The US expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool. This rare diplomatic action intensified tensions between the two nations. How might this expulsion impact US-South Africa relations moving forward?

Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, accusing it of undermining the country amid the conflict between the DRC and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. How could this diplomatic rift affect Rwanda’s international standing?

In Nigeria, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich Rivers State and suspended the state governor, Sim Fubara. What are the possible legal and political ramifications of Tinubu's action?

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