Zambia secures $1.5bn US health funding after revising data-sharing terms
Zambia signed a five-year health financing agreement with the United States in Lusaka on Thursday, October 8, following months of controversy over medical data sharing […]
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Ghana-US operation arrests 130 suspects over alleged $10 million internet fraud
Ghanaian and United States authorities have arrested 130 people in connection with alleged internet scams involving more than $10 million, the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
Report links 284 US properties to Nigerian officials
A report published on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, by the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa linked 284 properties in the United States, worth about […]
Guinea’s Doumbouya denies pardoning jailed former officials
Guinea’s President Mamady Doumbouya said over the week-end that his decision to permit two imprisoned former officials to seek treatment abroad did not amount to […]
Kenya beats London, Rome to secure Africa’s first World Athletics Championships in 2029
Kenya has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Nairobi the first African city to stage the global competition. World Athletics President […]
South Africa pushes back against US visa restrictions, calls for respect for sovereignty
South Africa on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, criticized new visa restrictions announced by the United States, calling for respect for its democracy, constitution and sovereignty. […]
US pledges support for Kenya’s critical minerals processing industry
The United States said on Wednesday it would support Kenya in developing a transparent critical minerals sector with local processing and value addition. Kenya is […]
US copper imports from DR Congo hit record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026
United States copper imports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached a record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026 as buyers sought cheaper supplies amid […]
US Faces Criticism Over False Claim That Ethiopia Is Africa’s Second-Largest Economy
The United States has faced criticism after incorrectly describing Ethiopia as Africa’s second-largest economy while promoting bilateral relations under the Trump administration’s “America First” foreign […]
Kenya Extends Reduced Fuel VAT Until October to Shield Consumers from Rising Energy Costs
On Tuesday, July 14 2026, the Kenyan Government has extended its reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 16 per cent to 8 […]