Elon Musk, Julius Malema Back-and-Forth Escalates Deepening South Africa-U.S. Tensions
allAfrica
Trade relations between South Africa and the U.S. may be determined by the outcome of diplomacy Read more »
U.S. Govt Cancels U.S.$17m Support to Liberia
Liberian Observer
The government of the United States, through its Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has announced the cancellation of a $17 million United States Agency for International… Read more »
We Need a United Front Against the Alliance Between AfriForum and Trump
Abahlali
Our movement condemns the reckless and racist actions of AfriForum in inciting the white right in the United States to act against South Africa. These actions have now resulted in… Read more »
South Africa's G20 Presidency Faces Mounting Pressure [analysis]
ISS
The challenge isn't just defending Africa's interests but managing a G20 in which one of its most powerful members is actively disengaged. Read more »
'Elon Musk Does Not Understand South African History' - Malema
Nile Post
South African political rabble-rouser Julius Malema is coming is in the spotlight for his recent rhetorics in which he appeared to call for killing of whites Read more »
New AU Commission to Be Elected As Summit Gets Underway in Addis Ababa
New Times
The election of the Africa Union Commission (AUC) senior leadership including the next AUC chairperson for the 2025-2028 period will be a major development at the 38th AU summit,… Read more »
What Is Sudan Virus and How Similar Is It to Ebola? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Ugandan government and the World Health Organization recently confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease. The index (first-known) case of this outbreak is thought to be a… Read more »
Nduhungirehe, Top U.S. Diplomat Discuss Regional Security, Bilateral Ties
New Times
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Ndungirehe, held talks with Amb. Troy Fitrell, the Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African… Read more »
Rwanda Moves Up Six Places On List of Least Corrupt Countries
New Times
Rwanda has moved six places up on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), after recording its highest-ever score and reinforcing its position as the least corrupt country in… Read more »
Key Islamic State Planner Killed in Airstrike, U.S. Says
VOA
The main target in a series of U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic State terror group in Somalia earlier this month is dead, according to the most recent assessment by military… Read more »
Liberia Showcases Mining Potential As U.S. Signals Interest in African Mining Sector
Liberian Observer
As President Trump signals U.S. interest in developing Africa's mining sector, the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Liberia Chamber of Mines have seized the moment to woo… Read more »
Namibian NGOs Face Crisis As Trump Cuts USAID Funding
Namibian
Hundreds of Namibian workers are facing an uncertain future after United States (US) president Donald Trump cut funding from the United States Agency for International Development… Read more »
Humanitarians Uphold Commitment to Support Civilians in Eastern DR Congo
UN News
Despite significant challenges, humanitarians "plan to stay and deliver" in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between the Rwandan-backed M23 Movement… Read more »
Global HIV Infections Could Rise Sixfold If U.S. Cuts Funding - UNAIDS
Vanguard
Winnie Byanyima, executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS, says global HIV infections could rise more than sixfold by 2029 if the US government… Read more »
USAID Funding Suspension - HIV/Aids Treatment Won't Be Disrupted - Ogun Govt
Vanguard
The Ogun State government, yesterday, assured residents of the state that the ongoing treatment, care, and support for people living with HIV/AIDS will not be disrupted, by the… Read more »