President attacks NATO partners while administration pursues international naval effort; ceasefire with Iran holds but talks stall.Speaking to reporters, Trump broadened his criticism of NATO partners. “Why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help to us and Spain has been horrible, absolutely horrible,” he said when asked about further troop withdrawals. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact WAS

US President Donald Trump argues War Powers clock paused as hostilities halt; Democrats question legal claim. By law, a US president must receive Congress’ approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities. The 1973 War Powers Resolution requires a president to end the use of armed forces unless Congress makes a formal declaration of war or grants an extension of up to 30 days for troop removal. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azan

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COSATU President tells Polokwane rally the Tripartite Alliance “dare not fail” liberation giants as SACP, ANC prepare for separate ballot battles LOSII’S MAY DAY MANDATE: COSATU President Zingiswa Losi addresses thousands* at the COSATU National May Day Rally in Polokwane, calling for working-class unity and declaring unemployment a national emergency. 1 May 2026. “We must stand together. The alliance must always remain united, as its components are allies rather than opponen

ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile declares “victory is certain” as COSATU May Day backs working-class unity for economic liberation. By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief The Azanian | Truth. Fearless. Unfiltered. AZANIAFROCOMEDIA – The Catalyst of Impact POLOKWANE — ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile led a formidable show of alliance unity at the COSATU National May Day Rally on Friday, 1 May 2026, telling thousands at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium that the ANC’s triumph in the

The Azanian_ family grows. Welcome Senior Magistrate Tshepho Thedi, Botswana Court. LLM Multi-Disciplinary Human Rights. She speaks for the silenced. She writes for the children. She joins us to shake consciences and shift systems. We are The Azanian. We multiply. — Mpho Dube, President By Tshepho Thedi_ LLM Multi-Disciplinary Human Rights Senior Magistrate, Botswana Court I have sat on the bench. I have heard the testimonies. I have watched children who should be drawi