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On March 1, Lex Libertas director Ernst Roets posted a statement on cultural preservation and equal treatment for Afrikaners, who make up about 2.5 million in a 60-million population. Supporters highlighted farm attacks amid a high murder rate and policies like Black Economic Empowerment that they say disadvantage whites, while critics like journalist Max du Preez argued the constitution already protects all rights. The post drew over 550,000 views, with accusations of apartheid nostalgia from some and calls for separation from others, reflecting ongoing tensions in post-apartheid reconciliation.

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Ernst Roets declared Afrikaners want freedom in South Africa, sparking a heated online exchange over minority rights more than 30 years after apartheid.

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In a 15-minute pre-interview briefing, Veras presented graphic evidence of civilian suffering to highlight the human toll of the conflict in North and South Kivu, where M23 rebels—reportedly backed by Rwanda—control areas like Goma and recently clashed despite a ceasefire. Critics, including Rwanda-aligned voices, accused her of lobbying for the Congolese government, alleging unverified payments from President Tshisekedi and ignoring other atrocities like mass graves. Veras, a White House correspondent who has interviewed Tshisekedi, faces ongoing scrutiny but defends putting faces on the crisis that has displaced over 7 million.

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Journalist Hariana Veras sat down with U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, sharing stark footage of sexual violence, killed children, and displaced families from eastern Congo's war zone.

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In a France 24 interview, US Senior Adviser for Africa Massad Boulos expressed deep disappointment over M23's takeover of Uvira in South Kivu, calling it a clear violation of the June 2025 Washington Peace Accord ratified in December and witnessed by President Trump. The deal sought troop withdrawals, FDLR neutralization, and economic ties over Congo's minerals, but M23—backed by Rwanda according to Boulos—advanced after partial retreats under US pressure on President Kagame. Boulos accused Kagame of betraying Trump administration trust and hinted at tools like sanctions, amid decades-old conflict displacing thousands and fragile ceasefires like the February Doha framework.

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At the Munich Security Conference, Massad Boulos didn't hold back, pointing directly at Rwanda and M23 for reigniting violence in eastern Congo despite a hard-won US peace accord.

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On the exact anniversary of 23-year-old Ilan Halimi's death from torture by the 'Gang of Barbarians' in 2006, Macron called the fight against antisemitism 'existential for France.' He condemned its forms across ideologies, from Islamist extremism to far-right stereotypes, amid a 300% surge in acts after October 7, 2023, in a nation with Europe's largest Jewish community of 450,000. Proposing tougher penalties, judge training, and tech fines, Macron stressed that free speech ends at hate, vowing the Republic's resilience.

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Twenty years after Ilan Halimi's brutal murder, President Macron planted an oak tree—'Ilan' means 'tree' in Hebrew—in the Élysée Palace gardens as a symbol of enduring memory.

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President William Ruto backed Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, known as Jalang’o, for the Nairobi Senate seat during a Tuesday visit to inspect developments like the nearly finished 400-bed Dagoretti Sub-County Hospital and Riruta Modern Market. Jalang’o, who won his seat on an ODM ticket in 2022 but has leaned toward Ruto’s UDA, rallied crowds and pledged loyalty through 2027, bypassing party primaries for grassroots backing. The endorsement sets up an early challenge to incumbent Senator Edwin Sifuna, amid mixed reactions that highlight Nairobi’s evolving political ties.

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Amid cheers at a Dagoretti South project tour, President Ruto introduced MP Jalang’o as 'Nairobi’s senator for 2027'—a clear boost for the former radio host’s ambitions.

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In an interview with Shiksha Arora, car dealer Khalif Kairo stated that men must learn early to walk alone, keep a very small circle, and let God be their closest friend without expecting much from people. He emphasized a theory that a man reaches full potential when lonely at the top.

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On March 1, 2026, the two ministers endorsed Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara as a serious and credible path forward, calling genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty the most feasible solution in line with UN Resolution 2797. They reaffirmed support for UN-led efforts toward a just political solution respecting self-determination, while praising strong bilateral ties and pledging cooperation in trade, renewable energy, and digitalization. The meeting highlights Morocco's diplomatic gains, with over 100 countries now backing the plan amid stalled talks, and signals Finland's alignment with Morocco as an EU partner in North Africa.

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In Rabat's ornate foreign ministry, Finland's Elina Valtonen and Morocco's Nasser Bourita shook hands before issuing a joint statement on a long-disputed territory.

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Fans are flooding feeds with fresh fancams of SEVENTEEN members like Seungkwan in playful outfits, Wonwoo performing with glasses and backpack, and goofy moments like arm-wrestling. Nostalgia peaks with clips from their May 25-26, 2024, FOLLOW AGAIN tour at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium, where they drew over 140,000 attendees—including a record 70,164 on day two for a Korean act—complete with oceans of rose quartz and serenity lightsticks. Amid some members' military service, posts like 'Remember when seventeen sang circle with 70k carats 🥹 I miss them so much' highlight unwavering devotion to the group that debuted on May 26, 2015.

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Boo Seung-kwan in a sheer bridal veil and fluffy dog-ear hat has Carats cooing with joy, while throwbacks to packed stadium shows bring waves of nostalgia.

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