Africa
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US sanctions businesses controlled by Sudan army, RSF
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three companies linked to the warring parties in Sudan, the latest in…
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US Dept. of State Co-Chairs African Security Initiative Meet
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of…
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Washington seeks deeper ties to Africa as Russian and Chinese influence abounds
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken swept through West Africa last week courting regional partners as the administration of President Joe Biden looks to…
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South African rand drops as dollar jumps on US jobs report
South Africa’s rand dropped sharply against the dollar in Friday afternoon trade in Johannesburg, as a U.S. jobs report boosted…
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US pushes Nairobi into anti-Houthi campaign as EA peers steer clear
The US and its allies are applying both pressure and soft power to Kenya to support the war on Houthis…
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Marrakech Declaration: Morocco, US Unite against Weapons of Mass Destruction in Africa
The declaration outlines a plan of action aimed at addressing the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in Africa…
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Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?
For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance,…
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What Trump’s reelection could mean for Africa
The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House after the US presidential election in November has some Africans…
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What South Africa’s case against Israel means for President Biden, and for us
In his unconditional support for Israel as it pummels Gaza, President Joe Biden not only has a moral problem, but…
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When Corrupt Politicians Waltz into the Debt Trap
Toronto, Atlanta (28/11 – 20) A wise old expression intones “Behind every bad borrower is a bad lender”. Like many…
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