Trump Grills Ramaphosa on White Farmer Persecution
The South African President had sought to explain away the man in the video as a minor Opposition party figure and that these were
Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline
For years, the USAID had been the backbone of the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria, helping non-government organizations provide food, shelter and health care
US oversees peace pledge for east Congo
Rubio’s participation in the Washington ceremony with his Central African counterparts is an early step in what the Trump administration says is a rebuilding
Ramaphosa to meet Trump to discuss strained ties
Ramaphosa said he had spoken to Trump and the two leaders had also agreed to discuss the peace process in Ukraine and the end
Kabila returns to Congo from exile
Kabila, who left Congo in 2023, came to Goma “to participate in peace efforts” in the conflict-hit east where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized
Trump Defiant as Markets Dive
Despite mounting investor anxiety and a steep drop in market values worldwide, Trump dismissed fears of economic fallout, declaring that “world leaders are dying
Ethiopia introduces new tax to fill USAID funding gap
The funds collected will go to a new Ethiopian Disaster Risk Response Fund to pay for projects previously funded by USAID, Ethiopia’s biggest partner
US aid cuts hurting Africa’s fight against disease outbreaks
Jean Kaseya, director-general of Africa CDC spoke of a “new era” in health financing after US aid cuts that have left health systems in
US expels South African envoy
The office for South Africa’s president on Saturday called the decision “regrettable”, adding that the country remained committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship
US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The group – which began targeting shipping in response to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza – said its forces would respond to US strikes
