
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Helicopters were seen flying over Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, as multiple explosions rocked the city, according to witness accounts.
Venezuela declares national emergency, calling for the mobilisation of the population after 'US attacks', AFP reports.
#trtafrika #venezuela
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- Ugandan-Born Mamdani Sworn In As New York Mayor
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- “I was elected as a democratic socialist. And I will govern as a democratic socialist”
Democrat Zohran Mamdani became New York City’s mayor on Thursday , vowing during a public swearing-in ceremony on the steps of City Hall to enact an agenda aimed at making the nation’s largest city more affordable for working people.
“We will govern without shame and insecurity making no apology for what we believe,” Mamdani said.
#trtafrika #mamdani #mayor
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- Tens Of Thousands In Istanbul March For Gaza
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Tens of thousands rallied across Istanbul on the first day of 2026 in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, protesting Israel’s genocidal war on the besieged enclave.
Marches set off from several historic landmarks, including Ayasofya, and are set to converge at the Galata Bridge.
#trtafrika #istanbul #gaza #newyear
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- Protesters March In Istanbul To Show Solidarity With Palestinians
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Protesters march from Ayasofya Mosque to Galata Bridge to show solidarity with Palestinians on first day of 2026.
Nizar Sadawi has more.
#trtafrika #gaza #palestine
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- Thousands Mark New Year In Istanbul With Protest Against Israel
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds of thousands of people in Istanbul mark the New Year with a protest against Israel, in solidarity with Palestinians. Priyanka Navani is there.
#trtafrika #istanbul #gaza
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- Africa 2025 Major Events: A Year Of Stark Contrasts
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- 2025 has been an eventful year for Africa – a year of stark contrasts; successful and foiled coups, peaceful and disputed elections, and sports extravaganza amid deadly conflict. TRT Afrika puts together a compilation of memorable events that placed the continent at the centre of global focus.
#trtafrika #2025 #newyear
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- Türkiye Unveils New Deep-Sea Drilling Vessels
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Türkiye has added two new deep-sea drilling vessels to its fleet, making it the country with the 4th largest fleet in this field in the world.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says one of the vessels will operate off the coast of Somalia, while the other will operate in the Black Sea, expressing hope they will "bring good fortune".
#trtafrika #oil #türkiye
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- DRC: Patrice Lumumba's Look-Alike Steals The Show At AFCON 2025
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A look-alike of former Prime Minister of DRC, Patrice Lumumba, turned heads on Tuesday, December 30, when he attended DRC's Group D match against Botswana in Rabat, Morocco
#trtafrika #lumumba #afcon2025
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- DRC Fans Celebrate AFCON Knockout Qualification
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Fans of the Democratic Republic of Congo believe their team will beat the best footballing nations in Africa to lift the AFCON 2025 trophy in Morocco as they celebrate their 3-0 victory against Botswana, which secured them a spot in the knockout stage.
#trtafrika #afcon2025
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- Building Bridge Between African Countries And Turkic States
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- "Our focus today is the idea of bringing together the African Union and the Organization of Turkic States. In the strategy report we've prepared on this issue, the key point we recommend to policymakers is to build a bridge," Turkish researcher and lecturer at the University of Nairobi Adem Koç tells TRT Afrika in an interview.
#trtafrika #africanunion
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- Helicopters Collide Mid-Air In New Jersey
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Two pilots were killed after two helicopters collided mid-air in New Jersey, US. The Federal Aviation Administration said the crash occurred near Hammonton Municipal Airport and involved two Enstrom helicopters. No civilian casualties were reported, as only the pilots were on board.
#trtafrika #helicopter
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- Anthony Joshua Survives Car Accident In Nigeria
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Footage captures the moment British-Nigerian boxing icon Anthony Joshua was pulled out of his car after an accident in Nigeria's Ogun State on Monday. Police say two people died in the crash, which occurred when Joshua's car collided with another vehicle.
#trtafrika #anthonyjoshua #boxing
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- Anti-Israel Protests Break Out In Somalia Over Somaliland
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Protesters in Somalia’s Awdal region rallied against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.
They waved Palestinian flags, rejected normalisation and condemned any political or diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv.
#trtafrika #somalia #somaliland
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- AFCON 2025: Big Prizes Await Winners
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- AFCON 2025: At least $32 million is up for grabs at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as teams compete for the continent's most prestigious football trophy.
Who's going to clinch it?
#trtafrika #afcon2025 #caf #football
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- Somalia Denounces Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Somalia has reiterated its total rejection of Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, emphasising that the region remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
The Somali Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, held an emergency meeting on Friday, where it strongly denounced Israel's decision as an ''unlawful'' move that undermines Somalia's sovereignty.
Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Daud Aways read out the session's resolutions.
#trtafrika #somalia #israel
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- Kenyan Village Where Men Are Banned From Living
- Runtime
- 5:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- In northern Kenya's Samburu County, lies a village where men are strictly banned, and any man who dares to enter it faces severe punishment. Here's the story, which only a few know about.
#trtafrika #kenya #samburu #culture #africanculture
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- Somalia Boosts Security For First Direct Local Elections
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Somalia deploys thousands of security personnel in Mogadishu as local elections are held in the first direct vote in the capital in nearly 60 years. The polls follow the launch of voter registration and mark a shift toward one-person-one-vote national elections, with more than 1,600 candidates contesting 390 seats in the local councils in Thursday's polls.
#trtafrika #somalia
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- Fans Get More Excited At AFCON 2025
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Fans show more excitement as the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2025, continues in Morocco, with defending champions Côte d'Ivoire beating Mozambique 1-0 in Marrakech, while Algeria triumphed over Sudan 3-0 in Rabat.
#trtafrika #afcon2025
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- Turkish Crews Intensify Search At Site Of Aircraft Crash That Killed Libya's Army Chief
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Turkish emergency teams continue search efforts at the crash site of a private plane that killed Libyan Chief of Staff Mohammed al-Haddad and four senior military officials, as crews recovered the aircraft’s black box from the crash site in Ankara’s Haymana district.
#trtafrika #libya #türkiye
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- How Türkiye-Trained Somalis Drive Somalia's Development
- Runtime
- 10:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ties between Türkiye and Somalia have been extraordinary, particularly in the past 15 years, with Ankara offering scholarship opportunities for Somalis as one of the key areas of partnership.
The Türkiye-educated Somalis are now leading their country's rebuilding and development efforts with the skills and knowledge they acquired.
#trtafrika #somalia #türkiye
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- Nigeria's Super Eagles' Players Argue Over Passes
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Nigerian players caught arguing and joking over attitude of non-passes ahead of their AFCON 2025 showdown in Morocco. The Super Eagles play their first game against Taifa Stars of Tanzania on Tuesday in the Moroccan city of Fes.
#trtafrika #nigeria #afcon2025
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- Call of duty Co-creator Dies In Car Crash
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Footage captures the moment Vince Zampella, Call of Duty's co-creator, crashed his car, leading to his death at the age of 55 in California. The gaming world is paying tribute to Zampella, with a spokesperson for Electronic Arts saying his influence on the video game industry was "profound and far-reaching".
#trtafrika #carcrash #VinceZampella
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- Ilkacase Qays: Somalia's Hip-Hop Guru
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Somali entertainment star Ilkacase Qays has been instrumental in popularising hip-hop music in the Horn of Africa region, where he enjoys substantial fan support.
Here's a deep dive into his rise to prominence
#trtafrika #hiphop #somalia
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- New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani Watches AFCON Match
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Footage shows US' New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani watching the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2025, between hosts Morocco and Comoros at a Moroccan restaurant in New York. The game ended 2-0 in favour of Morocco.
#afcon2025 #trtafrika
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- Flight Forced To Turn Back After Cockpit Window Cracked Mid-Air
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A flight traveling from the Netherlands to Brazil was forced to turn back after a cockpit window cracked at an altitude of 43,000 feet.
The pilots made the decision to return to Amsterdam, where the aircraft landed safely.
#trtafrika #cockpit #flight
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- AFCON 2025 Kicks Off In Morocco
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Africa's most prestigious football tournament has kicked off in Morocco, with the hosts beating Comoros 2-0 in the opening match on Sunday in Rabat.
#trtafrika #afcon2025 #morocco #caf
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- AFCON 2025: Africa's Most Prestigious Tournament Is More Than Football
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Before the world watched, Africa believed. AFCON has always been bigger than the pitch, a stage for African pride, power, and legacy. It’s more than a tournament or 90 minutes of football, it’s Africa owning and telling its own story. It’s a battle for visibility.
Born out of the unexpected in 1957, AFCON continues to shape legends, from Roger Milla to Mohamed Salah to Sadio Mane. As the world turns its eyes to Morocco for the 35th edition of AFCON, discover why this tournament is the heartbeat of Africa from how it begun.
#trtafrika #afcon2025 #football
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- Uganda Elections: Museveni Vs Wine
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Uganda's upcoming elections pit incumbent Yoweri Museveni, 81, against his rival, musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine. But what actually sets the two apart?
#trtafrika #uganda #museveni #bobiwine
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- 'Our Young People Are Too Fat Or Too Dumb'
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- "Too many of our young people are too fat or too dumb."
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said many young Americans fail to qualify for military service due to obesity, poor education, or criminal records, while speaking at a recruitment forum at the Pentagon, triggering backlash around the country.
#trtafrika #usa #youth
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- Mountains Of Potatoes Litter Brussels' Streets
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Mountains of potatoes litter the streets of Brussels after European farmers staged a protest against rising costs, low prices and EU policies.
The striking aftermath has turned the city centre into a symbol of rural anger and economic pressure.
#trtafrika #potato #brussels
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- Lagos Dog Carnival: A Spectacle Of Style
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- At the Lagos Dog Carnival in Nigeria, dogs are dressed in various elegant attire, mesmerising audiences and giving valuable insight.
Here's a glimpse.
#trtafrika #nigeria #dogs
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- Daniel Chapo Steals Shows With Staggering Height
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo, often described as the world's tallest president, captivates audiences at public events and steals the show with his recent meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni going viral on social media.
#trtafrika #mozambique
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- AFCON 2025: African Players Dress In Traditional Attire
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Football players from different African countries showcase their vibrant cultures, wearing traditional attire as they arrive in Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, which kicks off on 21 December.
#afcon2025 #trtafrika #culture
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- Trump Travel Ban Hit Half Of African Countries
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nearly half of all African countries are now under a total or partial US travel ban following President Donald Trump's expansion of the ban, which will take effect on 1 January 2026.
Here's how this might affect your own country.
#trtafrika #trump #travel
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- Somalia and Türkiye Sign Deal On Fisheries And Blue Economy
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Somalia and Türkiye are set to boost their cooperation in the fisheries and the blue economy sector following the signing of a Strategic Cooperation and Services Agreement between Türkiye's Armed Forces Pension Fund OYAK and Somalia’s Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy.
The deal seeks to regulate all fishing activities within Somalia’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, focusing on sustainability, licensing, monitoring and marine resource protection.
Under the agreement, a new joint venture, SOMTURK, has been established to oversee fishing permits and related processes.
#somalia #türkiye #trtafrika
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- Zambia's Constitution Changes Raise Eyebrows
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Zambian politics has taken a new turn after parliament approved changes to the country's constitution ahead of next year's general elections.
Here's why it is such a big issue.
#zambia #trtafrika #election
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- Morocco Flood Kills 37 People
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- At least 37 people were killed after sudden floods hit western Morocco following exceptionally heavy rainfall.
Homes and businesses were inundated, dozens were injured and schools were closed as rescue operations and investigations continued.
#trtafrika #morocco #flood
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- Private Jet Crashes In Mexico
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A private jet slammed into an industrial diesel storage site in San Pedro Totoltepec, Oaxaca, killing all 10 people on board.
#trtafrika #mexico #plane
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- Height Matter: Mozambique's President Chapo Meets Italian PM Meloni
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A dramatic scene unfolded when Mozambique's giant President Daniel Chapo was received by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, with journalists struggling to take photos of the two leaders in one frame due to the staggering height difference between them. The leaders discussed boosting bilateral ties.
#trtafrika #mozambique #italy #meloni
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- Trump Signs Executive Order Labelling Fentanyl Weapon Of Mass Destruction
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- US President Donald Trump signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, describing the opioid crisis as one of the deadliest threats facing the United States.
#trtafrika #trump #fentanyl
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- South Sudan's Opposition MP Shot Dead
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- South Sudanese Member of Parliament Luka Mathen Toupiny Luk has died after being shot by armed assailants at his home in the capital, Juba.
#trtafrika #southsudan #politics
