Nigeria: Assessing the Impact of the USAID Funding Freeze On Nigeria's Health Sector

[Nigeria Health Watch] Since the inauguration of the 47th U.S. President, Donald J. Trump, the news waves have been dominated by coverage of the various Executive Orders he has signed. Among these, one that has had a significant impact on the development committee is the Executive Order placing a pause on new foreign aid spending, as well as issuing a stop-work order for existing grants and contracts

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:13 pm

Africa: Trump Administration Freezes Foreign Development Assistance

[VOA] White House -- The Trump administration has ordered a three-month pause on almost all foreign development assistance pending a review to see what fits in with the president's "America First" policy. Aid groups and human rights watchdogs warn that the freeze will put countless lives around the world at risk.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:13 pm

Africa: Stopping Health Funding in Africa Weakens America

[spotlight] Following US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend foreign aid, President Cyril Ramaphosa can display great leadership by meeting with leaders of wealthy countries and convincing them to increase spending to support the health systems of poorer countries.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:10 pm

Nigeria: AI, Nigeria, and Trump 2.0

[Vanguard] The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is reshaping the world's economic and technological order. Countries like the United States and China are leading the charge, investing heavily to secure dominance in this transformative era. AI's potential is staggering, with estimates by PwC suggesting it could contribute $4.4 trillion to the global economy by 2030. However, while developed nations race ahead, Nigeria risks being left behind. A lack of infrastructure, inadequate political will,

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 5:58 pm

Nigeria: Nigerian Extradited, Faces Life Sentence in US Over Nude Photo That Led to Teen's Death

[Vanguard] A Nigerian man has been extradited to the United States to face charges in connection with the sextortion of a teenage boy who subsequently committed suicide.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 11:50 am

Africa: WHO in Africa - Three Ways the Continent Stands to Lose From Trump's Decision to Pull Out

[The Conversation Africa] President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) will be keenly felt across the globe, with profound implications for health in Africa.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 6:57 am

Sudan: Trump's Approach to Sudan 'An Old Policy in a New Guise...'

[Dabanga] Amsterdam / New York -- "In general, there is no difference between the Biden administration and the Trump administration on the Sudanese issue in the USA, especially judging by the remarks made by Deputy Permanent Representative of the USA, to the UN Security Council Ambassador Dorothy Shea," during the meeting held in New York on Monday to hear the latest briefing by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan KC, on the situation in Darfur, Ambassador Maha Khader, Director of the Protocol Department

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 2:48 am

Sudan: U.S. Envoy to UNSC - 'America Does Not Support Any Party in Sudan War'

[Dabanga] New York -- The USA does not support either side in this war. Both belligerents bear responsibility for the violence and suffering in Sudan, Deputy Permanent Representative of the USA to the UN Security Council (UNSC) emphasised during her remarks to the council during the meeting held in New York on Monday to hear the latest briefing by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan KC, on the situation in Darfur.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 2:48 am

Africa: U.S. Freeze On Foreign Aid a 'Death Sentence' for Africa

[allAfrica] U.S. President Donald Trump's administration issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, freezing foreign aid for 90 days.

Posted on: 29 January 2025 | 1:27 am

Namibia: 19 Namibians On U.S. Deportation List

[Namibian] A total of 19 Namibians have been lined up for deportation on a list of more than one million non-citizens by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 11:23 pm

Nigeria: 3,690 Nigerians Face Deportation From Trump's United States

[Vanguard] As part of his ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration, former U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to deport non-citizens, with 3,690 Nigerians in the U.S. at risk of deportation.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 11:23 pm

Uganda: Uganda Vows Self-Reliance As U.S. Halts Aid Support

[Nile Post] The Minister of Information and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, responded firmly to the US move, stating that Uganda has the capacity to thrive without relying on foreign assistance.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 11:18 pm

Malawi: 58 Malawians Face Trump-Era Deportations - North America Tops the List of Casualties

[Nyasa Times] As of November 2024, 58 Malawians are among the 1.4 million individuals facing deportation in the United States under the Trump-era immigration policies. However, contrary to popular assumptions, North America, not Africa, leads the list as the region with the most deportation cases.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 11:18 pm

Liberia: U.S. to Deport Over 1,500 Liberians Under Stricter Immigration Policies

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The United States is set to deport 1,563 Liberians as part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration under the Trump administration. The deportation is part of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s efforts to enforce stricter immigration policies targeting undocumented residents.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 11:08 pm

Kenya: Govt Exploring Alternative Funding Sources After U.S.Threat to Pull Out of WHO

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public Service Principal Secretary Amos Gathecha has revealed that the government is actively exploring alternative funding sources to support people living with HIV and AIDS, considering the United States' move to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) global fund.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 11:08 pm

Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame, U.S. Secretary of State Discuss 'Need for Ceasefire' in DR Congo

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, January 29, said he had a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the "need to ensure a ceasefire" in eastern DR Congo, where M23 rebels captured Goma city on Sunday, escalating conflict that has being ongoing since late 2021.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 10:48 pm

Namibia: Namibian Officials Hopeful Aid Will Resume After Trump's 90-Day Freeze

[VOA] Windhoek, Namibia -- Health officials in Nambia are reacting with caution to the order from U.S. President Donald Trump last week that freezes most U.S. foreign aid.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 10:48 pm

Congo-Kinshasa: The Fall of Goma

[CFR] As civilians in Goma once again flee chaos, leaders fail to take responsibility for the crisis.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 2:07 pm

Uganda: US Foreign Aid Freeze Threatens Uganda's NGO Sector,Programs At Risk

[Nile Post] As Uganda's NGO sector faces the fallout of the US foreign aid freeze, experts are warning of significant disruptions to vital programs.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 11:29 am

Africa: African Union Urges Trump to Revisit US Exit From WHO

[Independent (Kampala)] The African Union on Jan.22 urged new U.S. President Donald Trump to revisit his decision to withdraw Washington from the World Health Organisation.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 6:32 am

Africa: President Hassan Sheikh Attends Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam

[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Dar es Salaam to participate in the "Mission 300" Africa Energy Summit, which officially began today.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 3:39 am

Nigeria: No, Trump Has Not Banned All Nigerian Politicians From Visiting the U.S.

[Africa Check] No, Trump has not banned all Nigerian politicians from visiting the US

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 3:37 am

Africa: Guterres Calls On U.S. to Exempt Development and Humanitarian Funds From Aid 'Pause'

[UN News] The UN Secretary-General on Monday called on the US Government to consider "additional exemptions" to a directive which pauses nearly all foreign aid for 90 days.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 3:34 am

Nigeria: Trump Halts HIV Funding for Nigeria, Other Developing Countries

[Premium Times] The action originates from President Trump's executive order on foreign aid, which he signed on his first day in office last Monday.

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 2:57 am

Sudan: Remarks At a UN Security Council Briefing By the ICC Prosecutor for Sudan

[U.S. Mission to the UN] Ambassador Dorothy Shea

Posted on: 28 January 2025 | 12:44 am