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BREAKING NEWS: US President Donald Trump issues chilling ‘major retaliation’ threat after US soldiers killed by ISIS
President Donald Trump has warned there will be “very serious retaliation” after two US soldiers and one civilian were killed in Syria, claiming the attack was carried out by IS
Three Americans were killed in an attack in Palmyra, Syria (stock)
Donald Trump has warned there will be “very serious retaliation” after two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
US Central Command said three Americans were killed and three other service members injured in what it described as an “ambush by a lone ISIS gunman”, who was then “engaged and killed”.
The US president also blamed the attack on the Islamic State (IS) militant group, writing in a post on Truth Social: “This was an ISIS attack against the U.S., and Syria, in a very dangerous part of Syria, that is not fully controlled by them. The President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is extremely angry and disturbed by this attack. There will be very serious retaliation.”
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said he wants to rebuild the country after 13 years of war
The attack took place in Palmyra, where troops were “conducting a key leader engagement”, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. A defence official said that it happened in an “area where the Syrian president does not have control”.
Two Syrian service members were also injured, Syria’s state news reported. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack and the gunman’s identity has not been released. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attacker was a member of the Syrian security force.
US Central Command said the identities of those killed were being withheld until their next of kin had been informed.
Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, said: “I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist ambush targeting a joint US–Syrian government patrol in central Syria. We remain committed to defeating terrorism with our Syrian partners.”
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said: “Let it be known, if you target Americans – anywhere in the world you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you.”
It comes just weeks after President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Donald Trump met at the White House, a visit the Syrian leader hailed as the start of a “new era” in the two countries’ relations. Shortly afterwards, Syria announced it would join a global coalition to dismantle the remaining elements of IS.
While IS was defeated territorially in Syria in 2019, the UN estimates between 5,000 and 7,000 of its fighters remain active across Syria and Iraq, continuing to carry out deadly attacks.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged his citizens engaging in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals to remember the role other African countries played in the anti-apartheid struggle. Speaking at the 2026 Freedom Day commemoration in Bloemfontein, Ramaphosa said: “We should never allow the legitimate concerns of our communities about illegal migration to breed prejudice towards our fellow Africans.” His remarks come amid attacks on Nigerians and Ghanaians.
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Ramaphosa said South Africa carries a responsibility to advance constitutional values beyond its borders.
Two Nigerian nationals were recently killed by South African security personnel.
Fresh protests are reportedly planned in Gauteng Province this week.
The Nigerian Consulate has called for urgent investigations into the killings.
Ramaphosa warned against allowing migration concerns to give rise to xenophobia...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The president’s call for solidarity comes as tensions rise between South Africans and other African nationals.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Vanguard News
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The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has called for urgent investigations after two Nigerian nationals, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, died in separate incidents involving South African security operatives.
Emmanuel reportedly died on April 20 after sustaining injuries allegedly inflicted by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel. Andrew was arrested on April 19, and his body was later discovered at the Pretoria Central Mortuary. The consulate has urged independent investigations.
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The consulate described the incidents as “deeply disturbing.”
Formal cases have been opened with the South African Police Service.
The consulate warned against stereotyping Nigerians as criminals.
Nigerians in South Africa have been urged to remain calm and law-abiding.
The consulate is engaging relevant authorities and will support bereaved families.
The consulate called for thorough, transparent, and impartial investigations.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Instagram / Social Media Reports
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in South Africa to respect the country’s laws, customs, and traditions.
Speaking on Freedom Day amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions, Ramaphosa said: “To those who are here legally, respect us as South Africans, respect our laws, respect our conventions and our traditions.” He stressed that South Africa would enforce its immigration laws while remaining committed to multilateralism.
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Nigeria’s Acting Ambassador said Nigerians are “not under siege” in South Africa.
NiDCOM issued safety advisories urging Nigerians to avoid confrontations.
Protests have turned violent in East London, Cape Town, Durban, and KwaZulu-Natal.
The Nigerian Consulate remains operational and is working with South African authorities.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is engaging with her South African counterpart.
Both governments are collaborating to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens in South Africa.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Punch Newspaper , Vanguard
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