Massive U.S.-Led Military Drill Unfolds Across Africa, Testing Global Security Alliances
The 21st African Lion exercise launched May 12 in Morocco marking the largest U.S.-led military drill on the continent. Analysis...
May 14, 2025Section
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U.S. Resettles White South African Farmers Amid Persecution Claims
The U.S. resettles white South African farmers amid claims of persecution. Discover the details behind this controversial decision. The Trump...
May 11, 2025
Uncertainty Shakes Central Banks and Multilateral Institutions as Global Economic Order Upended
President Trump’s decision to end the United States’ role as the world’s open market has upended the global economic order....
April 18, 2025
Namibia’s First Female President: Who Is She and What Lies Ahead?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stepped into history on March 21, 2025, as Namibia’s first female president, taking the oath at the State...
March 21, 2025
Brazil Strengthens Agricultural Ties with Africa Through Expert Exchange Program
Brazilian agricultural research company Embrapa the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) and the Inter-American Institute. Analysis from The Rio Times.
March 20, 2025
Botswana Enters Space Age with BOTSAT-1 Launch
Botswana successfully launched its first satellite, BOTSAT-1, from SpaceX facilities in California, USA, with President Duma
March 19, 2025
Africa Daily Brief: Comprehensive News Roundup for March 17, 2025
Today's Africa Daily Brief provides a comprehensive analysis of major developments across the African continent on March 17, 2025. This...
March 17, 2025
Trump Expels South African Ambassador Over White Farmers’ Land Seizure Crisis
This weekend’s expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador reflects a boiling point in U.S.-South Africa tensions, spotlighting Trump’s focus on white...
March 17, 2025
Africa Daily Brief: Continental News Roundup for March 14, 2025
Africa stands at critical crossroads today as peace initiatives and economic partnerships emerge against a backdrop of deepening
March 14, 2025