Washington Informer World News: Global African American Community Updates

Noir United International Co-founder Macire Aribot Ashford addresses attendees during the World Refugee Day workshop, hoping to uplift refugees' stories. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

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World Refugee Day Workshop Spotlights Lived Experiences to Foster Empathy, Peacebuilding

by Mya Trujillo June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

After a 12-day war between Israel and Iran, a ceasefire agreement is currently in effect. (Courtesy photo)

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President Donald Trump Announces Ceasefire After Iran Strikes U.S. Forces in Qatar, Iraq

by Stacy M. Brown and Jada Ingleton June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

**FILE** A National Guard vehicle rides on 14th and K Street NW in June 2020. While no direct threat to Washington, D.C., has been identified, city leaders are urging vigilance after President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

Iran Strikes Prompt Heightened Alert in D.C. But No Credible Threat Identified

by Stacy M. Brown June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

**FILE** People from InterPride march in the 2025 WorldPride Parade in Washington, D.C., on June 7. For some, like those coming from Caribbean countries where the LGBTQ+ community is persecuted, Pride month allows radical declaration of existence. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Caribbean Heritage Month: Young, Queer Caribbeans Reflect on Pride, Identity

by Mya Trujillo June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

The travel ban, titled “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” aims to become stricter in issuing visas to nonimmigrants, completely prohibiting travel from countries with high visa overstay rates. (Courtesy photo)

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International Leaders Condemn Trump’s Travel Ban as Divisive, Unfair

by Mya Trujillo June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Ambassadors and embassy officials enjoy a traditional African performance following a discussion on the continent’s development on May 30, as part of commemorations for Africa Day 2025. The event’s main speakers, including H.E. Agostinho Van-Dunem, Ambassador Troy Fitrell, H.E. Serge Mombouli, H.E. Hilda Suka-Mafudze and H.E. Chibamba Favour Kanyama, all applauded the African Union and continent for six decades of growth and perseverance. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

African Union Celebrates 62 Years of Pan-African Solidarity

by Mya Trujillo June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

The celebration of United Airlines’ inaugural flight from Dulles International Airport to Dakar, Senegal, takes place on May 23. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

United Airlines Launches Direct D.C.-to-Dakar Flight

by James Wright Jr. May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

A high-stakes meeting meant to strengthen ties between the U.S. and South Africa took an unexpected turn on May 21 when President Donald Trump (right) confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) with a debunked narrative about white genocide in the African nation. (Screen shot of White House video)

Trump Pushes White Genocide Narrative During Oval Office Clash with South Africa’s Ramaphosa

by Stacy M. Brown May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Members of the Multinational Security Support Mission train to improve their medical skills, should they need to stabilize casualties during combat. The gang violence resulted in at least 5,600 deaths in 2024. (Courtesy of MSSSM Haiti via X)

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Gang Rule, Political Instability Threaten Haiti’s National Survival

by Mya Trujillo May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Performers offer a musical experience outside the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Northwest D.C., during the Around the World Embassy Tour on May 3. An annual partnership between the African Union and Events DC, the walkthrough tour brings Af- rica to the District by showcasing embassies in the African diaspora. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

A Feast for the Senses: African Art and Flavors Celebrated During Passport D.C

by Mya Trujillo and Austin R. Cooper Jr. May 7, 2025May 7, 2025