Trump administration plans to shut down nearly 30 U.S. embassies — over half in Africa/in /by
While the proposal is still under review and has not been finalized, it has sparked debate among policymakers and international relations experts about the future of U.S. diplomacy and its role on the global stage.
U.S. calls on Rwanda to withdraw troops from eastern DRC and end support for M23 rebels/in /by
As regional and global actors intensify efforts for a political resolution, Washington has made it clear: ending foreign interference and armed group support is a non-negotiable step toward peace.
Exhibition honours Spanish artist Mariano Bertuchi’s vision of Morocco/in /by
In the Moroccan city of Tetouan, a new exhibition explores the life and landscapes of early 20th-century Morocco through the eyes of Spanish painter Mariano Bertuchi
Trump sparks backlash after remarking about Congo/in /by
The remark, particularly the phrase “I don’t know what that is,” referring to Congo—a nation of over 100 million people and one of Africa’s largest countries—has triggered widespread backlash online. Critics accused Trump of ignorance and of reinforcing harmful stereotypes about African nations.
Returning home to nothing: Displaced families in eastern DRC face dire humanitarian crisis/in /by
The most recent wave of displacement, triggered by renewed violence and the dismantling of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, has forced over a million people into precarious conditions. Humanitarian actors are on the ground, but their operations are hampered by serious funding shortfalls
Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process/in /by
At a United Nations Security Council meeting Thursday, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, informed the members, “most Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process and note the urgent need to end unilateral actions and unify institutions.
Robot waiter steals the show at Havana restaurant/in /by
Despite Cuba's power outages, Doña Alicia in Havana is using a robot waiter to deliver meals and greet customers, attracting curious locals and tourists.
Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban/in /by
Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban, a group that was designated as a terrorist organization more than two decades ago.
Oligui Nguema: A breakthrough or continuity for Gabon? [Business Africa]/in /by
This week on Business Africa: Gabon: President Brice Oligui Nguema on track for 7 years in power; in Uganda, farmers are suffocating under the pressure of imports; and on global markets, the drop in oil prices shakes African oil-producing states.
Nigerian Court finds club and football federation negligent of Chineme Martins’ death/in /by
Five years after Chineme Martins' death while playing for Nasarawa United in a league match, a court has found the football player's club and the football federation (NFF) negligent of his death.