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Tanzania-EU Funding Dispute: Who Pays the Economic Price?

The debate over development financing, national sovereignty and political conditionality has intensified in Tanzania following disagreements with the European Union over a €156 million development cooperation programme, raising questions about how political differences between international partners can affect economic development and ordinary
November 6, 2026

Prisoners Escape Mozambique Jail Amid Election Unrest

Over 1,500 inmates escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest fueled by disputed election results, police reported. Thirty-three people were killed, and 15 others injured in clashes with guards, said police chief Bernardino Rafael during a press
December 26, 2024

Trump Vows to Withdraw U.S. from WHO

Donald Trump’s transition team is pushing to pull the US out of the World Health Organization on the first day of the new administration, according to experts who warn of the “catastrophic” impact it would have on global health.   Members of Trump’s
December 26, 2024

Russia Accuses U.S. of Using Africa for Medical Experiments

A senior Russian general has accused the United States of conducting medical experiments and spreading pandemics across Africa through a network of biological laboratories. The allegations, made by the Deputy Head of Russia’s biosecurity forces, claim the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute
December 25, 2024

India’s Strategic Positioning Between Global Blocs

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2024 BRICS summit marks a notable shift in the balance of global power and further complicates the United States’ struggle to maintain its unipolar dominance. The long-standing tensions
December 24, 2024

Putin Ready With Talks With Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that he was open to negotiations on the Ukraine conflict in potential discussions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, signaling his readiness to end the war. Putin emphasized that there were no preconditions for beginning talks
December 24, 2024

Decoding Africa’s Interest in BRICS

The 16th annual BRICS Summit, hosted in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, highlighted a growing commitment to multilateralism under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.” Attended by leaders from 36 countries and UN Secretary-General António Guterres,
December 23, 2024

Donald Trump Vows to End Policies on Transgender Rights

U.S. Elacted President Donald Trump declared his intention to end what he termed the “transgender lunacy” if he returns to power. Speaking during a rally in Iowa on Saturday, Trump criticized policies that promote transgender rights, labeling them as harmful to traditional
December 23, 2024
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