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U.S. Cutting Aid to Seven African Countries – Report
Cape Town — The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email obtained by The Atlantic. The new round of cuts will reportedly end all U.S. humanitarian funding in seven African countries — Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Somalia, and Zimbabwe — in what officials describe…
Africa Education Congress (AEC) 2025
Africa stands at a defining moment in its educational journey. With the continent’s youthful population projected to double by 2050, education is not just a developmental imperative but the most powerful lever for shaping Africa’s future in the global economy. Yet, Africa’s education systems face critical challenges—ranging from outdated curricula and skills mismatches to limited…
Morocco’s Alleged Dollar Diplomacy Yields Dividends
More and more countries – and former SA President Jacob Zuma – are backing Rabat’s plan for autonomy for Western Sahara. Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco and endorsement of its continued occupation of Western Sahara as an autonomous region, have rekindled debate about this contentious and ongoing issue. Zuma, who now…
Tanzania: Govt Bans Foreigners From 15 Business Activities
Dar es Salaam — THE government has banned non-citizens from engaging in 15 types of business activities, following rising concerns over the growing presence of foreign traders in local markets. The government ban aims at protecting local entrepreneurs and ensuring that small-scale business opportunities remain accessible to Tanzanian citizens. The decision was formalised through Government…
Deep-Sea Mining May Spark Ecocide, And It Hasn’t Even Begun
The ocean comprises 70% of the planet and has a profound impact on all life on Earth. It regulates the global climate, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs carbon dioxide, and supports a vast network of life that sustains ecosystems and our planet’s life support. It also acts as the largest ‘carbon sink’, a vital buffer…
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah Elected African Development Bank President
Mauritanian candidate Sidi Ould Tah was elected president of the African Development Bank on Thursday, securing a decisive victory over his Zambian opponent Samuel Munzele Maimbo in the third round of voting. Ould Tah succeeds Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina as the head of Africa’s leading financial institution. Formerly the president of the Arab Bank for Economic…
The biggest shifts and trends driving short- and long-term growth in the future
As global markets evolve at an unprecedented pace, both short- and long-term growth are being shaped by powerful shifts that no business or investor can afford to ignore. Future growth belongs to those who adapt early, invest wisely, and lead with innovation and sustainability at the core. The next decade will not be business as…
Kenya Makes History with Conviction in Anti Smuggling Case
Kenya has made history in the global fight against wildlife trafficking after four individuals — two Belgian nationals, a Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan — were sentenced in a groundbreaking case involving the illegal trade of live garden ants. Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx of Belgium, Vietnamese national Duh Hung, and Kenyan citizen Dennis Ng’ang’a…
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