Africa: AU Warns of 'Negative Impact' From U.S. Travel Ban - Urges 'Balanced,' 'Consultative' Approach

The African Union (AU) Commission has expressed concern over the "potential negative impact" of the recent travel restrictions announced by the United States, urging the U.S. government to implement the measures in a manner that is "balanced …

Dangote: Nigeria is highest exporter of cement in Africa

Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, says Nigeria has reversed its status as one of the world’s largest importers of cement and now exports more than any other country in Africa. Dangote spoke on Wednesday at the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers …

Man dies in Valencia hospital intensive care unit after contracting rabies from dog bite in Africa a year ago

Thursday, 5 June 2025 | Updated 06/06/2025 17:37h. Compartir A 44-year-old man had died in a hospital's intensive care unit in the Spanish region of Valencia after contracting rabies from a dog bite in Africa in July 2024. This is the first …

South Africa Responds to Updated U.S. State Department Travel Advisory

Six days after a testy meeting between United States President Donald Trump and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, the U.S. Department of State issued an updated Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution warning for the country, citing a rise in crime, …

Africa File, June 5, 2025: JNIM Offensive Across the Sahel; IS Somalia Down but Not Out; IS Central Africa Targets ...

Data Cutoff: June 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. To receive the weekly Africa File or daily Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. The Critical Threats Project’s Africa File provides regular analysis and …

Removing rhino horns slashes poaching in South Africa by nearly 80%

(GKEPF via SWNS) By Talker Rhino poaching has been reduced by almost 80% since their iconic horns were removed by conservationists. Dehorning more than 2,000 of the endangered species to reduce incentives for poaching led to a 78% reduction, according to …

Senate Probes US-Africa Strategy to Counter CCP

Africa concerned, surprised by US travel ban

Trump said the move was spurred by an attack on a Jewish protest in Colorado by an Egyptian man, even though Egypt was not included in the travel ban. He also barred travellers from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti, Iran and Yemen. Chad’s Foreign Minister …

Ethiopia, Kenya Express Commitment to Building More Connected, Prosperous Horn of Africa

Addis Ababa, June 5, 2025 (ENA) – High-level officials from Kenya and Ethiopia gathered today in Addis Ababa to advance the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP), a key initiative aimed at boosting infrastructure, trade, and digital …

Gyakie named in 2025 Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list

Ghanaian Afro-pop sensation, Gyakie, has been named among Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2025, a prestigious recognition celebrating young African trailblazers making significant strides in their respective fields. Forbes Africa announced the 2025 …