The United States, under the Trump administration, has frozen virtually all foreign aid, with exceptions only for emergency food assistance and military aid to Israel and Egypt.
US halts most foreign aid with exceptions for Egypt, Israel Read More »
Anti-apartheid activists and families of victims have filed a lawsuit against the South African government, accusing it of “gross failure” to investigate and prosecute apartheid-era crimes, including forced disappearances and murders.
South Africa sued over apartheid justice failures Read More »
Nine UN peacekeepers were injured during heavy clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive.
Fighting rages in eastern DRC as M23 rebels advance Read More »
Morocco’s water and electricity utility, ONEE, plans to build a 990-megawatt gas-fired power plant in the north of the country at a cost of $420 million.
New gas power plant planned for northern Morocco Read More »
Ivory Coast expects its worst cocoa mid-crop in 15 years due to severe drought and heat, threatening the global chocolate industry with higher prices.
Ivory Coast faces dire cocoa mid-crop outlook Read More »
The appeal focuses on addressing the humanitarian needs of populations affected by conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability in the region.
UN seeks $910 million to aid 3.6 million Nigerians Read More »
At least 20 fishermen were killed in an attack by Boko Haram militants in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno.
Boko Haram kills 20 fishermen in Nigeria Read More »
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meet to discuss regional security, including the Gaza ceasefire and the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Egypt, UK discuss Gaza truce and regional stability efforts Read More »
Niger’s defense minister has claimed that the country’s security was under the control of foreign forces before the 2023 coup, alleging that these forces meddled in Niger’s internal affairs.
Niger: Security under foreign control pre-coup Read More »
Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, seeks to finalize a deal with De Beers and diversify the country’s economy, which relies heavily on diamonds.
Botswana aims to complete De Beers deal, diversify economy Read More »
