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Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts Cripple African Healthcare

The Trump administration's 83% cut to foreign aid contracts, effective March 10, has severely disrupted healthcare programs in Africa, specifically impacting HIV, tuberculosis, and maternal health services, causing widespread panic and jeopardizing the lives of thousands.

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South Africa to Leverage G20 Presidency for African Investment and Trade

South Africa's G20 presidency, starting December 1st, 2024, will prioritize attracting investment in African infrastructure and productive sectors to boost global trade integration, focusing on inclusive growth, a responsive trade agenda, green industrialization, and WTO reform, with a leaders' summ...

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Rwanda, DRC Agree to Immediate Ceasefire in Eastern Congo

Rwanda and the DRC agreed to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Qatar following failed peace talks in Angola, facilitated by the Emir of Qatar; the M23 rebel group's commitment remains uncertain.

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M23 Boycotts Peace Talks Amidst EU Sanctions

The M23 rebel group boycotted peace talks in Luanda on March 17, 2024, following EU sanctions against its leaders, halting the Congolese government's attempt to resolve the conflict in eastern DRC and prompting Rwanda to cut diplomatic ties with Belgium.

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Djibouti's Youssouf Elected Chairperson of African Union Commission

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's former foreign minister, was elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission on February 17th, 2024, receiving 33 votes from 49 participating countries, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat; his diplomatic background and linguistic skills were key factors in his victo...

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Africa's Electrification Challenge: Renewables vs. Fossil Fuels

Despite global progress in renewable energy, 570 million Africans lack reliable electricity; while renewables offer a faster, cheaper path to universal access than fossil fuels, attracting sufficient investment remains a critical barrier.

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US Aid Cuts Cause HIV/AIDS Crisis in Eight Nations

The Trump administration's termination of US foreign aid for HIV/AIDS programs has caused critical medicine shortages in eight nations, reversing two decades of progress and potentially leading to millions of additional infections and deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

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DRC, Rwanda Presidents Agree to Ceasefire in Eastern DRC Amidst AU-Backed Talks

The African Union welcomes talks in Doha between the presidents of Rwanda and the DRC, resulting in a call for an immediate ceasefire in the eastern DRC, where fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group continues to cause a major humanitarian crisis, affecting millions.

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ANC Spy's Memoir Highlights Soviet Union's Role in Anti-Apartheid Struggle

Sue Dobson, a white South African woman, trained as an ANC spy in Moscow in 1986, infiltrated the apartheid regime, and later escaped to the UK after her cover was blown in 1989; her story reflects the historical relationship between the ANC and the USSR, which influences South Africa's current stan...

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Congo and Cuba Strengthen Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors

Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso and his Cuban counterpart, Manuel Marrero Cruz, met on March 17, 2024, in Brazzaville to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including health, technology, and defense, 60 years after establishing diplomatic relations.

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Coventry Poised to Make History as First Woman, African IOC President

Kirsty Coventry, a 41-year-old Zimbabwean former swimmer and current sports minister, is running for IOC president on March 20, 2025, potentially becoming the first woman and African to lead the organization.

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South Africa Prioritizes Repairing Strained US Relations Amidst Diplomatic Expulsion

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared improving relations with the US a priority after the expulsion of its ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, following his criticism of President Trump, amidst broader tensions concerning land reform and accusations of unfair treatment of Afrikaners; Ramaphosa e...

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