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Africa: U.S Defense Secretary Reiterates Commitment to African Partners

Prince September 30, 2023 0

Luanda — The United States of America (USA) is deeply committed to ensuring that Africa enjoys all the protections of international rules and standards that promote security and prosperity. The statement was made this Wednesday, in Luanda, by the US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, when he

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The US rolls out sanctions, again, to protect votes in Africa, this time in Liberia and Sudan

Prince September 29, 2023 0

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that two entities and one individual were being sanctioned for their roles in undermining peace, security, and stability in Sudan. Andrew Harnik / POOL / AFP The US has new targets for sanctions in African countries where, it says, electoral processes are under threat. It has […]

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Africa: Xenophobia Rears Its Ugly Head in South Africa

Prince September 28, 2023 0

South Africa has been grappling with sporadic and sometimes lethal xenophobic harassment and violence against African and Asian foreign nationals living in the country, including refugees, asylum seekers, and both documented and undocumented migrants. On Monday last week, BBC Africa Eye released a documentary, Fear and Loathing in South Africa, which investigates the rise

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Human trafficking, arms trade and drugs: Why South Africa ranks 7th on global crime index

Prince September 27, 2023 0

SA is struggling to contain organised crime, says an international group. South Africa is ranked seventh-highest on an index that measures criminality in 193 countries. The index measures various indicators of crime, including human trafficking, arms trade, drug trade, cybercrime and financial crimes. South Africa has the third-highest criminality score in

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Africa: What Happens When an African Country Declares Bankruptcy?

Prince September 26, 2023 0

There is a report from the international financial experts showing that a number of African countries are facing the real risk of becoming bankrupt. For example, it is reported that Ghana which is facing severe financial difficulties due to its high both foreign and domestic debt obligations last desperately month had to seek for an […]

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Africa: After 78th UNGA, Pentagon Chief Visits Djibouti, Kenya, Angola

Prince September 25, 2023 0

The U.S. Pentagon began an official six-day visit to Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola. United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin III, aims to “discuss ongoing military cooperation, regional security challenges, and opportunities for further collaboration,” according to the U.S. Department of Defense. As the 78th UN General Assembly high-level week scheduled

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Africa: Everything You Need to Know About 2026 World Cup Qualifying for Africa

Prince September 24, 2023 0

African qualifiers for the 26 World Cup start on 13 November Discover all the key dates Nine African teams will participate in the final phase of the World Cup 26, one will go to the play-off tournament Discover dates, qualifying format and the number of tickets to the next FIFA World Cup and the FIFA […]

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Africa: Why Do Deaf Africans Struggle to Access Their Rights?

Prince September 23, 2023 0

While sign language is accepted as an official language in countries such as Uganda and South Africa, people who are deaf and hard of hearing still struggle with day-to-day challenges in many African countries. The UN General Assembly in 2017 proclaimed September 23 as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to highlight the […]

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Africa: Biden’s Call to Expand UNSC Membership Likely to Go Unheeded

Prince September 22, 2023 0

Washington — U.S. President Joe Biden has again called for an increase in the number of permanent and non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. In his speech on Tuesday to the U.N. General Assembly, Biden said the U.S. has “undertaken serious consultation with many member states. And we’ll continue to do our part […]

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Africa: Stop Colonising African Economic Assets, Chakwera Tells West

Prince September 21, 2023 0

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has told Western governments to stop colonising African economic assets and financial systems. Chakwera has also discouraged African leaders from stashing corrupt proceeds in Western banks and to prosecute western citizens that aid corruption in Africa. He made the remarks a short while ago at the Strategic Dialogue on Health […]