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What is the Lobito Corridor, cited by US Africa envoy as model for ties?
Federica Marsi, Al Jazeera English
Washington is set on a trade-focused shift in Africa, but critics say it facilitates further plundering of resources.
May 27, 2026, 1:48 PM
US Senate confirms veteran naval officer Frank Garcia as top Africa envoy
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The Senate confirmation ends a long vacancy and signals a trade-focused shift in US policy towards Africa.
May 26, 2026, 8:22 PM
CAF is failing Africa’s World Cup fans
Abdullahi Boru Halakhe, Al Jazeera English
The confederation’s silence on US travel bans and visa restrictions for African fans is shameful.
May 5, 2026, 12:20 PM
China This Week | Why a tiny African nation matters to China on Taiwan, Meta-Manus deal and Pakistan’s submarine
Rishika Singh, The Indian Express
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition covers the one African nation that continues to support Taiwan diplomatically, tech-related controversies, and a milestone in China-Pakistan defence ties.
May 3, 2026, 1:03 PM
Is Trump demanding Zambia hand over mineral rights or lose access to lifesaving HIV/AIDS meds? What we know
Rae Deng, Snopes.com
The Trump administration previously cut off funding to global HIV/AIDS programs, including in Zambia, in an effort to reduce what it deemed as waste.
May 3, 2026, 1:00 PM
Pope Leo heads to Angola in landmark Africa visit amid Trump clash
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Leo is the third pontiff to visit the fossil fuel-rich country after John Paul II in 1992 and Benedict XVI in 2009.
Apr 18, 2026, 8:10 AM
"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
Fatma Tanis, NPR
In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that on top of the US aid cuts, this could be unsurvivable.
Apr 1, 2026, 7:31 PM
Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?
Shola Lawal, Al Jazeera English
Zimbabwe and Zambia have pushed back against 'lopsided' agreements after US asks for health data and minerals.
Apr 1, 2026, 12:57 PM
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?
BBC News
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
Mar 15, 2026, 12:01 AM
AfricaMuseum refuses to yield Congo geological archives despite US pressure
VRT NWS, Www.vrt.be
The AfricaMuseum in Tervuren (Flemish Brabant) is refusing to hand over geological archive material on Congo to an American mining company that wants to use the data to map valuable raw materials. ‘We want to digitalise the archives ourselves and not leave it…
Mar 4, 2026, 6:51 PM
Somaliland minister says US may access its minerals, military bases: Report
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Minister of the presidency says exclusive rights offered to US are part of Somaliland's push for global recognition.
Feb 22, 2026, 10:33 AM
Somalia’s Mohamud slams Israel’s interference, rejects base on Somaliland
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.
Feb 8, 2026, 5:04 AM
From Uganda to Cameroon, how Africa’s ‘leaders for life’ stay in power
Shola Lawal, Al Jazeera English
Yoweri Museveni, Paul Biya, and other leaders use tactics including elections to cement their long rule, experts say.
Jan 19, 2026, 7:08 AM
Failed U.S. Military Effort in Africa is on the Chopping Block
Nick Turse, The Intercept
As Trump focuses the military on the Western Hemisphere, AFRICOM and other foreign commands could be consolidated. The post Failed U.S. Military Effort in Africa is on the Chopping Block appeared first on The Intercept.
Jan 11, 2026, 11:00 AM
South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
South African official says drills with Russia, Iran, China and others key to protecting 'maritime economic activities'.
Jan 10, 2026, 3:21 PM
How China’s Overinvestment Helped Produce Africa’s Deindustrialization
Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com
An in-depth article from a leftist vantage on China's extensive involvement in Africa finds that it has been a net negative for development
Jan 2, 2026, 10:55 AM
Why are some African countries banning US citizens from entry?
Shola Lawal, Al Jazeera English
Mali and Burkina Faso are the latest to issue 'tit-for-tat' bans on visas for US citizens with immediate effect.
Jan 1, 2026, 8:10 AM
Nigeria Clarifies What Really Happened With Trump’s Airstrikes
Malcolm Ferguson, The New Republic
The Nigerian government took the time to debunk President Trump’s claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria after he announced the bombing of Africa’s most populous (and most oil-rich) nation. “The United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISI…
Dec 26, 2025, 2:14 PM
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim withdrawal from Uvira as peace talks struggle
RUTH ALONGA and WILSON MCMAKIN, Yahoo Entertainment
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claimed to have begun a withdrawal from the city of Uvira in eastern Congo late Wednesday night, according the leader of the rebel...
Dec 17, 2025, 8:41 PM
Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
BBC News
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.
Dec 13, 2025, 1:37 AM
White South Africans divided on US refugee offer
BBC News
Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.
Dec 8, 2025, 5:05 AM
Kagame: ‘Never seen this much attention’ to ending Africa war
Al Jazeera English
Rwandan President Paul Kagame praises Trumpian diplomacy for de-emphasizing ‘democracy, freedom and human rights’.
Dec 7, 2025, 6:30 PM
Fighting flares in DR Congo within hours of Trump’s peace deal ceremony
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group and government forces have traded blame for the renewed fighting.
Dec 5, 2025, 5:41 PM
Trump hails ‘great day for the world’ as DRC, Rwanda finalise peace deal
Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English
US president hosts leaders of DRC and Rwanda and says Washington will buy rare-earth minerals from the two countries.
Dec 4, 2025, 11:53 PM