A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to strip deportation protections from thousands of Ethiopians living in the United States. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston issued the order Friday, delaying a February 13 deadline that would have forced more than 5,000 Ethiopians to leave the country or face arrest. The ruling […]
South Africa ordered Israel’s top diplomat to leave the country within 72 hours Friday, accusing the official of “gross abuse of diplomatic privilege” and systematic violations of diplomatic norms that challenge the nation’s sovereignty. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation declared Ariel Seidman, the chargé d’affaires at the Israeli embassy, persona non grata — […]
Somalia abruptly terminated all bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates on Monday, annulling decades-old deals on port operations, security cooperation and defence in a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions. The Council of Ministers announced the decision after what it described as credible reports and compelling evidence of UAE practices that undermine Somalia’s sovereignty, national […]
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi touched down in Addis Ababa on 7 January 2026, launching his annual New Year diplomatic tour of Africa with visits to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho. This longstanding tradition, now in its 36th year, highlights Beijing’s enduring focus on the continent as the world’s second-largest economy works to deepen strategic, […]
Somalia’s president has said his country opposes any Israel presence in the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning that Israel recognition of the territory risks importing Middle East conflicts to the Horn of Africa. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in an exclusive interview with Turkish broadcaster TRT World, said Somalia has never threatened Israel and does not […]
The United Kingdom has imposed visa restrictions on the Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing Kinshasa of failing to cooperate with London new policy on returning undocumented migrants and foreign nationals convicted of criminal offences. The measures, announced by the Home Office late Saturday, strip the Democratic Republic of Congo of fast-track visa services and preferential […]
The Trump administration has delayed health funding while seeking greater access to minerals and criticising alleged mistreatment of US companies. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has signalled openness to resetting business ties. Uncertainty hangs over a landmark USD 1.5 billion US health aid package to Zambia, as the Trump administration postpones its release amid demands for […]
The United States has abruptly suspended its diversity visa program, commonly known as the green card lottery, dealing a severe blow to aspiring migrants from Africa, where the initiative has long served as a vital gateway to opportunity. The move, announced on 19 December by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at President Donald Trump direction, […]
Emmanuel Macron’s final Africa tour exposes France’s fading influence as alliances shift and colonial-era dreams collapse amid rising rivals. When French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Africa this week, the itinerary itself tells a story of a relationship in recalibration. The tour, beginning in Mauritius before moving to the high-profile stage of the G20 summit […]
US President Donald Trump’s African advisor Massad Boulos faces mounting criticism over his diplomatic initiatives across the continent, with key points centering on his roles in the Congo and Sudan, lack of transparency in operations, and skepticism from White House staff, congressional aides, and foreign policy experts about the efficacy of his unconventional approach. Who […]
US Vice President J.D. Vance has called off a planned visit to Kenya, the Kenyan government said on Monday, after President Donald Trump cancelled the U.S. delegation’s attendance at a G20 summit in South Africa that was to precede the trip. The cancellation of the high-level diplomatic mission underscores how a single foreign policy decision […]
In a significant shift in global investment flows, the United States overtook China as the largest foreign direct investor in Africa in 2023, driven by a strategic push to secure critical minerals essential for technology and defense. The United States has overtaken China as the largest source of foreign direct investment into Africa, according to […]
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