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Nairobi — President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration’s established approach to undermine and redirect funds and international cooperation away from climate and clean energy programs. But where some see…
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East are aiming to stave off a military conflict between Iran and the United States by engaging in 72 hours of intensive diplomacy, a Gulf official told CBS News. The countries involved in the diplomatic push include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Oman, according to the Gulf official….
Of Africa’s 54 countries, 36 are now subject to either travel bans or visa bonds by the United States. African states are the prime target of President Donald Trump’s latest round of travel restrictions, which he says are aimed at protecting national security and preventing visitors overstaying. The US State Department this week added several…
Between 2016 and 2024, there were 193 internet shutdowns imposed in 41 African countries. This form of social control is a growing trend in the continent, according to a new open-access source book. It has provided the first-ever comparative analysis of how and why African states use blackouts – written by African researchers. The book,…
Brazzaville — As diphtheria continues to threaten lives across eight Member States in Africa, Ministers of Health have renewed their political commitment to halt the resurgence of this vaccine-preventable disease. During a high-level advocacy meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, Members States reaffirmed government leadership to…
Nairobi — US President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed new entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Tanzania, South Sudan and Nigeria, due to security concerns. President Donald Trump announced restrictions on foreign nationals from 17 African countries, citing “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public…
Washington, December 3, 2025 — The United States government has temporarily suspended all visa applications from 19 countries, according to a statement released Wednesday. The move comes a week after an attack in Washington that killed two National Guard soldiers. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had already halted all asylum procedures last Friday….
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Effective today, December 1, 2025, the United States has assumed the 2026 Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20). Under President Trump’s leadership, we will return the G20 to focusing on its core mission of driving economic growth and prosperity to produce results. As we usher in these much-needed…
Report warns of potential ‘great divergence’, with developed states profiting and others left behind. Published On 2 Dec 20252 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Artificial intelligence risks increasing inequality between developed and developing countries, a United Nations report has warned. The report, titled “The Next Great Divergence” and released…
