A selection of the most important news related to Africa, Asia, and Europe found in different media outlets from around the world

May 31, 2019
As the trade war between the US and China rumbles on, some African countries are becoming collateral damage in the dispute. President Donald Trump’s administration wants […]
The National,
May 23, 2019
It’s not the first time African countries have been caught in the cross-hairs of president Donald Trump’s continued clampdown on immigration. Three African countries—Sudan, Libya and […]
QuartzAfrica,
May 3, 2019
The U.S. government’s development finance agency, the Overseas Private Investment Corp., aims to double investment in Africa to $12.4 billion to counter growing Chinese economic and […]
Bloomberg,
April 24, 2019
China’s grip was tightening as Djibouti’s debts were soaring. In a 2017 report, the International Monetary Fund said Djibouti’s public debt—the lion’s share of it owed […]
Bloomberg,
April 23, 2019
It is now official: Africa’s free trade agreement has drawn enough signatures to go into operation. On Tuesday (Apr. 2), The Gambia’s parliament was the 22nd […]
QuartzAfrica,
March 25, 2019
The 54 countries that weave together the rich tapestry of Africa are too often overlooked in the US political, media, and strategic dialog. The Trump administration’s […]
Health Affairs,
December 18, 2018

Nigeria Says Soldiers Who Killed Marchers Were Provoked

The message sent on Twitter was clear: When Nigerian soldiers opened fire on rock-throwing protesters in late October, Nigerian officials swiftly defended them, saying their forces […]
The New York Times,
December 13, 2018
The Trump administration on Thursday announced a sharp refocus of its Africa strategy to counter what it called the “predatory” practices of China and Russia, which […]
The Tribune,
December 12, 2018
Kenya will reportedly be named an “anchor” country when the Trump administration unveils its Africa policy on Thursday. National Security Advisor John Bolton, known for his […]
Nation Media Group,