Taiwan Mulls Chip Curbs on South Africa
Although Taiwan is not a major chip supplier to South Africa, it plays a dominant role in global semiconductor production, and even limited restrictions
Fragile Peace in Sweida Gains Regional Support
Jordan, Syria, U.S. discuss Syria’s Sweida ceasefire in Amman as more Israeli Druze cross border to Syria to fuel tensions Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman
US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa
The news devastated the researchers, who live and work in a region where more people live with HIV than anywhere else in the world
Outrage in Eswatini as US sends foreign convicts
The Eswatini government confirmed that five foreign nationals deported from the US are being held in solitary confinement in undisclosed prisons The arrival of
DR Congo, M23 armed group sign ceasefire
The ceasefire deal, formalised through a Declaration of Principles, was signed after a series of discussions that began in April In a significant development
India Engages Allies in Nimisha Priya Case
In a significant development in the case, the scheduled execution of the Indian nurse has been temporarily halted…reports Asian Lite News India on Thursday
UN slams resumption of Houthi attacks
In the first such incidents for more than six months, the Yemeni group seized and then scuttled two Liberian-flagged bulk carriers operated by Greek
Aboulela awarded PEN Pinter prize
Born to an Egyptian mother and Sudanese father, Aboulela grew up in a Khartoum where British colonial echoes mingled with the call to prayer
Trump to Africa: No More Aid, Let’s Trade
Trump said the United States was working to “forge new economic opportunities involving both the United States and many African nations….reports Asian Lite News
India seeks cooperation with Africa
Addressing the Joint Session of the Namibian Parliament, Modi noted that India’s development partnership in Africa is worth more than $12 billion …reports Asian Lite
