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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Tense Meeting with President Trump: A Diplomatic Standoff In an unexpected turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent visit to the White House for discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump descended into a public clash, leaving onlookers baffled and concerned. Tensions flared as the two world leaders exchanged fiery comments regarding the ongoing war with Russia, a situation that has gripped global headlines since the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine three years…

In a significant turn of events, a prominent Norwegian aid organization specializing in demining has announced the unfortunate laying off of 1,700 employees across 12 countries. This decision, precipitated by a recent move from the United States to suspend foreign aid payments, casts a long shadow over the future of humanitarian efforts. Remarkably, this marks the second major Norwegian charity to scale back operations within just two days, a worrisome trend that raises pressing questions about the sustainability of…

The diplomatic ties between South Africa and the United States have recently taken a sharp turn toward tension. Central to this escalating strain is a dramatic clash between two notable figures: Elon Musk, a South African-born entrepreneur and advisor to former President Trump, and Julius Malema, the fiery leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Tensions came to a head when Musk, calling Malema an "international criminal," demanded sanctions against him for incendiary remarks during a rally. These remarks included the…

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari apologizes to his compatriots for some recent economic troubles related to fuel shortages and power grid outages. Emmanuel Igah, consultant in geopolitics and international development, tells us more

The European Union cuts Kenya's military funding in Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya - The European Union has cut off Kenya's defense forces Somalia's budget by nearly half, giving further indication of the imminent exit of AMISOM troops from the Horn of Africa nation, which still grapples with the threat of Al-Shabaab. This will pave the way for the exit of FDK troops serving in AMISOM, and subsequent…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya Defense Forces will have to operate with a $ 49 million deficit in the 2021/22 budget, it emerged, after the European Union slashed donor repayments to Kenya by 66%, ahead of AMISOM's exit from Somalia . AMISOM troops are expected to withdraw from the Horn of Africa nation upon full implementation of the Somali transition plan by the end of 2021. AMISOM has nearly 22,000 troops in Somalia, fully paid by the European Union, the UN, the United States among other partners. In a report tabled in…

In Côte d'Ivoire, for a month now, cocoa exporters have stopped buying futures contracts for the next production season. They are asking for a discount on taxes and especially on the quality premium called the "country differential". Information revealed by Bloomberg Agency. It is an arm that is invisible to the public, but…