EU Commits €4.7 Billion to South Africa Amid Tensions with the US
During a visit to South Africa on Thursday March 13, European Union leaders pledged an investment package of €4.7 billion ($5.10 billion), reinforcing their commitment […]
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Ghana’s MPs Resubmit Controversial Anti-LGBT Bill Amid Outcry
A group of 10 MPs in Ghana has resubmitted a controversial bill aimed at imposing some of the strictest restrictions on LGBT rights in Africa. […]
US Secretary of State Skips G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa Amid Tensions
South Africa is set to host the G20 Foreign ministers’ meeting this week in Johannesburg, but the United States will notably be absent from the […]
South Africa Open to Nuclear Collaboration with Russia or Iran Amid Energy Crisis
South Africa has expressed on February 17 openness to bids from Russia or Iran to help expand its civilian nuclear capacity, according to Minister of […]
US Aid Suspension Worsens Humanitarian Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The suspension of US foreign aid has had a devastating impact on humanitarian efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to Bruno Lemarquis, […]
Trump’s Offer to Rehouse White South Africans Faces Uncertain Reception Amidst Land Reform Tensions
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to offer asylum to white South Africans fleeing persecution has raised eyebrows and is unlikely to trigger the rush […]
UN security mission in Haiti welcomes a new Kenyan police contingent
A new contingent of 200 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti on Thursday (6 February), bolstering the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission aimed […]
Marco Rubio to Skip G20 Talks Amid Tensions Over South Africa’s Land Expropriation Law
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will skip the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) talks in South Africa, citing growing […]
Nigeria Faces Uncertainty Over U.S. Foreign Aid and Health Program Sustainability
In response to the 90-day freeze on most foreign aid by U.S. President Donald Trump, Nigerian officials have established on February 4 a Committee tasked […]
Ramaphosa Seeks to Calm Tensions with US Over Controversial Land Law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken steps on February 4 to ease tensions with the United States over the country’s controversial land reform legislation, […]