U.S. Senators Warn State Department Against Leveraging Zambia’s HIV/AIDS Aid for Business Reforms WASHINGTON, D.C. — A high-stakes diplomatic clash is unfolding on Capitol Hill as leading U.S. lawmakers accuse the State Department of potentially weaponizing humanitarian assistance to secure commercial advantages. In a sharply worded letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Senators … Read more
Funding Fallout: South Africa’s SAMRC Pivots Amid US Global Health Budget Cuts By Julian Thorne, Senior Health Correspondent JOHANNESBURG — A seismic shift in international diplomacy and budgeting has left South Africa’s scientific community reeling. Over the past year, aggressive cuts to United States funding for global health research have sent shockwaves through the region, … Read more
Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Resigns, Casting Shadow Over Liberia-Guinea Iron Ore Project February 29, 2024 The unexpected departure of Bronwyn Barnes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Atlantic, signals potential turbulence for a significant U.S.-supported iron ore venture connecting Guinea and Liberia. The project, envisioned as a catalyst for economic growth, now faces heightened scrutiny … Read more
U.S. House Approves AGOA Extension, Bolstering Trade with Africa Washington D.C. – January 12, 2026 – In a decisive move signaling continued commitment to African economic development, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act (H.R. 6500) with overwhelming bipartisan support. The 340-54 vote underscores strong congressional … Read more
Ghana Hosts Key Meeting to Advance Global Reparations Agenda Accra, Ghana – In a pivotal development for the international movement seeking redress for historical injustices, President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana convened a significant gathering of reparations advocates and experts from across the African diaspora. The meeting, held on December 19th, aimed to forge a … Read more