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US Expels South Africa Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Fallout Over Trump Criticism

The United States has formally expelled South Africa ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, amid worsening diplomatic tensions between the two nations. U.S.…

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Ethiopian, Israeli Foreign Ministers Meet in Jerusalem to Bolster Bilateral Ties

Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held high-level talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Wednesday during his…

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EU Announces €4.7bn Investment Package for South Africa Amid Shifting Global Ties

The European Union (EU) unveiled a €4.7 billion ($5.1 billion) investment commitment to South Africa during a high-level summit in…

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US Approves $5bn Loan to Revive TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG Project

The US Export-Import Bank has approved a $5 billion loan to support TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique,…

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EU to Sanction Individuals Linked to M23 Rebel Offensive in Eastern Congo

The European Union is preparing to impose sanctions on approximately 10 individuals in response to the escalating offensive by the…

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Somaliland Denies Talks to Host Palestinians from Gaza

Somaliland’s government firmly denied on Friday that it had received any proposal or engaged in any discussions with the United…

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Congo’s Tshisekedi Considers Talks With M23 Rebels Amid Mounting Military Defeats

Facing growing military setbacks and shrinking regional backing, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now…

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Zimbabwe Moves to Regulate Social Media, Citing Misinformation & Abuse Concerns

Aiming to tighten oversight of digital platforms and combat the unchecked spread of misinformation, Zimbabwe is in the process of…

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South Africa Commits $54M to Boost Local Electric Vehicle Industry & Attract $1.6B in Private Investment

In a strategic move to solidify its position in the global shift toward cleaner transportation, South Africa has announced it…

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Tigray Interim Leader Urges Immediate Action to Prevent Renewed Chaos & Conflict

Getachew Reda, President of the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray, has issued a strong and urgent appeal to all stakeholders—both…

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AU Urges Tigray Conflict Parties to Uphold Ceasefire Agreement

The African Union (AU) has called on all parties involved in the Tigray conflict to fully respect the terms of…

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IMF Approves $2.5B in New Support for Egypt as Inflation Drops Sharply

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion disbursement to Egypt following the successful completion of the fourth…

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