Nigeria approve $200 mn to offset shortfall from US aid cuts
The US invested over $600 mn in health assistance in Nigeria in 2023 alone, according to the US Embassy in Nigeria, mostly to support
Youssouf elected to head African Union Commission
Djibouti’s long-serving Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, secured victory in a closely contested election during the annual AU summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The
Sudan army retakes key district in Khartoum North
Development marks one of army’s most significant advances since war broke out between army chief al-Burhan and RSF Sudan’s military says it has
UN rights body condemns Rwanda
The decision by the Human Rights Council was requested by Congo and agreed to by consensus, meaning no vote was taken….reports Asian Lite News
Congolese, Rwandan presidents join summit amid rising tension
The first-ever summit of both Eastern and Southern African blocs points to the continents’ deep concern over the crisis and the standoff between Congo
African leaders urge talks to resolve DR Congo conflict
A communique at the end of talks urged the resumption of “direct negotiations and dialogue with all state and non-state parties,” including M23 Leaders
Trump cuts aid to South Africa
South Africa’s foreign ministry said in a statement that there seemed to be a “campaign of misinformation and propaganda” The US president, Donald Trump,
US-S. Africa ties strained as Rubio skips G20
Rubio wrote on the social media platform X that he would not attend the meeting in Johannesburg….reports Asian Lite News Tensions between South Africa
Zuma’s daughter arrested on terrorism charges
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who is a member of parliament, was released on warning — which is similar to bail without money needing to be put
Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassador
The 24-year-old influencer, who has over 162 million followers, rose to fame with charming videos of his reactions to everyday life in which he
