Simple English News Daily Tuesday 2nd December 2025. Guinea-Bissau African Union. Algeria reparations. South Africa G20. Haiti gangs. US Venezuela talk...
Dec 1, 2025
Guinea-Bissau faces suspension from the African Union following a military coup. Algeria's leaders are demanding reparations for colonial-era crimes. In South Africa, President Ramaphosa refutes misinformation about Trump and emphasizes their G20 participation. Haiti is troubled by gang violence, resulting in tragic losses. Meanwhile, Israel's military actions in Syria raise tensions, and concerns in Australia grow over mental health risks linked to popular weight loss drugs. Lastly, a French farm suffers significant losses from a snail theft just before the holiday season.
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AU Suspends Guinea-Bissau Over Coup
- The African Union suspended Guinea-Bissau after last week's military coup to enforce constitutional order.
- The AU applied a full ban on participation until civilian rule returns, showing regional pressure tools at work.
Algeria Hosts Reparations Push
- African leaders met in Algiers to demand official recognition and reparations for colonial-era crimes.
- Algeria framed the push as a continent-wide claim for justice and explicit acknowledgment of past abuses.
Ramaphosa Rejects Genocide Claims
- President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected Donald Trump's claims of a genocide of white farmers as blatant misinformation.
- South Africa insists it remains an active G20 member despite threats of exclusion.