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MSNBC’s primetime lineup is undergoing a major shakeup as veteran political analyst and anchor Joy Reid is set to leave the network, marking the end of her long-running show, The ReidOut. MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler confirmed the news in an internal memo on Monday, expressing gratitude for Reid’s contributions over the years. The ReidOut, which aired at 7 p.m. ET since 2020, featured in-depth political analysis and interviews with high-profile guests. “Joy Reid is leaving the network, and we thank her for her countless contributions,” Kutler stated. “Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including the 2025 NAACP…

As South Africa prepares to host foreign ministers from G20 nations, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced he will not attend, further straining ties between Washington and Pretoria. Rubio’s decision comes amid growing tensions under President Donald Trump’s administration, with the top US diplomat accusing South Africa of pursuing “anti-American” policies. Diplomatic Tensions Rise This marks the first G20 foreign ministers’ meeting since South Africa assumed the rotating presidency of the group in December 2024. Rubio’s absence underscores what analysts describe as Trump’s indifference toward multilateral diplomacy. “The G20 is a voluntary membership grouping.…

Kenyan lawmaker George Koimburi, the Member of Parliament for Juja constituency, has been charged with forging academic certificates, the country’s public prosecutor announced on Wednesday. Koimburi faces six charges—three for falsifying academic documents and three for presenting them as genuine. Prosecutors allege that he forged his high school certificate and two university course participation certificates to meet the minimum educational requirements for parliamentary candidates. Koimburi Pleads Not Guilty Koimburi appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to all charges. He was released on cash bail, pending further hearings. Under Kenyan law, politicians must have completed high…

South Africa’s national budget presentation, originally scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed to March 12 due to internal disagreements within the country’s ruling coalition. This marks the first such delay in the post-apartheid era. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza described the situation as “unprecedented in the past 30 years,” highlighting the growing tensions within the coalition government led by the African National Congress (ANC). VAT Hike Sparks Political Deadlock The ANC, which lost its parliamentary majority in last year’s election, has been relying on coalition partners to push through key financial policies. However, its main ally, the…

The Miami Heat has officially secured head coach Erik Spoelstra on a lucrative $120 million contract extension, but only after he finalized his divorce proceedings. The decision to wait until Spoelstra’s legal matters were settled has sparked widespread reaction across the basketball community, with many players and analysts openly supporting the move. The situation has drawn comparisons to Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi, whose divorce saga famously ended in his favor due to financial maneuvering. Heat and NBA Community Rally Behind Spoelstra Spoelstra, who has been with the Heat since 1997 and became head coach in 2008,…

European leaders have reiterated their demand to be included in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, despite signals from both Washington and Moscow that they have no role in the talks for now. An emergency summit held at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday brought together leaders from Germany, the U.K., Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, NATO, and the European Union. However, the meeting ended without a unified stance on key issues, including the possibility of deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Europe Calls for U.S. Partnership in Peace Process French President Emmanuel Macron revealed…

The trial of former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has concluded, with a verdict expected in the coming weeks. Rubiales, 47, faces charges of sexual assault and coercion over a controversial non-consensual kiss on Spanish football star Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. The incident, which was broadcast live worldwide, sparked global outrage and led to his resignation as the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Key Charges and Legal Proceedings Prosecutors are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Rubiales—one year for sexual assault and 18 months for coercion. Alongside him,…

Popular Congolese musician Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, known as Delcat Idengo, has been killed in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while filming a music video. His body was discovered on Thursday with severe head injuries, reportedly from a gunshot wound. The identity of the attackers remains unknown, fueling speculation over the motive behind his murder. A Voice for the People, Silenced Idengo was widely known for his politically charged songs, which criticized both the Congolese government and rebel groups operating in the region. His latest song, Bunduki (Swahili for “weapon”), condemned the ongoing rebel occupation of Goma. A fierce…

Public sector corruption remains alarmingly high worldwide, with many countries experiencing their worst rankings in over a decade, according to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday by Transparency International. The 2024 index reveals that 47 out of 180 surveyed countries recorded their lowest scores since the organization began using its current ranking methodology in 2012. The report highlights a global failure in efforts to combat corruption, raising concerns about its impact on governance and pressing issues like climate change. Key Findings: Corruption on the Rise The CPI scores countries on a 0 to 100 scale,…

President Donald Trump scored a significant legal victory on Wednesday as a federal judge in Boston dismissed a key legal challenge to his administration’s deferred resignation program, a plan designed to downsize the federal workforce. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr., found that the labor unions challenging the program lacked legal standing, removing a major obstacle to Trump’s efforts to streamline government operations. “This goes to show that lawfare will not ultimately prevail over the will of 77 million Americans who supported President Trump and his priorities,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt…