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The U.S.-Israel strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader has intensified global tensions and led to heightened security measures in Washington, D.C., as well as strong condemnation from Russia and warnings of a potential third world war.

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U.S. Casualties Mount as D.C. Tightens Security Following Iran Strikes https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-launches-war-without-congress/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-launches-war-without-congress/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:17:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1245765

President Trump launched a war with Iran without congressional approval, resulting in the deaths of three U.S. service members and scores of civilians, prompting criticism from politicians and organizations for undermining democratic checks and balances.

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Prince Perp Walk? Andrew Arrested in Epstein Bombshell https://www.washingtoninformer.com/royal-custody-epstein-scandal/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/royal-custody-epstein-scandal/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1244979

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, has been arrested by British police in connection with newly disclosed Epstein files, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating that no one is above the law.

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Should Black Americans Consider Dual Citizenship? https://www.washingtoninformer.com/should-black-americans-consider-dual-citizenship/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/should-black-americans-consider-dual-citizenship/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1244925

Black Americans are increasingly seeking dual citizenship or permanent residency in African nations for economic opportunity, political reprieve, and cultural reconnection, with eight African countries now offering pathways to citizenship for diasporans.

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Every Child Deserves A Classroom: Addressing Ghana’s Education Gap https://www.washingtoninformer.com/ghana-education-gap-initiative/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/ghana-education-gap-initiative/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1243936

Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah is partnering with the Ghana Education Trust Fund to launch the Every Child Deserves a Classroom initiative, which encourages people of African descent to visit Ghana, adopt trees, and help build schools to close the country's education gap.

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Decisions Made in D.C., Damage Felt from City Streets to Minneapolis,  International Waters https://www.washingtoninformer.com/minneapolis-ice-shooting-fallout/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/minneapolis-ice-shooting-fallout/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:17:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1243267

Minneapolis mourns the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an ICE agent, while Washington escalates force abroad with the seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers, raising concerns about unchecked authority and the potential for further violence.

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Residents, Local Leaders Continue to React to U.S. Attack on Venezuela https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-maduro-arrest-venezuela-protests/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-maduro-arrest-venezuela-protests/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:50:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1242973

Protesters and security forces have been mobilized in response to the U.S. military operation that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York to face charges of narco-terrorism, cocaine importation, and weapons offenses.

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The Bigger Picture About Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s Capture https://www.washingtoninformer.com/us-military-capture-maduro/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/us-military-capture-maduro/#respond Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:02:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1242859

The Trump administration recently kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a two-hour operation involving 150 aircraft bombers and fighters, in an effort to gain control of Venezuela's oil reserves and wealth.

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Nigeria Bombings and the Fear Felt in D.C.’s African Communities https://www.washingtoninformer.com/african-immigrants-impact-nigeria/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/african-immigrants-impact-nigeria/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:25:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1242587

The U.S. carried out military strikes in Nigeria against Islamic State militants, framing the action as a defense of Christianity, while Nigerian officials rejected the religious framing of the strikes and Nigerian immigrants in the Washington region expressed fear and concern.

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Congo Continues to Suffer Despite Signing of Peace Agreement https://www.washingtoninformer.com/drc-rwanda-violence-resumes/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/drc-rwanda-violence-resumes/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1242462

Despite the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity being ratified on December 4th, fighting between the DRC and Rwanda has resumed, resulting in the displacement of 200,000 people and the killing of at least 74 civilians, while the DRC's vast natural resources continue to be exploited by foreign investors.

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