U.S. President Joe Biden has announced $15 billion in new investments for Africa during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit as part of his administration’s efforts to deepen long-standing relations with the continent. The…
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US-Africa summit: Joe Biden says US is ‘all in’ on Africa’s future
US President Joe Biden has announced billions of dollars in support and investment for Africa at a summit with the continent’s heads of state. “The United States is all in on Africa’s…
China and Russia ‘destabilising’ Africa: US defence chief
The US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has warned African leaders who are attending the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C that China and Russia risked “destabilising” the continent with their rising involvement….
Greece urged to respect Turkey and Libya’s “sovereignty rights”
The United Nations representatives of Turkey and Libya have urged Greece to “respect the sovereignty rights” of the two countries, following Athens’ move to extend its territorial waters in the Mediterranean. In…
Spain and Morocco criticised of using ‘widespread force’ in Melilla deaths
An Amnesty International report into the death of at least 37 people at the border fence between Morocco and Spain’s enclave of Melilla in June has found that Moroccan and Spanish authorities…
Meet the only black lawmaker elected to Italy’s conservative parliament
Meet Aboubakar Soumahoro – the only black lawmaker elected to Italy’s conservative parliament. Soumahoro is from Ivory Coast and used to be a shoe shiner. He is a great example of what…
German pushing for Hydrogen Economy in Namibia, South Africa
Germany is pushing for a hydrogen economy in Namibia and South Africa as a way to reduce emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. The German government is providing financial and technical assistance…
Africa’s Gas could be the answer to Europe’s energy woes
The European Union has been looking for new sources of natural gas after Russia annexed Crimea and cut off supplies to Ukraine. In response, the EU has turned to Africa, where there…
US-Africa Summit: 45 African leaders confirm attendance
A number of 45 African leaders have confirmed attendance to the US-Africa Summit that president Joe Biden will be hosting in Washington D.C in 2022, Dana Banks, told reporters. The summit will…
Why Biden invited African leaders to attend the U.S-Africa Summit
The White House National Security Council has provided details on the process President Joe Biden used to invite African leaders to attend the upcoming U.S-Africa Summit. Over 30 African heads of state…
Italy to help Libya police with boats to stop illegal smugglers
The Italian government is considering providing Libyan authorities with patrol boats to help them stop illegal smuggling operations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani said. Tajani made the…
Donald Trump official launches 2024 presidential bid
Former U.S President Donald Trump has officially launched the 2024 presidential bid on the Republican ticket and aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms. “In order…