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Nepal Farmers Struggle After US Aid Cuts

Thousands of smallholder farmers in Nepal are struggling to adapt after the termination of U.S.-funded agricultural development programs that had supported rural communities for years. Among the initiatives affected was Feed the Future, a major USAID-backed program that provided seeds, training, technical
June 12, 2026

BRICS Vows to End US Dollar Dominance

 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reaffirmed BRICS’ commitment to reducing reliance on the US dollar in international trade, emphasizing that the bloc remains steadfast in its pursuit of alternative payment platforms. Speaking on the matter, Lula da Silva dismissed
February 27, 2025

US, Ukraine to Sign Strategic Mineral Deal

 U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States and Ukraine will sign a landmark agreement granting Washington access to Ukraine’s valuable rare earth minerals. The deal, which aims to compensate the U.S. for the military aid provided to Kyiv, is
February 27, 2025

UK Suspends Aid to Rwanda Amid Escalating Congo Conflict

The United Kingdom has taken a firm stance against Rwanda over its alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In an announcement on Tuesday, the UK government declared that it was suspending direct financial aid to
February 26, 2025

Tanzania and Malawi Strengthen Ties Through Bilateral Talks

Senior officials from Tanzania and Malawi gathered in Lilongwe for the sixth session of the Joint Permanent Cooperation Commission (JPCC), an important platform aimed at fostering stronger diplomatic, economic, and social relations between the two neighboring nations. The meeting, which was co-chaired
February 26, 2025

South Sudan President Reshuffles Government Leadership

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed two of his five vice presidents and the head of the National Security Service, prompting widespread discussion on the country’s leadership direction. The announcement came through a presidential decree read on national television on Monday
February 26, 2025

President Hassan Announces Science Schools for Boys

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced plans to establish science-focused secondary schools for boys, following the successful completion of similar schools for girls across all 26 regions of Tanzania. This initiative aims to strengthen the country’s education system by encouraging more students
February 26, 2025
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