U.S. imposes $15,000 visa bond on Malawi and Zambia in controversial pilot program
The Trump administration has announced a new visa policy requiring citizens of Malawi and Zambia to pay bonds of up to $15,000 when applying for […]
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President Trump Reaffirms U.S. Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
In an official message addressed to King Mohammed VI, President of the United States, Donald Trump, reiterated Washington’s position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over […]
US Envoy Meets Libyan Strongman Haftar to Explore Economic and Political Cooperation
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Massad Boulos, Advisor to US President Donald Trump on African Affairs, met on Thursday, July 24 with eastern Libyan commander […]
TRUMP ANNOUNCES 10 PERCENT TARIFFS ON SMALL NATIONS INCLUDING AFRICA
The Trump administration is preparing to impose tariffs exceeding 10 percent on imports from smaller nations across Africa and the Caribbean, marking a significant escalation […]
Trump’s ‘Beautiful English’ Comment to Liberia’s President Sparks Debate Over Praise and Patronisation
U.S. President Donald Trump’s remark praising the “beautiful English” of Liberian President Joseph Boakai during a White House meeting has stirred mixed reactions in Liberia. […]
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye to Join Trump-Led U.S.-Africa Talks on Economy and Security
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will embark on a working visit to the United States on 9 and 10 July 2025, following an official invitation […]
Fragile peace, rich stakes: Rwanda and DRC ink U.S.-brokered truce
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on Friday (27 June), marking a tentative turning point in a decades-long […]
Rwanda and DRC to Sign U.S.-Backed Peace Accord Amid Ongoing Tensions and Mineral Interests
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to sign a U.S.-brokered agreement on Friday, June 27 in Washington aimed at ending the […]
China Offers Tariff-Free Trade to Africa Amid Rising US Trade Tensions
China has announced on June 12 its readiness to scrap import tariffs on goods from all 53 African nations with which it maintains diplomatic ties. […]
Musk’s Starlink Sparks Policy Storm in South Africa Over Black Ownership Rules
As debates intensify over South Africa’s transformation policies, Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has refuted on May 27 claims that a proposed relaxation of Black ownership […]