Category : Foreign Relations


South Africa to Sit Out 2026 G20 After US Ban

South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.

Trump brokers Rwanda-DRC peace pact as fighting continues

US President Donald Trump brings together Rwanda's Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi to sign a peace accord. The deal, amid ongoing clashes, aims to unlock access to critical minerals like cobalt in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC.

Trump's Words Complicate US-Africa Diplomacy

Controversial remarks by US President Donald Trump have strained relations with Nigeria and Somalia, testing security partnerships and migration policies. Read the full analysis.

U.S. Announces Visa Bans for Nigeria Over Religious Violence

The United States announces visa restrictions for Nigerian officials over religious freedom violations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's move follows calls to treat Nigeria like Venezuela. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic crisis.

US Restricts Visas for Nigerians Over Religious Freedom

The United States announces new visa restrictions targeting Nigerians accused of undermining religious freedom. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on December 3. Learn the full details and implications.

Maduro's Forces Plan Guerrilla War if US Invades

Venezuela's military is preparing for a prolonged guerrilla war and a strategy of 'anarchization' to resist a potential US ground invasion, according to a Reuters report. Read the full details.

Nigeria Grants Asylum to Guinea-Bissau Candidate

Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Fernando Dias da Costa after military coup. President Tinubu approves protection as ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau. Read the full story.

China & Africa Launch Modernisation Initiative at G20

At the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa, China and Africa launched a landmark initiative for joint modernisation. Learn how this partnership aims to tackle debt, boost tech, and reshape global governance for the Global South.

Trump Extends US Asylum Freeze Indefinitely

President Trump announces an indefinite freeze on asylum decisions for 19 countries, citing security concerns after a deadly D.C. shooting. Details on the policy and affected nationalities.

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