Africa
South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)
Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies
February 03, 2026
Africa
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House passes sweeping ‘duty free’ pact for African imports
This is one of those rare measures in which the Trump administration is supporting tax breaks, not tariffs, for the Global South
January 13, 2026
Africa
US trashed Somalia, can we really scold its people for coming here?
Trump’s vitriol against the African state dates back long before the current aid scandal, but in the context of recent history, it makes little sense.
January 13, 2026
Africa
Is Somaliland recognition worth a new Israeli outpost on the Red Sea?
Both countries have a lot to gain from the controversial new relationship, and judging from the backlash, a lot to lose too
January 07, 2026
Africa
6 stories that defined Trump’s approach to Africa in 2025
Minerals, peace deals, and a complete dissolution of relations with at least one country. Who says the president isn’t paying attention?
December 31, 2025
Africa
Trump's Christmas Day strikes on Nigeria beg question: Why Sokoto?
The US hit a majority Muslim area where ISIS has a questionable foothold and Christians are not being killed
December 28, 2025
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