US Slaps Sanctions on Rwanda Army
The armed group is already under U.S. and United Nations sanctions over alleged human rights abuses and its role in a mass displacement crisis
Congo and US agree to $1.2 bn health partnership
The US and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a $1.2 billion health partnership to tackle major infectious diseases and improve maternal and
Nuclear Limits Gone
With New START expired, Washington and Moscow face an uncertain nuclear future as Trump rejects interim limits, raising fears of a renewed arms race
Trump withdraws Board of Peace invite for Carney
The decision came barely a day after Trump signed the charter establishing the Board of Peace at Davos…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald
Trump’s expanded travel ban hits Africa hardest
The new restrictions expand on the list from June and are broader and more punitive than those during Trump’s first presidency, which largely targeted
Trump’s ‘Historic’ DR Congo Peace Deal Shattered
Renewed fighting between Rwanda and DR Congo threatens to derail diplomatic efforts and deepen regional tensions, with thousands fleeing into neighbouring Burundi…reports Asian Lite
Trump Seals Rwanda, Congo Peace Deal
A Washington-brokered peace treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has been signed at the White House, with President Donald Trump declaring
US Snubs South Africa for 2026 G20
Rubio said South Africa’s presidency of the G20 this year had “tarnished the G20’s reputation” by promoting “spite, division, and radical agendas…reports Asian Lite
South Africa Doubles Down on G20 Engagement Amid US Rift
US President Donald Trump claimed earlier this week that South Africa would not be invited to next year’s G20 meetings amid tensions in bilateral
South Africa hits back at ‘punitive’ Trump move
Diplomatic row worsens after US president says member state will not be invited to 2026 summit…reports Asian Lite News Donald Trump has said that
