Trump’s remittance tax targets migrants — and hits Africa’s poorest hardest
A new 3.5% tax on remittances passed by the U.S. House of Representatives is sparking global concern, as critics warn it will disproportionately burden poor […]
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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 […]
Caution as DRC and Rwanda Set to Sign Peace Agreement Amid Continued Tensions
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are working toward a peace agreement aimed at ending the violent conflict in eastern Congo, with both […]
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 […]
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 […]
Russia accused of funding both warring parties in Sudan’s ongoing conflict
The United States has accused Russia of funding the two warring factions in the ongoing power struggle in Sudan, in a step up from Washington’s […]
Ethiopia: Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie elected President
Ethiopia has a new President. On Monday, October 7, Parliament elected Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie to succeed Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s first female Head of […]
U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals
Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe […]
Washington calls U.N. Security Council to take decisive action to end conflict in Sudan.
The United States has called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene and address the nearly year-long conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese army […]
Washington reaffirms its position on Sahara remains unchanged, renews support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
There is “no change in the clear and consistent U.S. position” regarding the Sahara issue, said Sunday the U.S. State Department, while reiterating Washington’s support […]