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Biden Slams Trump’s Ukraine Policy as ‘Modern-Day Appeasement’, Warns of Global Fallout

Wafric News – May 7, 2025 Former U.S. President Joe Biden has sharply criticized Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine, accusing him of pressuring Kyiv to surrender land to Russia in what he described as “...

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Illinois Senate Race Heats Up as Rep. Krishnamoorthi Announces Candidacy

Wafric News – May 7, 2025 The contest to replace outgoing Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin is officially underway, with Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi launching his campaign on Wednesday—int...

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Trump's Nominee for D.C. U.S. Attorney Faces Growing Republican Opposition

Wafric News – May 6, 2025 The nomination of Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’s choice for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., is facing serious headwinds as Republican resistance grows on Capitol Hill...

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Georgia’s Brian Kemp Rejects Senate Run, Hurts GOP’s 2026 Plans

Wafric News – May 6, 2025 Atlanta, Georgia — In a move that has reshaped the early landscape of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has officially declined to run for the U.S....

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Friedrich Merz's Bid for German Chancellor Ends in Parliamentary Failure

Wafric News – May 6, 2025 Berlin, Germany — In a stunning blow to Germany's political landscape, Friedrich Merz has failed to secure the vote needed to become the country’s next chancellor. The unexpe...

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JD Vance’s Half Brother and Another Republican Challenge Cincinnati’s Democratic Mayor

Wafric News – May 6, 2025 Cincinnati’s nonpartisan mayoral primary is set for Tuesday, with incumbent Democrat Aftab Pureval facing off against two Republican challengers, including Cory Bowman, the h...

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Romania’s Prime Minister Resigns as Far-Right Surges Ahead in Presidential Race

Wafric News – May 5, 2025Romania is facing a sharp political pivot after Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu stepped down on Monday, following a stinging defeat in the presidential elections that saw far-ri...

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Embraces National Pride Amid Democratic Party’s Search for New Direction

By WafricNews | May 5, 2025As the Democratic Party grapples with internal discontent and a looming political showdown with Donald Trump, Maryland Governor Wes Moore is quickly becoming one of its most...

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Ex-CPC Chairmen Reaffirm Loyalty to Tinubu, Dismiss Coalition Rumours Ahead of 2027

Wafric News | Abuja – May 5, 2025Amid rising political speculation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, a group of former state chairmen from the defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) h...

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Trump Plans to Reopen Alcatraz Prison for America’s Most Dangerous Criminals

Wafric News | Washington, D.C. – May 5, 2025In a move drawing both political fire and public fascination, President Donald Trump announced via social media on Sunday that he is instructing federal aut...

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